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     His Social Security Number was 564-20-4932.⁶ James Garfield Jefford was buried at Home of Peace Cemetery, Porterville, Tulare Co., California.⁷ He was born on November 2, 1880 at Redwood City, San Mateo Co., California.^6,3,4,5,7 He married Grace Helen "Gracie" Grider, daughter of Elmer Elwood Grider and Rose Ellen LaFortune, circa 1909.² James Garfield Jefford died on August 10, 1969 at Tulare Co., California, at age 88.^3,7

     His Social Security Number was 549-10-7421.⁹ Everett James "Jeff" Jefford was buried at Sacramento Memorial Lawn Cemetery, 6100 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.⁷ He was born on November 26, 1911 at Fresno, Fresno Co., California; His WWII Draft Card has a birth year of 1912.^3,9,6 He married Alice Elizabeth Clay on May 31, 1932 at Los Angeles Co., California.⁴ Everett James "Jeff" Jefford married Alleta Ora Mosley on October 23, 1971 at Tulare Co., California.⁵ Everett James "Jeff" Jefford died on January 14, 1982 at Sacramento Co., California, at age 70.³

     Her Social Security Number was 548-16-2257.⁴ Her married name was Copple.³ Dorothy E. Jefford married Lewis N. Copple.³ Dorothy E. Jefford was born on October 31, 1913 at Tulare Co., California.^5,4 She died on November 13, 2002 at California at age 89.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 558-22-5159.⁵ Herbert Garfield Jefford was buried at Home of Peace Cemetery, Porterville, Tulare Co., California.³ He was born on May 31, 1924 at Porterville, Tulare Co., California.^2,5,3,4 He married Patricia Ann Powers circa 1944.^6,7 Herbert Garfield Jefford died on December 26, 2003 at Porterville, Tulare Co., California, at age 79.^5,3 He Herbert Garfield Jefford, a resident of Porterville, died there Friday, Dec. 26, 2003. He was 79. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at Myers Chapel in Porterville. A service will be at noon Friday at Myers Chapel, with the Rev. Ted Wuth of Porterville officiating. Interment will take place at Home of Peace Cemetery. Mr. Jefford was a native and resident of Porterville for 35 years, previously of Trona. He graduated from Porterville High School in 1942 and he served in the U.S. Air Force, during World War II. He was a retired police officer from San Bernardino. He was a charter member of Trona Elks Lodge #1975, past exalted ruler of the Lodge, in 1965-66 and in 1967-68; state vice president of California Hawaii Elks Associations; was presented the life membership in the Elks Lodge in 1994; president of Fairways Tract Mutual Water company from 1970 to present; past president and past chairman of the board of Porter Vista Public Utility District, past district general manager; chapter dad of Porterville Demolay Chapter, for seven years; supervisor of Demolay District #118, Visalia, Tulare, Porterville and all area's five year; honorary Demolay Legion of Honor, presented in Fresno, 1978; past high priest of Porterville Royal Arch Chapter #85, 1976 life member; past illustrious mast of Porterville Council #55, 1978 life member; past inspector of commandery for nine years; past master of Porterville Masonic Lodge #303, 1983; past president of Hi-12 Club (Masonic #657, Porterville, 1991, charter member; past solvern master of Allied Masonic Degrees #228 (Sequoia Council) 1993; first master of travel of Masonic Travel Club, Tule Ramblers Chapter #175 NCT; holder of KYCH (Yorkrite) Knight York Cross of Honor, 1986; member of national AARP for more than 15 years, elected to the local chapter #1746 as president both in 1991 and 1992 and served on the board of directors for the years 1993, 1994 and 1995; president of Porterville Senior Council in 1994; was secretary of most of the Masonic organizations that he belonged to; and was a 55 Alive Mature Driving instructor for three years. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, mining and prospecting, photography and gunsmithing. He also owned and operated Jefford's Desert Landscaping. Survivors include two daughters, Judi Reinking of Lodi and Patty Sandoval of Fresno; his son, Garry Jefford of Bend, Ore; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two nieces. Mr. Jefford was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Jefford, in 2003; his parents, James and Grace Jefford; a brother, Everett Jefford; and a sister, Dorothy Copple. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of Central California, 4411 N. Cedar #102, Fresno, CA 93726. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myersfuneral.com. Myers Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. on December 31, 2003.³

