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     William A. B. J. Poff was born on May 26, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 227-16-0874.¹⁰ Roy Morris Light was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,11 He was born on March 2, 1913 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,6,4,5 He married Mamie Odell Graham, daughter of Doctor Coy "Dock" Graham and Mirriam Alice Conner, on April 29, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,1 Roy Morris Light died on October 15, 1996 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 83.^10,2,3 He LIGHT, Roy Morris, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 1996. Survivors are his wife, Mamie Graham Light, Christiansburg; three sons and two daughters-in-law, James E. Light, Blacksburg, Marshall and Edith V. Light, Shawsville, David and Carol Light, Shawsville; one daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Bobby Bratton, Dublin; one brother, Cecil Light, Roanoke; one sister, Mildred Johnson, Roanoke; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville. on October 17, 1996.²

     Dorothy Mildred Light married Elmer Randolph Johnson.⁴ Her married name was Johnson. Dorothy Mildred Light was born on April 18, 1915 at Virginia.² As of 1931,her married name was King.⁶ She married Arvil King in 1931.⁶

     Cecil Correll Light was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 227-12-3257.⁵ He was born on October 14, 1917 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Jan 16, 1917.^1,9,10,4,5 He married Elsie Mildred McAbee on October 20, 1945 at Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina.³ Cecil Correll Light and Elsie Mildred McAbee were divorced on October 30, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Cecil Correll Light died on March 18, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^1,2,4,10 He Cecil Correll Light, 88, of Roanoke, went to meet our Lord on Saturday, March 18, 2006 at 1 a.m. He was born on January 16, 1917 on a farm in Floyd County where he grew up. His parents were the late Page Morris and Ida Shank Light of Locust Grove. He worked in West, Va. and later in Baltimore with the shipyard. He served in the U.S. Army in the 41st Division of the 162nd in WWII as a Staff Sergeant and was a member of VA VFW Post 1264. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Alma "Sunny" Ethel Light, brothers, Roy Marvin and James "Jimmy" Wilber Light, and stepfather, T. S. McNeil. He was a loving father, grandfather and brother. He leaves behind to cherish his memory a daughter, Priscilla L. Burgess; grandson, Jonathan Burgess; granddaughter, Jessica Burgess; sister, Mildred L. Johnson; nieces, Carolyn Sue Underwood, Linda Kay Smith, Elizabeth Anne Harris; nephews David Light, Rifton Light, Edward Light; sister-in-law Odell Light; and numerous neighbors and friends. The family would like to express a special thanks to care-givers Linda Earles, Kathy Cruff, Julie Klemm and Frances "Franky" Riggle, and to the wonderful and caring nursing staff of the Veterans Care Center in Salem. He will be long remembered by those who loved him as a faithful Christian, a caring neighbor and an honorable patriot who loved God, family, and country. Graveside funeral services will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
on March 20, 2006.¹

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-6342.⁶ James Wilbur "Jim" "Jimmy" Light was born on December 22, 1919 at Virginia.⁶ He died on July 22, 1988 at age 68.⁶

     Calvin Ray Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,9 He was born on June 16, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,7,9 He married Patricia Ann Poff, daughter of Lewin Maurice Poff and Mary Agnes Carr, on June 17, 1977 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,3,4,5,6 Calvin Ray Conner died on February 24, 2015 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 62.^6,9 He Calvin Ray Conner, 62, of Pilot, Va., tragically passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Clara Conner. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Poff Conner; daughter and a very special son-in-law, Cynthia and Adam Walker; son and daughter-in-law, Chad and Eden Conner. "Paw Paw" is also survived by three special grandchildren, Brayden Walker, Kaylee Conner, and Hunter C-wack. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Larry Howell; his brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Sharla Conner; niece, Amanda Witt and husband, Matt; and great-niece, Cheyenne Witt; aunt, Erma Jean Vest and husband, Wilford; aunt, Glenna Nichols and husband, Clyde; and many other cousins and family. We also what to say a special thanks to Floyd Station #3 Fire Department especially Chief Rickie Thompson and Bobby Haynes. Graveside service to follow at Wilson's Cemetery. on February 27, 2015.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 224-36-0527.³ Alma Ethel "Sunny" Light was born on April 21, 1930 at Virginia.³ She died in October, 1987 at age 57.³

