Iva Gleemore "Ivie" Wimmer1,2,3
F, b. October 30, 1887, d. September 13, 1978
Father | Flemon Burwell/Burrell "Fleming" Wimmer4,1,3 b. January 4, 1862, d. February 4, 1953 |
Mother | Mary Ann "Mollie" Correll1,3 b. January 7, 1862, d. April 13, 1950 |
Iva Gleemore "Ivie" Wimmer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,3 Her Social Security Number was 225-64-3014.6 She was born on October 30, 1887 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6,3 She married William Harris/Horace "Will" King, son of Robert W. King and Mary Jane Blankenship, circa 1907.4,7,8,3 As of circa 1907,her married name was King.8 Iva Gleemore "Ivie" Wimmer died on September 13, 1978 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 90.5,3
Family | William Harris/Horace "Will" King b. August 24, 1877, d. March 15, 1945 |
Marriage* | Iva Gleemore "Ivie" Wimmer married William Harris/Horace "Will" King, son of Robert W. King and Mary Jane Blankenship, circa 1907.4,7,8,3 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S757] JoAnne King, "Callie Epperly," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 14, 2002.
- [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S854] Patricia Harrington, "Wimmer Family Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 22 and Feb 10, 2002.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Weldon Junior King obituary in the Oct 12, 2007 edition.
- [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S672] New River Notes - Virginia World War II Deaths, online http://www.ls.net/~newriver/va/wwii.htm
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Kenneth Edward Mitchell1,2
M, b. August 16, 1939, d. July 11, 1997
Father | Thomas Kelly Mitchell Jr.1,3,4,5,2 b. February 11, 1914, d. April 22, 2000 |
Mother | Virginia Alice "Jinks" Poff1,3,4,5,2 b. January 9, 1918, d. November 10, 2006 |
Kenneth Edward Mitchell was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 225-48-9276.6 He was born on August 16, 1939 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,2 He married Barbara Kathryn Doosing on February 28, 1959 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 Kenneth Edward Mitchell died on July 11, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.6,1 He MITCHELL, Kenneth Edward, 57, of Roanoke, passed from this life to life eternal on Friday, July 11, 1997, at his residence, following a two year battle with cancer. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Kathryn Doosing Mitchell; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Allen and Angela Mitchell and Christopher Mitchell, all of Roanoke; his parents, Thomas Kelly and Virginia Poff Mitchell of Elliston; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Iris Ann and Richard N. Phillips of Salem, and Brenda and Nick Marks of Shawsville; two grandchildren, Jennifer and Melvin, of Roanoke; nieces, and a nephew. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 14, 1997, from the Lotz Salem Chapel. The Rev. William E. Kinser will officiate. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial gifts may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric, Road, Suite 1, Roanoke, Va. 24018. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Lotz Salem Chapel. on July 13, 1997.1
Family | Barbara Kathryn Doosing |
Marriage* | Kenneth Edward Mitchell married Barbara Kathryn Doosing on February 28, 1959 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Edward Mitchell obituary in the Jul 13, 1997 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Poff Mitchell obituary in the Nov 11, 2006 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Kelly Mitchell, Jr. obituary in the Apr 24, 2000 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christopher Scott Mitchell obituary in the Oct 31, 2021 edition.
