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     His Social Security Number was 226-32-4728.¹¹ James John Carson Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,12 He was born on May 9, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,2,11 He married Edna Evolean "Tootsie" Munsey, daughter of William Shirley Muncy and Eunice P. Hall, on June 12, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,13,14 James John Carson Poff died on January 14, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^8,12,3,11 He John Carson Poff, 78, of Copper Hill, a veteran of The Korean Conflict, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 14, 2008, surrounded by his family. He was a very special man, loved by many, a man with many talents and a master builder. Preceding him in death were his parents, Warner and Patra Poff; brother, Seth "Jo" Poff; and sister, Marie Johnson. Surviving are his loving wife of 54 years, "Tootsie"; daughter, Patsy Snavely and Don; his grandson and greatest joy, John Edward Snavely "Eddie;" brother, David and Patsy Poff; sister, Connie and Lewis Custer; and nieces and nephews. Interment in Restvale Cemetery, with graveside Military Rites by Floyd VFW #7854 and American Legion #127. Thank you Dr. Osborne for all your care and help. on January 16, 2008.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 227-52-0004.⁵ Katie Marie Ingram was buried at Poindexter Family Cemetery, Route 655, Glade Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She was born on June 12, 1922 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 She married Francis Shubert Poindexter on May 17, 1941.^1,6,3 As of May 17, 1941,her married name was Poindexter. Katie Marie Ingram died on February 15, 1995 at Pioneer Acres, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 72.⁵ She Katie Poindexter, 72, of Rt. 1 Glade Hill, passed away Wednesday February 15, 1995, at her home, Pioneer Acres, following a long battle with cancer. She was born June 12, 1922, in the Ferrum Community of Franklin County, the youngest of the seven children of Charlie Cassell and Vivian Cannaday Ingram, and was the widow of Francis S. Poindexter. Mrs. Poindexter was widely recognized for her outstanding community service involvement, especially her 43 years in the Extension Homemakers Club during which time she held top offices and received numerous awards. Her career was active, industrious and honorable, culminating in her retirement from Franklin County HIgh School in 1981 after 24 years as dietician and cafeteria manager. She was previously employed by Leggett Department Store, Rocky Mount, and prior to that she served in secretarial capacities to the late Judge W.A. Alexander Sr., Judge Araham Hopkins, and W.D. Peake, principal of the former Rocky Mount High School, where as a student she was especially proud of her basketball career, having played on the 1938-39 championship team. Mrs. Poindexter is survived by her children, Charles Douglas and Janet Beat Poindexter, Seaford, Margaret Danna and James W. Hayes, Glade Hill, Gary Neal and Penny Stoner Poindexter, Glade Hill; two beloved grandchildren, Sherrie Poindexter Mitchell, Rocky Mount, Charles Ashton Poindexter, Roanoke; four stepgrandchildren, Brian Burkley, Washington, D.C., Bruce Burkley, Boston, Ma., Erin Burkley, Reston; Adam Burkley, U.S. Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton, Calif; one sister, Dovie Wimmer, Bluefield, W.Va; one brother, H.B. Ingram, Boones Mill; two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law, Richard Warren Poindexter, Roanoke, Dr. and Mrs. J. Carl Poindexter, Salem; a special friend, Lillian Wilson; special nephew and his wife, Robert G. and Judy K. Poindexter, Summerville, S.C; special cousin, Harold Cannaday, Roanoke; 36 nieces and nephews; a host of great-nieces and great-nephews; cousins and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Flora Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Betty Daniels-Marshall officiating. Interment will follow in the Poindexter Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to the Building Fund, Crafts United Methodist Church, c/o Sunie Mitchell, Rt 1 Box 206 Glade Hill, Va 24092. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Flora Funeral Service, 342-S. Main St. Rocky Mount. on February 16, 1995.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-38-7634.² Francis Shubert Poindexter was buried at Poindexter Family Cemetery, Route 655, Glade Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 4, 1915 at Pioneer Acres, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Katie Marie Ingram, daughter of Charles Cassell "Charlie" Ingram and Vivian Pauline Cannaday, on May 17, 1941.