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     His Social Security Number was 274-01-1806.⁸ Roy William Murray Sr. was buried at Skyway Memorial Gardens, 5200 U.S. Highway 19, Palmetto, Manatee Co., Florida.⁴ He was born on May 15, 1889 at Dry Branch, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,1,2,8,3 He married Belva Riley on May 22, 1917 at Summit Co., Ohio.³ Roy William Murray Sr. died on November 4, 1981 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 92.^9,8

     Moses Greer Kelley was born in September, 1839 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,3 He married Kesiah Catherine Conner, daughter of Nathan L. Conner and Eliza "Elizabeth" Cole, on December 20, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Moses Greer Kelley died in 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1

     His Social Security Number was 232-12-6348.⁵ Thomas "Tom" Foster was buried at Marmet Memorial Gardens, Marmet, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁷ He was born on October 20, 1880 at Winifrede, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Oct 25, 1880.^2,5,7 He married Nellie Murray, daughter of James Buckhannon Murray and Alwilda Josephine Poff, circa 1902.^1,4,8 Thomas "Tom" Foster died on March 12, 1961 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^5,6,7 He Whitesville - Tom Foster, 80, of Whitesville, died yesterday in a Charleston hospital after a long illness. Surviving are his wife, Nellie; four daughters, Miss Ruth Foster at home, Mrs. Emily Duncan of Portsmouth, Va., Mrs. Josephine Morgan of Chesapeake and Mrs. Gypsy Daniels of Stickney; two sons, Grover at home and David of Portsmouth, Va; a sister, Mrs. P. A. Taylor of Oak Hill; three brothers, Walter of Oak Hill, Edward of Huntington and William of Charleston; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The body is at Armstrong Funeral Home here. on March 13, 1961.⁶

     Ruth A. Foster was buried at Marmet Memorial Gardens, Marmet, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 233-20-8151.⁴ She was born on September 15, 1905 at West Virginia.^10,4,5 She died on February 22, 1968 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 62.^4,5

     Emily Jane Foster was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 3920 Airline Boulevard, Chesapeake, Virginia.⁷ She was born on November 25, 1918 at Dorothy, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,8 As of December 18, 1937,her married name was Duncan.³ She married Fred Fawcett Duncan on December 18, 1937 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,7 Emily Jane Foster died on October 19, 2016 at Virginia at age 97.^8,7 She Emily Jane Duncan, 1918 - 2016, Peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. She preceded in death by her husband, Fred F. Duncan. Mother of four children; Grandmother of three and great-grandmother of three. She is also survived by many other loving relatives and friends. Services will be held Saturday, October 29, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Annandale, Annandale, VA. at 11 a.m. With a comfort meal to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Interment Green Lawn Memorial Garden, Portsmouth, VA on Monday, October 31, at 12 noon. on October 21, 2016.⁷

     Josephine Lois Foster was buried at Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 236-36-2265.⁶ She married Carl David Morgan.² Her married name was Morgan. Josephine Lois Foster was born on December 21, 1922 at Montcoal, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,6 She died on January 26, 2006 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 83.^2,6 She Josephine Lois Foster Morgan passed away Jan. 26, 2006, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She lived in Chesapeake for over 60 years. She was born in Montcoal to the late Tom and Nelle Murray Foster. Josephine graduated from Marshfork High School and often attended her class reunions, where she loved to reminisce about growing up in Montcoal with family, classmates, and neighbors. Josephine was preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Foster; and her brother, Grover Foster. Her late husband was Carl David Morgan of Chesapeake. Josephine is survived by daughters, Carla Jeanne Morgan of Chesapeake, and Amanda Leigh Morgan of Fayetteville, N.C. Her grandson, Bryan David Morgan of Chesapeake, was her best friend and caregiver. She is also survived by her brother, David Foster of Portsmouth, Va; and her sisters, Gypsy Daniels of Stickney, and Emily Duncan of Annandale, Va. Josephine served Kanawha County and Chesapeake 53 years as a poll clerk for precinct No. 149 and was active in the Republican Party. She was a member of Chelyan Chapter No. 101, Order of the Eastern Star, and served as Worthy Mother Advisor of Chelyan Assembly No. 5, Order of Rainbows for Girls. Visitation for family, friends, and neighbors will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2006. Eastern Star service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, during the visitation. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, with Pastor Bernard Toppings and the Rev. Damron Bradshaw officiating. Burial services will follow in Glasgow at Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens in the Lincoln Memorial Chapel No. 1. Fidler & Frame Funeral Home at 1126 East Dupont Ave. in Belle is in charge of arrangements.
on January 29, 2006.²