     His Social Security Number was 567-24-3571.⁵ William Howard Grider was born on September 24, 1893 at Porterville, Tulare Co., California.^5,3,4 He married Agnes Evelyn Willson circa 1912.⁶ William Howard Grider and Agnes Evelyn Willson were divorced before 1941.⁷ William Howard Grider died on January 19, 1985 at Alameda Co., California, at age 91.³

     Her Social Security Number was 545-05-1177.⁴ Her married name was Smith.⁵ Agnes Evelyn Willson married Edwin Earl Smith.⁵ Agnes Evelyn Willson was born on September 17, 1895 at Fresno Co., California.^3,4,6 As of circa 1912,her married name was Grider.⁷ She married William Howard Grider, son of Elmer Elwood Grider and Rose Ellen LaFortune, circa 1912.⁷ Agnes Evelyn Willson and William Howard Grider were divorced before 1941.⁸ Agnes Evelyn Willson died on March 23, 1985 at Alameda Co., California, at age 89.⁶

     Her married name was Pefferle.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 100-22-2662.⁵ Her married name was Kelly.⁶ Lurla Gertrude Grider married James M. Kelly.⁶ Lurla Gertrude Grider married Joseph Charles Pefferle.⁴ Lurla Gertrude Grider was born on December 4, 1913 at Tulare Co., California.^1,5 As of December 14, 1930,her married name was Standart.² She married Claude Laurance Standart on December 14, 1930 at Alameda Co., California.² Lurla Gertrude Grider died on August 27, 1999 at California at age 85.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 700-05-5202.⁵ Cecil Howard Grider was buried at Bayview Memorial Park, 3351 Scenic Highway, Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.^6,2 He was born on November 17, 1915 at Big Pine, Inyo Co., California.^5,6,2 He married Ethel Clyde Woodall on April 21, 1941 at Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia.⁷ Cecil Howard Grider married Grace Bonner on November 13, 1990 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.⁸ Cecil Howard Grider died on October 17, 2005 at Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida, at age 89.^5,6,2

     Her Social Security Number was 546-18-7659.⁵ Her married name was Hogan.⁴ Her married name was Savercool.² Myrtle Elva Grider married Clifford Lester Savercool.² Myrtle Elva Grider married John P. Hogan.⁴ Myrtle Elva Grider was born on December 15, 1917 at California.^2,5 She died on May 5, 1991 at Alameda Co., California, at age 73.^2,5

     Her Social Security Number was 553-28-6127.² Her married name was Grider.³ Hallie Ione Dodson married George Jackson Grider, son of Elmer Elwood Grider and Rose Ellen LaFortune.³ Hallie Ione Dodson was born on April 11, 1903 at Oregon.^2,1 She died on September 13, 1988 at Tulare Co., California, at age 85.^2,1

     Hazel Slater Watson was buried at Arroyo Grande District Cemetery, 895 El Camino Real, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo Co., California.^2,1 She was born on January 28, 1913 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.¹ As of July 3, 1944,her married name was Grider.³ She married Ernest Elmer Grider, son of Elmer Elwood Grider and Rose Ellen LaFortune, on July 3, 1944 at Evanston, Uinta Co., Wyoming.^3,1 Hazel Slater Watson died on May 4, 1990 at Sandy, Salt Lake Co., Utah, at age 77.¹ She Hazel Slater Watson Grider, 77, passed away on May 4, 1990 at Alta View Hospital. Born January 28, 1913 in Salt Lake City to William Ostler and Hazel Slater Watson. She lived in Salt Lake City until 1958, then resided in California for thirty-one years. She returned to Salt Lake City in 1989 to live with her sister, Shirley Miller. Preceded in death by her husband, Ernest E. Grider. Survived by step-son, Ronald Grider, Arroyo Grande, California; step-daughter, Shirley Greening, Arizona; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Bill Watson, California; Shirley W. Miller, Utah. Preceded in death by a sister and a brother. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 1990 in the Russon Brothers Salt Lake Mortuary Chapel, 255 South 200 East. Friends may call one hour prior to the services. Interment: Arroyo Grande, California Cemetery. on May 6, 1990.¹

