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     His Social Security Number was 421-07-6918.³ Lt. Col. Leon Malcolm Burgess was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 2, 1916 at Collinsville, DeKalb Co., Alabama.^1,3,5 He married Helen Sue Weddle, daughter of William McKinley Weddle and Susan Vannoy "Sue" Conner, on December 24, 1945 at Harrogate, Claiborne Co., Tennessee.^6,1,2,7 Lt. Col. Leon Malcolm Burgess died on July 5, 2002 at South Carolina at age 85.^1,3,5 He Lt. Colonel Leon Malcom Burgess, United States Air Force (Retired) died July 5, 2002. Colonel Burgess was born August 2, 1916 in Collinsville, Alabama. He was the son of the late Claude M. Burgess and Theodosia Glazner Burgess. Colonel Burgess began his Air Force career in 1943 when he entered Navigator Training. During World War II, he served in the Western Pacific as a Navigator/Radar Operator aboard B-29's. He flew 29 combat missions in the air offensive against Japan. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters while serving with the 19th Bombardment Group in the Marianas Islands during this period. He was in the inactive reserves from 1948 until 1951. He was graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Personnel Management. He also obtained a Masters degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri. He resumed his Air Force career flying on the B-47 at Pinecastle AFB, Florida. During this period he was a member of the crew that flew the historic non-stop B-47 mission, 11,450 miles from Guam to Morocco in 22 hours and 50 minutes. In 1960, he was assigned to Barkdale AFB, Louisiana with the Combat Evaluation Group. In 1964, he transferred to the Minuteman Missile program at Whitemen AFB, Missouri where he served as the commander of the 508th Strategic Mission Squadron. He finished his military career as the Assistant Director of Operations at the 44th Missile Wing, Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota. After 30 years in the military, Colonel Burgess retired in 1973. He devoted his time to family, volunteer work, gardening, golf and church activities. Colonel Burgess was a Master Navigator with more than 6000 flying hours. He also held the Master Missileman Badge. Other military awards include an additional Air Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign with two bronze service stars, and the World War II Victory Medal. Survivors include his wife, Helen Sue Weddle Burgess; daughters, Lt. Colonel Laura B. Stevens, Lt. Colonel Lucinda L. Carlson, Merry Burgess-Boyd and Commander Melody L. Bock; sons, Major Dean A. Burgess and Claude W. Burgess; 18 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Visitation will be at The McDougald Funeral Home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, July 8, 2002. The memorial service, with full military honors, will be at New Prospect Baptist Church, Tuesday, July 9, 2002 at 2:00 PM with the Reverend John Rogers and Dr. Lewis E. Greene officiating. The family requests no flowers. Remembrances may made to Leon and Sue Burgess International Student Scholarship Fund at Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC 27506, Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621 or to a charity of one's choice. The McDougald Funeral Home on July 8, 2002.¹

     Jerry Edward Switzer was born on December 17, 1956.³ He died on June 23, 2014 at Virginia at age 57.³ He Jerry Edward Switzer of Fincastle, Va., passed away suddenly on Monday, June 23, 2014. He was born on December 17, 1956, to the late Cecil and Louise Switzer of New Castle, Va. Jerry loved the outdoors enjoying gardening, fishing, and hunting. He is survived by brothers, Clarence (Fred) Switzer, of Roanoke, Va., Gary Switzer, of Bedford, Va., Richard Switzer, of Troutville, Va., Cecil (Kevin) Switzer, of Collinsville, Va; and sisters, Betty Hale, of New Castle, Va., Rebecca Switzer, of Fincastle, Va., and Martha Mills, of Augusta, Ga. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and a special friend, Norman Bean Harvey. Jerry will forever be missed by close friends and family. A family memorial service will be held at a later date. on June 25, 2014.³

     Beatrice Bea Whited married Jessie Madison "Doodle" Hall, son of Andrew Merritt Hall and Alice Victoria "Allie" Collins.² Her Social Security Number was 229-32-6286.³ Beatrice Bea Whited was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 Her married name was Hall. She was born on May 25, 1914 at Keokee, Lee Co., Virginia.^3,5,1 She died on September 17, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^4,3,5 She HALL, Beatrice W., 84, of Christiansburg, died Thursday, September 17, 1998, at Richfield Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Hall; and one son, Tommy Hall. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Delores Hall, Roanoke; one grandson and wife, Tommy and Lisa Hall; and four great-granddaughters, all of Texas; sisters, Carrie Marcum, Blacksburg, Lucille Brown, Eastville, and Louise Schafer, Evansville, Ind; also numerous nieces and nephews. Interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. on September 19, 1998.⁴