     Gypsy Blair Foster was born on April 1, 1917 at Dorothy, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,8 As of April 13, 1939,her married name was Daniel.^3,4 She married Jesse Oscar Daniel on April 13, 1939 at Saxon, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Gypsy Blair Foster died on August 5, 2011 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 94.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 236-01-1269.¹² David Franklin Foster was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 3920 Airline Boulevard, Chesapeake, Virginia.^6,7 He was born on April 22, 1913 at Dorothy, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^12,3,4 He married Rachel Mae Pauley on February 29, 1936 at Danville, Boone Co., Indiana.^5,11 David Franklin Foster died on November 2, 2006 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 93.^12,5,6 He PORTSMOUTH - David Franklin Foster, 93, passed away Nov. 2, 2006. He was a native of Dorothy, W.Va. He retired as superintendent at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens and was a member of Doric Masonic Lodge No. 44. Mr. Foster was predeceased by his wife, Rachel M. Foster; a son, James Foster; and a daughter, Carole Martin. He is survived by two sons, Thomas C. Foster and wife Bertha and Mark A. Foster; two sisters, Emily Duncan and Gypsy Daniels; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held at Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, with Masonic rites Monday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Walter C. Hunting, with burial at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. on November 5, 2006.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 236-01-1439.¹⁰ Grover Hall Foster was buried at Marmet Memorial Gardens, Marmet, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 14, 1907 at Coalburg, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^10,4,5 He died on December 28, 1980 at Whitesville, Boone Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^10,4

     Fred Fawcett Duncan was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 3920 Airline Boulevard, Chesapeake, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 236-01-1409.³ He was born on August 24, 1915 at Clayton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Emily Jane Foster, daughter of Thomas "Tom" Foster and Nellie Murray, on December 18, 1937 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Fred Fawcett Duncan died on March 30, 1968 at Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 52.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 233-22-5776.⁴ Jesse Oscar Daniel was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,2 He was born on February 15, 1917 at Killarney, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,4,3 He married Gypsy Blair Foster, daughter of Thomas "Tom" Foster and Nellie Murray, on April 13, 1939 at Saxon, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,2 Jesse Oscar Daniel died on February 24, 1987 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^4,2 He Stickney - Jesse O. Daniel, 70, of Stickney, Raleigh County, died Tuesday in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, after a long illness. He was a retired employee of Armco Inc., Montcoal, and was a member of UMW. Surviving: wife, Gypsy Foster Daniel; daughters, Josephine Bolen of Cool Ridge, Jane Hunter of Lake Orion, Mich; son, Grover of Whitesville; sisters, Mabel Carrico of Odd, Annis Flemming of Saxton; brother, Emory of Saxton; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday in Armstrong Funeral Home, Whitesville, with the Rev. Wade Webb and the Rev. William Seybert officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. on February 26, 1987.²

     John Calvin Coleman was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He was born on June 14, 1880 at Malden, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Beatrice Augusta Murray, daughter of James Buckhannon Murray and Alwilda Josephine Poff, on October 11, 1910 at Coalburg, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,5 John Calvin Coleman died on August 22, 1959 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 79.³

     Maud Estella Jones was born in June, 1867 at Mason Co., West Virginia.^2,1 She married Robert Gethen Poff, son of William Anderson Poff and Talitha Cumi Scott, on February 5, 1889 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,1 As of February 5, 1889,her married name was Poff.¹ Maud Estella Jones died before January 3, 1920 at West Virginia.⁴

     Edith Kirkwood was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 236-24-0123.⁴ Her married name was Poff. She was born on December 24, 1886 at Crescent, Fayette Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jun 24, 1886.^5,3,4 She married Robert Gethen Poff, son of William Anderson Poff and Talitha Cumi Scott, before January 3, 1920.^1,6 Edith Kirkwood died on June 25, 1965 at Ronceverte, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^7,2 She Service for Mrs. Edith K. Poff will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p. m. in Boyd Memorial Christian Church, the Rev. David Rowand officiating. Burial will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. Mrs. Poff, 79, of Ronceverte, died Friday in Greenbrier Valley Hospital. She was a retired employe of the division of vital statistics of the State Health Department. Mrs. Poff was a member of the Boyd Memorial Christian Church. Surviving: sons, Claredon L. Wilkinson of Beckley, Lyle G. Wilkinson of Youngstown, Ohio; sister, Mrs. Frances Horton of Ashland, Ky; brother, Ernest Kirkwood of Chesapeake; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. on June 26, 1965.²