Christopher Scott "Chris" Mitchell1,2,3,4,5
M, b. March 23, 1974, d. October 28, 2021
Father | Kenneth Edward Mitchell1,2,6,3 b. August 16, 1939, d. July 11, 1997 |
Mother | Barbara Kathryn Doosing1,2,3 |
Christopher Scott "Chris" Mitchell was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on March 23, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 He married Amber Renee Bowles on September 7, 2002 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Christopher Scott "Chris" Mitchell died on October 28, 2021 at Virginia at age 47.3 He Christopher "Chris" Scott Mitchell, March 23, 1974 - October 28, 2021. Christopher Scott "Chris" Mitchell, 47, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Born in Salem to the late Kenneth and Barbara Mitchell, he is also preceded in death by his grandparents, Kelly and Virginia Mitchell, Kathryn Brinton, and James Doosing, as well as fathers-in-law, Reggie Bowles and Eddie Amos. A graduate of William Fleming High School, Chris attended Flight Safety International Flight School where he trained and distinguished himself in a career in aviation. Chris loved serving the Lord and his profound and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ was both inspiring and an encouragement to his family, friends, and his Bethel Baptist Church family. Remembered for being a friend to all, Chris was always smiling, laughing, and was simply loads of fun to be around. Above all, he adored his family and was an amazing husband, father, and uncle to those he loved most. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Amber; and their son, Gabriel; mother-in-law, Sharon Amos; brother, Allen (Angela) Mitchell; sisters-in-law, Mandie (Braxton) Williford, Marcee (Paul) McMillan, Kaye (Gary) Williams, and Jackie Amos; aunts, Ann (Richard) Phillips and Brenda Marks; nieces, Jennifer Mitchell, Faith Mitchell, and Cora McMillan; nephew, Kelly Mitchell; as well as his best friend, Adam Hughes; numerous cousins and extended family also survive. The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the nursing staff of Lewis Gale Medical Center, Dr. Van der Linden, and Dr. Fintel for their compassionate care. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, November 1, 2021, in the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Bethel Baptist Church, 1601 S. Colorado St., Salem, VA 24153, with the Rev. Hilton Jeffreys and Adam Hughes officiating. Interment immediately following at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family requests that guests in attendance wear masks regardless of vaccination status. on October 31, 2021.3
Family | Amber Renee Bowles |
Marriage* | He married Amber Renee Bowles on September 7, 2002 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 |
Child |
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Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Edward Mitchell obituary in the Jul 13, 1997 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Poff Mitchell obituary in the Nov 11, 2006 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christopher Scott Mitchell obituary in the Oct 31, 2021 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Kelly Mitchell, Jr. obituary in the Apr 24, 2000 edition.
Viada Helen Hutchens1,2,3
F, b. February 10, 1923, d. April 4, 1999
Father | Charles Edward Hutchens4,1,5,6,7,8,3,9 b. June 22, 1902, d. August 8, 1984 |
Mother | Lelia Laverna Conner4,1,5,6,7,8,3,9 b. January 25, 1907, d. March 10, 2002 |
Viada Helen Hutchens married Herbert Lincoln Lilly.1,2,7 Her Social Security Number was 235-86-8639.10 Viada Helen Hutchens was buried at Lilly Family Cemetery, Cool Ridge, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.11 Her married name was Lilly. She was born on February 10, 1923 at Dunns, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10,1,2,3 She died on April 4, 1999 at Corry, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 76.10,11 She CORRY, Pa. - Viada H. Hutchens Lilly, 76, of Corry, formerly of MacArthur, W.Va., died April 4, 1999, at the home of her daughter, Brenda Pavelka of Corry, after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Also surviving: sons, Michael W. of Crab Orchard, W.Va., Charles of Beckley, W.Va., Douglas of Prosperity, W.Va; daughters, Joyce Abbott of Newfoundland, Canada, Rebecca Brown of Westminster, Calif., Jennifer Viars of Lynchburg, Va; brothers, Ellsworth Hutchens of Cool Ridge, W.Va., Roy Hutchens of Chantilly, Va., John Hutchens of Manassas, Va; sisters, Pemel Lilly of Cool Ridge, W.Va., Reva Hewitt of Triadelphia, W.Va., ChristaLee Lynn of Salem, Va., Alice Delp of Beckley, Dolores Barton of Princeton, W.Va; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Service will be 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Beckley, with William Beall Sr. officiating. Burial will be in the Lilly family cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley, and one hour prior to service at the church.
on April 8, 1999.11
on April 8, 1999.11
Family | Herbert Lincoln Lilly b. February 12, 1918, d. June 9, 1995 |
Marriage* | Viada Helen Hutchens married Herbert Lincoln Lilly.1,2,7 |
Children |
Citations
- [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
- [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lelia Laverna Hutchens obituary in the Mar 12, 2002 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S798] Register Herald, From the Pemel B. Lilly obituary in the Mar 5, 2006 edition.
