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     William Lee Poff was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 230-60-3164.⁸ He was born on November 23, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,4,5 He married Mary Ellen Eldredge on June 18, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ William Lee Poff and Mary Ellen Eldredge were divorced on October 30, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁹ William Lee Poff married Dana Anderson on November 21, 1981.² William Lee Poff died on September 7, 2002 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 55.^8,1,3 He POFF, William Lee, 55, of Phoenix, Arizona and formerly of Floyd, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2002, at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired bus driver for Greyhound Bus Lines. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Poff. Surviving are his wife, Dana Poff of Phoenix, Ariz; two sons, Ray Poff of Phoenix, Ariz. and J.D. Leuba of Camp LeJuene, N.C; two daughters, Dawn and Bernie; mother, Treva R. Poff of Vinton; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Wayne and Terri Poff of Willis, Michael and Lisa Poff of Vinton; four grandchildren; niece and husband, Brandie and Rusty Stanley; nephews, Josiah Poff, Michael Poff, Travis Poff, Eric Poff. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2002, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Pastor Donnie Glass officiating. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd with military honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854. Visitation will be from 12 noon until service time Saturday at the Maberry Funeral Home. on September 13, 2002.¹

     Joseph Wayne Poff Joseph Wayne Poff, 72, of Willis, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Treva Poff; and brother, Billy Poff. He served in the United States Navy during Vietnam as a Seabee. He was an avid gardener and extremely hard worker who was well loved and known for being selfless. He is survived by his wife, Terri B. Poff; son, Josiah Poff; daughter and son-in-law, Brandie and Kevin Hall; grandchildren, Becky Lynn Detamore, Matthew Wayne Hall, and Logan James Hall; great-grandchild, Prynce Valley; brother, Michael Ray Poff; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in the JW Poff Cemetery with Military Rites by the United States Navy Funeral Honors.⁵ He was buried at J.W. Poff Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on October 28, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,6 He married Teresa Gail Bryant on August 23, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 Joseph Wayne Poff died on June 8, 2020 at Virginia at age 72.⁵

     Elizabeth Saunders was born in May, 1824 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married William York "Yorkie" Elmore, son of James Elmore and Camilla "Milley" "Milla" Gant, on December 11, 1865 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 11, 1865,her married name was Elmore.

     Oakey Lene Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 Her Social Security Number was 228-30-5237.⁷ She was born on March 22, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,3,6 She married Murry John Poff, son of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on December 3, 1945 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Oakey Lene Poff died on February 13, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 79.^2,7,8,6 She POFF, Oakey Lene P., 79, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2003 in the New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Murry J. Poff; and five brothers and sisters. She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Ruth Poff of Floyd and Treva Poff of Roanoke. Also several nieces and nephews survive. Funeral Services will be Monday, 2 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home with Mitchell Floyd, minister, officiating. Interment in the Salem Church Cemetery (Head of the River). The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at Wood Funeral Home. on February 15, 2003.²

     Angie Fuqua Ratcliffe was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 30, 1924 at Radford, Virginia.^3,2 She married Joseph Lewis "Joe" Poff, son of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on December 21, 1940 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2 As of December 21, 1940,her married name was Poff.² Angie Fuqua Ratcliffe died on November 27, 2005 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.^1,3 She Angie Ratcliffe Poff, 81, of Dublin, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 27, 2005 at the New River Valley Medical Center. She was a member of Carter Street United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lewis Poff. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Julia A. and Floyd J. Easter, of Dublin, and Nancy and Larry Albert, of Parrott; a son and daughter-in-law, John W. and Della Poff, of Staffordsville; a brother, Charlie Ratcliffe, of Radford; five grandchildren, Lisa Edwards, Jimmy Easter, John Poff, Gail Thompson and Pam Saville; eight great-grandchildren, Kenny, Jessie, Ryan, Ashley, Katie, Paige, Kellie, and Brady; a very special friend, Bertha Martin; and several special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Carter Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kristie Bane officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.
on November 28, 2005.¹

     Julia Ann Poff was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 1, 1945 at Radford, Virginia.^5,3 As of July 2, 1959,her married name was Easter.³ She married Floyd James Easter Sr. on July 2, 1959 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Julia Ann Poff died on June 19, 2019 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 73.⁴ She Julia Ann Poff Easter, 76, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at her home in Dublin. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and retired from MOOG Components of Blacksburg. Julia was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Angie Poff; and her husband, Floyd James Easter Sr. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Laura Easter of Dublin; daughter and her spouse, Lisa Edwards and Misty Bowling of Richmond; grandchildren, Kenny Edwards, Jessie Henwood, Ashley Easter, Katie Easter and fiancé, Blake Smith, and Gabe Walker; great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Lilliana and Dalton; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Larry Albert of Parrott; brother, Johnny Poff of Staffordsville; sisterhood, Evelyn Pannel, Bonnie Wood, Shirley Wheeler and Shirley Jenkins; also many nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends; and very special extended family including Kelvin May and Debbie Rose. The family will receive friends from 12 until 1: 30 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Funeral services will begin at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Ersell Alderman officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. on June 21, 2019.⁴

