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     Watson Luther Holloway was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 225-01-6469.⁶ He was born on August 24, 1909 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,2,4,5 He married Ora Gladys Cole, daughter of William Letcher "Willy L." Cole and Lucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum, on November 14, 1937 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Watson Luther Holloway and Ora Gladys Cole were divorced on April 10, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Watson Luther Holloway died on September 22, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^6,5

     Donna Marie Holloway was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 229-58-1759.⁶ She was born on January 28, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3,4 As of August 17, 1965,her married name was King.⁴ She married Russell Eugene King Jr. on August 17, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,4 Donna Marie Holloway Donna H. King, age 44, of Roanoke died February 25, 1991 in a local hospital. She was a member of Cave Spring Baptist Church where she taught the 9th Grade Youth Class. She was the founder of King's Florist in Salem. Surviving are her husband, Russell E. King, Jr; two sons, Rusty E. King, III; Michael R. King, all of Roanoke; mother and stepfather, Ora and Bud Cooper, Salem; sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Tommy Brogan, Daleville; mother-in-law and stepfather-in-law, Evelyn King and H. E. Richards, Vinton; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Vivian and Bucky Moore; Debbie and Richard Brogan, Roanoke; two nephews, Todd Moore and Heath Brogan, both of Roanoke; niece, Lenore Brogan, Roanoke; and a very, very special lady. Funeral services will be held at the Cave Spring Baptist Church at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday with Dr. Gordon W. Grimes and the Rev. Charles R. Doyle officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's South Chapel. on February 25, 1991.⁵ She died on February 25, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 44.^6,1,5,7

     Russell Eugene King Jr. was born on February 9, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He married Donna Marie Holloway, daughter of Watson Luther Holloway and Ora Gladys Cole, on August 17, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Russell Eugene King Jr. died on September 24, 2017 at Virginia at age 72.³ He Russell Eugene King Jr., 72, of Boones Mill, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 24, 2017. He loved the Lord and was a past member of Cave Spring Baptist Church, where he was very active teaching Sunday School and being a deacon. Russell graduated in 1964 from William Fleming High School, where he was a running back on the football team. Russell was an avid golfer, sports fan and a car enthusiast. He was very passionate in life especially with his love for the Lord and his family. Russell was founder of King's Florist and worked for over 45 years in the food vending service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Marie King; father, Russell King Sr; and sister, Vivian Moore. Russell is survived by his wife of 16 years, Ellen Flora King; two sons, Russell E. King III and his wife, Ashley, and Michael Robert King Sr. and his wife, Melanie; mother, Evelyn Richards; stepsons, Brandon Page and his wife, Chelsea, and C.J. Page and his wife, Jennifer; two "adopted" children, Tami Healy and Ronnie Baldwin; grandchildren, Russell King IV, Georgia King, Josie King, Annalee Campbell, Ridlee King, Baby King, Michael Robert King Jr., Logan King, Brianna Johnson, Kavyn Page, Aidan Page, Ember Page, Maverick Page and Madison Page; sister, Debbie Brogan and her husband, Richard; niece, Lenore Paradis and her husband, Mark; two nephews, Todd Moore and Heath Brogan; and his dog, Mercedes. A Memorial Service will be held at noon on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at Oakey's South Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House in Roanoke, Va. on September 26, 2017.³

     Her Social Security Number was 230-16-7977.¹⁰ June Lucille Reed was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ She was born on June 21, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,10,2,3,4,5 She married Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Morris on November 19, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,11,2,4,12 As of November 19, 1948,her married name was Morris.⁴ June Lucille Reed died on January 16, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^1,11,10,12 She MORRIS, June Reed, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 16, 2002. She was a charter member of Grandin Court Baptist Church where she also served as secretary of Sunday school for over 40 years. She was a life member of the Cave Spring Rescue Squad Ladies Auxiliary. During World War II, June also served in the Roanoke Civil Air Patrol. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Morris. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Michael R. and Jane Morris, Roanoke; two daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Edward Resendes, Mountain View, Wyo., Cindy and John Bourgeois of Roanoke; two grandchildren, Michael R. Morris, Jr., and Tracy Morris, both of Roanoke; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Juanita and Jack Stanley, Wanda and Bill Nelson, all of Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Friday, January 18, 2002, at Oakey's South Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. on January 18, 2002.¹¹

