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     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

     Melanie Ray Wilson was buried at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11800 W. Highway 54, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas.^5,6 Her Social Security Number was 278-62-1574.² She was born on March 17, 1955 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.² As of February 13, 1976,her married name was Yoder.^1,3 She married Robert Allen "Bob" Yoder on February 13, 1976 at Stark Co., Ohio.^1,3,4,6 Melanie Ray Wilson died on July 13, 2004 at Kansas at age 49.^2,7,6 She Yoder, Melanie Ray, 49, homemaker, died July 13, 2004. Service, Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survivors: husband, Robert A; son, Rob R. Yoder (Amanda Schroer); daughter, Michelle A. Mandina (Tony) all of Wichita; sister, Diane Seymour (Jim) of Holland, MI; 3 grandchildren. on July 14, 2004.⁶

     Kyle Wilson was born circa February, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on June 29, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of inflamation of stomach.¹

     Mary E. Odell Wilson was buried at Christ Church Cemetery, 134 Broad Street, Fountain Springs, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania.^7,6 Her Social Security Number was 206-12-5938.⁸ She was born on July 17, 1892 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,7,6,8 As of circa 1926,her married name was Link.⁹ She married Harry David Link circa 1926.^9,6 Mary E. Odell Wilson died on February 25, 1968 at Ashland, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania, at age 75.^7,6

     His Social Security Number was 205-05-1275.² Harry David Link was buried at Christ Church Cemetery, 134 Broad Street, Fountain Springs, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania.² He was born on March 21, 1868 at Minersville, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 He married Mary E. Odell Wilson, daughter of William Riley Wilson and Zilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead, circa 1926.^1,2 Harry David Link Harry David Link, 81, a native of Minersville, died at his home, Thirteenth and Race sts., Ashland, Monday morning at 7 o'clock, from a heart attack. He was son of the late Wellington and Amanda Link and moved to Ashland with his parents when he was nine years old. He was member of Bethany Evangelical Church, Ashland. Surviving are his wife, Odell; three daughters, Mrs. Frank Staller, Ashland; Mrs. Joseph Klein and Mrs. Anthony Skrha, both of Reading; one son, Harry Link, Jr., also of Reading; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. on October 24, 1949.³ He died on October 24, 1949 at Ashland, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania, at age 81.^2,3

     Opie Wilson was born on March 21, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died before June 20, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Not enumerated with his family in the 1900 Census.²

     Her Social Security Number was 051-16-8323.⁷ Rushia Alabama "Rushie" Wilson was buried at Pinelawn Memorial Park, East Farmingdale, Suffolk Co., New York.⁸ She was born on February 10, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,7 She married Frederick Charles "Fred" Kiefer on May 14, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of May 14, 1922,her married name was Kiefer. Rushia Alabama "Rushie" Wilson died on July 7, 1978 at St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 80.^1,9,8 She KIEFER, Mrs. Rushie, 80, of 718 Lakeview Ave. S, St. Petersburg, and formerly of Dunedin, died Friday (July 7, 1978). Born in Virginia, she came to Pinellas County seven years ago from Islip, N.Y. and was a member of the Islip Methodist Church. Survivors include a son Edwin A., Palm Harbor, and two grandchildren. on July 9, 1978.⁹

     Frederick Charles "Fred" Kiefer was buried at Pinelawn Memorial Park, East Farmingdale, Suffolk Co., New York.⁷ He was born on August 13, 1886 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.^4,5,7,8 He married Rushia Alabama "Rushie" Wilson, daughter of William Riley Wilson and Zilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead, on May 14, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Frederick Charles "Fred" Kiefer died on February 25, 1960 at Suffolk Co., New York, at age 73.^6,7

     Edwin Avis Kiefer was born on December 3, 1924 at Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey.^3,4,8 He married Jeannette Persing on January 11, 1947 at Richmond, Virginia.^3,5,6 Edwin Avis Kiefer died on December 17, 2005 at Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., South Carolina, at age 81.³ He Edwin Avis Kiefer, 81, of 223 Crestline Drive, died Saturday, December 17, 2005 at Mary Black Memorial Hospital. Born December 3, 1924, in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late Fredric Charles and Rushie Alabama Wilson Kiefer. Mr. Keifer was a U. S. Navy World War II Veteran and served as Vice President of Tarone Business Machines. He was a member and former Deacon of Covenant Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg and volunteered for Mobile Meals. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jeannette Persing Kiefer of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Donna M. and Richard Fagan of Texas; a son, Barry W. Kiefer of Florida; and a grandson, Christopher M. Fagan of Texas. on December 19, 2005.³

     Robert Junior Robertson was buried at Brown Cemetery, Belspring, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^3,5,11 His Social Security Number was 233-34-8731.¹² He was born on December 10, 1922 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Dec 9, 1922.^12,5,11,6,8 He married Hazel Elizabeth Crawford on January 22, 1942 at Radford, Virginia.⁷ Robert Junior Robertson and Hazel Elizabeth Crawford were divorced on July 24, 1978 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁸ Robert Junior Robertson died on February 7, 2002 at Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 79.^3,12,5,11,13 He ROBERTSON, Robert J., 79, of Belspring, was called home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 7, 2002. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert G. and Beatrice A. Robertson of Speedway, W.Va. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the 1 S T Armored Division in Anzio, Italy. He was a retired employee of Hercules Inc. with 32 years service. He will be sadly missed by his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Brenda Robertson, Radford; and his daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Randy Baker, Belspring. Also surviving are two brothers, Harold Robertson and Lake Robertson, both of Lincoln Park, Michigan; five grandchildren, Robert J. Robertson, Tammy Harman, Robin Deeds, Shannon Baker and Michelle Melton; and five great-grandchildren, Matthew, Luke, Konner, Emma, and Macey; along with five nieces and nephews who also survive. Interment will follow in Brown Cemetery. Robert's love of the river and the beauty of God's creation touched all our lives in a special way. on February 9, 2002.³

