Gladys Viola Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. April 17, 1923
FatherWilliam Archer "Arch" Poff3,4,5,6 b. September 5, 1896, d. April 27, 1957
MotherLula Sonya Poff1,2,3,4,5,6 b. September 19, 1901, d. August 11, 1987
     Gladys Viola Poff was born on April 17, 1923 at James City Co., Virginia.6,7 As of July 26, 1941,her married name was Parker.6 She married Charles Dodd "Doc" Parker on July 26, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 104, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 104, District 119-49, Roanoke, Virginia5

Family

Charles Dodd "Doc" Parker b. September 23, 1919, d. October 13, 1991
Marriage*Gladys Viola Poff married Charles Dodd "Doc" Parker on July 26, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,6 
Children
  • Charles W. Parker8
  • Deborah Parker8
  • Pat Parker8

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Lula S. Poff.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lula Sonya Poff obituary in the Aug 13, 1987 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Normalaine Poff Wiseman obituary in the Feb 11, 2012 edition.
  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.
  7. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles D. Parker obituary in the Oct 17, 1991 edition.

Marilene Shirley "Marilyn" Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. January 16, 1924, d. December 26, 1941
FatherWilliam Archer "Arch" Poff1,5,6,3,4 b. September 5, 1896, d. April 27, 1957
MotherLula Sonya Poff1,5,6,3,4 b. September 19, 1901, d. August 11, 1987
     Marilene Shirley "Marilyn" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,4 She was born on January 16, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,4 She died on December 26, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 17.2,7,4 She Marilene Shirley Poff, 17, of Roanoke, was injured fatally in an accident in that city yesterday. on December 27, 1941.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 104, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 104, District 119-49, Roanoke, Virginia6

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2045] Bee, The, From an article in the Dec 27, 1941 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Poff Chewning obituary in the Mar 22, 2013 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Normalaine Poff Wiseman obituary in the Feb 11, 2012 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [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&

William Alton "Bill" Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. September 4, 1927, d. February 23, 1986
FatherWilliam Archer "Arch" Poff1,2,5,6,3,4,7 b. September 5, 1896, d. April 27, 1957
MotherLula Sonya Poff1,2,5,6,3,4,7 b. September 19, 1901, d. August 11, 1987
     William Alton "Bill" Poff was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on September 4, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 He married Dorothy Ann "Dot" Pace on September 27, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,3,4 William Alton "Bill" Poff died on February 23, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 104, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 104, District 119-49, Roanoke, Virginia5

Family

Dorothy Ann "Dot" Pace b. February 25, 1930, d. May 3, 2000
Marriage*William Alton "Bill" Poff married Dorothy Ann "Dot" Pace on September 27, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,3,4 
Children
  • Dana Poff8
  • James Michael "Mike" Poff8,4
  • Donna Marie Poff8,4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Normalaine Poff Wiseman obituary in the Feb 11, 2012 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Poff Chewning obituary in the Mar 22, 2013 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Arch Poff obituary in the Apr 28, 1957 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Pace Poff obituary in the May 5, 2000 edition.

Sylvia Nadine Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. October 6, 1926, d. December 18, 2009
FatherRoy Eldridge Poff1,3,8,4,9,10 b. August 29, 1901, d. October 15, 1967
MotherMamie Odell Carr1,3,8,4,9,10 b. September 22, 1904, d. January 14, 1987
     Sylvia Nadine Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.11,5 Her Social Security Number was 229-24-1727.12 She was born on October 6, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.12,4,6,7 As of October 23, 1948,her married name was Rash.4 She married James Richard "J.R." Rash on October 23, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,11,4,5,13 Sylvia Nadine Poff died on December 18, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.12,11,13 She Sylvia Nadine Rash, 83, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, December 18, 2009. She was a retired nurse at Jefferson Hospital in Roanoke. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Richard (J.R.) Rash; and a daughter, Sharon Rene Rash. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Randall Lance Rash and wife, Margena, of Roanoke, and Richard Dale Rash and Susan, of Bluefield; grandchildren, Suzanne Meadows, of Troutville, Ricky Rash, of Roanoke, and Benjamin Rash and Jeremy Rash, both of Bluefield; great-grandchildren, Nicholas Meadows and Sydney Meadows; and a sister, Lois Walker. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 22, 2009.11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 129, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 233, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1950Dwelling 181, District 81-35, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Family