     Juanita Jeanette Reed was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on February 17, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 She married Jack Dempsey Stanley on May 14, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2,10,3,5 As of May 14, 1948,her married name was Stanley.⁵ Juanita Jeanette Reed died on June 1, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 96.³ She Juanita Jeannette Reed Stanley of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, following complications from a hip fracture in March of 2021. Her husband of 61 years, Jack D. Stanley, predeceased her in 2009. Born on February 17, 1925, on Grandin Road in Roanoke, she was a daughter of Clyde S. and Lucy S. Reed, and sister to June R. Morris and Wanda R. Nelson, all who predeceased her. Juanita is survived by her daughter, Sharon Lindsey Stanley and fiancé, Jack L. Watts, and her devoted granddaughter, Sarah Whitney Hobbs of Roanoke. Also surviving are nieces, Linda N. Polhamus, Patricia A. Morris, Cynthia M. Bourgeois, Sheila S. Long, and Cathy Grampp, and nephews, Michael Morris and Larry Stanley. Juanita was a charter member of Grandin Court Baptist Church. She served on the Historical Committee and was a trustee. She was also a volunteer in the Ministry Activity Center. A 1942 graduate of Jefferson High School, Juanita excelled in academics and sports. She was editor of the Latin newspaper and represented Jefferson High School all four years in the State Latin Tournament. She was also a member of the National Honor Society, President of the Girls Athletic Club, as well as the Girls Tennis Champion. She attended American University while working with the Federal Security Agency in Washington, D.C. Her 37-year career of Federal Service was primarily with the Social Security Administration as a Claims Representative and as Operations Analyst for quality control for the district office. Juanita was an avid tennis player and began playing at Fishburn Park at age 12. She won the Roanoke City-County Women's Singles Championship seven times from 1946 to 1951 and 1960. She also won four doubles championships. She was a finalist in the Virginia State Women's Tournament in singles and doubles in 1951. She loved her Saturday morning family tennis at Ridgewood Farms for more than 50 years. She continued to play competitive tennis until 2016 when her daughter and tennis partner, Sharon, broke her arm and could no longer play. Juanita reluctantly hung up her collection of more than 60 tennis racquets. Juanita was recognized by "The Roanoke Times Sports of our Times in 1999" as Number 8 (and the only woman) of the Top 10 "Best of the Rest" in 1940 to 1949 era of athletics in the state. In 2020, Juanita was inducted into the inaugural class of the Roanoke Regional Tennis Hall of Fame in the Player category for her tennis accomplishments. Other hobbies she enjoyed in her younger years included acting and flying a Piper Cub. A "special thank you" to her wonderful caregivers, Sandra Adkins, Linda Watkins, Priscilla Walker and Lynn Price. With their care, she was able to remain in her home until the age of 96. Much appreciation to Dr. Somorin for his kindness and care of Juanita at Lewis Gale Hospital. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. As mom always said, "I got a good draw." No Mom, WE got the good draw! On June 2, 2021.³