     Minor McNeil was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 231-52-0872.¹³ He was born on September 9, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,14,3,13,15,11,7} He married Corinne Martha Light, daughter of Brownlow Light and Ardella "Della" Prillaman, on December 28, 1917 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,3,5,11,8 Minor McNeil died on March 8, 1997 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 98.^1,14,13,11,8 He McNEIL, Minor, 98, of Salem, formerly of Check, passed away Saturday, March 8, 1997. He was preceded in death by his wife, Corinne Light McNeil and son, Jack McNeil. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Howard and Ruby McNeil, Dumas, Texas, Maynard (Casey) and Carol McNeil, Washington, N.J., Enola McNeil, Woodbridge, Va; daughters, Mabel Light, Salem, Lois Basham, Christiansburg, Louise Shank, Roanoke; grandchildren, Debra Tedford, Majhunta Cole, Camelia Elliott, Stephen McNeil, Karen Lacey, Corinne Atkinson, Carol Gunter, Richard Basham, Gerald Basham, Michael Shank, and Anita Talley; 21 great-grandchildren; brothers, Theodore ``Bud"" McNeil, Thaxton, John T. McNeil, Check, Va. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 1997 at 2 p.m. at Head of the River Church, Copper Hill, Va. with Elder Lane Carter officiating. Burial to follow in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. on March 10, 1997.¹⁴

     Howard Sumner McNeil was buried at Northlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Dumas, Moore Co., Texas.^2,3 He was born on October 18, 1918 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,12,2,3 He married Ruby Vesta Gardenhire on May 8, 1944 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas.^12,13,2 Howard Sumner McNeil died on August 2, 2016 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas, at age 97.² He DUMAS - Howard Sumner McNeil, 97, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Howe, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Northlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Morrison Funeral Directors of Dumas. Mr. McNeil was born Oct. 18, 1918, to Minor and Corinne Light McNeil. He married Ruby Gardenhire on May 8, 1944. Survivors include three daughters, Debra Tedford of Olathe, Kan., Majhaunta Edgmon of Highlandville, Mo., and Camelia Elliott of Pilot, Va; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mabel Light of Salem, Va., Lois Basham of Christiansburg, Va., and Louise Shank of Roanoke, Va; and a brother, Dr. Maynard "Casey" McNeil of Washington, N.J. on August 4, 2016.²

     Mabel McNeil was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ She was born on October 10, 1921 at Pageton, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,10 She married Newton Hirst Light Sr., son of Jasper Light and Lillian Livingston Evans, on December 8, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,11,5 As of December 8, 1947,her married name was Light. Mabel McNeil died on September 6, 2017 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 95.⁵ She Mabel "Nana" McNeil Light, 95, of Salem, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 surrounded by family. She was born in Pageton, W.Va., a daughter of the late Minor and Corinne McNeil and grew up in the Locust Grove area of Floyd County, Va. Mabel retired from GE after 18 years of service. Her 95 years of life was spent enjoying and serving her family. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Newton Light; two brothers, Howard McNeil and his wife Ruby, and Jack McNeil and his wife Enola, and two brothers-in-law, Earl Basham and John Shank. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter and son-in-law, Corinne and Allen Atkinson; grandsons, Brad Atkinson and Denee Diluigi, and Robert Atkinson and his wife, Jenny; two great-grandchildren, Gracie and Brayden Atkinson; a brother, Maynard "Casey" McNeil and wife, Carol; two sisters, Lois Basham and Louise Shank, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 11, 2017 at the Chapel of John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. Chaplain Seth McCormack will officiate. Burial will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, September 10, 2017 at the funeral home. on September 9, 2017.⁵

