Mavis Clorley1,2,3

F, b. September 1, 1930, d. May 10, 2004
     Her Social Security Number was 226-50-7619.4 Mavis Clorley was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,5 She was born on September 1, 1930 at Manchester, Lancashire, England; The SSDI has a birth date of Sep 2, 1930.1,6,4,5,3 As of January, 1953,her married name was Paxton.2 She married William David Paxton, son of Clifford Clyde Paxton and Daisy Mobee Saunders, in January, 1953 at Manchester, Lancashire, England.1,2 Mavis Clorley died on May 10, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.1,4,5,7 She Mavis Clorley Paxton, 73, of New Castle, passed into the great beyond on May 10, 2004 at Richfield Recovery & Care Center. She was born on September 1, 1930 in Manchester, England to Arthur and Isabella Clorley. She was also preceded by one daughter, Catherine Marie. She is survived by her husband William David Paxton; son and daughter-in-law David L. and Cindy Paxton of New Castle; son, Michael R. Paxton of New Castle; brother, Arthur Clorley of Walkden Worsley, England; two grandchildren, Jessie and Steven Paxton of New Castle; and close friend Pam McPherson of New Castle. Interment will follow at West View Cemetery. on May 12, 2004.1

Family

William David Paxton b. July 9, 1929, d. November 28, 2012
Marriage*She married William David Paxton, son of Clifford Clyde Paxton and Daisy Mobee Saunders, in January, 1953 at Manchester, Lancashire, England.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mavis Clorley Paxton obituary in the May 12, 2004 edition.
  2. [S6677] Unknown compiler, England & Wales, Marriage Index: 1916-2005.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  6. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William David Paxton obituary in the Dec 1, 2012 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Catherine Marie Paxton1,2

F, b. September 9, 1960, d. September 9, 1960
FatherWilliam David Paxton1,3 b. July 9, 1929, d. November 28, 2012
MotherMavis Clorley1,3 b. September 1, 1930, d. May 10, 2004
     Catherine Marie Paxton was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 She died on September 9, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 She was born on September 9, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mavis Clorley Paxton obituary in the May 12, 2004 edition.
  2. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William David Paxton obituary in the Dec 1, 2012 edition.

Janie Victoria Angell1,2

F, b. April 29, 1904, d. January 17, 1938
     Janie Victoria Angell was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.3,2 She was born on April 29, 1904 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,1,2 As of circa 1921,her married name was Campbell.3,4 She married Harry Jespert/Jasper Campbell, son of William Chapman Campbell and Arena Paford "Rena" Crawford, circa 1921.3,1,4,5 Janie Victoria Angell died on January 17, 1938 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 33; Her gravestone has an incorrect death year of 1937.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 29, District 12, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia4

Family

Harry Jespert/Jasper Campbell b. August 15, 1900, d. July 1, 1952
Marriage*Janie Victoria Angell married Harry Jespert/Jasper Campbell, son of William Chapman Campbell and Arena Paford "Rena" Crawford, circa 1921.3,1,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Bernard Malcolm Campbell, Sr. obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Pauline Elizabeth Campbell Jones obituary.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Campbell-Jones marriage record.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Veria Velindia Goodman death certificate.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Goodman-Campbell marriage record.

William Percy Vint1,2,3,4

M, b. 1903, d. 1973
     William Percy Vint was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3 He was born in 1903 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Adeline Elizabeth Campbell, daughter of William Chapman Campbell and Arena Paford "Rena" Crawford, on November 16, 1926 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 William Percy Vint died in 1973.2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 13, District 17, South River, Augusta Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 156, District 12-2, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1926C. & O. Railroad clerk1
1930Railroad yard clerk5
1940Railroad transportation clerk6

Family

Adeline Elizabeth Campbell b. May 24, 1910, d. January 30, 1990
Marriage*William Percy Vint married Adeline Elizabeth Campbell, daughter of William Chapman Campbell and Arena Paford "Rena" Crawford, on November 16, 1926 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S2539] James Trenor, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60157/person/-1835811213
  3. [S2540] Alleghany Memorial Park, Alleghany Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=vint&GSby=1903&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=8178370&CRid=49217&df=all&
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Cornelia Vint Sales obituary in the Jul 25, 1998 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Silas Switzer1,2

