Lola Dorothy "Lonnie" Honaker1,2

F, b. January 13, 1906, d. September 24, 1980
FatherFloyd Henry Honaker3
MotherAlta Mae Unknown3
     Her Social Security Number was 225-12-8364.4 Lola Dorothy "Lonnie" Honaker was born on January 13, 1906.4 She married Riner Edward Lawrence, son of Arthur Silven Lawrence and Flora Jane McGuire, on April 30, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,5 As of April 30, 1927,her married name was Lawrence.3 Lola Dorothy "Lonnie" Honaker died on September 24, 1980 at age 74.

Census Records

1940Dwelling 260, District 81-18, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Riner Edward Lawrence b. May 1, 1902, d. October 11, 1969
Marriage*Lola Dorothy "Lonnie" Honaker married Riner Edward Lawrence, son of Arthur Silven Lawrence and Flora Jane McGuire, on April 30, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Wallace James "Wally" Wilson1,2,3

M, b. July 28, 1929, d. July 21, 2008
FatherWellington Labon "Will" Wilson4,5,6,1,7,3 b. February 25, 1901, d. December 23, 1984
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Conner4,5,6,1,7,3 b. August 8, 1902, d. January 15, 1978
     Wallace James "Wally" Wilson was buried at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock Road, Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia.2 He was born on July 28, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3 He married Martha Inez Meade on March 12, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 Wallace James "Wally" Wilson died on July 21, 2008 at Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 78.2,8 He Wallace James (Wally) Wilson, 78, of Fairfax, Va., passed away on Monday, July 21, 2008, at INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Inez M. Wilson. He was the devoted father of Larry Dean and Garry Gene Wilson; son of Will and Mary Wilson; and brother of Williard Wilson, of Salem, Va., and Joe Ann Sutliff, of Roanoke, Va. Friends may call at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, 9902 Braddock Road, Fairfax, Va., on Thursday, July 24, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. Graveside services will be held 12:30 p.m. on Friday, July 25, 2008, at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock Road, Fairfax, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fair Oaks Church, 4601 West Ox Road, Fairfax, Va., and Lukemia Society of America, 600 Third Ave., New York, N.Y. 10016. on July 24, 2008.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 92, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Martha Inez Meade b. May 6, 1934, d. August 19, 2007
Marriage*Wallace James "Wally" Wilson married Martha Inez Meade on March 12, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 
Children
  • Larry Dean Wilson1,2
  • Gary Gene Wilson1,2

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wallace James Wilson obituary in the Jul 24, 2008 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Woodrow Harvey Wilson obituary in the Feb 13, 2003 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Elizabeth Wilson obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willard Commodore Wilson obituary in the Jul 14, 2014 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

James Rigby Lawrence1,2,3,4

M, b. October 2, 1904, d. October 5, 1965
FatherArthur Silven Lawrence2,3,5,4 b. August 23, 1879, d. July 18, 1941
MotherFlora Jane McGuire2,3,5,4 b. July, 1880
     His Social Security Number was 228-10-8675.6 James Rigby Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 He was born on October 2, 1904 at Virginia.4,6 He married Lucy Evelyn Boothe, daughter of Andy Boothe and Susan Unknown, on May 2, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 James Rigby Lawrence died on October 5, 1965 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 108, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 67, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated with his family in the household of his brother-in-law Aubrey Booth7
1940Dwelling 29, District 81-27, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Roofing tinner7
1940Rayon mill sheet metal worker8

Family

Lucy Evelyn Boothe b. November 2, 1902, d. June 22, 1994
Marriage*James Rigby Lawrence married Lucy Evelyn Boothe, daughter of Andy Boothe and Susan Unknown, on May 2, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Alene Frances Lawrence1,7,8,9
  • James J. Lawrence1,8,9
  • Betty Jean Lawrence1,8,9

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucy Boothe Lawrence obituary in the Jun 23, 1994 edition.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Smart Lawrence obituary in the Oct 5, 2002 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lucy Evelyn Boothe1,2