     Eva Lois McNeil was born on March 2, 1924 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,7 As of March 18, 1944,her married name was Basham.⁷ She married Earl Stewart Basham, son of Brainard Hayden Basham and Olivia B. "Ollie" Stewart, on March 18, 1944 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,1,2,5,7

     Glenna Louise "Glennie" McNeil was born on October 30, 1926 at Wilcoe, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,6 As of December 22, 1951,her married name was Shank.⁶ She married John Bernard Shank, son of Ralph David Shank and Hazel Augusta Jewell, on December 22, 1951 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,6

     His Social Security Number was 226-32-2744.⁹ Jack Light McNeil Mr. Jack Light McNeil, age 59, born July 1, 1928, in Check, died Thursday March 31, 1988, at Alexandria Hospital. He served 27 years in the U.S. Army and retired with the rank of Chief Warrent Officer-3. He was a member of the Central Christian Church, Springfield. He is survived by his wife, Enola C. McNeil, Lorton; one son, Jack Stephen McNeil, Woodbridge; two granddaughters, Renee and Lauren; his parents, Minor and Corrine McNeil, Check; two brothers, Howard McNeil, Dumas, Texas; Maynard McNeil, Washington, N.J; three sisters, Mabel Light, Salem; Lois Basham, Christiansburg; Louise Shank, Roanoke. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the John M. Oakley & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Terry Kerr and Mr. Roy Miller officiating.² He was born on July 1, 1928 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,2 He married Enola Brooks Calaway on February 10, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,10,1,11,3 Jack Light McNeil died on March 31, 1988 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 59.^9,2

     Ruby Vesta Gardenhire was buried at Northlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Dumas, Moore Co., Texas.⁴ She was born on August 29, 1924 at Terry Co., Texas.^2,3,5,4 She married Howard Sumner McNeil, son of Minor McNeil and Corinne Martha Light, on May 8, 1944 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas.^1,2,6 As of May 8, 1944,her married name was McNeil.¹ Ruby Vesta Gardenhire died on October 24, 2009 at Dumas, Moore Co., Texas, at age 85.^2,5,4 She DUMAS - Ruby Gardenhire McNeil, 85, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, in Dumas. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Howe, pastor, officiating. Arrangements are by Morrison Funeral Directors. Ruby was born Aug. 29, 1924, in Wellman to Willie Lee and Mary Lee Gardenhire. She married Howard McNeil on May 8, 1944, in Amarillo. She was involved with all activities of the church and her gift was daily ministry to others. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Ruby had been a resident of Dumas since 1946 and was a member of First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her brother, Carroll Gardenhire. Survivors include her husband, Howard; three daughters, Debra Tedford and husband Larry of Olathe, Kan., Majhaunta Edgmon and husband Johnny of Dumas and Camelia Elliott and husband James of Pilot, Va; two brothers, Billy Gardenhire of Gardendale and Andy Gardenhire and wife Patricia of Memphis; five grandchildren, Micah, Elizabeth and Olivia Tedford, all of Olathe, Malachi Elliott of Midland and Faith Elliott of Amarillo; and her extended family, Theresia Johns, Maria Molina and Breann Hargrove. The family suggests memorials be to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 617, Dumas, TX 79029. The family will be at 10830 McClary Road in Dumas. on October 26, 2009.²

     Newton Hirst Light Sr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on January 20, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,4 He married Rosa Nellie Downey on January 11, 1930 at Fort Statsenburg, Philippines.^7,8 Newton Hirst Light Sr. and Rosa Nellie Downey were divorced in May, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸ Newton Hirst Light Sr. married Mabel McNeil, daughter of Minor McNeil and Corinne Martha Light, on December 8, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,9,10 Newton Hirst Light Sr. died on October 9, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 47; Newton was a Bataan Death March survivor.^2,3,4

