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     His Social Security Number was 279-05-9809.⁴ Charles Edward Kytta was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "GM2 US Navy World War II."^1,2 He was born on December 19, 1921.^1,4 He married Mae Pauline Tice, daughter of Troy Whitlow Tice and Dorothy Lena "Dora" Stump, in June, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Ohio.³ Charles Edward Kytta died on March 2, 1981 at age 59.¹

     William Howard Carroll was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 He died on July 9, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on July 9, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3

     Barry King Reed was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He died on March 24, 1953 at Virginia.¹ He was born on March 24, 1953 at Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 245-05-5535.⁶ Henry Ray Shirley was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 6, 1920 at Tarboro, Edgecombe Co., North Carolina.^2,3,4,5,7,6 He married Gladys Eleanor Simpson, daughter of Charles Henry Simpson and Cora Alice DeWeese, on June 23, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Henry Ray Shirley died on June 29, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.^3,7

     Neil Lewis Mullen was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 223-38-8650.⁷ He was born on June 21, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,7,5,6 He married Barbara Ann Angle, daughter of John Rupert Angle and Gladys Eleanor Simpson, on February 9, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Neil Lewis Mullen died on June 26, 2002 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^7,3,4,5 He MULLEN, Neil L., 69, of Roanoke, passed away, Wednesday, June 26, 2002. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara A. Mullen, his parents, John Andrew and Evelyn Scott Mullen, and his brother Jack Mullen. Neil was a retired Real Estate agent. After his retirement from Real Estate, he worked on the stage crew and for Patron Services at the Roanoke Civic Center. He was a member of Northview United Methodist Church. Surviving are his daughters, Cheryl Mullen Carter and husband, Dennis, Salem, Cynthia Mullen-Gartland and husband, Mike, Roanoke; grandchildren, Evan Lewis Carter, Suzanne Lee Carter; his sister, Mary Kay Tate, Roanoke; special friend, Esther Reynolds; and a number of nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on June 29, 2002.⁴

     John William "Bill" Poling Jr. was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 225-54-8033.⁹ He was born on August 15, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,3,5,6 He married Doris Mildred Simpson, daughter of Charles Henry Simpson and Cora Alice DeWeese, on September 29, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8 John William "Bill" Poling Jr. and Doris Mildred Simpson were divorced on June 5, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 John William "Bill" Poling Jr. died on September 13, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^9,2,5,7 He POLING, John William, (Bill), 64, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2003. Born August 15, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan he was the son of the late John William Poling, Sr. and Virginia Akers Poling. He was a retired driver with Greyhound Bus Lines and later drove for Valley Metro. From 1985 to 1993 he was partners with his wife at Shermans Coffee Shop in Roanoke. He was a member of the Vinton Moose Lodge. Surviving is his wife of 18 years, Susie "Sue" Poling; sons, John "Jay" Poling, and Paul Poling, both of Roanoke; sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Jerry Tingler, Vinton; stepdaughter, Kandy Sowers; stepson, Denny Sowers and wife Debbie, Blue Ridge; granddaughters, Jessica and Sara Poling; step-granddaughter, Cara Sowers; step-grandson, Justin Sowers; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Truman and Irene McPeak, Hiwassee, Va; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dennis and Diane Crigger, Pulaski, Jerry and Patsy O'Dell, Lynn Haven, Florida; special friends, Clarence and Pam Ayers, and Skelt Sink. The family would like to offer special thanks to Dr. Henry Burgess who has been so special to John. Thanks also to Dr. Shertz and the Staff at Oncology and Hemotology, Dr. Hess and Staff at the Cancer Center, and Good Samaritan Hospice Staff for all their help and guidance, especially Kathy, Jenny, Debbie and Nicole. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Road S.W. Suite A, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Ronald Ragland. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home. 366-0707 on September 15, 2003.²

     Mattie Mourning Simpson was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on August 5, 1893 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Walter Charleston Craighead on January 17, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ As of January 17, 1915,her married name was Craighead. Mattie Mourning Simpson died on April 29, 1957 at age 63.³