F, b. November 2, 1902, d. June 22, 1994
FatherAndy Boothe2
MotherSusan Unknown2
     Her Social Security Number was 258-08-7643.3 Lucy Evelyn Boothe was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 She was born on November 2, 1902 at Virginia.3 She married James Rigby Lawrence, son of Arthur Silven Lawrence and Flora Jane McGuire, on May 2, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 As of May 2, 1925,her married name was Lawrence. Lucy Evelyn Boothe died on June 22, 1994 at Virginia at age 91.1,3 She LAWRENCE, Lucy Boothe, 91, of Salem, died Wednesday, June 22, 1994, in a local hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Lawrence. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James J. And Ruby Lawrence, Austell, Georgia; daughters and sons-in-law, Alene and Harvey Pasley, Georgia, Betty and Claude Firebaugh, Salem; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 11a.m., Friday at the Sherwood Memorial Park with Geno Wygal, officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at the John M. Oakey & Sons Funeral Home in Salem. on June 23, 1994.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 67, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 29, District 81-27, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

James Rigby Lawrence b. October 2, 1904, d. October 5, 1965
Marriage*Lucy Evelyn Boothe married James Rigby Lawrence, son of Arthur Silven Lawrence and Flora Jane McGuire, on May 2, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Alene Frances Lawrence1,4,5,6
  • James J. Lawrence1,5,6
  • Betty Jean Lawrence1,5,6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucy Boothe Lawrence obituary in the Jun 23, 1994 edition.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Wellington Labon "Billy" Wilson Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 25, 1937, d. October 2, 1989
FatherWellington Labon "Will" Wilson7,8,1,9,2,5,4 b. February 25, 1901, d. December 23, 1984
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Conner7,8,1,9,2,5,4 b. August 8, 1902, d. January 15, 1978
     Wellington Labon "Billy" Wilson Jr. Mr. Wellington L. Wilson, Jr., age 52, of 1006 West Riverside Dr., Salem, died Monday, October 2, 1989. He was an employee of Roanoke County Schools and worked part-time at Richfield Nursing Center. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lois Powers Wilson; one sister, Mrs. Joe Ann Sutliff, Roanoke; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Willard C. and Marjorie Wilson, Woodrow H. and Edna Wilson, all of Salem; Wallace J. and Inez Wilson, Fairfax; two step-children, Garry and Linda Sutphin, Pulaski; two stepgrandchildren, Jason and Amber Sutphin; a number of nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park.10 His Social Security Number was 227-44-8570.5 He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,11,4 He was born on July 25, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,11,5,4 He married Betty Joyce Goens, daughter of Charlie Winston Goens and Agatha Frances Hall, on May 18, 1963 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Wellington Labon "Billy" Wilson Jr. and Betty Joyce Goens were divorced on October 22, 1976 at Tarrant Co., Texas.6 Wellington Labon "Billy" Wilson Jr. married Lois Dawn Gravley on September 2, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Wellington Labon "Billy" Wilson Jr. died on October 2, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 52.10,1,4,11

Family 1

Betty Joyce Goens
Marriage*He married Betty Joyce Goens, daughter of Charlie Winston Goens and Agatha Frances Hall, on May 18, 1963 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Wellington Labon "Billy" Wilson Jr. and Betty Joyce Goens were divorced on October 22, 1976 at Tarrant Co., Texas.6 
Child
  • Mary Louise Wilson1

Family 2

Lois Dawn Gravley
Marriage*Wellington Labon "Billy" Wilson Jr. married Lois Dawn Gravley on September 2, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S1040] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Divorce Index, 1968-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Woodrow Harvey Wilson obituary in the Feb 13, 2003 edition.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Elizabeth Wilson obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willard Commodore Wilson obituary in the Jul 14, 2014 edition.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Wellington L. Wilson, Jr., obituary in an undated edition.
  11. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&

Elisha Hylton1,2

M, b. December 9, 1874, d. June 8, 1949
     Elisha Hylton was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Daisy Mayberry. Elisha Hylton was born on December 9, 1874.2 He died on June 8, 1949 at age 74.1

Family

Daisy Mayberry b. August 20, 1883, d. May 6, 1971
Marriage*He married Daisy Mayberry
Child

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Daisy Mayberry1

F, b. August 20, 1883, d. May 6, 1971
     Daisy Mayberry married Elisha Hylton. Daisy Mayberry was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Hylton. She was born on August 20, 1883.2 She died on May 6, 1971 at age 87.2

Family

Elisha Hylton b. December 9, 1874, d. June 8, 1949
Marriage*She married Elisha Hylton
Child

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.

