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     Roy Curtis "Curt" Graham was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 He was born on June 7, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Elsie Marie Mannon, daughter of James Fleming Mannon and Polly Ann Hurt, on January 25, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Roy Curtis "Curt" Graham died on October 18, 2002 at Radford, Virginia, at age 85.¹ He GRAHAM, Roy Curtis, (Curt), 85, of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 18, 2002 at the New River Valley Medical Center in Radford, Va. He was a member of Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren and a dedicated Dad, Grandpa, and fisherman. He was born on June 7,1917 in Floyd County to the late Meda and Will Graham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Edna Alderman and Ibra Harris; his brothers, Ed, Branson, and Jim Graham. He is survived by his wife of 64 Years, Elsie Mannon Graham, Floyd; two daughters, Shelby G. Throckmorton, Virginia Beach, Va., Kathy L. Graham, Nashville, Tenn; three sons and daughters-in-law, C. Kenneth and Barbara A. Graham, Connie R. and Joyce J. Graham, H. Dean and Donna S. Graham, all of Floyd; special granddaughter, Lisa G. King, Floyd; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Altizer, Christiansburg, Lillian Reed, Floyd. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday October 20, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard W. Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Beaver Creek Church Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. on Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd is in charge of the arrangements. on October 19, 2002.¹

     Loretta Lynn Quesenberry was buried at Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on June 14, 1957 at Radford, Virginia.^1,3,4 She married Larry Dale Spangler, son of James Abraham Spangler and Velma Rhoenia Hill, on June 15, 1973 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,6 As of June 15, 1973,her married name was Spangler. Loretta Lynn Quesenberry and Larry Dale Spangler were divorced on November 3, 1982 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ Loretta Lynn Quesenberry died on June 17, 2011 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 54.^3,2 She Loretta Lynn Quesenberry Templeton, born June 14, 1957, of 1802 Fleetwood Ave., Reidsville, N.C., went home to be with her Lord on Friday, June 17, 2011 at Beacon Place in Greensboro, N.C. The burial will follow at Captain George Quesenbury Cemetery in Floyd, Va. Loretta was a native of Radford, Va. and lived her childhood days in Indian Valley, Va. She was diligent to complete her degree from Radford University and later worked as a case manager for Rockingham County Mental Health. She was a passionate woman of faith and was a faithful member of Leaksville Christian Church in Eden, N.C. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She adored her children, grandchildren and all children. She was preceded in death by her father, Avis Quesenberry; and her brother, Gregory Lane Quesenberry. Loretta is survived by her husband, Pastor Robert Templeton of the home; her son, Stacy Spangler and wife, Angel, of Floyd, Va; daughter, Stephanie Slocum and husband, Skip, of Blacksburg, Va; grandchildren, Riley and Mia Spangler and Alexis and McKenna Slocum; stepsons, Robert Templeton and wife, Angela, of Thomasville, N.C., Michael Templeton and wife, Shannon, of Reidsville, N.C., and Matthew Templeton and fiancee, Emy McClain, of Richmond, Va; stepgrandchildren, Noah, Faith, Hannah and Hayden Templeton; her mother, Joyce Lynn Goad Quesenberry of Indian Valley, Va; her sisters, Karen Coleman and husband, Robin, of Riner, Va., and Juanita Linkous and husband, Jimmy, of Christianburg, Va; her brothers, Bruce Quesenberry and wife, Sharon, of Indian Valley, Va., Kent Quesenberry and wife, Joni, of Riner, Va., and Patrick Quesenberry and wife, Sabrina, of Willis, Va; her grandfather, Nelles Heath Goad of Indian Valley, Va; 18 nieces and nephews and 15 great-nieces and nephews; and longtime, special college friend, Tammy Dowdy. on June 19, 2011.²

     William Pleasant Wimmer was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on February 13, 1845 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,2 He married Sarah Jane Frances Moore, daughter of Lewis Moore and Frankie Williams, on September 1, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 William Pleasant Wimmer died on April 13, 1922 at age 77.²

     Sarah Jane Frances Moore was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on December 11, 1839.⁴ As of circa 1860,her married name was Richards.³ She married William Richards circa 1860.³ Sarah Jane Frances Moore married William Pleasant Wimmer, son of Thomas Wimmer and Mary Unknown, on September 1, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of September 1, 1865,her married name was Wimmer. Sarah Jane Frances Moore died on October 12, 1925 at age 85.⁴