James Richard "J.R." Rash b. April 19, 1924, d. June 14, 1992
Marriage*Sylvia Nadine Poff married James Richard "J.R." Rash on October 23, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,11,4,5,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Richard Rash obituary in the Jun 16, 1992 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [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&
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S6985] D.C. National Archives at Washington, U.S., World War II Cadet Nursing Corps Card Files, 1942-1948.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Mae Poff Walker obituary in the Aug 18, 2013 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Eldridge Poff obituary in the Oct 16, 1967 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sylvia Nadine Rash obituary in the Dec 22, 2009 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Lois Mae Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. May 20, 1925, d. August 16, 2013
FatherRoy Eldridge Poff1,2,3,4,5 b. August 29, 1901, d. October 15, 1967
MotherMamie Odell Carr1,3,4,5 b. September 22, 1904, d. January 14, 1987
     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-1728.6 Lois Mae Poff was born on May 20, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,7,6 As of June 7, 1947,her married name was Walker.4 She married Alonza Edward Walker on June 7, 1947 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,8 Lois Mae Poff died on August 16, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.3,9,6 She Lois Mae Poff Walker, 88, of Salem, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, August 16, 2013. Lois was born in Roanoke to the late Roy and Mamie Poff on May 20, 1925. She was an active member in Glenvar Baptist Church for many years. She will truly be missed and remembered for her family meals on Sunday, as she provided for her family as a homemaker for many years. She will be remembered by all who loved her as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Nadine Rash. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Edward Walker; sons, Larry Walker (Nona) of Roanoke, Mark Walker (Sandra), of Westminster, Md., Dean Walker (Carol), of Eugene, Ore; and daughter, Brenda Simmons (Larry), of Salem; grandchildren, Rebecca, Ryan, Emily, Jesse, Anna, Jenny, Hallie, Graham, Clay, Matthew, and a special grandchild and caregiver, Michelle Sachenbacher. Eleven great-grandchildren also survive. The family wishes to offer a special thanks to the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice, as well as Tiffany and Kathren, for all of their love and care. on August 18, 2013.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 129, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 233, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1950Dwelling 344, District 81-37, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Family

Alonza Edward Walker b. June 21, 1926, d. August 5, 2021
Marriage*Lois Mae Poff married Alonza Edward Walker on June 7, 1947 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,8 
Children
  • Dean Walker3,8
  • Larry Edward Walker3,4,8,10
  • Mark Andrew Walker3,4,8
  • Brenda Lois Walker3,4,8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Mae Poff Walker obituary in the Aug 18, 2013 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Eldridge Poff obituary in the Oct 16, 1967 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alonza Edward Walker obituary in the Aug 8, 2021 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Clarence Lee "Ozzie" "Pepa" Poff Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 24, 1922, d. November 23, 2003
FatherClarence Lee "Otho" Poff Sr.1,2,8,3,9,4 b. May 18, 1895, d. March 13, 1977
MotherArdelia Virgie Thompson2,8,3,9,4 b. October 2, 1898, d. January 13, 1982
     Clarence Lee "Ozzie" "Pepa" Poff Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,10 He was born on May 24, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,3,4,5,7 He married June Rose "Mema" Terrell on February 14, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,12,3 Clarence Lee "Ozzie" "Pepa" Poff Jr. died on November 23, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.1,11,6 He Clarence "Ozzie", "Pepa" Poff, Jr., 81, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2003. He was predeceased by his parents, Clarence L., Sr. and Ardelia T. Poff, and his wife June T. Poff. He was a retired former owner of Melrose Minit Car Wash and a member of Villa Heights Baptist Church. Mr. Poff was an Army veteran of WWII and a member of the American Legion. Mr. Poff will be sadly missed by his daughters and son-in-law, Bonnie and Robert Harris and Sandy Wilkinson; grandsons, Scott Witt and wife Nichole, Greg Witt and wife Michelle; granddaughters, Kylie Wilkinson and Morgan Wilkinson; great-grandsons, Dylan Witt and Adam Witt; sisters, Ruth Thomas and Edith Bova. A cryptside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 24, 2003.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 203, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 138, District 119-50, Roanoke, Virginia8
1950Dwelling 111, District 120-76, Roanoke, Virginia13