     Clarice Louise "Clara" Poff was born in March, 1890 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,3,1 As of November 1, 1904,her married name was Dew.¹ She married Walter Dew on November 1, 1904 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Clarice Louise "Clara" Poff and Walter Dew were divorced before October, 1908.⁷ As of October 12, 1908,her married name was Hines.⁷ Clarice Louise "Clara" Poff married Thomas Jerome Hines Sr. on October 12, 1908 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^8,7 As of December 27, 1915,her married name was Wilson.⁵ Clarice Louise "Clara" Poff married Alexander H. Wilson on December 27, 1915 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^2,5 As of May 18, 1920,her married name was Burlingame.⁹ Clarice Louise "Clara" Poff married William Edward Burlingame on May 18, 1920 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^10,9 As of September 3, 1960,her married name was Hogan.¹¹ Clarice Louise "Clara" Poff married Carlos Lee Hogan Sr. on September 3, 1960 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^12,11 Clarice Louise "Clara" Poff died on June 30, 1971 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.¹² She Mrs. Clarice Burlingame Hogan, 81, of the Lee Terrace Apartments, was dead on arrival Wednesday at Charleston General Hospital. Member of Boyd Memorial Christian Church. Surviving: daughter, Mrs. Catherine Weisbiercher of Teays Valley; sons, Thomas H. Hines of South Charleston, Robert Wilson of Huntington, William Burlingame of South Charleston, Jack Burlingame of Charleston; sister, Mrs. Talitha Groene of Cincinnati, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. on July 1, 1971.¹²

     Charles William Poff was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^6,7 He was born on April 22, 1893 at Coalburg, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Apr 26, 1893.^8,6,2,9 He married Mary Frances Cannon on October 3, 1921 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ Charles William Poff died on March 6, 1957 at age 63.^6,9

     James Murray Poff was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^1,4 He was born on August 4, 1898 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,1,4 He married Alma Virginia Mills on July 13, 1921 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^8,5 James Murray Poff died on April 12, 1951 at age 52.^1,4

     Her Social Security Number was 272-24-7031.³ Mary Talitha Poff married George Francis Groene.⁴ Her married name was Groene.² Mary Talitha Poff was born on July 7, 1903 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3 She died on November 5, 1977 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 74.⁵

     Dorothy Poff was born on December 20, 1918 at Pax, Fayette Co., West Virginia.²

     Thomas Jerome Hines Sr. was born on June 22, 1870 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He married Clarice Louise "Clara" Poff, daughter of Robert Gethen Poff and Maud Estella Jones, on October 12, 1908 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,2 Thomas Jerome Hines Sr. died on August 30, 1912 at Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 42; He was shot to death while acting as a guard at a mine by strikers.³

     William Edward Burlingame was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on February 13, 1877 at New Berlin, Chenango Co., New York.^2,3 He married Clarice Louise "Clara" Poff, daughter of Robert Gethen Poff and Maud Estella Jones, on May 18, 1920 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4 William Edward Burlingame died on February 4, 1945 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 67.³

