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     Howard Columbus Gray was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 10, 1869 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,4 He married Katherine Eva "Kate" Garnand on December 24, 1891 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Howard Columbus Gray died on November 10, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 72.⁴

     Katherine Eva "Kate" Garnand was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on September 26, 1875 at Virginia.² She married Howard Columbus Gray, son of Joseph Montgomery Gray and Sarah Elizabeth Walton, on December 24, 1891 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ As of December 24, 1891,her married name was Gray. Katherine Eva "Kate" Garnand died on September 22, 1959 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.^1,2 She Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Eva Gray, 83, of Christiansburg will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Methodist Church. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Stuart, Christiansburg; six sons, Nelson Gray and John Gray, both of Christiansburg; Hampton Gray, Roanoke; Lee Gray, Williamson, W. Va; Edgar Gray, Bluefield; Belford Gray, Bristol; a sister, Mrs. Ann Thompson, Christiansburg; 11 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren. on September 23, 1959.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 232-28-7348.⁶ Katherine Marie Gray was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.⁷ She was born on June 24, 1918 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^6,7 She married Luther Judson Waller on July 14, 1940 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia. As of July 14, 1940,her married name was Waller. Katherine Marie Gray died on January 3, 2002 at West Virginia at age 83.^6,7

     Howard Lee Gray Jr. was buried at Chapin United Methodist Church Cemetery, 415 Lexington Avenue, Chapin, Lexington Co., South Carolina.⁴ He was born on April 6, 1920 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He married Emily Ann Duncan on June 15, 1940. Howard Lee Gray Jr. married Betty Jo Webb on June 27, 1942 at Pikeville, Pike Co., Kentucky.^2,5 Howard Lee Gray Jr. died on November 23, 2012 at Lexington Co., South Carolina, at age 92.⁴ He CHAPIN - Howard Lee Gray, Jr. was born April 6, 1920 to Howard Lee and Allie Marie Gray of Williamson, West Virginia. Howard, fondly known as "Pop" or "Poppa" to all who knew him, understood the value of the things that really mattered in life having grown up in the Great Depression. He fondly shared memories of his childhood of which there were many with those around him from the frequent summers he spent on his grandparents' farm to the long train rides as a teenager to watch the Cincinnati Reds play ball on the weekends. His dad's only stipulation was that he be back in time for school on Monday morning, which meant riding the train all night. One of his fondest memories was treating his dad to his first major league baseball game after he got out of school. He served his country with distinction and honor in the U.S. Navy's Pacific Theatre during World War II. "Pop" married the love of his life, Betty Jo Webb, and celebrated a 65-year love affair with whom he has now rejoined. He was a successful business leader in Columbia, SC, retiring as Division Manager of McKesson and Robbins. Upon retirement, he and Betty moved to Lakeland, FL, where he was active in the building of his church and served on the boards of Noah's Ark and the local homeless shelter, as he was always committed to giving back. During these years, he helped so many understand that we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. After retirement, "Pop" spent his years in Chapin, SC, where he felt so blessed to have been an active and the oldest member of Chapin United Methodist Church. He viewed his church friends as part of his extended family. In his 90s, he was still hosting Gamecock parties in his home and organizing outings for friends at the community theatre. His greatest joy in life was being among his family and friends, whom he cherished so deeply. The hundreds of extended family members who called him "Pop" were touched deeply by his innate goodness. He left everything and everyone he knew better than he found them. It is fitting that the last full day of his life on this Earth was Thanksgiving, which began by his cooking the traditional pancake breakfast for his family, a true servant to the end. During Thanksgiving dinner, he alertly regaled his loved ones with recollections of his life, which they never tired of hearing. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Betty Jo Webb, and his sister Katharine Gray Waller of Williamson, West Virginia. He is survived by a brother Charles Gray of Wisconsin, His first cousin Ada Katharine McMullen, and his children, Toni Gray Hollingsworth (husband, James Wesley Hollingsworth) of Chapin; Tomi Gray Youngblood (husband of M. William Youngblood) of Charleston, SC; and Patricia Ann Robins (husband, Howard C. Robins) of Williamsburg, VA. Grandchildren: Clint Robins of Charlotte, NC; Lisa Gray Youngblood (husband, Johnny Krawcheck) of Atlanta, GA; Staci Robins Leach (husband, Zan Leach) of New Symrna Beach, FL; Lauren Lee Youngblood of Charleston, SC; and James Wesley Hollingsworth, Jr. of Johns Island, SC. Great Grandchildren: Sarah Louise Krawcheck and Eleanor Gray Krawcheck of Atlanta, GA; Caden Ellis and Lochlan Robins of Charlotte, NC; and Mia Leach of New Symrna Beach, FL. on November 25, 2012.⁵

     Mary Margaret Gray was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She died on July 5, 1924 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^2,1 She was born on July 5, 1924 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^2,1

     Luther Judson Waller was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 232-18-7214.⁴ He was born on May 3, 1912 at Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,3,1,2,5 He married Katherine Marie Gray, daughter of Howard Lee Gray and Allie Marie Board, on July 14, 1940 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia. Luther Judson Waller died on August 24, 1989 at West Virginia at age 77.^3,5

     Her Social Security Number was 234-52-6594.³ Mary Imajean Scalf was born on November 1, 1932 at Lobata, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^3,1 She married Charles Boland Gray, son of Howard Lee Gray and Allie Marie Board, on July 27, 1951 at Oceana, Princess Anne Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of July 27, 1951,her married name was Gray.¹ Mary Imajean Scalf died on June 30, 2003 at Florida at age 70.^3,2

     Betty Jo Webb was buried at Chapin United Methodist Church Cemetery, 415 Lexington Avenue, Chapin, Lexington Co., South Carolina.³ Her Social Security Number was 233-32-0929.⁴ She was born on November 8, 1925 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^4,1,3 She married Howard Lee Gray Jr., son of Howard Lee Gray and Allie Marie Board, on June 27, 1942 at Pikeville, Pike Co., Kentucky.^1,2 As of June 27, 1942,her married name was Gray. Betty Jo Webb died on July 26, 2007 at South Carolina at age 81.^4,1,3 She CHAPIN — A memorial service for Betty W. Gray, 81, will be held 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2007, at Chapin United Methodist Church. A visitation will be held from 4-6:00 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 2007, at the home of Toni and Jim Hollingsworth, 1 Mills Lake Court, Chapin, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lowman Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center at 2101 Dutch Fork Road, White Rock, SC 29036. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Chapin, is in charge. Mrs. Gray died Thursday, July 26, 2007. Born November 8, 1925, in Williamson, WV, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Literal Webb. She had retired as a teacher’s aid from the Department of Defense, Fort Jackson schools, was a member of Chapin United Methodist Church and was married to Howard L. Gray, Jr. for over 65 years. Mrs. Gray is survived by her husband, Howard L. Gray, Jr; children, Tomi Gray (Bill) Youngblood of Mt. Pleasant, Toni Gray (Jim) Hollingsworth of Chapin and Patricia Gray (Howard) Robins of Williamsburg, VA; siblings, Anna Webb Roddy of Lakeland, FL, and Donald L. Webb of Tampa, FL; grandchildren, Lisa Gray Youngblood-Krawcheck, Clint H. Robins, Staci R. Leach, J. Wesley Hollingsworth and Lauren Lee Youngblood and 4 great-grandchildren.
on July 28, 2007.¹