     Homer Garland Smith Sr. Celebrating the homecoming of Homer G. Smith, Sr., into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 21, 2017. He was a World War II veteran having served his country in the United States Army. He loved fishing with his dear friends, Jim Aldridge and Buddy Saunders. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Leigh Smith; son, Homer Garland Smith, Jr; his mother and father, Daniel and Effie Smith; seven brothers; and two sisters. Homer is survived by his wife of 63 years, Yvonne Williams Smith; son, Anthony Smith; daughter, Judi Vest; granddaughters, Cara Wood and husband, Bryan, and Kristen Vest; great grandchildren, Corey, Landon and Kaylee; sisters-in-law, Eva Smith, Claudine Wimmer, Freeda Wimmer and Dorothy Williams; and brother-in-law, Wilson Williams and wife, Carol; many special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Oakey’s South Chapel on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Copper Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.² He was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 22, 1925 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Iris Yvonne Williams, daughter of Alfred Dewey Williams and Grace Salome Nichols, on October 24, 1953 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,8,9,2 Homer Garland Smith Sr. died on May 21, 2017 at Virginia at age 92.²

     Algen Carlis "Carl" Quesenberry was buried at Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 17, 1903 at Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Eula Belle Williams, daughter of Charles Emmettt "Charlie" Williams and Olive Jane Bower, on April 25, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 Algen Carlis "Carl" Quesenberry died on May 19, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 226-44-3512.⁹ Isaac Eldridge Martin was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,6 He FLOYD - Isaac Eldridge Martin, age 83, passed away Monday, Dec. 1, 1986 in a Roanoke hospital. He is survived by his wife, Eula Martin, Floyd; a son, Marvin (Chubby) Martin, Sr., Rossville, Georgia; six stepchildren, Nancy Shank; Ileada Shelor, both of Floyd; Louise Hall, Wytheville; Mary Nolen, Forest; Robert Blackwell; Kenneth Blackwell, both of Floyd; two brothers, Luther Martin; Albert Martin, both of Pilot; three grandhildren; two great-grandchildren; and thirteen stepgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 5, at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Hale Terry and Elder Larry Hollandsworth officiating. Internment was in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg.² He was born on June 21, 1903 at Basham, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,7,9,3,4,5,6} He married Nancy Alverta Mae Williams, daughter of Charles Emmettt "Charlie" Williams and Olive Jane Bower, on March 10, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,10 Isaac Eldridge Martin married Eula Belle Williams, daughter of Charles Emmettt "Charlie" Williams and Olive Jane Bower, on August 1, 1975 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8,11,6 Isaac Eldridge Martin died on December 1, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^2,4,6

     Unice C. Hylton was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on September 25, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Vada E. Vaughn on December 30, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 Unice C. Hylton died on August 13, 2006 at Virginia at age 98.² He Unice C. Hylton, 98, of Floyd, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2006. He was an employee with the Virginia Department of Highways for 30+ years. He was a member of Falling Branch United Methodist Church where he had many loyal friends. He was a good husband and a loving and wonderful father. He had a great sense of humor and loved to make people smile. After retirement he spent many enjoyable hours on his front porch. Special thanks to the staff at Skyline Manor for all the love and care that was shown to him. He was treated very special by all involved during his stay at Skyline. We also appreciate and thank Hospice Care for all their support. He was preceded in death by daughter, Hazel Blackwell. Survivors include his wife of 74 years, Vada Vaughn Hylton; daughters and son-in-law, Louise and Curtis Nester, Donna and Jack Simmons, Kenneth Blackwell; grandchildren, Deborrah Scarbeck and husband Jim, Charles Blackwell and wife Janice, Matthew Blackwell and wife Kelly; greatgrandchildren, North Jackson and wife Mary, Dusten and C.J. Flinchun, Mackenzie Blackwell; great-greatgrandchildren, Anthony and Sarah Louise Jackson; numerous nieces and nephews, including a faithful nephew, Wayne Hylton. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. Joshua Kilbourne, the Rev. Vinton Quesenberry and the Rev. Curtis Nester officiating. Music by Dana Howell and the Falling Branch Choir. Pallbearers will be Wayne Hylton, Jack Hylton, Glenn Spradlin, Charles Blackwell, Matthew Blackwell and Jim Scarbeck. Interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations to his memory may be made to Falling Branch United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Hugh Nester, 109 Falling Branch Rd. NW, Floyd, Va. 24091. on August 14, 2006.²

     William Dee Barlow Sr. was buried at Simpson Family Cemetery, Gold Field Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; Died in a barn fire.² He was born on July 5, 1899 at Tennessee.² He married Ada Ethel Simpson, daughter of William Allen "Bill" Simpson and Elizabeth Geraldine "Gerlie" King, in September, 1923 at Tennessee.¹ William Dee Barlow Sr. died on March 22, 1942 at age 42.²