     Fannie Mae Robbins was born on July 22, 1880 at Kansas.¹ As of November 2, 1907,her married name was Patterson.² She married Horace B. Patterson, son of Joshua Lewis Patterson and Jane "Janey" Grider, on November 2, 1907 at Alameda Co., California.² Fannie Mae Robbins died on September 11, 1957 at Fresno Co., California, at age 77.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 538-60-9715.⁵ Helen Marjorie Patterson was buried at Hawthorne Memorial Park, Mount Vernon, Skagit Co., Washington.⁶ Her married name was Whitney.⁶ She married James Ernest Whitney.⁶ Helen Marjorie Patterson was born on July 3, 1910 at San Francisco Co., California.^3,5,6 She died on November 2, 1993 at Anchorage, Anchorage Borough, Alaska, at age 83.^5,6 She Anchorage resident Helen Marjorie Whitney, 83, died Nov. 2 at Our Lady Of Compassion Care Center. Her cremated remains were buried at Hawthorne Memorial Park in Mount Vernon, Wash. Mrs. Whitney was born July 3, 1910, in San Francisco, and formerly lived in Fresno, Calif. From 1944 to 1964, she lived in Anchorage, then moved briefly to Santa Cruz, Calif. From 1964 to 1970, she lived in Concrete, Wash., and from 1970 to 1985, in Santa Cruz. After that, she briefly moved to Seattle. From 1985-86, she lived in Anchorage, then left the state. She returned to Anchorage later that same year. Mrs. Whitney was mainly a homemaker during her married life and enjoyed reading. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Zaber of Anchorage; brother, Rolland Patterson of Rancho Mirage, Calif; four grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, and two brothers, Robert and Richard Patterson. Arrangements were handled by Witzleben Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Bragaw Chapel. on November 7, 1993.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 570-05-8737.⁵ Adna Robert Patterson married Lillian Unknown.⁶ Adna Robert Patterson was born on November 29, 1912 at San Benito Co., California.^2,7,5 He died on April 16, 1970 at Solano Co., California, at age 57.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 548-10-9963.⁶ Rolland D. "Pat" Patterson was buried at Palm Springs Mausoleum, Palm Springs, Riverside Co., California.² He married Emily P. Hopkins.⁷ Rolland D. "Pat" Patterson was born on September 11, 1917 at California.^1,6 He and Emily P. Hopkins were divorced in December, 1969.⁴ Rolland D. "Pat" Patterson married Cherie M. Cannon/Cooke on July 18, 1970 at Alameda Co., California.³ Rolland D. "Pat" Patterson ROLLAND D. "PAT" PATTERSON 86, passed away in Rancho Mirage, California on Sunday December 28, 2003. He is survived by his devoted wife, Cherie Patterson, loving daughters, Brooke Randell of Seattle, WA, and Dale Whitcomb of Carlsbad, CA, and his son-in-law Bud Whitcomb, also of Carlsbad, CA. In addition, he leaves behind four treasured grandsons, Jedd Randell of Seattle WA, Seth Randell of Atlanta GA, and Kyle and Blake Whitcomb of Carlsbad CA, and many wonderful friends. Pat was a native Californian who spent many years in the San Joaquin Valley before moving to Placerville, CA, and later to the San Francisco Bay area. He had a long and distinguished career in the automobile industry, beginning as a teenager in the service department at Rodman Chevrolet in Fresno CA. In his 54 year career, he spent more than 30 years as an automobile dealer at Patterson Motors in Placerville CA, Fairway Chevrolet in San Bruno, CA, and Pat Patterson Cadillac in Oakland, CA. Throughout his career he was involved in community, civic, and professional organizations, including serving as President of the Board of Children's Hospital of Oakland. Since his retirement he has enjoyed golf, travel, hours at the computer and time spent with family and friends. We will miss this loving gentle husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Our lives have been enriched by his presence and the love, courage, spirit and vision he brought to each day. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2004, 11AM at the Palm Springs Mortuary, 69855 E. Ramon Rd., Cathedral City, CA. Private family entombment will be held at Palm Springs Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that remembrances be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, or to a preferred charitable organization.
on January 4, 2003.² He died on December 28, 2003 at Rancho Mirage, Riverside Co., California, at age 86.^6,2