- [S6552] Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Homes, online http://www.roseandquesenberry.net, From the Alice M. Hutchens Delp obituary.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5184] Montgomery Herald, From the Ellsworth E. Hutchens obituary in the Jul 8, 2016 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Viada H. Hutchens Lilly obituary in the Apr 8, 1999 edition.
Calvin Lee Allen1,2,3,4
M, b. March 28, 1879, d. January 4, 1965
Calvin Lee Allen was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Albertha Jarrels. Calvin Lee Allen was born on March 28, 1879.2 He died on January 4, 1965 at age 85.2
Family | Albertha Jarrels b. June 10, 1889, d. November 10, 1955 |
Marriage* | He married Albertha Jarrels. |
Children |
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Citations
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
- [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Robert Lewis Beard1,2,3,4
M, b. February 15, 1920, d. February 21, 2008
Robert Lewis Beard was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 He was born on February 15, 1920 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Mary Ida Mills, daughter of William Thomas "Willie" Mills and Flora Mary Ann Manning, on January 24, 1938 at Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 Robert Lewis Beard died on February 21, 2008 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.3,4 He Robert Lewis Beard, 88, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2008. He was the son of the late John W. and Annie Preas Beard. Mr. Beard served in the Marine Corps during World War II. He was a longtime employee of the Norfolk & Western Railway. He was a member of Grace and Truth Baptist Church. He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Mary Ida Beard; children, Rose B. Cochran, Evelyn Jeanette Beard and Robert Beard, all of Roanoke; grandchildren, Gary Lyn Cochran and special friend, Barbara Turner, Vickie L. Campbell and her husband, Todd; two great-granddaughters; sister, Atlas Farris; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the graveside at Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. on February 22, 2008.4
Family | Mary Ida Mills b. June 16, 1919 |
Marriage* | Robert Lewis Beard married Mary Ida Mills, daughter of William Thomas "Willie" Mills and Flora Mary Ann Manning, on January 24, 1938 at Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 |
Children |
Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lewis Beard obituary in the Feb 22, 2008 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
Herman William Cornelissen1,2,3,4
M, b. May 8, 1910, d. November 24, 1972
His Social Security Number was 227-22-7037.5 Herman William Cornelissen was buried at Oaklawn Cemetery, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.3,4 He was born on May 8, 1910 at Holland.5,3 He married Thelma E. Mills, daughter of William Thomas "Willie" Mills and Flora Mary Ann Manning, circa 1929.1,3,6 Herman William Cornelissen died on November 24, 1972 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 62.2,3
Family | Thelma E. Mills b. January 3, 1910, d. June 23, 1993 |
Marriage* | Herman William Cornelissen married Thelma E. Mills, daughter of William Thomas "Willie" Mills and Flora Mary Ann Manning, circa 1929.1,3,6 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
- [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Herman Williamson Cornelissen death certificate.
- [S3710] Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Forsyth Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S6889] Carothers Funeral Home, online www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com, From the June Ella Cornelissen Stephens obituary.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
Harry George Bowles1
M, b. circa 1910
Harry George Bowles was born circa 1910 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1 He married Pearl Ellen Mills, daughter of William Thomas "Willie" Mills and Flora Mary Ann Manning, on May 4, 1948 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1 Harry George Bowles and Pearl Ellen Mills were divorced on April 24, 1952 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2
Family | Pearl Ellen Mills b. October 12, 1911, d. May 26, 1992 |
Marriage* | Harry George Bowles married Pearl Ellen Mills, daughter of William Thomas "Willie" Mills and Flora Mary Ann Manning, on May 4, 1948 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1 |
Divorce* | Harry George Bowles and Pearl Ellen Mills were divorced on April 24, 1952 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2 |
Joyce Catherine Beale1
F, b. September 28, 1919, d. July 28, 2010
Joyce Catherine Beale was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 She was born on September 28, 1919.4,3 She married Bruce Richard Wilson, son of Irving Henry Wilson and Clara Ludie Ratliff, circa 1943.5 As of circa 1943,her married name was Wilson.5 Joyce Catherine Beale died on July 28, 2010 at Virginia at age 90.2,3 She Joyce Catherine Wilson, 90, of Roanoke, Va., died on Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Graveside Service 11 a.m. on Friday, July 30, 2010, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 30, 2010.2
Family | Bruce Richard Wilson b. December 22, 1915, d. March 4, 2008 |
Marriage* | She married Bruce Richard Wilson, son of Irving Henry Wilson and Clara Ludie Ratliff, circa 1943.5 |
Children |
Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Catherine Wilson obituary in the Jul 30, 2010 edition.