     His Social Security Number was 229-07-7629.⁷ Earl Stewart Basham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,9 He was born on May 12, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,2,7,4 He married Eva Lois McNeil, daughter of Minor McNeil and Corinne Martha Light, on March 18, 1944 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,2,10,3,4 Earl Stewart Basham died on February 15, 1995 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.^8,2,9,7 He BASHAM, Earl, 73, of Christiansburg, died suddenly Wednesday afternoon, February 15, 1995, at the Mongomery Regional Hospital. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 17, 1995, from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The family suggests for anyone desiring to make a memorial that they do so to the Pilot United Methodist Church, Pilot, Va. 24138. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 Thursday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on February 16, 1995.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 231-16-1611.⁴ John Bernard Shank was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on June 19, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Glenna Louise "Glennie" McNeil, daughter of Minor McNeil and Corinne Martha Light, on December 22, 1951 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,2 John Bernard Shank died on July 22, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^4,7,3 He John Bernard Shank, age 73, of Roanoke, died Sunday, July 22, 1990. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. He was a retired civil engineer for the U.S. Department of Transportation with 30 years service and was an Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Louise McNeil Shank; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Jack Lee Shank, Luray; Michael W. and Deborah Shank, Roanoke; one daughter and son-in-law, Anita S. and C. Randall Talley, Roanoke; mother, Mrs. Hazel J. Shank, Shawsville; three brothers, Ralph D. Shank, Marmet, W.Va; Paul J. Shank, Prince George; Donald Shank, Salem; one sister, Julia S. Skinner, Tullahoma, Tenn; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's North Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, with the Rev. Nolan R. Crowder and the Rev. Larry Eenigenburg officiating. Burial will be in Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery County. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel where the family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday. on July 23, 1990.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 229-32-1446.² Enola Brooks Calaway was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on February 27, 1929 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Jack Light McNeil, son of Minor McNeil and Corinne Martha Light, on February 10, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,3,6,1 As of February 10, 1950,her married name was McNeil.¹ Enola Brooks Calaway died on July 31, 2004 at Virginia at age 75.^3,2 She Enola Brooks McNeil, 75, of Salem, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2004. She was a lifetime member of Salem Church of Christ and was predeceased by her husband, Jack Light McNeil and her parents, Frank and Muriel Calaway. Surviving family include a loving and devoted son, Jack Stephen McNeil; precious granddaughters, Renee Porter and husband, Aaron and great-grandson, Mason and Lauren McNeil and fiance, Mike; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Cynthia Calaway; brothers-in-law, Howard and Casey McNeil; sisters-in-law, Mabel Light, Lois Basham and Louise Shank; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Salem with Mr. Mike Flinchum and Mr. Roy Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 2, 2004 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salem Church of Christ. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem, 389-5441 on August 1, 2004.³

     Ruth Ann McNeil was buried at Cox Cemetery, Route 221, Dugspur, Carroll Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 7, 1947 at Virginia.¹ As of July 28, 2001,her married name was Huff.¹ She married Carl Lee Huff on July 28, 2001 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Ruth Ann McNeil died on March 10, 2009 at Virginia at age 61.³ She Ruth Ann McNeil Huff, 61, of Willis, Va., passed away on Tuesday March 10, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Dolores Mackey McNeil. Survivors include her husband, Carl Lee Huff; stepdaughter, Ruth Ann Riffey; stepgrandson, Lee Riffey and wife, Kim; stepgreatgranddaughter, Ahliyah Riffey; sisters, Jean Scott and Patsy Weddle and husband, Gene; brothers, Marshall McNeil and wife, Joanne, and Kevin McNeil; brothers-in-law, Eugene Huff and wife, Brenda, and Elwood Huff and wife, Elizabeth; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2009, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Goad officiating. Interment to follow in the Cox Cemetery, Dugspur. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the funeral. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.maberryfuneralhome.com on March 11, 2009.³

     Infant Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 She died on March 5, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 She was born on March 5, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4