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     Leonard Virgil Swanigan was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, Orange Co., Florida.³ His Social Security Number was 236-10-7206.⁴ He was born on June 20, 1913 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,5,1 He married Ruby Arlene Wilson, daughter of Emmet Daniel Wilson and Dolly May/Mae Hylton, on November 2, 1935 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,6 Leonard Virgil Swanigan died on January 15, 1996 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida, at age 82.^4,5,2 He Mr. Leonard V. Swanigan, 82, 5325 Hansel Ave., Orlando, died Monday, Jan. 15. Mr. Swanigan worked in the Martin Marietta shipping department. Born in Gatewood, W.Va., he moved to Central Florida in 1957. He was a member of Knights of Pythias and United Mine Workers. Survivors: daughters, Billie Bates, Fayetteville, W.Va., Carol Hurn, Brenda Potter, Debra Schmidt, all of Orlando, Connie Howerton, Abbeville, Ala., Susan Singletary, Winfield, W.Va., Pauline Mentzer, Ocala; son, Leonard V. II, Ormon d Beach; brothers, Galen, Atwater, Ohio, Roscoe, Roy, both of Oak Hill, W.Va., Ernest, Trinity, Texas; sisters, Sylvia Bryant, Wadsworth, Ohio, Virgie Coleman, Oak Hill; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. on January 20, 1996.²

     Her Social Security Number was 233-54-7932.² Elizabeth Ann Swanigan was born on November 4, 1936 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^6,2 As of November, 1958,her married name was McNew.¹ She married Clyde Edward McNew in November, 1958 at Orange Co., Florida.^1,3 As of June 16, 1987,her married name was Reed.⁷ Elizabeth Ann Swanigan died on December 7, 1995 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida, at age 59.^6,2,3 She Mrs Elizabeth A. McNew, 59, Gibson Drive, Orlando, died Thursday, Dec. 7. Mrs. McNew was a computer operator for HRS. Born in Fayetteville, W.Va., she moved to Central Florida in 1958. She was a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church. Survivors: husband, Clyde; daughter, Catherine Baron, Orlando; father, Leonard Swanigan Sr., Orlando; brother, Leonard Swanigan, II, Ormond Beach; sisters, Billie Bates, Fayetteville, Connie Howerton, Abbeyville, Ala., Susan Singletary, Winfield, W.Va., Carol Hurn, Brenda Potter, Debbie Schmidt, all of Orlando, Polly Mentzer, Ocala. Beacon's National Cremation Society, Winter Park Chapter. on December 8, 1995.³

     Billie Jean Swanigan Billie Jean Bates, Aug 17, 1938 – Jun 11, 2021. On June 11th, 2021, Billie Jean Swanigan Bates passed away at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Bobby J. Bates; her parents, Leonard V. and Arlene Swanigan; two sisters, Elizabeth (Mac) McNew and Connie (Murphey) Howerton. She is survived by her two sons, Robert and Michael (Melissa) Bates of Fayetteville, WV; a daughter Deanna (James) Johnson of Lexington SC; and three grandchildren, Molly (Vernon) Farrell, Micah Bates and Marcy Bates; five sisters, Carol (Ray) Hurn, Susan (Bob) Singletary, Brenda (David) Potter, Polly (Dwight) Mentzer, and Debbie Appleton; a brother, Leonard Swanigan, Jr. Interment will take place at the Fayetteville Huse memorial Park in Fayetteville.³ She was born on August 17, 1938.³ As of August 17, 1957,her married name was Bates.¹ She married Bobby Jackson Bates on August 17, 1957 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Billie Jean Swanigan died on June 11, 2011 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 72.³

     Bobby Jackson Bates was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 236-52-1116.³ He was born on August 23, 1933 at Rush, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^3,2,4 He married Billie Jean Swanigan, daughter of Leonard Virgil Swanigan and Ruby Arlene Wilson, on August 17, 1957 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 Bobby Jackson Bates died on July 10, 2012 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^3,2 He Bobby Jackson Bates, 78, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. Born on August 23, 1933 at Rush, Ky., he was the son of the late Chester Allen and Edna Pauline Burton Bates. Mr. Bates was an active member of the Fayetteville Baptist Church, serving as a trustee, usher, and van driver, and also a member of WV American Baptist Men. He served honorably in the US Air Force during the Korean War Conflict and was a member of American Legion Post 149, Fayetteville. He was retired US Postal Carrier with 33 years of service. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sue Hash. Left to cherish many wonderful memories are his wife, Billie Jean Swanigan Bates; two sons, Robert Allen Bates of Fayetteville and Michael Roy Bates and wife, Melissa of Fayetteville; one daughter, Deanna Bates Johnson and husband, James of Lexington, S.C; three grandchildren, Molly Elizabeth, Micah Elliott, and Marcy Elaine Bates; one brother, Freddie Bates; and a host of other family and friends. Burial will follow at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, with military honors by American Legion Post 149. on July 11, 2012.²