     Ada Ethel Simpson was buried at Simpson Family Cemetery, Gold Field Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,6 She was born on January 16, 1899 at Virginia.^1,5 As of April, 1914,her married name was Cannaday. She married Marvin Carson Cannaday, son of Andrew Luther Cannaday and Nora Dell Aldridge, on April 1, 1914 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁷ Ada Ethel Simpson and Marvin Carson Cannaday were divorced on April 18, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ Ada Ethel Simpson married William Dee Barlow Sr. in September, 1923 at Tennessee.¹ As of September, 1923,her married name was Barlow. Ada Ethel Simpson married Jerry Milton Burnett, son of J. L. E. Burnett and Alice Lynch, on February 20, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of February 20, 1948,her married name was Burnett. Ada Ethel Simpson died on November 26, 1971 at age 72.^1,5,6

     William Riley Wilson was born circa 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married America Jane Clower, daughter of Jacob G. Clower Jr. and Mary Ann Kingrea, on May 14, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     America Jane Clower was born circa 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married William Riley Wilson, son of James Hathaway Wilson and Elizabeth "Emily" Smith, on May 14, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 14, 1878,her married name was Wilson.

     Celia Exona Earles was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on June 6, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 She married Samuel Crawford Poage, son of Joseph Poage and Mary Bolling, on September 5, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of September 5, 1878,her married name was Poage. Celia Exona Earles died on April 1, 1944 at age 84.^3,2

     Houston Monroe Beckner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 His Social Security Number was 231-32-5508.⁶ He was born on April 17, 1928 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,2,3,4,7 He married Ida May King, daughter of Posey Curtis King and Elizabeth Isabell "Susie" Stuart, circa 1949.^5,3 Houston Monroe Beckner died on May 21, 1990 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 62.^5,3 He Houston M. Beckner, age 62, our wonderful husband and father went to be with the Lord on May 21, 1990, in the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. He retired from 21 years at Roanoke Iron and Bridge Works and 12 years of excavating and septic system work. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ida King Beckner, Copper Hill; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Mary Beckner, Check; Donald and Becky Beckner, Copper Hill; two daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Thomas Hale of Charlottesville; Marsha and Bill Brown, Rocky Mount; his mother, Ola Richards Beckner of Callaway; two brothers, Aubrey Beckner, Copper Hill; George Beckner, Callaway; three sisters, Clara Gould of Illinois; Dorothy Clifton, North Carolina; and Louise Ray of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Ricky, Susan, Robin and Katrina Beckner, Scott Hale and Anthony Munsey. Interment will be in the Salem Church Cemetery. on May 22, 1990.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 230-34-2032.¹² James Marlin Guilliams was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on December 12, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,12,4,5,7 He married Ina Marie Nichols, daughter of Richard Ira "Rich" Nichols and Ollie Mae Wimmer, on June 23, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 James Marlin Guilliams and Ina Marie Nichols were divorced on January 27, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ James Marlin Guilliams married Doris Ann Clingenpeel on November 12, 1971 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,7 James Marlin Guilliams died on February 25, 2008 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^3,12,4,6 He James Marlin Guilliams (Preacher Man), 77, of Vinton, went to be with his Lord in Heaven and to meet his beloved parents, Alvie and Ora Guilliams, on Monday morning, February 25, 2008. You are the best Daddy and Paw-Paw in the whole world and will always be in our hearts. You are our Sweet Angel and will forever be with us. We love you Paw-Paw Daddy and love-love-love from Alexis and Aliyah. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Cecil and Joel; and is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 36 years, Doris Guilliams; his children, Rebecca, Donna, Michael, Cindy, David, Charity and Linda; 20 grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; and his sisters, Garnett, Geraldine and Brenda. A funeral service will be held at Life Tabernacle, Virginia Ave., at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 28, 2008, with Pastor Tino Maciel and Pastor Rudolph Wood officiating. Interment in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 27, 2008, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on February 27, 2008.³

     Alvin Robert "Alvie" Guilliams was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 His Social Security Number was 226-40-4928.⁸ He was born on March 12, 1901 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,1,3,4,5 He married Ora Ellen Nichols, daughter of Amos M. Nichols and Loula A. "Lula" Ingram, circa 1929.^1,4,9 Alvin Robert "Alvie" Guilliams died on January 28, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^1,4,5

     Ora Ellen Nichols was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on March 9, 1907 at Virginia.^3,2 She married Alvin Robert "Alvie" Guilliams, son of William Arthur Guilliams and Emma Zetta Hill, circa 1929.^3,4,5 As of circa 1929,her married name was Guilliams.⁵ Ora Ellen Nichols died on December 10, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^1,2 She FLOYD - Ora Nichols Guilliams, age 81, passed away Saturday, Dec. 10, 1988 in a Salem hospital. She is survived by: three sons and daughters-in-law, Marlin and Doris Guilliams, Joel and Dorothy Guilliams, of Christiansburg, Cecil and Jean Guilliams, Check; three daughters and sons-in-law; Garnet and Paul Hypes, Vinton, Gearline and Jerry Yopp, Check, Brenda and Jerry Janney, Copper Hill; one brother, Lonzie Nichols, Roanoke; two sisters, Okie Guilliams, Artokie Peters, both of Roanoke; 19 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Rev. Douglas Jones, Rev. Frank Wimmer, and Rev. Rudy Prikryl officiating. Internment in Restvale Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home handled arrangements.
on December 11, 1988.¹

