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     His Social Security Number was 234-16-9463.⁸ Golden Cleveland Gray was born on December 13, 1905 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,2,3 He married Zettie Marie Hall on December 7, 1938 at Fireco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Golden Cleveland Gray died in March, 1988 at age 82.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 232-12-5270.⁸ Dewey Burman Gray was buried at Thompson Cemetery, Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He was born on November 5, 1907 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,3,4 He died on December 30, 1973 at Suitland, Prince George's Co., Maryland, at age 66.³ He Funeral services for Dewey Burman Gray, 66, of Suitland, Md., formerly of Pemberton, have been set for Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. W. F. Tolliver officiating. Burial will be in Thompson Cemetery at Coal City. Friends may call at the funeral home chapel after 6 p.m. Wednesday. He died in the home of his sister, Mrs. Burnerdeen Harris, Suitland, on Sunday at 10:55 p.m. after a long illness. A retired miner, he was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. Born Nov. 5, 1907 in Lester, Gray was a son of the late Simon and Roxie Gray. Additional survivors include two sons, Eugene of New York and Tommy of Forestville, Md; two daughters, Mrs. Nina Zuras and Miss Ruth Gray, both of Suitland; three brothers, Virgil of Seat Pleasant, Md., Golden of Whitby, and John of Newport News, Va; three sisters, Mrs. Pina Farley of Greensboro, Md., Mrs. Gladys Grigsby of St. Albans, Mrs. Wanda Rock of Arlington, Va., and a grandson. on January 1, 1974.³

     Gladys Dawn "Mother" Gray was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 233-78-8630.⁶ She was born on August 4, 1910 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,6 As of December 1, 1930,her married name was Grigsby.² She married Ofra Willard Grigsby on December 1, 1930 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Gladys Dawn "Mother" Gray died on November 3, 2004 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 94.^1,6 She Gladys Dawn "Mother" Grigsby, 94, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 3, 2004, at Riverside Nursing Home in St. Albans after a long illness. Mrs. Grigsby was a Nazarene. Born in Lester, W.Va., on Aug. 4, 1910, she was a resident of St. Albans for 36 years, living with her daughter, Lois Dingess. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roxie and Simon Gray; her husband, Ofra W. Grigsby; granddaughter, Tonui Dingess; brothers, Golden Gray, Dewey Gray, Virgil Gray; sisters, Burnerdeen Harris and Piney Farley. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Tom Dingess of St. Albans, Eleanor Jean and Chester Lilly of Beckley; son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Karen Grigsby of Cross Lanes; brother, John Gray of Newport News, Va; sister, Wanda Rocke of Salem, Va.: 28 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004, at Cunningham Memorial Park, Upper Mausoleum, St. Albans, with the Rev. Delmar Young officiating. Burial will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane. Online condolences may be made at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, is in charge of the arrangements. on November 6, 2004.¹

     Her married name was Harris.² Lillian Burnerdeen Gray married Unknown Harris.² Lillian Burnerdeen Gray was born circa 1912 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,5 As of November 30, 1930,her married name was Hyatt.³ She married Leroy Vance Hyatt on November 30, 1930 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³

     Her Social Security Number was 236-38-8443.⁷ Wanda Florence Gray was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 10, 1914 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,4 As of February 17, 1931,her married name was Rock.³ She married Hubert Laborton Rock on February 17, 1931 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Wanda Florence Gray died on August 17, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.^7,4,8 She Wanda Florence Rock, 92, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 17, 2006. She was a longtime resident of Roanoke and Arlington County, Virginia. She was born in Lester, West Virginia to Simon P. and Roxie L. Gray. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert L. Rock (1908 1990) and an infant daughter. She was a very active member of Greenbrier Baptist Church in Arlington, Virginia as well as a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Salem. Wanda is survived by her daughters, Nadine and husband, James Kelley of Roanoke, Glenna and husband, Stanley Clem of Haymarket, Virginia; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Edna Gray of Newport News, Virginia; four grandchildren, Melanie Leweke and husband, Scott, Kathy Glasgow and husband, Kevin, Lori Nelson, David Clem and wife, Tari; ten great-grandchildren, Judi, Matt, Lauren, Miles, Aaron, Gregory, Emily, Brooke, Sam, and Mary. Wanda's family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff at Park Oak Grove where she resided for eight years. Further, the family wishes to thank her Sunday School teacher, Mrs. Shirley Horn, Deacon Frank Wade, and Rev. William Kendrick of Bethel Baptist Church and to Rachel Kelley who gave her love and medical attention during Wanda's long illness. Wanda will be remembered by the love and attention she gave to her family, church, and friends. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel on Friday, August 18, 2006 from 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral will be held at Oakey's South Chapel on Saturday, August 19, 2006 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. William Kendrick officiating. Interment will be held at National Memorial Cemetery in Falls Church, Virginia on Sunday, August 20, 2006 at 2 p.m. on August 18, 2006.⁴