     Her Social Security Number was 226-26-5682.¹ Hazel Elizabeth Crawford was buried at Sunrise Burial Park, Fairlawn, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,5 She was born on June 6, 1924 at Walton, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 She married Robert Junior Robertson, son of Robert Grady Robertson and Beatrice Alva Craghead, on January 22, 1942 at Radford, Virginia.³ As of January 22, 1942,her married name was Robertson.³ Hazel Elizabeth Crawford and Robert Junior Robertson were divorced on July 24, 1978 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁴ Hazel Elizabeth Crawford died on January 22, 2007 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 82.^1,2,6 She Hazel Crawford DeHart, 82, of Radford, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, January 22, 2007 at Pulaski Community Hospital. Born June 6, 1924 in Radford, she was a retired employee of Radford University as a dietitian. Hazel was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by a son, Michael Robertson and wife Brenda, Belspring; a daughter, Patricia Baker and husband Randy, Belspring; five grandchildren, Robbie Robertson, Tammy and Mike Smith, Robin and Devin Deeds, Michelle Melton and Shannon Baker; five great-grandchildren, Matthew and Macy Melton, Luke Harmon, Konner and Ema Deeds; also special friends, Judy Davis and Nellie Argabright. Thanks to the loving nurses at Pulaski Community Hospital. In addition to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she is survived by a brother, Red Crawford; and four sisters, Jackie Norford, Barbara Ramas, Margaret Sides and Elsie Hughes. A graveside service will be at Sunrise Burial Park with Pastor Jerry Gibson officiating. on January 24, 2007.²

     His Social Security Number was 233-34-7845.¹⁰ Lake Elton Robertson was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,3 He was born on August 18, 1924 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,5,2,3 He married Margaret Ann Gillispie on November 27, 1943 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Lake Elton Robertson died on February 13, 2008 at Dearborn, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 83.^10,5,3 He Mr. Lake Robertson, 83, of Lincoln Park, formerly of Athens, died Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at the Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Mich. Born August 18, 1924 in Athens, he was the son of the late Robert and Beatrice Robertson. Lake worked most of his life in the construction business. Survivors: Wife: Margaret Gillespie Robertson; daughter: Cheryll Robertson Owens and husband Larry of Lincoln Park, Mich; son, Richard Robertson and wife Anita of Lincoln Park, Mich; granddaughter: April Robertson; grandson: Ethan Robertson; brother: Harold Robertson and wife Kathleen of Chelsea, Mich. Burial will follow in the Athens Cemetery in Athens. on February 19, 2008.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 224-32-4721.³ Margaret Ann Gillispie was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on January 13, 1926 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 She married Lake Elton Robertson, son of Robert Grady Robertson and Beatrice Alva Craghead, on November 27, 1943 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of November 27, 1943,her married name was Robertson.¹ Margaret Ann Gillispie died on December 1, 2009 at Lincoln Park, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 83.^3,4

     Suzanne Eleanor Walling was buried at Shoreland Memorial Gardens, Hazlet, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.³ She Suzanne Walling Seeman, Eatontown, New Jersey, Oct 9, 1937 - Mar 26, 2009.² She was born on October 9, 1937.² She married Donald William Lucas, son of Lex William Lucas and Lelia Ethel Long, on June 15, 1957 at Keyport, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹ As of June 15, 1957,her married name was Lucas.¹ Suzanne Eleanor Walling died on March 26, 2009 at New Jersey at age 71.²

     Dr. Richard E. "Dick" Rupp was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1901 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina.^2,3 He was born on June 6, 1926 at Archbold, Fulton Co., Ohio.^2,3 He married Betty Anne Yoder, daughter of Theodore Thomas "Ted" Yoder and Lillian Ester Lucas, on May 30, 1951.^1,4 Dr. Richard E. "Dick" Rupp died on June 18, 2012 at South Carolina at age 86.^2,4,3 He Dr. Richard E. Rupp, 86, husband of Betty Anne Rupp, died June 18, 2012. Born in Archbold, Ohio, he was a son of the late Elmer E. and Esther Josephine Slagle Rupp. Dr. Rupp retired from Bob Jones University as Director of Ministerial Training. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and servant of the Lord. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Sandra Rupp and Viki Delello (Todd), all of Greenville; two sisters, Phylis Hess (Paul) of Taylors and Rudy Treadway of Jacksonville, FL; two grandsons, Luke and Jake; nieces and nephews, Connie Rupp, James Rupp, David Hess, Chris Hess, Debbie Treadway and Cindy Treadway. He was predeceased by a sister, Pauline Rupp, and three brothers, James, Eddie and Elmer Rupp. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park. on June 20, 2012.²