     Harold Merritt Hall was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on March 27, 1935 at Wise Co., Virginia.^8,7 He married Delores Juanita Epperly, daughter of Charlie Wyatt Epperly Sr. and Ernestine Marie "Mattie" Helm, on January 28, 1961 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,7,9,12 Harold Merritt Hall died on February 10, 2023 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.⁷ He Harold M. Hall, of Roanoke, passed away on February 10, 2023, at Lewis Gale Medical Center. Harold was born in Virginia, on March 27, 1935. He was a longtime member of Community Church in Salem. Harold was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Delores Epperly Hall; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Serita Epperly Fry, Tressia Epperly Dietrich, Charles Epperly (Linda), and Willa Epperly Angle (Danny); three nephews, Stephen Epperly, Chris Epperly, and Andrew Angle; and great nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on February 14, 2023.⁷

     Carl Amos Hylton was buried at Pinelawn Gardens Perpetual Care Cemetery, Columbiana, Shelby Co., Alabama.⁵ He was born on April 19, 1900 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Velma E. Poff, daughter of Samuel Slick "Sam" Poff and Birchie Henry "Burchie" Tyree, on November 22, 1948 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^7,2 Carl Amos Hylton and Velma E. Poff were divorced on October 21, 1975 at Bedford Co., Virginia.² Carl Amos Hylton died on January 7, 1983 at age 82.⁵

     Lorine Graham was buried at Highview Memorial Park, Fallston, Harford Co., Maryland.² She married Roy M. Wheeler.² Lorine Graham was born on June 29, 1930 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of February 12, 1948,her married name was Kleim-Wheeler.² She married James Louis O'Donnell Kleim Sr. on February 12, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 Lorine Graham died on May 16, 2009 at North Carolina at age 78.² She Lorine Graham Kleim-Wheeler, of Charlotte, N.C., and formerly of Timonium, Md., passed away on May 16, 2009. She was the beloved wife of Roy M. Wheeler and the late James Louis Kleim, Sr; and devoted mother of Theresa A. Hughes and her husband, Dennis, of Charlotte, N.C; Katherine A. vanDommien and her husband, David Sonn; James Louis Kleim, Jr. and his wife, Kimberly, Timothy Graham Kleim and his wife, Debbie, Elizabeth Ann Bachran and her partner, Patrick Leland; and Lorraine Ann Chilcoat and her husband, Jamie. She was also a loving sister of Basil Graham and his wife, Evelyn, of Roanoke, Va; and loving sister-in-law of Debbie Graham. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and five stepchildren and their families. Interment will be held in Highview Memorial Park, Fallston, Md. on May 24, 2009.²

     James Louis O'Donnell Kleim Sr. was buried at Highview Memorial Park, Fallston, Harford Co., Maryland.² His Social Security Number was 216-16-3811.⁵ He was born on September 27, 1920 at Ruxton, Baltimore Co., Maryland.^5,3 He married Lorine Graham, daughter of Stacy Aaron Graham and Velma E. Poff, on February 12, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 James Louis O'Donnell Kleim Sr. died on June 8, 2005 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 84.^5,2,4 He James Louis Kleim, Sr. - Mr. Kleim of Charlotte, died June 8, 2005. A Funeral Mass will be offered in the Catholic Community of St. Francis Xavier Church, 13717 Cuba Road, Hunt Valley, MD at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 13th. Interment will be at Highview Memorial Park in Fallston, MD. Friends may call at Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, 6500 York Road, Baltimore, MD, on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. and again from 7 to 9 p.m. Mr. Kleim was the beloved husband of Lorine Graham Kleim and devoted father of Theresa Ann Hughes and her husband, Dennis of Charlotte, Katherine Ann VanDommelen of Timonium, MD, James Louis Kleim, Jr. and his wife, Kimberly of Parkville, MD, Timothy Graham Kleim and his wife, Debbie of Hunt Valley, MD, Elizabeth Ann Bachran of Sparks, MD, and Lorraine Ann Chilcoat and her husband, Jamie of Parkton, MD; and dear brother of Dorothy K. Schuster of Pikesville, MD. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Mitchell-Wiedefield Funeral Home (410-377-8300) is assisting the Kleim Family. on June 12, 2005.²