M, b. July 7, 1902, d. January 22, 1982
FatherCarey Monroe Switzer1 b. June 16, 1858, d. January 19, 1929
MotherMary Frances Crawford1 b. July 15, 1861, d. November 22, 1945
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-2881.2 Silas Switzer was born on July 7, 1902 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Lila Jessie Campbell, daughter of William Chapman Campbell and Arena Paford "Rena" Crawford, on March 19, 1924 at Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 Silas Switzer died on January 22, 1982 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 79.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 100, District 29, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 189, District 119-32, Roanoke, Virginia5

Occupation

1930Rayon mill spinner4
1940Rayon mill winder5

Family

Lila Jessie Campbell b. February 6, 1904, d. December 17, 1989
Marriage*Silas Switzer married Lila Jessie Campbell, daughter of William Chapman Campbell and Arena Paford "Rena" Crawford, on March 19, 1924 at Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S2539] James Trenor, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60157/person/-1835811213
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Graphet Eugene Switzer obituary in the Sep 1, 2001 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Pauline Elizabeth Campbell1,2,3,4

F, b. March 29, 1923, d. January 31, 2014
FatherHarry Jespert/Jasper Campbell1,5,2,3,6,7,8 b. August 15, 1900, d. July 1, 1952
MotherJanie Victoria Angell1,5,2,3 b. April 29, 1904, d. January 17, 1938
     Pauline Elizabeth Campbell was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,9 She Pauline Elizabeth Campbell Jones, age 90, of 800 West Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, Virginia, died Friday January 31, 2014 at LewisGale Hospital Alleghany. She was born March 29, 1923 in Roanoke, Virginia, to the late Harry Jasper and Janie V. Angell Campbell. She was a retired waitress from Whitmer's Restaurant and also worked for Jane Colby Apparel of Clifton Forge. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church in Selma, and a charter member and life member of the Selma Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed line dancing and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas D. Jones in 1984, and a son, Stanley E. Wright; two brothers, Harry Jasper Campbell, Jr. and Bernard Malcolm Campbell; a sister, Vera Valinda Campbell. She is survived by a son, Dennis A. Jones and his wife, Angela of Covington; a daughter-in-law, Terrie Wright of Clifton Forge; a half sister, Jean May of Logan, West Virginia; four grandchildren, Gene Wright and wife, Robin, Lynda Pezzella, Brandon Jones and wife, Rachael, and Scott Jones and wife, Jennifer; seven great grandchildren, Cory Wright, Carrigan Wright, Matthew Pezzella, Jacob Pezzella, Desmond Jones, Kayleah Jones, and Mia Jones, and a number of nieces and nephews. Also special friends, Edith Fouler and Lou Ann Humphreys. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge with Reverend Bill Hartsfield officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Serving as active pallbearers will be Gene Wright, Brandon Jones, Scott Jones, Cory Wright, Mac Campbell, Danny Campbell and Paul Campbell.3 She was born on March 29, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,9,4 As of December 31, 1938,her married name was Wright.2 She married Carl Everett Wright on December 31, 1938 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 As of June 8, 1945,her married name was Jones.2 Pauline Elizabeth Campbell married Thomas David Jones on June 8, 1945 at Selma, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,3 Pauline Elizabeth Campbell died on January 31, 2014 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 90.3,9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 29, District 12, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 107, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia10

Family 1

Carl Everett Wright
Marriage*Pauline Elizabeth Campbell married Carl Everett Wright on December 31, 1938 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 
Child
  • Stanley E. Wright10,3