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-6535.¹⁰ Wanda Anna Reed was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^7,5 She was born on October 7, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{1,2,10,7,3,4,5} She married William Clyde "Bill" Nelson on March 16, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{11,1,2,12,7,4} As of March 16, 1947,her married name was Nelson. Wanda Anna Reed died on December 23, 2010 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^10,7,13,5 She Wanda Reed Nelson, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday, December 23, 2010 following a short battle with cancer. She was born October 7, 1926 in Roanoke, Va. and was a daughter of the late Clyde S. and Lucy Sowder Reed. She was preceded in death by a sister, June Morris and brothers-in-law, Ted Morris and Jack Stanley. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, William Nelson; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Bill Polhamus; grandsons, Brian and Scott Polhamus; a sister, Juanita Stanley; nieces, Sharon Mitchell, Patricia (Edward) Resendez and Cindy (John)) Bougeois; a nephew, Michael (Jane) Morris, all of Roanoke; sisters-in-law, Marie Peterson, of Goldsboro, N.C. and Helen (John) Sorrow, of Covington, Ga; and brothers-in-law, Ellis Nelson , of Greensboro, N.C., Robert (Betty) Nelson , of Sneads Ferry, N.C. and Jimmy Nelson , of Goldsboro, N.C; and a number of other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was a 1945 graduate of Jefferson High School, where she was girls tennis champion. She was retired from the Veterans Administration Regional Office Legal Division, with 30 years of federal service. She was a charter member of Grandin Court Baptist Church and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Monday at Oakey's South Chapel with Dr. Kevin Meadows officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grandin Court Baptist Church, 2660 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24018. on December 25, 2010.⁷

     Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Morris was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7 His Social Security Number was 226-28-2815.⁸ He was born on August 28, 1924 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^8,4,5,6,7 He married June Lucille Reed, daughter of Clyde Sherman Reed and Lucy Maude Sowder, on November 19, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,9,3,4,7 Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Morris died on December 7, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.^1,2,8,7 He MORRIS, Theodore R., ("Ted"), 68, of Roanoke County, died Monday, December 7, 1992, in a local hospital. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a member of the Grandin Court Baptist Church, a retired employee of the C & P Telephone Company and a life time member of the Cave Spring Rescue Squad with over 38 years of service. Surviving are his wife, June R. Morris, Roanoke County; son and daughter-in-law, Michael R. and Jane Morris, Roanoke County; daughter, Dr. Patricia A. Morris, Austin, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia M. and Alan Nowlin, Roanoke County; two grandchildren, Michael Morris, Jr., Tracy L. Morris; two brothers, William A. Morris, Troutville; Kermit A. Morris, Fincastle; one sister, Blanche M. Reid, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Robert M. Hamner and the Rev. Carol Johnston officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel. on December 8, 1992.²

     Jack Dempsey Stanley was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 231-24-0533.⁷ He was born on July 24, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,5,6 He married Juanita Jeanette Reed, daughter of Clyde Sherman Reed and Lucy Maude Sowder, on May 14, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,2,3,9,4 Jack Dempsey Stanley died on October 26, 2009 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^7,3,6 He Jack Dempsey Stanley, 82, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009, at Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, Hibert Lee and Laura Grace Stanley; and brothers, Andrew "Doss" Stanley, and H.L. Stanley. He is survived by his loving wife of more than 61 years, Juanita Reed Stanley; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon Stanley Mitchell and R. Edward Mitchell; granddaughter, Sarah W. Hobbs, all of Roanoke; sister, Anna Pauline Grampp, of Hampstead, N.C; sisters-inlaw, Barbara Stanley , Sarah "Libby" Stanley, and Wanda Reed and husband, William C. Nelson, all of Roanoke; and seven nieces and nephews. Jack was a graduate of Jefferson High School and served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. His years of Federal Service included 37 years with the Veterans Administration and with the Department of the Army as a recruiter. After 20 years of service in the U.S. Army Reserves, he retired with the rank of Master Sergeant. Jack was an avid athlete and an excellent tennis player. He loved classical music and enjoyed painting. He was an active member of Grandin Court Baptist Church and a member of BPOE 197. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Kevin Meadows officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grandin Court Baptist Church, Ministries Activities Center. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. on October 28, 2009.³