     Floyd James Easter Sr. was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 28, 1939 at Radford, Virginia.^4,2 He married Julia Ann Poff, daughter of Joseph Lewis "Joe" Poff and Angie Fuqua Ratcliffe, on July 2, 1959 at Radford, Virginia.^5,6,2,3 Floyd James Easter Sr. died on November 11, 2008 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 69.^4,1 He Floyd James Easter Sr., 69, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at Duke University Hospital. He was a member and usher of the Gethsemane Baptist Church. He was loved and will be missed by his family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Ruby Easter, and a brother, Joe B. Stump Jr. Surviving are a wife, Julia P. Easter; son and daughter-in-law, Floyd James Jr. and Laura Easter Jr; daughter, Lisa Edwards; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Robert Panel; grandchildren, Kenny Edwards, Jessica Easter , Ashley Easter , Katie Easter , and Gabriel Walker; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2008, at Gethsemane Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. at the Church with the Rev. Jerry Gibson officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford. on November 15, 2008.¹

     Della Jo Goad was born on April 25, 1950 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2 She married John William "Johnny" Poff, son of Joseph Lewis "Joe" Poff and Angie Fuqua Ratcliffe, on February 27, 1969 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of February 27, 1969,her married name was Poff.¹ Della Jo Goad died on November 23, 2016 at Virginia at age 66.² She Della Jo Goad Poff, 66, of Pearisburg went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016. She was born in Radford on April 25th, 1950 and was the daughter of Edith Lyon Goad and the late Lawrence T. Goad, Sr. Della loved the outdoors and the beach, but most importantly, she loved her family. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 47 years, John W. Poff, Sr; a son, John W. Poff, Jr. and wife, Karen Perkins Poff; two brothers, Lawrence Turney Goad, Jr. and wife, Carolyn Waddell Goad, and Roger Allen Goad; a sister, Nina Goad McNeil Nepstad and husband, Buddy; two sisters-in-law, Judy Poff Easter, and Nancy Poff Albert and husband, Larry; two step-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special friends. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 27th, 2016 at the Parrott United Methodist Church in Parrott, Virginia with the Rev. Teresa Tolbert officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the cancer charity of your choice. on November 26, 2016.²

     Jonathan Craft was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 30, 1852 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,5,4 He married Caroline Leffel, daughter of Jacob Leffel and Mariah Fischer, on July 18, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia.³ Jonathan Craft died on May 3, 1886 at Sinking Creek, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 33.^5,4

     His Social Security Number was 228-48-8469.⁹ Ren Edward Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 He and Mary Ann McNiel were divorced.² Ren Edward Poff was born on July 12, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,3,5 He married Mary Ann McNiel, daughter of James Ralph McNiel and Daphne Louise Wimmer, on November 29, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,11,3,4 Ren Edward Poff married Judy Ann Jarels on July 2, 1987 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Ren Edward Poff died on August 24, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 61.^12,9,4,5 He POFF, REN EDWARD, 61, of Pilot, passed into the gates of heaven on Sunday, August 24, 2003 to join his mother, Rheba D. Smith; his father, Roscoe W. Poff; his brother, Vernon W. Poff; his first wife, Mary Ann McNeil Poff; and his dogs, Ajax and Scooter. There he waits for our arrival. He retired from Radford City Schools when his battle with ALS made it impossible to continue teaching, a profession he so loved and he was loved by so many. He faced his disease with great courage and patience and demonstrated to those around him the true value of life. He wasn't defined by his crippled body, but by his heart and mind. He leaves behind to mourn his passing his loving and devoted wife, Judy Ann Poff; sons and daughters-in-law, Timothy and Michelle Fisherpoff, Roanoke, James and Tanya Poff, Nampa, Idaho, Kevin and Lisa Albert, Roanoke, and Byron Albert, Pilot; grandchildren, Christopher Albert, Nathaniel and Grace Fisherpoff and the delight of his life and namesake, Renee Albert; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Harry Troutt, Christiansburg; mother-in-law and father-in-law, George and Vivian Jarels, Blacksburg; sister-in-law, Roby Poff, Fort Valley, Va; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, George (Ricky) Jarels and special friend, Louise Saul, Bobby and Peggy Jarels, Indianapolis, Indiana; Kenny and Sandy Jarels, Salem, Va; his in-laws from his marriage to Mary Ann, Daphine McNeil, Carol and Stan Clower, Sue and Terry Altizer, June and Frank Wallace, Betty McNeil and Kevin Coleen, and Danny McNeil; his devoted caregivers, Mary Hall, Pulaski and Crystal Moore, Radford; faithful friends, Melvin and Melinda Shaver, Riner and Ronnie and Nita Bea Lester. Special thanks to doctors Susan Strong, Richard Williams, Mike Conatser, Paul Kampfe and the staff at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center for all their help. Deepest appreciation to Byron Albert for being on call 24 hours and his many trips to Georgetown Medical Center. Flowers will be appreciated but donations may be made to the local MDA Chapter, 4502 Starkey Road, SW, #206, Roanoke, Va. 24014 or the ALS Association, National Capital Area Chapter, 615 S. Frederick Avenue, Suite 308, Gaithersburg, Md. 20877. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at the Huffville Methodist Church with Pastors Dan Walker and George Jarels officiating. Interment will follow in the Huffville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. The Poff Family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. (382-2612)
on August 26, 2003.¹