Family 2

Thomas David Jones b. March 11, 1920, d. March 30, 1984
Marriage*Pauline Elizabeth Campbell married Thomas David Jones on June 8, 1945 at Selma, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,3 
Child
  • Dennis A. Jones3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Pauline Elizabeth Campbell Jones obituary.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Bernard Malcolm Campbell, Sr. obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Constance Sue Campbell Kazee obituary.
  7. [S11038] Collins Funeral Home, online www.collinsfuneralhomewv.com, From the Wanda Jean Campbell May obituary.
  8. [S11039] Standard-Times, The, From the William C. Campbell obituary in the Mar 26, 2009 edition.
  9. [S3411] Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Harry Jespert/James Campbell Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 8, 1924, d. November 26, 1969
FatherHarry Jespert/Jasper Campbell1,6,4,7,8 b. August 15, 1900, d. July 1, 1952
MotherJanie Victoria Angell1,6,4,7 b. April 29, 1904, d. January 17, 1938
     Harry Jespert/James Campbell Jr. was buried at Winter Beach Cemetery, Vero Beach, Indian River Co., Florida.9 He married Florence Unknown.9 Harry Jespert/James Campbell Jr. was born on December 8, 1924 at Cave River, West Virginia.3,6 He married Virginia Jones on June 5, 1946 at Lundale, Logan Co., West Virginia.6 Harry Jespert/James Campbell Jr. married Tempie Holt Harrison on February 2, 1952 at Newport News, Virginia.4 Harry Jespert/James Campbell Jr. and Tempie Holt Harrison were divorced on February 18, 1960 at Hampton, Virginia.5 Harry Jespert/James Campbell Jr. died on November 26, 1969 at Vero Beach, Indian River Co., Florida, at age 44.2,9 He Mr. Harry James Campbell Jr., 44, died Wednesday night. Mr. Campbell had been a resident of Vero Beach for the past week, moving here from Titusville. He was a heavy equipment operator. Survivors include widow, Mrs. Florence Campbell, daughter Miss Linda Campbell, brother Bernard M. Campbell, sister Miss Pauline Campbell, all living in Virginia. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Floyd Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow in Winter Beach Cemetery. on November 29, 1969.9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 29, District 12, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 149, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia10

Family 1

Florence Unknown
Marriage*Harry Jespert/James Campbell Jr. married Florence Unknown.9 

Family 2

Virginia Jones
Marriage*Harry Jespert/James Campbell Jr. married Virginia Jones on June 5, 1946 at Lundale, Logan Co., West Virginia.6 

Family 3

Tempie Holt Harrison b. July 13, 1919, d. September 12, 2000
Marriage*Harry Jespert/James Campbell Jr. married Tempie Holt Harrison on February 2, 1952 at Newport News, Virginia.4 
Divorce* Harry Jespert/James Campbell Jr. and Tempie Holt Harrison were divorced on February 18, 1960 at Hampton, Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Campbell-Jones marriage record.
  7. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Pauline Elizabeth Campbell Jones obituary.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Constance Sue Campbell Kazee obituary.
  9. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Harry James Campbell, Jr. obituary in the Nov 29, 1969 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Tempie Harrison Maddrey Campbell obituary in the Sep 13, 2000 edition.
  12. [S2539] James Trenor, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60157/person/-1835811213

Veria Velendia Campbell1,2

F, b. March 17, 1926, d. February 7, 1947
FatherHarry Jespert/Jasper Campbell3,4,2,5 b. August 15, 1900, d. July 1, 1952
MotherJanie Victoria Angell3,4,2,5 b. April 29, 1904, d. January 17, 1938
     Veria Velendia Campbell was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.2 She was born on March 17, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 As of October 30, 1945,her married name was Goodman.5 She married James Ples Goodman on October 30, 1945 at Logan Co., West Virginia.2,5 Veria Velendia Campbell died on February 7, 1947 at Lundale, Logan Co., West Virginia, at age 20.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 29, District 12, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia3

Family

James Ples Goodman b. April 3, 1925, d. January 20, 1950
Marriage*Veria Velendia Campbell married James Ples Goodman on October 30, 1945 at Logan Co., West Virginia.2,5 

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Veria Velindia Goodman death certificate.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Pauline Elizabeth Campbell Jones obituary.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Goodman-Campbell marriage record.

Infant #1 Campbell1

M
FatherHarry Jespert/Jasper Campbell1 b. August 15, 1900, d. July 1, 1952
MotherJanie Victoria Angell1 b. April 29, 1904, d. January 17, 1938
     Infant #1 Campbell was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.

Infant #2 Campbell1

M
FatherHarry Jespert/Jasper Campbell1 b. August 15, 1900, d. July 1, 1952
MotherJanie Victoria Angell1 b. April 29, 1904, d. January 17, 1938
     Infant #2 Campbell was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.