^3,1,4 Francis Shubert Poindexter died on September 14, 1993 at Pioneer Acres, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,1 He POINDEXTER, Francis Schubert, 78, of Glade Hill, died Tuesday morning, September 14, 1993, at his residence, Pioneer Acres. Mr. Poindexter was born March 4, 1915, at his family homeplace, Pioneer Acres, in Franklin County, the third son of the late Benjamin Cephus and Betty Scales Poindexter. After receiving his education in the public schools of Franklin County, Mr. Poindexter operated his own lumber business and farm until moving to Tennessee in 1940, where he was employed by the TVA as a heavy equipment machinist during World War II. He returned to Franklin County in 1944 and was well known throughout his life as a farm tractor and equipment mechanic, electrician, and sawyer. He owned and operated Poindexter's Gulf, a garage and radiator business. Mr. Poindexter was active in many civic activities including fund raising during the 1950's for the original construction of Franklin Memorial Hospital, serving as clerk of his voting precinct for 27 years, participating in the local Democratic Party, holding top offices in the Glade Hill Ruritan Club and participating in Sunday School and choir activities at Crafts United Methodist Church. In March of 1993, he was recognized and awarded by the Rocky Mount Lodge #201 A.F. & A.M. for 50 consecutive years of membership association. Mr. Poindexter is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Katie Ingram Poindexter, Glade Hill; one daughter and son-in-law, Margaret Danna and Jim Hayes, Glade Hill; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Douglas and Janet Beat Poindexter, Seaford, Gary Neal and Penny Stoner Poindexter, Glade Hill; two grandchildren, Sherrie Lynn Poindexter, Glade Hill, Charles Ashton Poindexter, Roanoke; four stepgrandchildren, Brian Burkley, Seaford, Bruce Burkley, Boston, Mass., Erin Burkley, Boulder, Color., and Adam Burkley, Hilo, Hawaii; two brothers, Dr. J. Carl Poindexter, Salem, Richard Warren Poindexter, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Flora Funeral Chapel with Rev. Betty Marshall officiating. Interment will follow in the Poindexter Family Cemetery, Route 655, Glade Hill, with masonic rites by Rocky Mount Lodge #201 A.F. & A.M. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests any memorials be made to the Crafts United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Sunie Mitchell, Rt. 1, Box 206, Glade Hill, VA 24092. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main Street, Rocky Mount. on September 15, 1993.¹

     His Social Security Number was 231-05-5878.⁴ Byron Lewis Cannaday Sr. Byron served in the U.S. Army, NCO SFC, in 1938-1941 and 1961-1973.² He was born on July 15, 1921 at Tams, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Mary Frances Kennier on April 19, 1941 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^2,1 Byron Lewis Cannaday Sr. died on July 22, 1997 at Alabama at age 76.^4,5 He CANNADAY, Byron L. Sr., 76, of Enterprise, Ala., formerly of Roanoke, Va., died Tuesday, July 22, 1997. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday, Christ Episcopal Church, Roanoke, Va. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke. on July 24, 1997.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 224-32-3856.² Mary Frances Kennier was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on November 3, 1923.^1,2 She married Byron Lewis Cannaday Sr., son of Marcus Lonzo Cannaday and Evie Mae Kelley, on April 19, 1941 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,3 As of April 19, 1941,her married name was Cannaday. Mary Frances Kennier died on December 9, 1993 at Enterprise, Coffee Co., Alabama, at age 70.^2,3 She CANNADAY, Mary Kinnier, 70, of Enterprise, Ala., formerly of Roanoke, died Thursday, December 9, 1993, in Enterprise, Ala. Surviving are her husband, Byron Cannaday; a daughter, Jean Hughes of Enterprise, Ala; three sons, Byron Lewis Cannaday Jr. of Savannah, Ga., the Rev. Mark Cannaday of San Antonio, Texas, Gary Cannaday of Clearwater, Fla; sister, Louise Kinnier Bentley of Roanoke; brother, John Kinnier of Roanoke; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at the graveside in Evergreen Burial Park at 11 a.m. Monday, December 13, 1993, with the Rev. Mark Cannaday officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on December 11, 1993.³