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     His Social Security Number was 224-28-3891.⁹ Lawrence Wesley "Pop" Lester Sr. was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 He was born on October 11, 1925 at Bastian, Bland Co., Virginia.^4,9,6 He married Margaret Clyde Howlett, daughter of Clyde Lewis Howlett and Ruth Margaret Yates, on December 18, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,8 Lawrence Wesley "Pop" Lester Sr. died on October 19, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^3,9,7 He Lawrence Wesley (Pop) Lester Sr., 86, of Roanoke, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Taulby and Ollie Lester; first wife and mother of his children, Jean Webb Lester; two sisters, Shirley Sykes and Alice Akers; and three brothers, Andrew (Pete), Curtis and Russell Lester. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Page Lester; two sons, Lawrence (Larry) Wesley Lester Jr. and wife, Teresa, and Johnny Nelson Lester and wife, Billie; one stepson, Neal Page, all of Roanoke; one sister, Nona Crouse; two sisters-in-law, Beatrice Saunders and Merrell Lester; and a special brother- in-law, Johnny Sykes, of Virginia Beach. Also surviving are four grandchildren, David Cory, John Wesley and wife, Judy, Robert Nelson and wife, Andrea, and Suzanne Owens and husband, Greg; six great- grandchildren, Ian, Taylor, Jesse, Jenna, Chase, and Chance; and several nieces and nephews. Pop Lester proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, and saw action while stationed at Pearl Harbor. He was a finish carpenter by trade and had a true passion for working with wood. He attended Clearbrook Baptist Church and loved the congregation there. Services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Pastor Olander (Red) English, retired pastor of Clearbrook Baptist Church, and Pastor Bryan Ratliff assisting will officiate. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2011. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Clearbrook Baptist Church Missions or Benevolence Funds, 5219 Singing Hills Road, Roanoke, VA 24014. on October 21, 2011.³

     Acree Walton Wheeler was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 231-05-5269.⁵ He was born on March 24, 1904 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Audrey Marie King, daughter of Albert Franklin "Frank" King and Ida Mae Cole, on December 24, 1934 at Edgewood, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 Acree Walton Wheeler and Audrey Marie King were divorced on January 27, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Acree Walton Wheeler died on September 16, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^1,4

     His Social Security Number was 230-16-6859.⁸ George William Epperly was buried at Epperly Family Cemetery, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He was born on September 11, 1922 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{1,8,2,5,6,7,9} He married Lillian Frances Poff, daughter of Everette Banyon Poff and Anna Byerle, on August 15, 1940 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,10 George William Epperly and Lillian Frances Poff were divorced on December 2, 1947 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ George William Epperly died on November 8, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^8,2,4,5,9 He George William Epperly, Sr., age 65, of Route 3, died Sunday, November 8, 1987, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was a used car dealer and is survived by his wife, Bonnie Mattox Epperly; four daughters, Bunnie Cardwell, Christiansburg; Lisa Bailey, Riner; Sue Reavis, Roanoke; Kathy Blankenship, Alaska; three sons, Bobby Epperly, Blacksburg; Donald Epperly, Riner; George Epperly, Jr., Salem; a sister, Edith Gorrell, Salem; four brothers, Alfred Epperly, Nelson Epperly, both of Salem; James Epperly, Roanoke; Frank Epperly, Elliston; two stepbrothers, Jimmy Gearheart, Maryland; David Gearheart, South Carolina; ten grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial in the Epperly Cemetery, Elliston. on November 10, 1987.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 223-28-0074.⁶ Versey Milton King Sr. was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,7,3 He was born on November 5, 1925 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 He married Lillian Frances Poff, daughter of Everette Banyon Poff and Anna Byerle, on August 5, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,8 Versey Milton King Sr. died on December 30, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 46.^1,3

     His Social Security Number was 230-66-1046.⁹ Versey Milton King Jr. was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He was born on January 29, 1949 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,9,2,4,5,7 He married Mary Kathy Perdue, daughter of Robert Clinton Perdue and Alice Odell Bolt, on May 10, 1967 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 Versey Milton King Jr. died on October 11, 1974 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 25.^1,2,4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 223-76-0193.⁶ Her married name was Yopp. Donna Gaye King and Steven Yopp were divorced.¹ Donna Gaye King and Douglas Wayne Altis were divorced.¹ Donna Gaye King married Steven Yopp.¹ Donna Gaye King was born on July 9, 1951 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3 As of June 15, 1974,her married name was Altis.² She married Douglas Wayne Altis on June 15, 1974 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Donna Gaye King died on January 8, 2000 at Virginia at age 48.^1,6,4 She ALTIS, Donna King, 48, on January 8, 2000 at 11:30 a.m., Donna K. Altis continued her life in heaven where she joined her father, Versey Milton King, Sr. and brother, Versey Milton King, Jr. (Jimmy). She was a native of Virginia and lived in Charleston, S.C. for 14 years, where she was employed by Piggly Wiggly Carolina. In 1989 she was transferred to Savannah, Ga. where she was the Store Operator of Piggly Wiggly #106. Donna was a member of Richmond Hill United Methodist Church. Donna is survived by her mother, Lillian P. King, Salem, Va; daughter, Stephanie L. Yopp, Charleston, S.C; sons, Scott and Michael Altis; daughter-in-law, Carrie Scholar Altis; grandson, Jacob Michael Altis, Savannah; brother, George W. (Billy) Epperly, Jr. (Maudie); sisters, Sue H. Reavis (Herm), Sherry K. Crowe (Clifford) and Linda K. Palmer (Wayne) Salem, Va; several aunts and uncles and numerous nieces and nephews who loved her greatly; special friends, David Acree of Pimblico, S.C., Lee Ann Bowen, Kathy Creech and Dee Hunter of the Savannah area, and many others too numerous to name including her loyal and dedicated staff at Piggly Wiggly #106. Memorial service, Thursday, January 13, 3 p.m., Big Spring Baptist Church, Elliston, Va. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorials be made to Hospice of Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, Georgia 31416, or Richmond Hill United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 112, Richmond Hill, Ga. 31324. on January 11, 2000.⁴

