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     Sidney Rufus Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8 He was born on January 20, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,3 He married Arminta Lee "Pet" Akers, daughter of William Henry Akers and Elizabeth Ann Akers, on March 24, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Sidney Rufus Conner died on March 12, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 45.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 266-28-7179.⁴ Cora Mae Keaton was born on February 2, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6 As of March 31, 1934,her married name was Etzler.⁵ She married Frank James Etzler on March 31, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Cora Mae Keaton died on January 13, 1989 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 72.^4,6

     Arthur Leslie Keaton was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ His Social Security Number was 224-14-1037.⁸ He married Virginia Lee Lockett/Lockard.^1,5,7 Arthur Leslie Keaton was born on August 14, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,7 He married Mary Ethel Linton on November 22, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,7 Arthur Leslie Keaton died on June 27, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.^8,7

     Lewis Valentine Keaton was born on January 27, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 He died on March 15, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 20.^3,2

     Her Social Security Number was 194-18-0046.⁵ Lizena Marie "Zenie" Keaton was born on September 20, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5 As of 1926,her married name was Archie.⁴ She married Joseph J. Archie in 1926 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.⁴ Lizena Marie "Zenie" Keaton died in August, 1984 at age 83.⁵

     Arminta Lee "Pet" Akers was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on May 15, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married Sidney Rufus Conner, son of Daniel Peter "Dan" Conner and Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson, on March 24, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of March 24, 1887,her married name was Conner. Arminta Lee "Pet" Akers died on May 4, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 33.³

     Blanche Beatrice Keaton was buried at Mount Union Cemetery, intersection of Daleville Road & Blacksburg Road, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 20, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of circa 1921,her married name was Piner.⁶ She married Lewis Watson Piner circa 1921.^4,6 Blanche Beatrice Keaton died in 1989.⁴

     John Warwick Daniel Keaton was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on October 10, 1902 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 He died on August 21, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.³

     Charles B. "Charlie" Belcher married Ala Ann Reed. Charles B. "Charlie" Belcher was buried at Greasy Creek Church Cemetery, on Rt. 750 west of US 221, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 10, 1877 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He died in 1953.¹

     James I. W. Keaton was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,5 His Social Security Number was 229-12-3232.⁷ He was born on August 15, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,7,6,5 He died on June 12, 1985 at Pennsylvania at age 61.^7,6,5

     Her Social Security Number was 225-16-4640.⁶ Goldie Gertrude Keaton was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She married Stewart D. "Chink" Carroll.^2,7 Her married name was Carroll. Goldie Gertrude Keaton was born on January 23, 1914 at Virginia.^1,4,6 She died on April 2, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^6,4,5 She Mrs. Goldie Keaton Carroll, born January 23, 1914, died April 2, 1990 at the age of 76. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Rita Carroll, Savannah, Ga; son-in-law, A. Maurice Saunders, Fairfax; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Roy Keaton, Roanoke. Graveside services will be held in Sherwood Memorial Park at 2:00 p.m. Thursday. Dr. Albert A. Peverall, Jr. will officiate. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel after 4:00 p.m. on April 4, 1990.⁴

     Infant Keaton was born on July 16, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² She died before April 20, 1910; Not enumerated with her family in the 1910 Census. Her mother listed 6 of 7 children living.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 180-18-3314.⁴ Her married name was Schropel.⁴ Pearl Matilda Keaton married Unknown Schropel.⁴ Pearl Matilda Keaton was born on July 15, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4,3 As of circa 1919,her married name was Shaw.⁶ She married Charles Daniel Shaw circa 1919.^5,6 Pearl Matilda Keaton died in July, 1982 at New Jersey.^5,4

     Roy Jackson Keaton was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He married Violet Mary Elias.⁷ Roy Jackson Keaton was born on April 27, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 He married Lucy Mae Vest, daughter of Clifford Elwood Vest and Lucy Penelope "Nellie" Williams, on January 8, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Roy Jackson Keaton and Lucy Mae Vest were divorced on July 23, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Roy Jackson Keaton died on January 12, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^3,4 He KEATON, Roy Jackson, 77, of the Virginia Veteran's Care Center, and formerly of Rasmont Rd., Roanoke, and Alexandria, died Wednesday, January 12, 2000. He was preceded in death by his wife, Violet Keaton. Mr. Keaton joined the Navy and served in Pearl Harbor during World War II. He was the Helmsman for the U.S.S. Houston on December 7, 1941 and aided in the successful rescue of the ship and its crew. He was retired from the Rodman Local #201. Mr. Keaton was a member of VFW Post #4522. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Gaye K. and Edward E. Shepherd Jr; a son and daughter-in-law, Roy Warner and Deborah Keaton, all of Roanoke; grandchildren, Walter Charles "W.C." Beck III, of Richmond, Melissa Ann Beck, of Sherman Oaks, Calif., John J. "J.J." Keaton, Elizabeth K. Gray and Warner Joseph Keaton, all of Roanoke; numerous great-grandchildren, stepchildren, Barbara Cumbo, James Ternent and wife, Loise; stepgrandchildren, Buddy Cumbo and Cindy Cumbo. Services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2000. The Rev. Edward E. Shepherd will officiate. Interment with full military honors will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. on January 15, 2000.³

     Gaye Nelle Frances Keaton was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 She was born on September 14, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,1 She died on November 1, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 2.³

     Virginia Lee Lockett/Lockard married Arthur Leslie Keaton, son of Lewis Morgan Keaton and Rosa Melvina "Rosy" Conner.^1,2,3 Virginia Lee Lockett/Lockard was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Keaton. She was born on September 2, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ She died on August 22, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 46.³

     William Henry Akers was buried at Akers Graves, off of Daniel’s Run onto McNeil Hill Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He Served in the Confederate Cavalry with Col. Mosby during the Civil War, Co. H. 4th VA Reserves (CSA.)¹ He was born on June 20, 1817 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He married Elizabeth Ann Akers on January 26, 1846 at Franklin Co., Virginia. William Henry Akers died on April 17, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.¹

     Leonard Jackson Conner married Margie Catherine Maxey.^2,6 Leonard Jackson Conner was born circa 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He died before 1948; His wife remarried as was listed as a widow.⁷

     Garland Wade Conner was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on November 2, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He married Eunice Marie Carter on June 28, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,1,9,2,3 Garland Wade Conner died on June 23, 2018 at Virginia at age 91.³ He Garland Wade Conner, 91, of Vinton, Va., passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018. He was born on November 2, 1926, in Floyd County to Daniel and Louella Conner. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and his wife of 66 years, Eunice Carter Conner. Wade is survived by his son, Danny Wade Conner and wife, Jennifer; two granddaughters, Emma and Allison Conner; his sisters-in-law, Inez Fletcher and Alta Conner; and numerous nieces and nephews. Wade proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II and in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. After leaving the service he began his career as an electrician. He was a 65-year member of the I.B.E.W. and retired from New River Electrical Corporation in 1987. Special thanks to the VVCC Salem and to the doctors, nurses and other staff who have provided excellent care over the last six weeks. Also, to Medi Home Health & Hospice and Home Instead staffs, and our friends and family members for their care and support over the past several months. Your compassion and care are greatly appreciated. Funeral Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Pastor Ronnie Palmer officiating. Interment will follow with Military Honors at Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on June 26, 2018.³