     Walter Dew was born on August 2, 1886 at Lewiston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; His WWII Draft Registration card has a birth date of Aug 2, 1887.^3,2 He married Clarice Louise "Clara" Poff, daughter of Robert Gethen Poff and Maud Estella Jones, on November 1, 1904 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Walter Dew and Clarice Louise "Clara" Poff were divorced before October, 1908.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 233-14-5991.³ Stella Catherine Hines was buried at Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.⁵ Her married name was Weiskircher.^2,3 She married Bernard Nicholas Weiskircher.⁵ Stella Catherine Hines was born on November 8, 1909 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,3,5 As of circa 1927,her married name was Shea.⁷ She married Doyle Grice Shea circa 1927.^5,8,7 Stella Catherine Hines died on January 11, 2004 at Scott Depot, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 94.^3,5 She SCOTT DEPOT - Catherine Shea Weiskircher, 94, of Scott Depot, W.Va., formerly of Sunnybrook Drive, Hurricane, W.Va., died Jan. 11, 2004, at The Regency Place, after a short illness. She was born Nov. 8, 1909. She was Past Worthy Matron, Order of Eastern Star, Hurricane, Chapter 116, and a lifetime member of Boyd Memorial Christian Church. Catherine was a friend to all, a great lady, who was revered by her son and his family, brothers, nieces and nephews. Her grace and courage in meeting many challenges as she traveled life's pathway was a testimony to her faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Grice Shea; husband, Bernard N. Weiskircher; brothers, Thomas J. Hines, William C. Burlingame; mother, Clarice H. Burlingame; father, Thomas Hines. Surviving are her son, Jack G. Shea and wife, Dottie of Alpharetta, Ga; granddaughter, the Rev. Sandi Wilmesherr and husband, the Rev. Ken Wilmesherr of Atlanta, Ga; great-grandchildren, Wendy and Jason Clyne of Atlanta, Mathew and Molly Wilmesherr of Sterling, Va., Andrew Wilmesherr of Atlanta; great-great-grandchild, Dylan Cline; granddaughter, Cathie Frechen and husband, Lee, of Lansing, Mich; great-grandchildren, Erich and Michelle Frechen of Atlanta, Bryan Frechen of Lansing; granddaughter, Beth Blanford and husband, Bob, of Atlanta; great-grandsons, John Blanford and Michael Blanford of Lansing; granddaughter, Charlotte Pickens and husband, Danny, of Atlanta; great-granddaughters, Catie, Ginny, and Megan Pickens of Atlanta; brothers, Robert A. Wilson of Charleston, Jack D. Burlingame and wife, Sara, of Ravenswood; numerous nephews and nieces. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, at Boyd Memorial Christian Church at the corner of Delaware Avenue and Randolph Street, Charleston with the Rev. Randy Elsea officiating. Burial will be in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane. Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, is in charge of arrangements.
on January 14, 2004.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 243-10-0543.⁶ Thomas Jerome Hines Jr. was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He married Georgia Cobbs.^3,7 Thomas Jerome Hines Jr. married Mary Elizabeth Hood.⁸ Thomas Jerome Hines Jr. was born on April 8, 1912 at Dry Branch, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,4 He died on August 3, 1992 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^6,3 He Thomas J. Hines, 80, of South Charleston died Aug. 3, 1992, at home after a short illness. He was retired credit manager for Black Rock Paving. He was a member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church, South Charleston, a Mason and a member Old Timers Golf Team, Cato Park. He was a lifelong resident of South Charleston. Surviving: wife, Georgia Cobbs Hines; sons, Thurman H. Cobbs of South Charleston; daughters, Joyce Ciliberti and Jerry Whittington, both of South Charleston; brothers, Bob Wilson of Daytona Beach, Fla ., Bill Burlingame of South Charleston, Jack Burlingame of Ripley; sister, Catherine Weiskiercher of Teays Valley; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be noon Wednesday at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with Pastor Richard H. Mahan officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
on August 4, 1992.³

     Robert Alexander "Bob" Wilson was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ He was born on October 6, 1916 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,8,11,10,6 He married Thelma G. Jones on February 13, 1943 at Alexandria, Virginia.^8,6 Robert Alexander "Bob" Wilson died on April 14, 2013 at age 96.^11,10,6 He Robert A. Wilson, born October 6, 1916, to the late Clarice Poff and Alexander Wilson in South Charleston, died April 14, 2013. Mr. Wilson lived most of his life in West Virginia. He was married to the late Thelma Yates Jones of Summers County. He was a graduate of Morris Harvey College and a former employee of the West Virginia State Road Commission and the Economic Development Administration. He is survived by daughter, Jane Ellen Andrew; son-in-law, David L. Andrew; grandchildren, Valerie Jane Andrew, Philip Wilson Andrew, his wife, Andrea Cohen Andrew, and great-grandsons, Jasper Quinn Andrew, Theo Stephen Andrew and Solomon Bundy; and cherished by many nieces and nephews in the Charleston area. A celebration will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, November 10, at Blessed Sacrament Meeting Room, South Charleston. All who knew and enjoyed the times they had with Bob are invited to attend. A buffet luncheon will be served. on November 3, 2013.⁶

