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     His Social Security Number was 226-52-3952.⁵ Joseph Alexander Hawkins was buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Avenue, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.³ He Joseph Alexander Hawkins, Oct 29, 1943 – Feb 27, 2014. Joseph Alexander Hawkins of Christiansburg, Virginia, 70, Died Early Thursday Evening. He was born to the late Andrew and Eleanor Hawkins on October 29th , 1943, In Christiansburg,VA. Joseph graduated from Christiansburg High School and joined the Army Reserves and then went on to receive his Bachelors of Science in computer science. He continued to further his education and received his Associates Of Art's in Mechanical engineering and Electrical Engineering technology. In 2001, he earned his Masters in Business Administration. Shortly after in 2011, he completed numerous electrical engineering courses such as Intro to Short Circuit Analysis, Power Systems Analysis, Short Circuit Analysis Using Symmetrical Components, and Calculating Currents in Balanced and Unbalanced 3-Phase Circuits. Joseph was passionate about computer science, engineering, telecommunications, literacy and making a difference in the lives of those who he touched so dearly. He was a Senior level telecommunications professional with over 20 years experience in virtually all aspects of management, engineering and operation. Joseph's goal was to use his skills and education in the design and operation of telecommunications systems or to perform short circuit/Arc Flash studies.He was a Registered Professional Engineer in the states of Pennsylvania, and Virginia. His Specialties included Personnel Management & Development, Short Circuit & Arc Flash Analysis, Project Management, Budgeting & Forecasting, Telecommunications ,System planning, construction, & operation, System Design: MW, fiber optic, 2-way radio, telephone, Site Acquisition, IP & SS7 Networking, Construction Management, Wireless system familiarity: BTS, BSC, UMTS, DAS & MSC (GSM & CDMA), OSP Construction, Security System Planning & Design. Joseph was an active member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). He loved to sit and do crossword puzzles. He loved HO train sets and to build little towns for them. He communicated for years with his brother on the Hamm radio, it was one of his favorite ways to communicate. Joseph was a master mason. Joseph is remembered with love by his two daughters, Jennifer Hawkins and Amy Paskins of Columbus , Ohio. He is also remembered with love by his brother Ronnie Hawkins of Virginia and his brother Thomas(Estella) Hawkins of Texas, numerous nieces and nephews and his five grandchildren Megan Paskins, Tyler Paskins, Andrew Paskins, Madilyn Paskins, Alexander Paskins, his great-granddaughter KyLeigh Paskins, and his ex-wife Pauline Hawkins. He is preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Eleanor Hawkins and nephew Ronnie Joe.⁴ He and Pauline Gay Poff were divorced.⁴ Joseph Alexander Hawkins was born on October 29, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,3,4 He married Pauline Gay Poff, daughter of Ray "Jack" Poff and Lessie Watson, on September 9, 1965 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Joseph Alexander Hawkins died on February 27, 2014 at Ohio at age 70.^5,3,4

     His Social Security Number was 229-50-5252.⁵ David Welsh Parrish Sr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He was born on December 7, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,6,7 He married Eileen Mae Poff, daughter of Ray "Jack" Poff and Lessie Watson, in April, 1962 at Dobson, Surry Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3,8 David Welsh Parrish Sr. died on April 26, 1987 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 44.^2,3,4 He David Welsh Parrish, age 44, died Sunday morning, April 26, 1987, at his home. He was a graduate of V.P.I. and S.U. with a B.S. degree in Biology. Surviving are his wife, Eileen Poff Parrish; a son, David Welsh Parrish, Jr., his mother, Helen Slusher Parrish and one sister, Mary Lee Altizer, all of Christiansburg. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on April 27, 1987.³

     Bonnie Joyce Poff Bonnie Joyce Poff Heller, 64, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013, after living with cancer for more than 15 years. She was of the Episcopalian faith. Bonnie is survived by her adoring husband of 42 years, H. Thomas "Tom" Heller III. She is also survived by her three children, William Thomas "Tom" Heller, and his wife, Jacqueline, of Fairfax, Virginia; Melissa Dawn Heller-Rector and her husband, Scott, of Forest, Virginia; and Kevin Thomas Heller and his wife, Stacey, of Pulaski, Virginia. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Grayson Scott Rector, Griffith Thomas Heller, Teresa Marie Heller, Clark Arrington Rector, and Sydney Allison Heller; and two special children, Logan Nicole Rector and Christopher Collin Rector. She was the best "Mayse" in the world - just ask any of her grandchildren. Additionally, Bonnie is survived by a sister-in-law, Ann "Mac" Heller Gardner, and her husband Robert, as well as two nieces, Kelly and Ashley Gardner, and two nephews, Jason and Troy Gardner, all of Lynchburg. Bonnie was a 1969 graduate of The Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing, and a registered nurse. She spent her entire adult life giving to others as a nurse at Lynchburg General Hospital, Virginia Baptist Hospital, and most notably, for the last 26 years at Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg, in various positions of administration and nursing services. Bonnie was truly an inspiration to all who knew her - especially as she endured numerous surgeries, countless chemotherapy and radiation treatments, and seemingly endless appointments. Always caring for others before herself, it was only in the last 18 months that she was unable to work. Words cannot express the gratitude we, as her family, feel toward all that cared for her. We would like to especially thank Dr. James A. Smith, the late Dr. David Hill, Dr. David Lefke, Dr. William Kittrell, Dr. Richard Miller, Dr. Robert Messier, Dr. Robert Driscoll, Dr. Dean Clower, Dr. Soni Carlton, and the entire staff of Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg. Additionally, and most especially, we would like to thank Dr. Dwight Oldham, and the entire staff of Lynchburg Hematology/Oncology. Dr. Oldham provided much more than medical service to Bonnie - he was a mentor, counselor, trusted advisor, and most importantly, a friend during Bonnie's journey with cancer and Lynch Syndrome.³ Her married name was Heller.¹ She married H. Thomas Heller III.^1,3 Bonnie Joyce Poff was born on August 9, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She died on June 12, 2013 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 64.^3,5