     Nathan Kenneth Moorman was buried at Heritage Gardens, Niceville, Okaloosa Co., Florida.^3,4 He was born on July 30, 1937 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Carol Marie Wheeler, daughter of Acree Walton Wheeler and Audrey Marie King, on July 23, 1955.¹ Nathan Kenneth Moorman died on June 12, 2018 at Florida at age 80.^3,4 He Nathan Kenneth Moorman, age 80, of Niceville passed away on June 12, 2018. He was born in Vinton, VA to William and Emma Chittum Moorman. He served in Vietnam and retired from the Air Force after over 20 years of service. He was a member of the Alpha Masonic Lodge of Fort Walton Beach, AmVets and American Legion in Niceville. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, William and Emma Chittum Moorman. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Carol Moorman of Niceville, FL; son, David (Marion) Moorman of Rineyville, KY and Richard (Sue) Moorman of Niceville, FL; daughter, Susan (Steve) Hatchett of Bremen, GA; sister, Shirley (Cliff) Beakes of Marietta, GA; seven grandchildren, Sandra, Crystal, Sonja, Tanya, Stephanie, Matthew, and Chase and 17 great-grandchildren. There will be a visitation on Friday, June 15, 2018 from 5-7:00 pm at Heritage Gardens Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday at the funeral home with Chaplain Ralph Molyneux officiating. Interment will follow in Heritage Gardens Cemetery with full military honors. on June 14, 2018.³

     Jason Kevin King was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on September 19, 1971 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5 He died on October 4, 1993 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 22; Died from injuried received in an automobile accident.^1,4,5 He KING, Jason Kevin, 22, of Shawsville, died Monday, October 4, 1993, as the result of an automobile accident in Christiansburg. He was a student at Radford University and was preceded in death by his father, Versey Milton King, Jr. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Kathy and Reginald D. Conner, Shawsville; two brothers and sister-in-law, Jeffrey Allen King of Shawsville; Terry and Michelle Conner of Roanoke; one sister and brother-in-law, Amy and David Downing, Shawsville; his grandmothers, Odell Perdue, Shawsville, Lillian King, Salem; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Burial in East Hill Cemetery, Elliston. on October 5, 1993.²

     Reginald Douglas Conner Reginald Douglas Conner, 81, of Shawsville, VA was called home on June 9, 2024. He was born on September 8, 1942 to the late James Daniel and Pearl Camper Conner in southwestern Virginia. Reggie was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Conner and two sons, Terry Conner and Jason King. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 48 years, Kathy Perdue Conner, and son Jeffery King of the home, daughter Amy Downing (David) of Chesapeake, VA as well as three grandsons, Cody Conner, Jonathan Downing, and Gabriel Downing. He is also survived by his sisters Juanita Gibson (Wayne) and Linda Byer (Wilbur) along with a sister-in-law, Judy East and a brother-in-law Robert Perdue (Jean). Reggie was a hardworking provider who enjoyed working with his hands. He made his living as a talented mechanic specializing in Volkswagens before retiring from First Team Auto in Roanoke. He was also a skilled craftsman creating furniture and decor in his home workshop for friends and family. Reggie was gifted in many trades and used his carpentry skills to improve his home and those of his children. He was an involved member of his community, volunteering as an EMT with the Shawsville Rescue Squad where he was made a lifetime member. Private burial at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.³ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 He married Betty Kay Osborne.⁶ Reginald Douglas Conner was born on September 8, 1942 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Mary Kathy Perdue, daughter of Robert Clinton Perdue and Alice Odell Bolt, on October 1, 1976 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Reginald Douglas Conner died on June 9, 2024 at Virginia at age 81.³

     Terry Allen Conner was born on December 29, 1960 at West Virginia.² He married Michelle Annette Tinsley, daughter of Donald Eugene "Don" Tinsley and Carol Ann Stamper, on October 14, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2 Terry Allen Conner died on June 11, 2004 at age 43; Comitted suicide by gunshot.¹ He Terry Allen Conner, 43, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, June 11, 2004. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty K. Conner; a step brother, Jason King; and grandparents, Laura and Delvin Osbourne. Terry was an avid outdoorsman with a special love for hunting, fishing, and Nascar racing. He was proud of his family and the fact that he successfully operated his own business. Surviving is his wife, Michelle Tinsley Conner; son, Cody Allen Conner of the home; father and stepmother, Reggie and Kathy Conner; stepbrother, Jeff King; stepsister, Amy King, all of Shawsville; mother-in-law, Carol Tinsley, Roanoke; father-in-law, Donald Tinsley and wife Linda, of Vinton; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dennis and Peggy Tinsley, Carl and Susan Walters, Pamela Tinsley; special nephew, Hunter Walters; other nieces and a nephew, Faith, Chelsea and Chase Tinsley; special uncle, Charlie Tinsley; and a number of other aunts, uncles, and cousins. on June 13, 2004.¹