     Charles William "Bill" Burlingame was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 236-24-2350.¹⁰ He and Liza Jeanne Blagg were divorced.¹¹ Charles William "Bill" Burlingame was born on November 11, 1923 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,10,6 He married Bonnie May Asbury on August 19, 1944 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁶ Charles William "Bill" Burlingame and Bonnie May Asbury were divorced before 1954.⁷ Charles William "Bill" Burlingame married Liza Jeanne Blagg on October 3, 1954 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.^5,7 Charles William "Bill" Burlingame died on October 8, 2002 at Bidwell, Gallia Co., Ohio, at age 78.^4,10,5,11 He GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Charles William "Bill" Burlingame, 78, of Gallipolis, Ohio, formerly of South Charleston, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002, at Scenic Hills Nursing Center after a long illness. He was a retired self-employed painter, a member of the Boyd Memorial Christian Church and a Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Liza Jeanne Burlingame; daughter, Desta Lanham; brother, Thomas J. Hines. Surviving are a son, Charles William Burlingame II of Jackson, Miss; daughters, Cynthia Wheeler of Dear Park, Texas, Linda Burlingame and Anita Hall, both of Houston, Texas, Clarice Beaver of Gallipolis, Ohio; brothers, Robert A. Wilson of Charleston, Jack D. Burlingame of Ravenswood; sister, Catherine Weiskircher of Scott Depot; 11 grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston with the Rev. Alford Holley officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary. on October 11, 2002.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 233-32-5002.⁶ Jack Dempsey Burlingame was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁷ He was born on October 20, 1924 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,7 He married Sara Lou Van Meter on June 9, 1956 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,7,8 Jack Dempsey Burlingame died on March 29, 2010 at Ravenswood, Jackson Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^6,7 He Jack Dempsey Burlingame, 85, of Ravenswood died at his home on March 29, 2010, with his wife at his side. He was born on October 20, 1924, in South Charleston. He attended Charleston schools, graduated from Morris Harvey College on the GI Bill 1949-1952, and was named in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of 17 and served during World War II in the Pacific Theatre from 1943 to 1946 in the 27th Regiment 5th Marine Division. He was the first member of occupation forces of the Sasebo Japan on the island of Kyushu and also served on Iwo Jima. Burlingame was employed by C&P Telephone Company of West Virginia before enlisting in the Marines, so he returned to this job after his military service. He was employed by C&P for 38 years before retiring in April 1981. At retirement, Burlingame was marketing manager for the state of West Virginia. After a five-year period as a farmer, raising beef on 82 acres in Jackson County and building a log home, Burlingame returned to the business world in 1985 as executive director for the Jackson County Development Authority. Burlingame committed his considerable experience to facilitating the successful merging of the needs of the business and industrial community with the offerings of courses at Jackson County Community College. This partnership has become a model often repeated throughout the state and region. For his considerable guidance and support to the West Virginia University Ripley campus, Burlingame was conferred an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters on May 17, 2003. During his employment by the Jackson County Development Authority, Burlingame envisioned an industrial park which became a reality when the JCDA purchased 157 acres in Jackson County, some of which bordered the Ohio River. During the next 17 years, Burlingame recruited 12 industrial/manufacturing facilities in the industrial park. His vision into the future became even more of a reality with the addition of rail service in the park. Perhaps the greatest of his visions was the establishment of an inland port in the Jackson County Maritime & Industrial Centre. This remains the only district inland port in the state of West Virginia. During his employment at JCDA, Burlingame donated much of his time to mentoring other counties and teaching other developers and entrepreneurs to reach for the stars and to be unafraid to try new approaches in the development fields. He envisioned a new regional airport in Jackson County and diligently pursued this avenue of development. Burlingame was very aggressive in making improvements to the Jackson County general aviation airport. Burlingame retired from JCDA in 2002 after 17 years employment. A year-and-a-half later, he returned as interim director until a permanent director could be hired. Since retiring from JCDA, Burlingame undertook the task of executive director of the Blue & Gray Intermodal Highway Authority. As such, Burlingame was striving to establish a highway linkage between I-77 and I-79. Six West Virginia counties