     Connie Lou Swanigan was buried at Ebenezer Cemetery, Henry Co., Alabama.² She was born on November 16, 1940. She married William Murphy Howerton on April 3, 1959 at Orange Co., Florida.^1,6,2 As of April 3, 1959,her married name was Howerton.¹ Connie Lou Swanigan died on November 17, 2015 at Dothan, Alabama, at age 75.² She Connie Swanigan Howerton, a resident of Abbeville, died Tuesday, November 17, 2015, in a Dothan hospital. She was 75. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 21, 2015, in the Judson Baptist Church with Reverend Brandon Turner officiating. Burial will follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery. Mrs. Howerton was born and reared in Fayetteville, West Virginia, daughter of the late Leonard Virgil Swanigan and Arlene Wilson Swanigan. She lived most of her adult lifetime in Henry County, near Abbeville. Mrs. Howerton was a member of the Judson Baptist Church. She formerly owned and operated C & S Upholstery. Mrs. Howerton was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth McNew. Surviving relatives include her husband, William Murphy Howerton, Abbeville; three daughters, Sherry Lipscomb (Robert), Sharon Moring (Stokes), and Sandy Coates (Charlie), all of Abbeville; three grandchildren, Rachel Armstrong (Charles), Brian Coates (Edna), and Danny Moring; two great-grandchildren, Caroline Armstrong and Reddick Armstrong; six sisters, Billie Bates, Fayetteville, WV; Susan Singletary (Robert), Winfield, WV; Carol Hurn (Raymond), Orlando, FL; Brenda Potter (David), Orlando, FL; Polly Mentzer (Dwight), Ocala, FL; and Debbie Appleton, Orlando, FL; a brother, Lennie Swanigan, Eleanor, WV; and a brother-in-law, Clyde McNew, Orlando, FL. Serving as active pall bearers will be Robert Lipscomb, Stokes Moring, Charlie Coates, Charles Armstrong, Bill Armstrong and Bruce Downs. on November 19, 2015.²

     His Social Security Number was 236-16-4552.⁹ Casper Wilson was buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 2300 Temple Drive, Winter Park, Orange Co., Florida.^10,4 He was born on July 21, 1919 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{9,3,10,4,11,12,6} He married Beverly Florence Seixas on August 10, 1943 at Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹³ Casper Wilson died on August 6, 1970 at Orange Co., Florida, at age 51.^3,10,4,5,12 He Mr. Casper Wilson, 4909 Caserta St., died Thursday. A native of Virginia, he came to Orlando six years ago and was a retired truck driver. He was a member of the West Oak Ridge Christian Church. Survivors: widow, Beverly; daughter, Deborah Joan, Orlando; brother, Raymond, Akron, Ohio; sisters, Mrs. Elva Swanigan, Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Arlene Swanigan, Orlando. on August 8, 1970.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 042-20-5814.² Beverly Florence Seixas was born on June 17, 1920 at Bronx, Bronx Co., New York.^2,1 She married Casper Wilson, son of Emmet Daniel Wilson and Dolly May/Mae Hylton, on August 10, 1943 at Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut.³ As of August 10, 1943,her married name was Wilson.³ Beverly Florence Seixas died on April 17, 2002 at Florida at age 81.²

     Infant Wilson died on January 8, 1922 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on January 8, 1922 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 236-24-4096.⁶ Ray Wallace Wilson was buried at Manchester Cemetery, New Franklin, Summit Co., Ohio.^7,8 He was born on September 19, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,1 He married Natalie Ruth Akers on March 21, 1945 at Summit Co., Ohio.^9,1 Ray Wallace Wilson died on July 2, 1984 at Barberton, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 60.^6,7,8 He Ray W. Wilson, 60, of 1592 Nimisila Rd., died July 2 at Barberton Citizens Hospital. Born in Roanoke, Va., he was an Akron resident since 1941. He worked for Goodrich Co. for 41 years. He was a member and past president of the Portage Lakes Eagles 2736, was also a member of the Sportsman's Club. He is survived by wife, Ruth; daughters, Mrs. Jim (Diane) Seymour of Stow, Mrs. Bob (Melanie) Yoder of Canal Fulton; sisters, Arlene Swanigan of Florida, Elva Swanigan of Akron; and four grandchildren. Interment Manchester Cemetery. on July 4, 1984.⁸

     Natalie Ruth Akers was buried at Manchester Cemetery, New Franklin, Summit Co., Ohio.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 278-22-3193.¹ She was born on March 26, 1927 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^4,5,1,2 She married Ray Wallace Wilson, son of Emmet Daniel Wilson and Dolly May/Mae Hylton, on March 21, 1945 at Summit Co., Ohio.^5,3 As of March 21, 1945,her married name was Wilson.³ Natalie Ruth Akers died on March 17, 2003 at Barberton, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 75.^4,5,1,2 She Ruth Wilson, 75, formerly of Clinton, passed away at Barberton Manor Care on March 17, 2003. Ruth was born in Akron, Ohio, on March 26, 1927. Preceded in death by her husband, Ray, she is survived by her daughters, Diane (Jim) Seymour of Holland, Mich., Melanie (Bob) Yoder of Wichita, Kan; sister, Joan (Clair) Ashley of Barberton; four grandchildren, and five great-grand children. Interment at Manchester Cemetery. on March 19, 2003.⁵