     Harry Edward Troutt was born on March 24, 1953 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Brenda Sue Poff, daughter of Roscoe Warren Poff and Rheba Mae Dulaney, on August 28, 1983 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7,3 Harry Edward Troutt Harry Edward Troutt, 71, of Dunnellon, FL, passed away on July 3, 2024. Born on March 24, 1953, in Floyd, Virginia, Harry was a true mountain man, embracing everyone he met with open arms and a warm heart. Throughout his life, Harry was cherished as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Harry is survived by his wife, Brenda; brothers, Frank, Luther, and Dewayne; son, Rodney; stepdaughter, Kelly; grandchildren, Michelle, Megan, Gunner, and Zachary; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alice and Nelson; sister, Irene; and brother, James. on June 14, 2024.⁵ He died on July 3, 2024 at Florida at age 71.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 230-10-7022.¹¹ Manley Simpson Rumburg was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹² He married Ogie Messer.¹³ Manley Simpson Rumburg was born on October 23, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,4,7 He married Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest, daughter of James Noah Vest and Lottie Ellen Light, on September 10, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,7 Manley Simpson Rumburg and Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest were divorced on April 27, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁴ Manley Simpson Rumburg died on October 28, 1967 at age 59.¹⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 223-38-7114.⁷ Virginia Pearl Rumburg was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9,10,4 She was born on December 11, 1914 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,9,10,4,1 She married Euell Harvey "Bud" Poff, son of Hosea Ezekiel Poff and Minnie Lynnwood Hall, on December 23, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,9,11,10,4 As of December 23, 1933,her married name was Poff. Virginia Pearl Rumburg died on December 11, 1995 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.^7,9,10,4 She POFF, Virginia Rumburg, 81, of Check, passed away Monday, December 11, 1995, in Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Shawsville. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Robert W. and Claire Poff, Dublin; five daughters and sons- in-law, Jean Guilliams, Roanoke, Faye and J. Lewis King, Copper Hill, Betty and Doc Burnette, Roanoke, Coleta and Dwight Fralin, Dublin, Myra Wray, Roanoke; four sisters, Eva Smith, Ada Bell, Marjorie Richards and Icy Lee, all of Roanoke; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Interment in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on December 12, 1995.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 227-34-4607.⁹ Mary Ada Rumburg was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6 She was born on September 19, 1912 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,5,6 She married Marvin Guy Bell, son of Luther Hansford Bell and Addie Lee Stump, on September 9, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,10,11 As of September 9, 1933,her married name was Bell. Mary Ada Rumburg died on March 20, 2012 at Virginia at age 99.^4,9,6 She Mary Ada Rumburg Bell, 99, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband, Marvin Guy Bell; and parents, the Rev. John K. and Ella Perdue Rumberg. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Georgie Hollins; sisters, Marjorie Richards and Eva Smith; sister-in-law, Leota Rumburg; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial to follow immediately at Wilson Cemetery, Check. on March 22, 2012.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 229-01-7486.⁹ Marvin Guy Bell was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on April 3, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Apr 22, 1913, all other records except his birth certificate have Apr 23, 1913.^9,8,2,4,5,6 He married Mary Ada Rumburg, daughter of John Kurtis Rumburg and Ella Sue Perdue, on September 9, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,3,4,7 Marvin Guy Bell died on January 19, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 49.^1,2,4,7 He Marvin Guy Bell, 49, of 339 1/2 Elm Ave., SW, died Saturday afternoon in a local hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ada Rumburg Bell; two daughters, Mrs. Georgie Hollins, Roanoke; Mrs. Deima Lester, Inglewood, Calif; a sister, Mrs. Paul Patton, Roanoke; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther H. Bell, Roanoke; three brothers, Clarence Bell, Cecil Bell, Mack Bell, all of Roanoke; five grandchildren. on January 20, 1963.⁷

     Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on March 7, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 She married Manley Simpson Rumburg, son of John Kurtis Rumburg and Ella Sue Perdue, on September 10, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,8 As of September 10, 1932,her married name was Rumburg. Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest and Manley Simpson Rumburg were divorced on April 27, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹¹ As of June 9, 1945,her married name was Akers.⁵ Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest married John Oliver Akers on June 9, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,7,8,6 Naomi Florence "Granny Akers" Vest died on July 18, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.⁶ She AKERS, Naomi Vest, (Granny Akers), 92, of Elliston, went to be with her Lord, Friday, July 18, 2008 at Lewis Gale Hospital. The daughter to the late Noah and Lottie Light Vest, she was also preceded in death by her husband, John O. Akers, son, Donald C. Rumburg. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Dorothy Stewart, Mary Booth, Sandra Booth and Eddie, Michael Akers and Martha, Cathy Stanger and Ricky, Vicky Garman and Keith. She is also survived by eighteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren; and eighteen great-greatgrandchildren. Her brothers, James Dayton Vest and Edgar Lee Vest also survive. The family wishes to thank the fifth floor West staff at Lewis Gale Hospital and to the staff at Snyder Nursing Home in Salem for the wonderful care provided to Mrs. Akers. The family will receive friends at The Horne Funeral Home Sunday, July 20, 2008 from 3 to 7 p.m. The funeral service will be held, Monday, July 21, 2008 at 1 p.m. in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Eddie Booth officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com. The Akers family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. 1 Corinthians 4-13; "Faith, Hope and Love But the greatest is LOVE." This verse is an example of how she lived her life. on July 20, 2008.⁶

     Ogie Messer married Manley Simpson Rumburg, son of John Kurtis Rumburg and Ella Sue Perdue.² Ogie Messer was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Rumburg. She was born in 1921.³ She died on January 18, 2011 at Virginia.² She Ogie Messer Rumburg, 89, of Check, Va., went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 18, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manley S. Rumburg; parents, Cleve and Arminta Messer; brothers, Coet, Clifford, Hiram, and Herby; sisters, Sadie, Cleatha, and Ada; and a stepson, Donald Rumburg. She is survived by her son, Tommy Rumburg and wife, Linda; daughters, Sue Kimrey, Debbie Fitzwater and husband, Chirpy, Pamela Rumburg, and "adoptive" daughter, Linda Jenkins and husband, Gene; grandchildren, Katie Lowe and fiance, Joe Alls, Jenny Deeringer and husband, Matt, Amanda Highberger and husband, Scott, Matthew Fitzwater, Jonathan Rumburg, Krisha Dunford, and Joshua Dunford, and Lynsey Bishop; greatgrandchildren, Alexis Lowe, Bryce Deeringer, Matthew Fitzwater II, Zach, Brandon, and Kaytlyn Highberger, Kallie and Joshua Paul Dunford, and Trey Bishop; brother, Truman Messer; sisters, Delia Stephens, Bessie Conley and husband, Verner; and stepdaughters, Dot Stewart and Mary Ellen Booth. Ogie was a founding member of Faith Baptist Church. She loved Jesus and instilled Christian values in her family. God and her family were central to her life. Her joys were sewing and vegetable and flower gardening, but her passion was fishing with her brother Truman in Florida each winter. She worked at Floyd Garment Factory, barbered at Mary's Beauty Shop, and served as supervisor of Housekeeping at Skyline Manor Nursing Home before retiring at age 79. Ogie will be greatly missed here on Earth, but she's singing and dancing in heaven with Jesus! Funeral Services will be conducted 1 p.m. on Friday, January 21, 2011, at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Warren Brown, David Turner, and family friend, Terry Cumbee officiating. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, Virginia. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home on Thursday, January 20, 2011, after 2 p.m. where the family will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Ogie requested that donations be made to Faith Baptist Church Building Fund, 5956 Floyd Highway North, Check, Va. 24072. on January 20, 2011.²

     Joel David Craft was buried at Eagle Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, State Road 734, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on January 12, 1855 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Martha Jane Givens on January 10, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ Joel David Craft died on March 28, 1932 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 77.⁶