are involved in this endeavor: Jackson, Roane, Calhoun, Gilmer, Braxton and Lewis. The goal of the Blue & Gray Intermodal Highway Authority is to strengthen the economy of the six-county area by creating an intermodal transportation system. Burlingame has worked on this since 2003, and great strides have been made. His past activities and honors include past Frozen Camp Young Adult Farmers, past president and vice president of the Jackson County Junior Fair (he planned and completed largest construction activities ever attempted), president of Phi Sigma Phi fraternity, president and board member of Camp Fire Girls Huntington Council, president of West Virginia Telephone Pioneers, past director for the state of West Virginia for the Southern Economic Development Council, past president of the WVEDC, having service three terms as president of the West Virginia Economic Development Council, former member of Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council Board of Directors and Finance Committee, former member of the Board of Advisors of WVU-P Jackson County Center, was appointed to Forest Management Review Commission by Gov. Gaston Caperton and re-appointed by Governor Cecil H. Underwood, appointed member of the West Virginia Port Authority Board of Directors by Governor Robert Wise, attained District Port Authority status for Jackson County Industrial Centre and Foreign Trade Sub Zone status, the first inland port in the state of West Virginia, attained Certified Business Location distinction for Jackson County, the second in the state to do this, member of Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, member of Ripley Chamber of Commerce, later an honorary life member, organized and became a member of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Economic Advisory Committee for the West Virginia Regional Airport, a member of the board of directors of the West Virginia Development Office Community & Economic Development Council, an honorary member the Pilot Club of Jackson County; an honorary chapter member of the Future Farmers of America-Ripley Chapter, a board member of the Buckskin Council-Boy Scouts of America, chairman of Explorer Scouts, Jackson Star News Shining Star Award as "Citizen of the Year", West Virginia Business Developer of the Year, the first one to be honored WVEDC, guest professor at WVU-Parkersburg, for Economic Development, was named Distinguished West Virginian by Governor Cecil H. Underwood; life member of the Polymer Alliance Zone Executive Committee and Board of Directors, received the National Appalachian Regional Commission's prestigious Whisman Award May 14, 2005, the first West Virginian to receive this honor, was a member of the Cedar Lakes Foundation and Cedar Lakes Winterfest Committee elder emeritus at Boyd Memorial Christian Church, and a member of the U.S. Marine Corps League, Ravenswood, Cpl. Walter L. Mann Detachment 1065. Burlingame was a lifetime member with over 70 years attending Boyd Memorial Christian Church, Charleston, where he served in many areas such as teacher of the Loyal Leaders Sunday school class, past president of the Boyd Youth Fellowship, elder, and elder emeritus in January 2005. Burlingame married the former Sara Lou Van Meter 53 years ago. Burlingame was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Drew Burlingame. Surviving Burlingame are daughters, Tracey B. Hudson and husband, James, Charleston, Holli B. Vanater and husband, Brock, Ripley, and Christine N. Myers-Ward and husband, Michael, Ravenswood; grandchildren, Heather R. Hudson, Joshua Hudson, and Sara Ashley Hudson; great-grandchildren, River Joseph Kenny, Jack Dasan Blevins, and Noella Ann Myers. Donations may be made to Burlingame's favorite churches and foundation: Jackson General Hospital Foundation, c/o Jackson General Hospital, Ripley, WV, 25271, United Disciples of Christ Church, P.O. Box 6763, Charleston, WV 25362-0763; or Freewill Baptist Church, P.O. Box 812, Flatwoods Road, Ravenswood, WV 26164. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 1, at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, with Pastor Chris Skeens officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends will be received at the funeral home From 1 to 3 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Condolences may be expressed to the Burlingame family at roush94@yahoo.com or on our Web site at www.joeroushfuneralhome.com.
on March 31, 2010.⁷

     George Francis Groene married Mary Talitha Poff, daughter of Robert Gethen Poff and Maud Estella Jones.³ His Social Security Number was 268-05-2841.⁴ George Francis Groene was born on January 9, 1904 at Ohio.^1,2,4 He died on June 17, 1970 at Bunell, Flagler Co., Florida, at age 66.^2,3 He GROENE, George F., beloved husband of Mary T. Poff Groene, devoted father of Gail Kooper, Cathy L. and Georqe Robert Groene, also survived by nine grandchildren; suddenly Wednesday, June 17, 1970, at Bunell, Fla; residence, 708 Clanora Dr. Funeral services 9:30, Saturday, June 20, at the Dalbert & Woodruff Funeral Home, 2880 Boudinot Ave. at Queen City. Friends may call Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. on June 20, 1970.³