Pauline Florence Lawrence1,2

F, b. June 25, 1919, d. May 14, 1994
FatherGerman Stanley Lawrence2,3,4 b. January 19, 1890, d. April 11, 1938
MotherGertrude A. "Gertie" Johnson2,3 b. July 18, 1885, d. March 27, 1928
     Pauline Florence Lawrence was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,1 She was born on June 25, 1919 at Virginia.5 She married Raymond Mawyer Proffit, son of John Brown Proffit and Roxie T. Mills, on May 7, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 As of May 7, 1941,her married name was Proffit. Pauline Florence Lawrence died on May 14, 1994 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.5,1 She PROFFITT, Pauline Florence, 77, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday morning, May 14, 1997, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was the widow of Raymond M. Proffitt, and is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Emma Lee and Nelson Moses, Christiansburg; a brother and sister-in-law, G.S. and Pauline Lawrence, Salem; and her stepmother, Ruby Lawrence, Christiansburg. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by Mr. Carl Bean. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call after noon Thursday at the funeral home, and the family will receive friends there from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 16, 1994.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 45, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 112, District 11, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 214, District 61-18, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Cotton mill worker6

Family

Raymond Mawyer Proffit b. February 3, 1913, d. February 25, 1975
Marriage*Pauline Florence Lawrence married Raymond Mawyer Proffit, son of John Brown Proffit and Roxie T. Mills, on May 7, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Florence Proffitt obituary in the May 16, 2004 edition.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Raymond Mawyer Proffit1

M, b. February 3, 1913, d. February 25, 1975
FatherJohn Brown Proffit2,1 b. December 13, 1886, d. October 8, 1970
MotherRoxie T. Mills2,1 b. November 22, 1890, d. January 13, 1969
     Raymond Mawyer Proffit was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1 He was born on February 3, 1913 at Virginia.3,1 He married Pauline Florence Lawrence, daughter of German Stanley Lawrence and Gertrude A. "Gertie" Johnson, on May 7, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,2 Raymond Mawyer Proffit died on February 25, 1975 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 62.3,1

Family

Pauline Florence Lawrence b. June 25, 1919, d. May 14, 1994
Marriage*He married Pauline Florence Lawrence, daughter of German Stanley Lawrence and Gertrude A. "Gertie" Johnson, on May 7, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,2 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Florence Proffitt obituary in the May 16, 2004 edition.

John Brown Proffit1,2

M, b. December 13, 1886, d. October 8, 1970
FatherWilliam Marion Proffit1,3 b. December 28, 1838, d. September 17, 1927
MotherBarbara Ellen Spangler1 b. February 17, 1846, d. May 22, 1918
     His Social Security Number was 226-16-6997.4 John Brown Proffit was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 He was born on December 13, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 He married Roxie T. Mills on August 23, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 John Brown Proffit died on October 8, 1970 at age 83.5

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1911Farmer1

Family

Roxie T. Mills b. November 22, 1890, d. January 13, 1969
Marriage*John Brown Proffit married Roxie T. Mills on August 23, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the William M. Proffit obituary in the Sep 1927 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Roxie T. Mills1

F, b. November 22, 1890, d. January 13, 1969
     Roxie T. Mills was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She was born on November 22, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married John Brown Proffit, son of William Marion Proffit and Barbara Ellen Spangler, on August 23, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of August 23, 1911,her married name was Proffit. Roxie T. Mills died on January 13, 1969 at age 78.2

Family

John Brown Proffit b. December 13, 1886, d. October 8, 1970
Marriage*She married John Brown Proffit, son of William Marion Proffit and Barbara Ellen Spangler, on August 23, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