Graphet Eugene Switzer1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 20, 1925, d. August 25, 2001
FatherSilas Switzer1,2,8,6 b. July 7, 1902, d. January 22, 1982
MotherLila Jessie Campbell1,2,8,6 b. February 6, 1904, d. December 17, 1989
     His Social Security Number was 227-14-1614.9 Graphet Eugene Switzer was buried at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road (Route 619), Triangle, Prince William Co., Virginia.3,7 He was born on January 20, 1925 at Craig Co., Virginia.9,3,4,7 He married Page Gannaway Crute on May 22, 1954 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.2,6 Graphet Eugene Switzer died on August 25, 2001 at Onley, Accomack Co., Virginia, at age 76.9,2,3,5,7 He SWITZER, Graphet Eugene, 76, of Onley, and formerly of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2001, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Page Crute Switzer. He was born in Roanoke, and was the son of the late Silas and Lila Campbell Switzer. He was a Virginia State Trooper and a retired special agent with the State Corporation Commission. He was a member of the Marine Corps and served in WWII and Korea. He was a Baptist and a member of the State Police Alumni Association. He is survived by two children, Gary Eugene Switzer, and wife, Deborah, Richardsville, and Mark Crute Switzer and wife, Silvia, Harborton; four grandchildren, Megan Switzer, Dustin Lee, Ryan and Michelle Switzer. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, August 28, 2001, in Williams Funeral Home, Onancock. on September 1, 2001.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 100, District 29, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 189, District 119-32, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

Page Gannaway Crute b. November 5, 1933, d. April 19, 2019
Marriage*Graphet Eugene Switzer married Page Gannaway Crute on May 22, 1954 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.2,6 
Children
  • Gary Eugene Switzer2,6
  • Mark Crute Switzer2,6

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Graphet Eugene Switzer obituary in the Sep 1, 2001 edition.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S3451] Quantico National Cemetery, Prince William Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Page Gannaway Crute1,2,3

F, b. November 5, 1933, d. April 19, 2019
     Page Gannaway Crute was buried at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road (Route 619), Triangle, Prince William Co., Virginia.4 She was born on November 5, 1933 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.2,4,3 As of May 22, 1954,her married name was Switzer.2 She married Graphet Eugene Switzer, son of Silas Switzer and Lila Jessie Campbell, on May 22, 1954 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.1,2 Page Gannaway Crute died on April 19, 2019 at age 85.4

Family

Graphet Eugene Switzer b. January 20, 1925, d. August 25, 2001
Marriage*She married Graphet Eugene Switzer, son of Silas Switzer and Lila Jessie Campbell, on May 22, 1954 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Gary Eugene Switzer1,2
  • Mark Crute Switzer1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Graphet Eugene Switzer obituary in the Sep 1, 2001 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S3451] Quantico National Cemetery, Prince William Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

George Edward Fortune1,2,3

M, b. June 8, 1936, d. May 8, 2001
FatherWilliam Donald Fortune1,4,3 b. September 24, 1908, d. February 22, 1971
MotherBessie Louise Poff1,4,3 b. May 11, 1914, d. June 11, 1971
     His Social Security Number was 230-38-2005.5 George Edward Fortune was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 He was born on June 8, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5 He married Shirley Loraine Cadd on June 15, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 George Edward Fortune died on May 8, 2001 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 64.1,5,2 He FORTUNE, George Edward, 64, of Kernersville, N.C., died Tuesday, May 8, 2001 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born June 8, 1936 to William Donald and Bessie Poff Fortune in Roanoke, Va. Mr. Fortune served at the Horizon Residential School in Rural Hall, was Food Service Manager at Glenwood Military School in Illinois and also served in the same capacity at Mills Home for the Baptist Children's Home of Thomasville, N.C. In addition to these previous settings, Mr. Fortune touched the lives of many children as a caregiver and advocate at Glenwood Mills Home, Cedar Ridge Boys Home in Maryland and Youth Unlimited based in High Point. Mr. Fortune is survived by his wife, Shirley Cadd Fortune, of the home; two sons, Timothy and wife, Lisa of Kernersville, Andrew and wife, Christina of Salisbury; a daughter, Nancy and husband, Thornton of Kernersville; plus four grandchildren, Heather, Hannah, Scott and Drew. A 11 a.m. graveside service will be Thursday, May 10, 2001 at Evergreen Cemetery in Roanoke, Va., with the Rev. Malcolm Cadd officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 9, 2001 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. on May 9, 2001.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 147, District 119-29, Roanoke, Virginia4

Family

Shirley Loraine Cadd
Marriage*George Edward Fortune married Shirley Loraine Cadd on June 15, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 
Children
  • Timothy Fortune1
  • Andrew Fortune1
  • Nancy Fortune1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Edward Fortune obituary in the May 9, 2001 edition.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.