Occupation

1950Confectionary store owner13

Family

June Rose "Mema" Terrell b. June 22, 1921, d. September 12, 2000
Marriage*Clarence Lee "Ozzie" "Pepa" Poff Jr. married June Rose "Mema" Terrell on February 14, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,12,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence Poff obitutary in the Nov 24, 2003 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Clarence L. Poff obituary in the Mar 14, 1977 edition.
  10. [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&
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the June Rose Poff obitutary in the Sep 14, 2000 edition.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Edith Margaret Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. March 26, 1925
FatherClarence Lee "Otho" Poff Sr.1,2,5,3 b. May 18, 1895, d. March 13, 1977
MotherArdelia Virgie Thompson1,2,5,3 b. October 2, 1898, d. January 13, 1982
     Edith Margaret Poff was born on March 26, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 As of September 3, 1943,her married name was Bova.3 She married Frank William Bova on September 3, 1943 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.6,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 203, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 138, District 119-50, Roanoke, Virginia2
1950Dwelling 238, District 120-141, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family

Frank William Bova b. August 10, 1923, d. August 3, 1994
Marriage*Edith Margaret Poff married Frank William Bova on September 3, 1943 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.6,3 
Children
  • Frank William "Bill" Bova Jr.6,8,7
  • Richard Alan "Rick" Bova6,8,7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Clarence L. Poff obituary in the Mar 14, 1977 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank William Bova obituary in the Aug 4, 1994 edition.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Jesse Gordon Blount1

M, b. April 18, 1892, d. March 29, 1964
     Jesse Gordon Blount married Lula Alice Poff, daughter of William Anthony Lemuel Poff and Cordelia Christine "Della" Wimmer.1 Jesse Gordon Blount was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.1 He was born on April 18, 1892 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He died on March 29, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.1

Family

Lula Alice Poff b. December 23, 1886, d. March 19, 1973
Marriage*He married Lula Alice Poff, daughter of William Anthony Lemuel Poff and Cordelia Christine "Della" Wimmer.1 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Melva Louise Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. November 16, 1920, d. December 8, 1973
FatherWilliam Bernice Poff5,2,6,3,4 b. September 4, 1881, d. June 3, 1974
MotherSarah Elizabeth Barnett5,2,6,3,4 b. July 4, 1894, d. June 21, 1973
     Melva Louise Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.4 She was born on November 16, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,4 As of February 2, 1942,her married name was Grissom.3 She married George William Grissom on February 2, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 Melva Louise Poff died on December 8, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53; Shot by an assailant.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 212, District 6, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 21, District 61-2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Family

George William Grissom b. December 20, 1918, d. December 8, 1973
Marriage*Melva Louise Poff married George William Grissom on February 2, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Barnett Poff Lawson Metzler obituary in the Mar 18, 2005 edition.
  2. [S1946] Bettye Metzler, "William Bernice Poff Family Tree Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 24, 2009, Jan 14 & 31, and Mar 4, 2010.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Eva Jane "Evie" Poff1

F, b. July 31, 1901, d. December 15, 2001
FatherDavid Henry Poff2 b. May 28, 1871, d. October 22, 1940
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner2 b. June 7, 1870, d. January 8, 1946
     Her Social Security Number was 229-60-1929.3 Eva Jane "Evie" Poff was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 Her married name was Clem.5 She married Noah Edward Clem.4,1 Eva Jane "Evie" Poff was born on July 31, 1901 at Virginia.3,2 She died on December 15, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 100.3,1 She CLEM, Eva Jane Poff, 100, of Richfield Nursing Center in Salem, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Clem, sons, Glenn Clem and Elmer Clem and three grandsons, Glenn, Jr., Charles and Eddie Clem. Eva was a member of the Church of the Brethren before moving to Maryland, where she was active in the Church of God in Rockville, Md. She is survived by two daughters, Lillian Kuster of Montgomery Village, Md. and Margaret Harris of Roanoke; two sons, Marvin and wife Pat of New York, Raymond and wife Peggy of Mt. Airy, Md; daughter-in-law, Peggy Clem of Apex, N.C. and one sister-in-law, Reva Carter of Mt. Jackson, Va; five granddaughters and two grandsons; 23 great-grandchildren and 40 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services Monday at 11 a.m. in the Wood Funeral Home Chapel in Floyd, with the Rev. Elbert L. Naff officiating. Interment will be in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd. A special thanks to the staff of Richfield 3 East for all the special care and love given to our mother. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Wood Funeral Home. on December 16, 2001.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 42, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 33, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Noah Edward Clem b. 1902, d. December 10, 1960
Marriage*Eva Jane "Evie" Poff married Noah Edward Clem.4,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Jane Poff Clem obituary in the Dec 16, 2001 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Poff Shaw obituary in the Oct 7, 1991 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Noah E. Clem obituary in the Dec 11, 1960 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Noah Edward Clem1