German Stanley "G. S." Lawrence Jr.1,2,3

M, b. September 22, 1933, d. October 1, 2000
FatherGerman Stanley Lawrence4,1,3 b. January 19, 1890, d. April 11, 1938
MotherRuby Hylton4,1,5,3 b. November 25, 1904, d. February 6, 1999
     His Social Security Number was 229-36-7127.6 German Stanley "G. S." Lawrence Jr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,4 He was born on September 22, 1933 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6 He married Velda Pauline Young, daughter of Eddie Young and Vinnie Duncan, on October 4, 1957 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,4,1,3 German Stanley "G. S." Lawrence Jr. died on October 1, 2000 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.4,6,2 He LAWRENCE, German S., Jr., (G.S.), of Salem, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, October 1, 2000. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, German S. Lawrence Sr. and Ruby Hylton Lawrence of Christiansburg, and one sister, Madeline Hall. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Velda Young Lawrence of Salem; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Kathy Lawrence of Roanoke; and one daughter, Kimberly Lawrence of Nashville, Tenn; two grandchildren, Ashley and Jason Lawrence of Roanoke. He was an active member of Calvary Tabernacle Church, where he loved participating in the bus ministry. Before retiring, he was employed by the Kroger Warehouse in Salem for over 28 years. Prior to that, he was employed by Associated Transport of Roanoke. Since retiring, he enjoyed traveling for A-1 Messenger Service of Roanoke and Snyder RV of Salem. Besides the time he spent with his family, his greatest joy in life was in helping others. Many friends will be left to remember the many times that he came to their assistance. The three individuals that will cherish his help the most, however, are those that received a "gift of life" at his unexpected passing. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Ben Peyton and the Rev. Al Frank officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel. on October 3, 2000.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 214, District 61-18, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Family

Velda Pauline Young b. December 3, 1939, d. April 12, 2003
Marriage*German Stanley "G. S." Lawrence Jr. married Velda Pauline Young, daughter of Eddie Young and Vinnie Duncan, on October 4, 1957 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,4,1,3 
Children
  • David Allen Lawrence4,9
  • Kimberly Elizabeth "Kim" Lawrence4,9

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the German S. Lawrence, Jr. obituary in the Oct 3, 2000 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eddie Young obituary in the Nov 7, 1992 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Velda Pauline Young Lawrence obituary in the Apr 14, 2003 edition.

Willard Commadore Wilson1,2,3,4

M, b. March 12, 1925, d. July 13, 2014
FatherWellington Labon "Will" Wilson5,6,7,1,2,4 b. February 25, 1901, d. December 23, 1984
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Conner5,6,7,1,2,4 b. August 8, 1902, d. January 15, 1978
     Willard Commadore Wilson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on March 12, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Marjorie Lucille Cooper on November 16, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 Willard Commadore Wilson died on July 13, 2014 at Virginia at age 89.2 He Willard Commodore Wilson, 89, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord, in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 13, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father & mother, Wellington Laybon Wilson & Mary Elizabeth Conner Wilson & brothers, Wallace Wilson, Woodrow Wilson & Billy Wilson, a daughter, Diana Marie Wilson & a son, Richard (Ricky) Alan Wilson. Willard was a member & usher at Grace Assembly of God in Catawba. Surviving are his wife Marjorie C. Wilson, son Bob Wilson & wife, Trish Wilson, a daughter, M. Rose Hite, several grandchildren, Matthew Wilson & fiance' Teresa Bohon, April Gauldin & husband, Wade Gauldin, Travis Lovern & his wife,Sara Lovern, Brandon Lovern & Joey Hite, Five great grandchildren, Riley Morris, Kaydon Blankenship, Colton Wilson, Dekin Wright & Caleb Gauldon, sister JoAnn Sutliff, numerous nieces & nephews, a special four legged friend, "Bubby". Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July15, 2014 at Lotz Salem Chapel with Rev. Lorraine Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial park. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. on July 14, 2014.2

Family

Marjorie Lucille Cooper
Marriage*He married Marjorie Lucille Cooper on November 16, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willard Commodore Wilson obituary in the Jul 14, 2014 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Woodrow Harvey Wilson obituary in the Feb 13, 2003 edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Elizabeth Wilson obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Diana Marie Wilson obituary in the Jun 2, 2001 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Velda Pauline Young1,2,3,4