     His Social Security Number was 243-24-0210.⁷ William Clyde "Bill" Nelson was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 He was born on March 9, 1924 at Bridgeton, Craven Co., North Carolina.^1,7,3,5 He married Wanda Anna Reed, daughter of Clyde Sherman Reed and Lucy Maude Sowder, on March 16, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,1,2,3,9,4 William Clyde "Bill" Nelson died on April 29, 2011 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.^7,3,5,6 He William Clyde Nelson, of Roanoke, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, April 29, 2011. He was born on March 9, 1924, in Bridgeton, N.C., and raised in Goldsboro, N.C., the second of ten children of Leslie A. and Lillian Johnson Nelson. Bill was a World War II veteran and retired from the United States Navy and U.S. Postal Service. He was a long time member of Grandin Court Baptist Church, where he served as a greeter for many years. He will be remembered for his friendly, easygoing nature and quick wit. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Wanda Reed Nelson; sisters, Louise Casey and Anna Laura Smith; and brothers, Edward Nelson and Leslie Gordon Nelson. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Bill Polhamus; grandsons, Brian and Scott Polhamus, all of Roanoke; sisters, Marie Peterson, of Goldsboro, N.C., and Helen (John) Sorrow, of Covington, Ga; brothers, Ellis Nelson, of Greensboro, N.C., Robert (Betty) Nelson, of Sneads Ferry, N.C., and Jimmy Nelson, of Goldsboro, N.C; and a sister-in-law, Juanita Stanley, of Roanoke. He is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral Services will be held at noon on Monday, May 2, 2011, at Oakey's South Chapel with Dr. Kevin Meadows officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, 2011, at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials may be made to Grandin Road Baptist Church, 2660 Brambleton Ave., SW, Roanoke, VA 24015. on May 1, 2011.³

     Julia Mae Huff married Frank Emory Reed, son of James Riley Reed and Lula Odell Cole.^1,3,4,7 Her Social Security Number was 224-09-2536.⁸ Her married name was Reed. Julia Mae Huff was born on June 20, 1907 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,6 She died on April 30, 1998 at Virginia at age 90.^8,2 She REED, Julia Huff, 90, of Roanoke, died Thursday, April 30, 1998. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on May 1, 1998.²

     Wallace Eugene "Gene" Reed was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 14, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,1,3 He married Alva Pauline McDermitt on May 21, 1955 at Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 Wallace Eugene "Gene" Reed died on January 11, 2020 at Virginia at age 92.² He Wallace Eugene "Gene" Reed, 92, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Camden and Nellie Reed. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 64 years, Alva M. Reed; his daughter, Patricia Thomas (Dwayne); son, Michael Reed; grandson, J.W. Abbott Jr. (Alyne); great-grandson, Noah Abbott; great-granddaughter, Paisley Abbott; brothers, Earl Reed (Shirley), Glenn Reed (Jeanette), Jimmy Reed (Betty) and Owen Reed (Judy); and sisters, Shirley Pinson and Nancy Flowers (Dickie). Gene was a member of Colonial Baptist Church and served as Treasurer and Deacon for 58 years. He served proudly in the United States Army and the U.S. Navy and was a retired accountant. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Oakey's East Chapel with interment to follow at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. on January 14, 2020.²

     Alva Pauline McDermitt was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on October 29, 1928 at Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 She married Wallace Eugene "Gene" Reed, son of Camden Gobell Reed and Nellie Glenn Updike, on May 21, 1955 at Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of May 21, 1955,her married name was Reed. Alva Pauline McDermitt died on July 22, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.⁴ She Alva M. Reed, October 29, 1928 - July 22, 2022. Alva M. Reed, 93, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. She was a member of Colonial Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Eugene (Gene) Reed; one sister; and two brothers. Alva is survived by her son, Michael Reed; daughter, Pat Thomas and husband, Dwayne Thomas; one grandchild, J.W. Abbott Jr. and wife, Alyne Abbott; great-grandson, Noah Abbott; great-granddaughter, Paisley Abbott; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Entombment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on July 24, 2022.⁴