M, b. 1902, d. December 10, 1960
     Noah Edward Clem married Eva Jane "Evie" Poff, daughter of David Henry Poff and Mary Elizabeth Conner.1,2 Noah Edward Clem was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He was born in 1902 at Virginia.1 He died on December 10, 1960 at Rockville, Montgomery Co., Maryland.3 He FLOYD - Noah E. Clem 58, of Rockville, MD. formerly of Floyd, died Saturday at Rockville. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Eva Jane Clem; two daughters, Mrs. Arnold Silcott, Rockville; and Mrs. Howard Sowers, Pilot; four sons, Elmer Clem, Glen Clem and Raymond Clem, all of Rockville, Marvin Clem, Roanoke; three brothers, John S. Clem, Elmer D. Clem and Irving Clem; four sisters, Mrs. Nettie Williams, Mrs. Roxie Maye, Mrs. Eva Litton and Mrs. Reva Carter; eight grandchildren. Funeral will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Wood Funeral Home by the Rev. Archie Naff. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd. The body will arrive at the funeral home Monday morning. Funeral will be conducted Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Red Oak Grove Brethren Church, Floyd. Burial will be in Jackson Cemetery, Floyd. on December 11, 1960.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 474, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 33, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1930Rayon mill silk worker4
1940Farmer5

Family

Eva Jane "Evie" Poff b. July 31, 1901, d. December 15, 2001
Marriage*Noah Edward Clem married Eva Jane "Evie" Poff, daughter of David Henry Poff and Mary Elizabeth Conner.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Jane Poff Clem obituary in the Dec 16, 2001 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Noah E. Clem obituary in the Dec 11, 1960 edition.
  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. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Glenn Edward Clem Sr.1,2,3

M, b. July 26, 1924, d. October 18, 1995
FatherNoah Edward Clem4,1,5,2 b. 1902, d. December 10, 1960
MotherEva Jane "Evie" Poff4,1,2,5 b. July 31, 1901, d. December 15, 2001
     His Social Security Number was 226-26-6556.6 Glenn Edward Clem Sr. was born on July 26, 1924 at Virginia.2,6 He died on October 18, 1995 at Orange Co., Florida, at age 71.6,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 474, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 33, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Child
  • Glenn Edward Clem Jr.4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Noah E. Clem obituary in the Dec 11, 1960 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Jane Poff Clem obituary in the Dec 16, 2001 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.

Elmer D. Clem1,2

M, b. October 17, 1928, d. May 9, 2001
FatherNoah Edward Clem3,4,5,2 b. 1902, d. December 10, 1960
MotherEva Jane "Evie" Poff3,4,5,2 b. July 31, 1901, d. December 15, 2001
     His Social Security Number was 224-32-2838.1 Elmer D. Clem married Peggy Unknown.3 Elmer D. Clem was born on October 17, 1928 at Virginia.1 He died on May 9, 2001 at age 72.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 474, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 33, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Peggy Unknown
Marriage*Elmer D. Clem married Peggy Unknown.3 

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Jane Poff Clem obituary in the Dec 16, 2001 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Noah E. Clem obituary in the Dec 11, 1960 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ralph Roderick Atkinson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 28, 1918, d. September 19, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 224-03-2866.6 Ralph Roderick Atkinson was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,5 He was born on September 28, 1918 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,3,5,7 He married Alberta Louise Poff, daughter of Joseph Lemmie "Lem" "Lemmie" Poff and Hallie Ovella Gray, on June 10, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,8,5,7 Ralph Roderick Atkinson died on September 19, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 57.3,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 42, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1940Meat packer4

Family

Alberta Louise Poff b. January 5, 1917, d. December 9, 2001
Marriage*Ralph Roderick Atkinson married Alberta Louise Poff, daughter of Joseph Lemmie "Lem" "Lemmie" Poff and Hallie Ovella Gray, on June 10, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,8,5,7 
Children
  • Mona Lisa Atkinson2
  • Eddie Ralph Atkinson1,2,7
  • Vickie Lynn Atkinson2,7

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Poff Bowyer obituary in the May 24, 1996 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alberta L. Poff Atkinson obituary in the Dec 12, 2001 edition.
  3. [S2258] East Hill Cemetery, Salem VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=36099422&CRid=50097&df=all&
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Joseph Lemmie Poff obituary in an unknown newspaper.