     Norman Lee "Buck" Hoback Norman Lee "Buck" Hoback, November 20, 1934 - January 11, 2024. Norman Lee “Buck” Hoback, 89, of Hollins, Virginia made his last long-haul run and entered Heaven’s gates to be with his Lord and Savior while surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at his home. We rejoice in his Heavenly reunion with many loved ones who have gone before. Norman is the son of the late Clifford Victor Hoback and Virginia Hodges Hoback of Floyd, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his two sisters and brothers-in-law, George and Wanda Bowles of Roanoke, Virginia and Shirley and Maxine Peters of Check, Virginia, as well as several well-loved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Lena Faye Nichols Hoback, who was his childhood and high school sweetheart at Check High School, and his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Jeff Marian and grand-daughter Malena Brooke Marian, who was her “Poppy’s” joy and light of his life, all of Daleville, Virginia, as well as neighbors, Hilary Frazier Dietels and Leslie Frazier, whom he loved as his own grand-daughters. Buck was a member of Shenandoah Baptist Church and then Botetourt Community Church to worship with his family. Buck was retired from Lawrence Transportation Companies after 60 years of dedicated and safe service as a tractor trailer driver all across the United States and Canada. “Pops” absolutely loved being under the wheel of his favorite International trucks and would be found driving nothing but Fords and John Deere’s otherwise. Being raised on a dairy farm in Floyd, he was a farmer at heart and enjoyed raising beef cattle there. Most of all, he enjoyed every minute he spent with his family, he enjoyed telling stories about adventurous trucking experiences and the old days and the old ways on the road and on the farm. Thanks to him and several generations of Hobacks before him, the farm remains a treasure to his family for generations to come. The family wishes to thank the Hollins Rescue Squad and Fire Department for their quick response time and perseverance to save him from his unexpected passing and Officer Beckner of Roanoke County Police Department for his compassion and care, along with neighbors near and far who answered an early morning call for help. Much love and appreciation to all of the family, friends, and neighbors for their support and love shown during this difficult time. Interment will follow at Stonewall Cemetery.⁴ He was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on November 20, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Lena Faye Nichols, daughter of Richard Ira "Rich" Nichols and Ollie Mae Wimmer, on April 2, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,9,10,4 Norman Lee "Buck" Hoback died on January 11, 2024 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.⁴

     Virginia Elizabeth Hodges was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,4 She was born on April 25, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 She married Clifford Victor Hoback, son of James Henry Hoback and Levonia A. Bower, on November 16, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6 As of November 16, 1932,her married name was Hoback. Virginia Elizabeth Hodges died on June 9, 1947 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 29.⁴

     John William Mauk was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 17, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 He married Shirley Jane Nichols, daughter of Ezekiel Chris "Zeke" Nichols and Ruth Jane Conner, on February 17, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,1,6 John William Mauk died on February 15, 2011 at Virginia at age 67.⁴ He John William Mauk, 67, of Copper Hill, Va., passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2011. He served over 30 years with the Virginia Western Community College Police Department, and retired as Chief of Police. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Daniel and Mammie Spradlin Mauk; and two sisters, Nancy Gray and Mae Craft. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Shirley Mauk; two sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Stephanie Mauk, Tommy and Lisa Mauk; three grandchildren, Jonathan, Samantha, and Ashley; siblings and spouse, Betty and Sonny Hauser, Jimmy Mauk; numerous nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Flossie Moran, Gordon and Annie Nichols, Tressie Sigmon, and Burton Nichols. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2011, at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Pastor Marty Moyer and Pastor Maurice Wright officiating. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. on Thursday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Condolences to the family may be made at www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society , 9 East Church Avenue, Roanoke, Va. 24011. The family expresses their thanks to the Infusion Lab and the nurses on 6 West at Lewis-Gale Cancer Center. Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.
on February 17, 2011.⁴

     John Nelson "Johnny" Nichols was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on February 22, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^16,6 He married Arnetta Jean Porterfield on May 12, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,7 John Nelson "Johnny" Nichols died on November 18, 2007 at Virginia at age 64.^5,16 He John Nelson Nichols, 64, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Sunday, November 18, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Ollie Mae Nichols; brothers, Thomas, Carl and Marshall Nichols. Survived by children Nila and Ricky Poff, Pamela and Jonathan Vest, Tuff and Angie Nichols, Winky and Faith Nichols, Duane and April Nichols, Rachel and Kelly Vassar and Michelle Campbell; eleven grandchildren; three brothers; and five sisters. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery with the Rev. Alan Vass officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrous Foundation. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home. on November 20, 2007.⁵