- [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke 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=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bruce Richard Wilson obituary in the Mar 5, 2008 edition.
Lila Kyle Rhodes1,2,3,4
F, b. November 2, 1909, d. June 12, 1992
Father | Jeremiah Rush Rhodes3,4 b. January 18, 1857, d. June 11, 1920 |
Mother | Fulvia M. Horne3,4 b. September 21, 1871, d. August 30, 1953 |
Her Social Security Number was 231-78-4279.5 Lila Kyle Rhodes was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,6 She was born on November 2, 1909 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,7,3 She married Aaron Jonathan Conner, son of Lemuel Dillen Conner and Arlene Susan Viola "Susie" Thomas, on August 10, 1935 at Thaxton, Bedford Co., Virginia.1,8,4 As of August 10, 1935,her married name was Conner.9 Lila Kyle Rhodes died on June 12, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.5,1,10 She Lila Rhodes Conner (Mrs. Aaron J.), age 82, went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 12, 1992. She was a devoted and loved wife, mother and grandmother. She was a charter member of the Green Ridge Baptist Church, where she served faithfully for many years as a church librarian. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Aaron J. Conner; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Ken Duffield; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Ida Jane Conner; seven grandchildren, Larry Jr. and Lewis Conner, Lori Conner Peters and Lisa Conner Riviere Scott, Kristina and Kristopher Duffield, all of Roanoke. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on June 14, 1992.1
Family | Aaron Jonathan Conner b. August 26, 1913, d. November 30, 2006 |
Marriage* | Lila Kyle Rhodes married Aaron Jonathan Conner, son of Lemuel Dillen Conner and Arlene Susan Viola "Susie" Thomas, on August 10, 1935 at Thaxton, Bedford Co., Virginia.1,8,4 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lila Rhodes Conner obituary in the Jun 14, 1992 edition.
- [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
- [S734] Jr. Larry Conner, "Rhodes Family Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 9 and Oct 12, 2005.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aaron Jonathan Conner obituary in the Dec 1, 2006 edition.
- [S1180] Rena Worthen, "Botetourt Co., VA Conner Marriages," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 19, 2006.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Riviere-Conner wedding announcement in the Aug 11, 1991 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Larry Gibson Conner, Sr. obituary in the Sep 28, 2023 edition.
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Duffield-Conner marriage announcement in the Apr 15, 1967 edition.