F, b. December 3, 1939, d. April 12, 2003
FatherEddie Young1,2,3,5 b. September 25, 1906, d. November 5, 1992
MotherVinnie Duncan1,2,3,5 b. June 22, 1910, d. February 23, 1958
     Her Social Security Number was 228-48-9331.6 Velda Pauline Young was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She was born on December 3, 1939 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,4 She married German Stanley "G. S." Lawrence Jr., son of German Stanley Lawrence and Ruby Hylton, on October 4, 1957 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,2,5 As of October 4, 1957,her married name was Lawrence. Velda Pauline Young died on April 12, 2003 at Virginia at age 63.6,3 She LAWRENCE, Velda (Pauline) Young, of Salem, went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 12, 2003. She was joyously reunited with her husband of 43 years, German S. Lawrence, Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Vinnie Young, two brothers William and Walter Young and one sister, Mildred Howard, all from the Christiansburg area. She is survived by her loving children, one son, David Lawrence and wife Kathy of Roanoke; and daughter, Kimberly Lawrence of Nashville, Tennessee. She was also blessed with two loving grandchildren, Ashley and Jason Lawrence of Roanoke, as well as several nieces and nephews. She attended Eastgate Church of the Nazarene and had many life-long friends at Calvary Tabernacle Church. She was formerly employed at Carla's Hallmark and K-Mart in Salem. The family wishes to thank the many individuals that touched her life during her illness. Dr. Stephen Kennedy and the staff of Oncology and Hematology Associates, Dr. James Drougas, Susan Church, RN, the loving and caring staff of the Cancer Center, Third Floor Rehab Unit, Dr. Robert Heath and staff and the staff of Adventa Hospice. Flowers are appreciated, but anyone wishing to express their sympathy in a different way can make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003 or the Roanoke Valley SPCA. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at 11 a.m. from Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. George Stevenson and the Rev. Al Frank officiating. Interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Va. at 12:30 p.m. The family will receive friends Monday, April 14, 2003 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel. 362-1237. on April 14, 2003.3

Family

German Stanley "G. S." Lawrence Jr. b. September 22, 1933, d. October 1, 2000
Marriage*She married German Stanley "G. S." Lawrence Jr., son of German Stanley Lawrence and Ruby Hylton, on October 4, 1957 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,2,5 
Children
  • David Allen Lawrence7,3
  • Kimberly Elizabeth "Kim" Lawrence7,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eddie Young obituary in the Nov 7, 1992 edition.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Velda Pauline Young Lawrence obituary in the Apr 14, 2003 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the German S. Lawrence, Jr. obituary in the Oct 3, 2000 edition.

Woodrow Harvey Wilson1,2,3

M, b. June 1, 1927, d. February 11, 2003
FatherWellington Labon "Will" Wilson4,1,2,5,3,6 b. February 25, 1901, d. December 23, 1984
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Conner4,1,2,5,3,6 b. August 8, 1902, d. January 15, 1978
     Woodrow Harvey Wilson was buried at Dwelling 92, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 229-24-5138.7 He was born on June 1, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2,3 He married Katherine Lucille Vest, daughter of Jasper Wiley Vest and Sallie Ollie Jane Hoback, on November 26, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 Woodrow Harvey Wilson and Katherine Lucille Vest were divorced on December 10, 1974 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3,9 Woodrow Harvey Wilson married Edna Marie Ayers on May 30, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.10 Woodrow Harvey Wilson died on February 11, 2003 at Virginia at age 75.7,1 He WILSON, Woodrow Harvey, 75, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2003. He was a Marine veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wellington and Mary Conner Wilson; a brother, Wellington Wilson, Jr; and a daughter, Sandi Cox. Surviving are his wife, Edna A. Wilson; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael W. and Barbara Wilson; three grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; stepsons, Robert J. Tolley, III and Bruce C. Brock; stepdaughters, Joyce E. Brock and Betty Hedrick; brothers and sisters-in-law, Willard and Marjorie Wilson, Wallace and Inez Wilson; sister, Joe Ann Sutliff; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Friday, February 14, 2003, at Lotz Salem Chapel with Rev. Juan Barr officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on February 13, 2003.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 92, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family 1

Katherine Lucille Vest
Marriage*Woodrow Harvey Wilson married Katherine Lucille Vest, daughter of Jasper Wiley Vest and Sallie Ollie Jane Hoback, on November 26, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 
Divorce* Woodrow Harvey Wilson and Katherine Lucille Vest were divorced on December 10, 1974 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3,9 
Children

Family 2

Edna Marie Ayers
Marriage*Woodrow Harvey Wilson married Edna Marie Ayers on May 30, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.10 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Woodrow Harvey Wilson obituary in the Feb 13, 2003 edition.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Elizabeth Wilson obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willard Commodore Wilson obituary in the Jul 14, 2014 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S176] Unknown author, Floyd Co., Virginia Chancery Book 18.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Sandi Wilson Cox obituary in the Jul 10, 1999 edition.
  13. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Cameron Lee Cox birth announcement in the Oct 29, 2009 edition.