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     Ira Fletcher Spradlin was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 14, 1896 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Edna Earl Mitchell on July 30, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Ira Fletcher Spradlin and Edna Earl Mitchell were divorced on June 29, 1933 at Virginia.³ Ira Fletcher Spradlin died on May 2, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 37.¹

     Fannie Jane Spradlin was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on April 1, 1892 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ As of circa 1915,her married name was Hedrick.⁵ She married Sidney Floyd Hedrick circa 1915.^5,6,4 As of July 21, 1950,her married name was Rickman.¹ Fannie Jane Spradlin married William Edward Rickman on July 21, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Fannie Jane Spradlin died on March 16, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^6,4

     Archie Josephine Spradlin was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 17, 1889 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She married Fountain Lee Boulding on November 10, 1909 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ As of circa 1911,her married name was Boulding.⁴ As of circa 1921,her married name was Adams.⁵ Archie Josephine Spradlin married Boss S. Adams circa 1921.^5,2 Archie Josephine Spradlin died on June 1, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.²

     Lydia Charity Spradlin was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 27, 1890 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She died on September 5, 1945 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 54.⁴

     Sidney Floyd Hedrick was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6 He was born on June 12, 1890 at Smyth Co., Virginia.^3,4,7,6 He married Fannie Jane Spradlin, daughter of Isaac Newton Spradlin and Nancy Talitha Wimmer, circa 1915.^2,5,6 Sidney Floyd Hedrick died on April 15, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.^5,7,6

     Fountain Lee Boulding was born on October 17, 1884 at Patrick Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1883.^1,2 He married Archie Josephine Spradlin, daughter of Isaac Newton Spradlin and Nancy Talitha Wimmer, on November 10, 1909 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ As of November 10, 1909,his married name was Spradlin.³ Fountain Lee Boulding died on March 6, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 34.²

     John Randolph Wilson was born on February 17, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He married Ann Gray, daughter of Joseph Howard Gray Sr. and Anna "Annie" Custer, on September 11, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ John Randolph Wilson died on December 24, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 49; Died of fever.⁴

     H. A. Wimmer was born on December 11, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 She died on January 29, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3

     Howard Allan Wimmer was buried at Grandview Memorial Park, 649 South Cherry Road, Rock Hill, York Co., South Carolina.^1,6 His Social Security Number was 229-01-2355.⁷ He married Josephine Naomi "Jo" Martin, daughter of Joseph William Martin and Mary Etta Hodges.^1,8 Howard Allan Wimmer was born on March 4, 1919 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,7,5 He died on December 18, 2000 at Rock Hill, York Co., South Carolina, at age 81.^1,6,7 He Mr. Howard Allan Wimmer Sr., 81, of 709 Twin Lakes Road, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, at his residence. A native of Floyd County, Va., he was a son of the late Letcher H. Wimmer and Nina Henley Wimmer. Mr. Wimmer was a member of Oakland Baptist Church and retired from Hoechst Celanese Corp. after 42 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in England, France and Germany. Mr. Wimmer is survived by his wife, Josephine "Jo" Martin Wimmer of the home; his three sons, the Rev. Howard A. Wimmer Jr. of Greenville, the Rev. Russel L. Wimmer of Durham, N.C., and George R. Wimmer of Rock Hill; his daughter, Sarah W. Robbins of York; and eight grandchildren. The family will receive friends tonight, Dec. 19, 2000, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Greene Funeral Home, Northwest Chapel, and at other times at the home, 709 Twin Lakes Road, Rock Hill. A celebration service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, at Oakland Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Robert Shrum, the Rev. Russel Wimmer and the Rev. Howard Wimmer Jr. officiating. Burial will be held at Grandview Memorial Park.
on December 19, 2000.¹

     Robert Letcher "Bob" Wimmer was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 228-12-3387.⁶ He was born on August 9, 1923 at Harper Co., Kansas.^1,6,3 He married Mabel Jane Akers on June 30, 1949 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,7,3 Robert Letcher "Bob" Wimmer died on August 10, 2000 at Eggleston, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 77.^1,6,2 He WIMMER, Robert Letcher, ("Bob"), was born August 9, 1923, near Harper, Kansas, and died peacefully in his home in Eggleston, Va., Thursday, August 10, 2000. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Akers Wimmer; his parents, Letcher Hayden and Nina Hanely Wimmer; his brother, Frank Lee Wimmer; and his special friend, Jane David. Bob is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Jo Wimmer, Rock Hill, S.C; his children, Claude and Carol Wimmer, Newport, Donnie and Donna Wimmer, Eggleston, and Bob and Dianne Burkett, Woodbridge. Grandpa especially loved his grandchildren, Robert, Josh, Shaun, Lena, Bill, and Gary; and his many nieces and nephews. Bob proudly served his country during WW II as an artilleryman on an anti-aircraft gun crew protecting London from German bombers and V-1 rockets. He then crossed the channel into France, and advanced into Belgium and Germany with his gun crew until the end of the war. "Mr. Bob" was a life member of the Eggleston Volunteer Fire Department, serving since it was formed in 1963. He treasured his time in the Fire Department and all the fine people who served with him. Bob retired from the "old string plant" (Celco) in 1985 with 43 years of service. Bob really enjoyed his retirement and spent a lot of time gardening and growing beautiful flowers. He inherited his love for growing things from his Pappy, and awesome gardener in his own time. Bob's most treasured possession was his loving family. Visitation will be held Saturday, August 12, 2000 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, August 13, 2000, at the Kendall Funeral Home with interment following in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. Flowers are appreciated but donations may be made to the Eggleston Volunteer Fire Department, Eggleston. on August 12, 2000.¹

     His Social Security Number was 225-22-0216.⁶ Frank Lee Wimmer Sr. was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^7,2 He was born on December 28, 1925 at Harper Co., Kansas.^8,6,7,2,3 He married Betsy Paris St. Clair on May 1, 1949 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^8,3 Frank Lee Wimmer Sr. died on November 18, 1984 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 58.^8,7,2

     Her Social Security Number was 225-22-1238.³ Helen Hurt Akers was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on March 16, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of November 15, 1945,her married name was Martin.¹ She married George Stephen Martin, son of Joseph William Martin and Mary Etta Hodges, on November 15, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Helen Hurt Akers died on October 8, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^3,5

     Ann Eliza Kelley was buried at Howery-Gray Cemetery, N 37 00.221 W 80 08.453, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 10, 1825 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 She married James R. Gray, son of Cary Gray and Rebecca Sowder, on August 3, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 As of August 3, 1854,her married name was Gray. Ann Eliza Kelley died on March 30, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.^2,4

     Peter Austin Sowder was buried at Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery, Rt. 221, across from Simpson's Store, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,7 He was born on December 11, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Dec 4, 1852.^9,7 He died on December 23, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 65.^9,7