Larry Gibson Conner Sr.1,2,3
M, b. October 8, 1939, d. September 26, 2023
Father | Aaron Jonathan Conner4,5,6,7,1,8,9,3 b. August 26, 1913, d. November 30, 2006 |
Mother | Lila Kyle Rhodes4,5,6,1,8,9,3 b. November 2, 1909, d. June 12, 1992 |
Larry Gibson Conner Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on October 8, 1939 at Front Royal, Warren Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Ida Jane Elswick on July 21, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,1 Larry Gibson Conner Sr. died on September 26, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.3 He Larry Gibson Conner, Sr., of Roanoke, Virginia, loving husband, father, brother and Granddaddy, went to be with his Heavenly Father on September 26, 2023. He was 83 years old. He lived an incredible life and is at rest after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born on October 8, 1939, to Aaron J. Conner and Lila Rhodes Conner, Larry grew up understanding the value of working hard. He attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute, majoring in Civil Engineering, with a goal of working along side his father in the family business, Aaron J. Conner General Contractor. During his years of college, he took time off to join the army and continued to serve in the armed forces through the reserves for many years. Finishing college, he continued to live a life with tremendous energy and a great work ethic, working long hours and hard at the company even up into the last years of life. His day was not complete with his work at the company as he would then come home to begin work in the garden or the field, both past times he loved. Larry had a life long love for learning and spent many days reading and studying. He believed life was meant to be lived and even in his fifties studied to learn the new skill of becoming a pilot. While most might have been thinking of retirement, he was excited to study the art of something new - flying, even after surviving a plane crash as a passenger. Larry flew for many years often taking family and friends flying and looking for opportunities to take day outings to build relationships in hopes of having the chance to share about His Savior, Jesus Christ. As much as Larry loved flying and working, his love for his dear wife, Ida Jane, of 61 years far surpassed it all. He was known to leave her sweet notes around the house and often was heard calling her "His special angel" always thanking the Lord for giving her to him. Larry also could not have been more thankful for his family and loved spending time with his children, his grandchildren and his great grandchildren, always telling them how proud he was of them and how much he loved them. He was a very active dad, granddaddy and great grandfather always encouraging them in their sports and interests all the while looking for opportunities to point them to Jesus. Larry Conner loved the Lord with all of his heart and enjoyed serving at Green Ridge Baptist Church, where he was a longtime member. He looked forward to serving as a deacon, teaching, singing in the choir and telling others about His great Savior, Jesus. He was often up early in the morning before sunrise and late at night reading his Bible and studying his Sunday School Lesson preparing to teach the BASIC class (Brothers and Sisters In Christ). He gained great joy teaching and sharing. He was happiest when he was serving, whether it was preparing food and washing feet at the Roanoke Valley Rescue Mission, being on the board at the Oak Hill Academy or being a faithful member of the Lions Club. Larry lived out the premise that you cannot out give God and desired to share his resources and his time with all of those around him. Larry is survived by his devoted wife, Ida Jane Conner. He is also survived by a long list of children, grand children and great grandchildren, whom he cherished. They are as follows: Larry Conner, Jr. (Wife Glyne and children Ashley and Jonathan), Lori Peters (husband Kevin and children Sarah, Austin, Carrie, and Aaron and Great Grandchildren Pryor and Rhodes), Lisa Riviere (husband Cam and children Rachel, Laura, Jacob, and Grace), Lewis Conner (wife Diana and children David and Benjamin). He is also survived by his sister Linda Duffield and her husband Kenneth. The Conner family would like to acknowledge a deep appreciation to Tom Whitt and Kellie Widener, who cared for Larry with an extraordinary amount of kindness and compassion and for his sweet and gentle Hospice nurse Clara with Good Samaritan. Grandsons Austin Peters, Jonathan Conner, Jacob Riviere, Aaron Peters, David Conner, and Benjamin Conner will be the pallbearers. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on September 28, 2023.3
Family | Ida Jane Elswick |
Marriage* | Larry Gibson Conner Sr. married Ida Jane Elswick on July 21, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,1 |
Children |
Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Larry Gibson Conner, Sr. obituary in the Sep 28, 2023 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lila Rhodes Conner obituary in the Jun 14, 1992 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aaron Jonathan Conner obituary in the Dec 1, 2006 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Riviere-Conner wedding announcement in the Aug 11, 1991 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Austin Gray Peters birth announcement in the Mar 12, 1995 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S734] Jr. Larry Conner, "Rhodes Family Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 9 and Oct 12, 2005.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Conner-Soriano wedding announcement in the Apr 28, 1991 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ashley Nicole Conner birth announcement in the Oct 2, 1994 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jonathan Larry Conner birth announcement in the Sep 14, 1997 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sarah Jessica Peters birth announcement in the May 9, 1993 edition.