     His Social Security Number was 218-32-8005.⁸ Kenneth Bedford Graham was buried at Magnolia Memorial Gardens, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.⁴ He Kenneth Bedford Graham - Mr. Graham went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday morning, April 2, 2005. Ken was born in West Virginia on February 8, 1935 to the late Velma and Stacy Graham. He graduated from Towson High School in Maryland and then spent many years in Roanoke, VA. Later he resided in Knoxville, TN, until he moved to Charlotte, NC, in 1983. There he met his wife Debbie, who had purchased a house from him. Ken was a home builder and developer who truly loved his work. He is survived by his loving wife, Debbie; his two daughters, Joanne Jordan and Olivia Jordan Marone and her husband, Nathan. Also left to cherish his memory are his precious sister and brother-in-law, Lorine and Louis Kleim. Ken's brother and sister-in-law, Basil and Evelyn Graham are also surviving. There are many cherished aunts, nephews, and nieces who will always fondly remember him. Ken was an active member of Calvary Church, and he had a passion for helping the homeless people of Charlotte. During Ken's illness, his primary focus was telling everyone about the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ. Through Ken's struggle with cancer. Interment will be in Magnolia Memorial Gardens.⁹ He married Debbie Unknown.⁴ Kenneth Bedford Graham was born on February 8, 1935 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,3,4 He died on April 2, 2005 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 70.^8,2,4

     Basil Ray Graham was born on July 19, 1925 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.⁵ He married Evelyn Virginia Wagner on January 20, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,6,9 Basil Ray Graham died on September 11, 2015 at Virginia at age 90.⁴ He Basil Ray Graham, a long-time resident of Smith Mountain Lake, in Goodview, Va., passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015, following the death of his beloved wife, Evelyn, in June of this year. Born in 1925 in Herndon, W.Va., to Stacy Aaron Graham and Velma Poff Graham Hylton, Basil had three siblings, Amos Graham, Lorine Graham Kleim and Kenneth Graham. Basil served in World War II in the United States Navy as part of the Pacific Campaign. Following the conclusion of the war and his honorable discharge, he married the love of his life, Evelyn (Wagner) Graham. They enjoyed 69 rich and happy years together. Basil was an electrician, a member of the IBEW, and an active member of the Melrose Masonic Lodge. An avid golfer, Basil was a member and supporter of Blue Hills Golf Club and enjoyed the sport wherever he traveled. He passed his love of golfing to his grandchildren. Basil was a devoted family man with a kind soul. Basil is survived by his daughters, Velvet Hammond (husband, David) and Anne Sumpter, who reside in Roanoke. Basil is also survived by four adoring grandchildren, Scott Hammond, Stacey Hammond Beard, Graham Sumpter, all of Roanoke, and James Sumpter of Little Rock, Ark; and three great-grandchildren, Lyle, Lauren and Grayson. The family thanks the wonderful staffs at Pheasant Ridge Senior Living Community, Good Samaritan Hospice, and Dr. Timothy Beirne for their kindness and loving care. on September 15, 2015.⁴

     Joe Ann Crews was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 229-36-5407.⁵ She was born on August 10, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,2,5 As of October 28, 1950,her married name was Richards.⁴ She married Junior Paul Richards on October 28, 1950 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,3 Joe Ann Crews died on May 18, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^5,3 She RICHARDS, Joe Ann, 67, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 18, 2001. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul "Junior" Richards. Mrs. Richards was a member of New Hope Christian Church and was retired from Roanoke City Public Schools. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Richards; her son, Michael C. Richards and wife, Nita; grandson, Paul Matthew Harris; sister, Sarah Barbour and husband, John; brother, Charles G. Crews, Sr. and wife, Carole; also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, 2001, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with W. Wilson Jamison, Minister, officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on May 20, 2001.³

     Junior Paul Richards was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 6, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Joe Ann Crews, daughter of Charles Edward Crews and Richie Burnell Gearheart, on October 28, 1950 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 Junior Paul Richards died on October 6, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.³

     Sarah Jane Crews was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 Her Social Security Number was 229-50-7001.⁶ She married John Henry Barbour.^6,2,7 Her married name was Barbour. Sarah Jane Crews was born on April 18, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3 She died on November 13, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.^1,6,8 She BARBOUR, Sarah Crews, 61, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 13, 2001 after a long battle with cancer. She was a very loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, John H. Barbour; two daughters, Stephanie Barbour, Rebecca B. Holland and son-in-law, Roger Holland; one brother, Charles G. Crews and wife; two half sisters; nieces and nephews; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel on Thursday, November 15 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Brian Clingenpeel officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. on November 14, 2001.¹