     Walter Charleston Craighead was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He was born on April 16, 1892 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He married Mattie Mourning Simpson, daughter of Adolphus Washington "Doll" Simpson and Mary Ellen King, on January 17, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Walter Charleston Craighead died on February 16, 1983 at age 90.²

     June Rose "Mema" Terrell was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 Her Social Security Number was 226-14-2953.⁶ She was born on June 22, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,2,3,4 As of February 14, 1946,her married name was Poff.² She married Clarence Lee "Ozzie" "Pepa" Poff Jr., son of Clarence Lee "Otho" Poff Sr. and Ardelia Virgie Thompson, on February 14, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,1,2 June Rose "Mema" Terrell died on September 12, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^1,6 She POFF, June Rose, (MeMa), 79, of Roanoke, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center. She was a member of Villa Heights Baptist Church and was a past volunteer at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center with over 3,000 hours of service. Her kind- hearted spirit and love for people were an inspiration to all who knew her and she will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Homer Terrell, Sr. and her mother, Nannie Mills Terrell; a sister, Rachel Bower; and a brother, Homer Terrell, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Clarence "Ozzie" Poff; daughters and son-in-law, Bonnie and Rob Harris and Sandy Wilkinson; grandsons, Scott Witt and wife, Nichole, Greg Witt and wife, Michelle; granddaughters, Kylie Wilkinson and Morgan Wilkinson; great-grandson, Dylan Reese Witt; sisters, Ethel Hamilton, Opal Johnston, Leona Mundy, Goldie and husband, Charles Patsel, and Dove Stevens. A cryptside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park. on September 14, 2000.¹

     Robert Ace "Rob" Harris Robert Ace Harris, 53, of Roanoke, passed away, August 31, 2017. Robert was preceded in death by his parents D.W. Harris and Faye Bond Earles Harris, and brother Alvin C. Earles (A.C.) He is survived by his wife of 20 years Bonnie Poff Witt Harris; step-sons, Scott A. Witt (Jaime), Gregory L. Witt (Michelle); grandchildren, Dylan Witt and his mother Nichole Witt, Adam Witt, Griffin Witt, Connor Witt; sister Sherry Wolfe (Rick); brothers, Donnie Harris, Charlie Harris (Susan), Steve Earles (Kitty); special nephews, Brian Earles and Rusty Lambert; brother from another mother Rob Nelson and family; as well as numerous members of his Food Lion Family. His favorite things in life included his grandchildren (who loved their Bubba), camping at the beach, Nascar and Jeff Gordon, Hokie Football, as well as his beloved Washington Redskins. The family would like to give a special thanks to Monica Stevens, Kathy Moses, and Rhana Armfield at Good Samaritan Hospice for the care they gave to Robert. They would also like to thank the staff at Lewis-Gale Oncology Clinic for all they did for Robert.⁴ He was born on April 4, 1964 at Radford, Virginia.⁵ He married Bonnie Leigh Poff, daughter of Clarence Lee "Ozzie" "Pepa" Poff Jr. and June Rose "Mema" Terrell, on August 23, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4,3 Robert Ace "Rob" Harris died on August 31, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 227-03-6207.⁵ Harry Gordon Thomas was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on June 6, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,4 He married Ruth Alice Poff, daughter of Clarence Lee "Otho" Poff Sr. and Ardelia Virgie Thompson, on January 9, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,6 Harry Gordon Thomas died on October 10, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^3,5,6 He THOMAS, Harry Gordon, 81, of Roanoke, died Thursday, October 10, 1996. Mr. Thomas was a member and deacon at Belmont Baptist Church and was retired from the VA Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Lillian Foster Thomas. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Townsend Thomas; a stepson and his wife, S. Lynn and Barbara C. Townsend, Richmond; his stepgrandchildren, Tiffany Taliaferro and her husband, Foster, Kimberly Stansell and her husband, Scott, Sherry and Rhett Townsend; a stepgreat-grandson, Wyatt Taliaferro. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 12, 1996.⁶