     Mary Jane Gray was born circa 1840 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of November 5, 1857,her married name was Smith.² She married Calvin Smith on November 5, 1857 at Carroll Co., Virginia.² As of January 30, 1862,her married name was Boyd.² Mary Jane Gray married Martin V. Boyd on January 30, 1862 at Carroll Co., Virginia.²

     Margaret Ann Gray was born circa 1848 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of June 26, 1889,her married name was Thomas.³ She married William H. Thomas on June 26, 1889 at Carroll Co., Virginia.³

     John William Gray married Nancy Unknown.⁶ John William Gray was born circa 1849 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Catherine Reeves on January 11, 1877 at Carroll Co., Virginia.⁵ John William Gray married Rebecca Simmons on October 9, 1910 at Danville, Virginia.⁵ John William Gray died before January 12, 1920; His wife was enumerated as a widow in the 1920 Census.⁷

     Mary E. Gray was buried at Dry Pond Cemetery, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on February 13, 1843 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^3,6,5 As of September 1, 1880,her married name was Montgomery.³ She married Joseph B. Montgomery on September 1, 1880 at Carroll Co., Virginia.³ Mary E. Gray died on September 24, 1927 at age 84.⁵

     Virginia Gray was born in 1844 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of February 21, 1867,her married name was McBaker.² She married J. N. McBaker on February 21, 1867 at Carroll Co., Virginia.² Virginia Gray died in 1896.⁴

     William Gray was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.² He was born on November 28, 1848 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 He married Charity Leah Lindsey on June 1, 1880 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,8 William Gray died on August 5, 1903 at Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 54.²

     Edward Gray Jr. was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 18, 1856 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 He married Martha J. Lindsey on September 1, 1887 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^2,3 Edward Gray Jr. died on June 5, 1910 at Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 54.²

     Rachel Mitchell was born in November, 1838 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of November 19, 1879,her married name was Gray.¹ She married Daniel Gray, son of Edward Gray and Keturah W. Mitchell, on November 19, 1879 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Isaac William Gray was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.³ He was born on March 28, 1869 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 He married S. E. Stone on October 5, 1891 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.² Isaac William Gray married Mary Rosabell Thompson on October 26, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Isaac William Gray married Ona C. Lindsey on March 3, 1918 at Henry Co., Virginia.² Isaac William Gray died on December 4, 1945 at age 76.³

     Charlotte E. Gray was born circa 1871 at Virginia.¹ She died on August 25, 1884 at Carroll Co., Virginia.²

     Matilda Eliza Gray was born on February 18, 1872 at Carroll Co., Virginia.²

     Sarah Sefana Gray was born in March, 1875 at Virginia.² As of circa 1901,her married name was Williams.³ She married Unknown Williams circa 1901.³

     Florida Marilda Gray was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,4 She was born on January 29, 1877 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^2,5,4 As of March 4, 1896,her married name was Saul.³ She married John T. Saul on March 4, 1896 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^6,3,4 Florida Marilda Gray died on February 6, 1964 at New River, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 87.^2,4

     Charity Leah Lindsey was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^2,4 She was born on August 12, 1859 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of June 1, 1880,her married name was Gray.² She married William Gray, son of Edward Gray and Keturah W. Mitchell, on June 1, 1880 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Charity Leah Lindsey died on November 21, 1959 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 100.^2,4

     Ona C. Lindsey was born circa 1872 at Carroll Co., Virginia.¹ As of March 3, 1918,her married name was Gray.¹ She married Isaac William Gray, son of Daniel Gray and Martha Elizabeth Baker, on March 3, 1918 at Henry Co., Virginia.¹

     Elias Daniel "Tommy" Gray was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Lina Unknown.³ Elias Daniel "Tommy" Gray was born on November 27, 1899 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He died on January 28, 1958 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^3,5

     Annie L. Gray was born circa 1901 at Virginia.¹

     Minnie I. Gray was buried at Dwelling 21, District 16, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Jennings.³ She married Chester A. Jennings.³ Minnie I. Gray was born on November 28, 1903 at Virginia.^2,3 She died on May 7, 1979 at age 75.³

     Henry Albers Gray was born circa 1904 at Virginia.²

     Daniel M. Gray was born circa 1907 at Virginia.²

     Rachel/Rona B. Gray was born circa 1908 at Virginia.²

     Mary Ellen Gray was born circa January, 1850 at Carroll Co., Virginia.⁴ As of June 12, 1895,her married name was Mitchell.² She married Stephen J. Mitchell on June 12, 1895 at Carroll Co., Virginia.²

     Sarah Jane "Sally" Gray was buried at Lindsey - Old Bethesda Church Cemetery (also known as Pine Creek Cemetery), Dugspur, Carroll Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on May 2, 1855 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^3,6 As of December 5, 1894,her married name was Tolbert.⁴ She married William H. Tolbert on December 5, 1894 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^4,5 Sarah Jane "Sally" Gray died on January 9, 1912 at age 56.⁵