     His Social Security Number was 226-12-3598.⁴ Roy Harvey Akers Sr. was buried at Surface Cemetery, Surface Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He married Eliza Jane Mannon.² Roy Harvey Akers Sr. was born on October 17, 1910.⁴ He died on February 23, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.³ He FLOYD -- Roy Harvey Akers Sr., 62, of Floyd died Friday, February 23, 1973, in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Eliza M. Akers; five daughters, Mrs. Nelson E. Vest, Riner, Mrs. Wayne W. Sutphin, Mrs. Nulan E. Sutphin, Christiansburg, Mrs. Larry W. Hale, Copper Hill, Miss Phyllis Akers, at home; eight sons, Roy Akers Jr., Shawsville, Henry James Akers, Pilot, Denton L. Akers, Salem, Steve H. Akers, Riner, George E. Akers, Noah Lee Akers, Nelson G. Akers, Wayne E. Akers, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Stella Roop, Indian Valley, Mrs. Isabell Weddle, Radford; a brother, Curgless Akers, Riner. The funeral was Monday, February 26, 1973, at 11 a.m. at Wood Funeral Chapel with burial in Surface Cemetery, Riner. on March 1, 1973.³

     Eliza Jane Mannon married Roy Harvey Akers Sr.¹ Her Social Security Number was 228-30-7521.² Eliza Jane Mannon was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Akers.³ She was born on July 6, 1924.² She died on July 26, 1999 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.^1,2 She AKERS, Eliza Jane Mannon, 76, of Floyd, passed away Monday, July 26, 1999 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Harvey Akers. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Nelson Vest of Pilot, Alice and Wayne Sutphin, Katie and Nulan Sutphin, Christiansburg, Brenda and Larry Hale, Phyllis Rose, Floyd; sons and daughters-in-law, Roy Akers, Riner, Henry and Dallas Akers, Wayne and Faye Akers, Shawsville, Denton and Dianna Akers, Roanoke, Steve and Shelby Akers, George and Jeanette Akers, Christiansburg, Noah Akers, Floyd, Nelson and Dianna Akers, Fairwater, Texas; sister, Minnie Sawyer, Norfolk; brother, Harvey Mannon, Bassett; 25 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clyde Bishop officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home. on July 27, 1999.¹

     Margaret Frances Lovell married Beryl Wayne Dallas.² Margaret Frances Lovell was born on August 9, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of September, 1975,her married name was Dallas.² She and Beryl Wayne Dallas were divorced in September, 1975.² As of June 9, 1979,her married name was Easter.² Margaret Frances Lovell married Burley Eugene Easter on June 9, 1979 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Margaret Frances Lovell Magaret Easter, August 9,1949 - February 4, 2022. Margaret Lovell Easter, 72, went to be with her Savior on Friday February 4, 2022, surrounded with love by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Lovell and Frances Huff Lovell and her brother, John Cecil Lovell. She is survived by her husband, Burley Easter; daughter, Shannon Cox (Chris); stepdaughter, Renae Faircloth; stepson, Darren Easter, seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Ray Lovell (Sharon). on February 8, 2006.³ She died on February 4, 2022 at Virginia at age 72.³

     Ruby Elva Weddle was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 223-12-2255.³ Her married name was Lovell. She was born on October 7, 1912.³ She married Waller Lee Lovell, son of Robert Allen Lovell and Lucinda Ellen Conner, circa 1948.^4,2,1 Ruby Elva Weddle died on April 24, 1997 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.^3,2 She LOVELL, Ruby Weddle, 84, of Pilot, passed away Thursday, April 24, 1997, at her home. Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Waller Lee Lovell, Pilot; son and daughter-in-law, Pierce and Linda Lovell, Pilot; two stepgrandchildren, Susan Emma Pack, Bobby Lee Pack and wife, Lycresha; stepgreat-granddaughter, Kindra Dawn Pack; brother, Joseph Arno Weddle, Rocky Mount; sister, Ila Mae Hall, Floyd. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Rev. Ralph Duncan and Rev. Ralph Spradling officiating. Burial will be in Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. on April 26, 1997.²