Ralph Gray Poff1,2,3

M, b. June 14, 1927, d. March 16, 1930
FatherJoseph Lemmie "Lem" "Lemmie" Poff1,4,3 b. November 4, 1894, d. June 24, 1972
MotherHallie Ovella Gray1,4,3 b. September 14, 1898, d. November 2, 1968
     Ralph Gray Poff was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on June 14, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 He died on March 16, 1930 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 2.2,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Poff Bowyer obituary in the May 24, 1996 edition.
  2. [S2751] City of Salem VA Archives - East Hill Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alberta L. Poff Atkinson obituary in the Dec 12, 2001 edition.

Emory R. Bowyer1

M, b. November 3, 1905
     Emory R. Bowyer was born on November 3, 1905.1 He married Thelma Poff, daughter of Joseph Lemmie "Lem" "Lemmie" Poff and Hallie Ovella Gray, on November 26, 1951 at Baltimore, Maryland.1 Emory R. Bowyer and Thelma Poff were divorced on October 24, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1

Family

Thelma Poff b. November 20, 1918, d. May 22, 1996
Marriage*Emory R. Bowyer married Thelma Poff, daughter of Joseph Lemmie "Lem" "Lemmie" Poff and Hallie Ovella Gray, on November 26, 1951 at Baltimore, Maryland.1 
Divorce* Emory R. Bowyer and Thelma Poff were divorced on October 24, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Louisa Amanda Conner1,2

F, b. April 8, 1864, d. March 4, 1951
FatherAndrew James "Andy" Conner1,2,3,4 b. March 5, 1835, d. December 13, 1881
MotherMary Ann Furrow1,3,2,5,4 b. April 4, 1837, d. November 6, 1925
     Her married name was Puckett.4 Louisa Amanda Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,4 She married Thomas "Tom" Puckett.4 Louisa Amanda Conner was born on April 8, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,4 She married Charles H. Craghead, son of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, on March 14, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 As of March 14, 1889,her married name was Craghead. Louisa Amanda Conner died on March 4, 1951 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 86.6,4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 248, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 362, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 160, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 160, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the houseold of her brother-in-law Joseph Aldridge9
1940Dwelling 39, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family 1

Thomas "Tom" Puckett b. September 26, 1830, d. August 25, 1922
Marriage*Louisa Amanda Conner married Thomas "Tom" Puckett.4 

Family 2

Charles H. Craghead b. December 4, 1861, d. August 7, 1890
Marriage*Louisa Amanda Conner married Charles H. Craghead, son of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, on March 14, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11716] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.

John Harry Leedy Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. August 4, 1919, d. November 4, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 231-05-5140.9 John Harry Leedy Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,5,8 He was born on August 4, 1919 at Graham, Tazewell Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1918.9,2,3,4,5,6,7 He married Elizabeth Marie Poff, daughter of Peter Andrew "Pete" Poff and Belva Lee Young, on June 3, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 John Harry Leedy Jr. died on November 4, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.9,3,4,5,8 He John Harry Leedy, age 59, of Rt. 4, Salem, died Tuesday at his home. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Marie Leedy; one son, John Harry Leedy, III, of Roanoke; five daughters, Mrs. W. R. (Nancy) Smoot, of Orange Park, Fla; Mrs. Ellis (Ann) Paris, of Roanoke; Mrs. W. O. (Lucy) Prochaska, of Vienna, Va; Mrs. Robert W. (Carolyn) Harrison, of Roanoke; Miss Cynthia V. Leedy, H.N. U.S. Navy, Great Lakes, Ill; four sisters, Mrs. W. L. Dillon; Mrs. Mamie Long, both of Roanoke; Mrs. R. J. Coffey, of Long Island, N.Y; Mrs. H. L. London, of Fort Myers, Fla; eleven grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood. on November 16, 1978.8

Census Records

1950Dwelling 470, District 120-4, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1950Brick mason10

Family

Elizabeth Marie Poff b. December 25, 1922, d. February 13, 1999
Marriage*John Harry Leedy Jr. married Elizabeth Marie Poff, daughter of Peter Andrew "Pete" Poff and Belva Lee Young, on June 3, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Poff Leedy obituary in the Feb 14, 1999 edition.
  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. [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&
  5. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Harry Leedy obituary in the Nov 16, 1978 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.