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     His Social Security Number was 229-10-3384.⁴ Bernard Lee Palmer was born on August 30, 1914 at Virginia.^1,4 He died on February 3, 2000 at Florida at age 85.⁴

     Ethel Gertrude Palmer was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.³ Her married name was Miller.⁴ Her married name was Elmore.⁴ She married Frank Britton Elmore.⁴ Ethel Gertrude Palmer married Frank Bertram Miller.^4,3 Ethel Gertrude Palmer was born on February 12, 1918 at Virginia.^2,5 She died on November 22, 2012 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 94.^3,5 She Virginia Beach - Ethel Gertrude Miller passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2012 in Newport News. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church for over 60 years and was the start of four generations of marriages to follow at Epworth. Over the years, she displayed a great love of needlework instilled in her when she attended needle- work school in Massachusetts. She was the owner of a prominent needlework shop, the House of Embroidery, in Newport News and Norfolk for 12 years. She was a member of the Retired Officer's Wives Club, the Moose Club, the VFW, and the Submarine Veterans of WWII Wives Club. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Cmdr. (Ret.) Frank B. Miller; her daughter, Shirley Wesbrooks; and her dear friend, Curtis Dozier. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Barnes, and her grandchildren, Barbara Denby, Kimberly Barnes, Robert B. Barnes, T. Allen Barnes, Mark Wesbrooks, and Lynn Sterling. She is also survived by her 14 great-grandchildren and her 2 great-great grandchildren. Her great granddaughter, Heather Cole, was her caregiver over the past year. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., on Sunday, December 9, at Epworth United Methodist Church. Interment will take place in Arlington at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Foundation, Navy League/Warrior Foundation, 2115 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101. Arrangements are by Weymouth Funeral Home. on December 2, 2012.³

     His Social Security Number was 231-14-2385.⁴ Walter Roger Palmer was born on February 28, 1923 at Virginia.^1,4 He died on July 21, 1998 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 75.^4,2 He Walter Roger Palmer, 75, died July 21, 1998, in his home. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Virginia. on July 26, 1998.²

     Dorothy Evelyn Funk was buried at Poynters Chapel Cemetery, Baldrock, Laurel Co., Kentucky.⁵ She was born on October 17, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Oct 17, 1910 even though she was enumerated in the May 1910 Census.^1,5 As of March 6, 1925,her married name was Phelps.² She married Pleasant Don Phelps on March 6, 1925 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.² Dorothy Evelyn Funk died on February 10, 1963 at age 53.⁵

     Roxie Prudence Funk was buried at Saint Marys Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Kenton Co., Kentucky.³ Her married name was Dercole.³ She married Louis Dercole.³ Roxie Prudence Funk was born on June 1, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 She died on November 12, 1991 at Osceola Co., Florida, at age 80.^3,4,5 She Roxie Prudence Dercole, 80, 9114 Windjammer Lane, Orlando, died Tuesday, Nov. 12. Born in Montgomery County, Va., she moved to Central Florida from Covington, Ky., in 1988. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Orlando. She was a Kentucky colonel. Survivors: daughter, Amy Steioff, Orlando; son, Lou, Fort Thomas, Ky; four grandchildren; one great-grandson. on November 14, 1991.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 223-10-6285.⁸ Charles Oscar Lee "Charlie" Funk was born on October 24, 1912 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,8 He married Stella Veselosky on February 17, 1934 at Squire, McDowell Co., West Virginia.⁴ Charles Oscar Lee "Charlie" Funk died on December 2, 1973 at Harlan Co., Kentucky, at age 61.^8,7

     His Social Security Number was 158-09-8920.⁶ Robert Earl Metzler was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,7 He was born on August 15, 1920 at Richmond Hill, Queens Co., New York.^6,2,4,5,7,8 He married Thelma Barnett Poff, daughter of William Bernice Poff and Sarah Elizabeth Barnett, on June 11, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2,4 Robert Earl Metzler died on August 16, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^6,1,4,7 He Robert E. Metzler, age 71 of Roanoke, died Friday morning, August 16, 1991. He was a past president of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local 491. Surviving are his wife, Thelma Metzler; two sons and daughter-in-law, Robert E. Metzler, Covington; Thomas E. and Noel E. Metzler, Seminole, Florida; step children and their spouses, June L. and Charles Becker, of Romeoville, Ill; Donald P. and Barbara Lawson, Vinton; Fred W. and Debbie Lawson, of Roanoke; Bettye L. and Larry Smith, Copper Hill; a brother, Harry Metzler, Hobart, Indiana; sister and brother-in-law, Audrey and Jack Cotter, Kankakee, Ill; nineteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren. Interment will be at Evergreen Burial Park. on August 18, 1991.¹

     George William Grissom was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6 He was born on December 20, 1918 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Melva Louise Poff, daughter of William Bernice Poff and Sarah Elizabeth Barnett, on February 2, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 George William Grissom died on December 8, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54; Shot by an assailant.^2,3,6 He George W. Grissom, age 54, of 3112 Salem Turnpike, NW, passed away at his home Saturday. Mr. Grissom was a N & W Railroad Conductor on the Shenandoah Division. Surviving are a son, Joe L. Grissom, Roanoke; father, C. T. Grissom, Norfolk; brother, S. Trout Grissom, Norfolk; sister, Mrs. Irene K. Webb, Durham, N. C. Interment will be in Fairview. on December 10, 1973.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 223-48-0692.⁴ Patricia Anne Lawson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,8,7 Her married name was Johnston.⁹ Her married name was Pritchard.³ She was born on July 23, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{2,4,10,11,5,8} She married Edwin Harris "Eddie" Johnston on April 4, 1959 at Washington, D.C..¹² Patricia Anne Lawson and Edwin Harris "Eddie" Johnston were divorced on July 26, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹² Patricia Anne Lawson married Gary Evans Pritchard on August 18, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,7 Patricia Anne Lawson died on July 11, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 37.^2,11,8,7 She Mrs. Patricia Anne Pritchard, age 37, of 601 Olney Rd., Vinton, died in a local hospital Monday. She was as student at Virginia Western Community College, had served in the U. S. Army and was a member of the 116th Regiment of the Virginia National Guard. Surviving are her husband, Gary E. Pritchard, Vinton; three children, Stephen, Gary, II and Deborah, all at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Lawson, Roanoke; two brothers, Frederick W. Lawson, Roanoke; Donald P. Lawson, Vinton; two sisters, Mrs. Bettye Smith, Roanoke; Mrs. June Becker, Romeoville, Ill. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 12, 1977.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 230-40-7090.⁸ Eva June Lawson was buried at Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville, Will Co., Illinois.⁹ She was born on June 29, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,4 As of June 26, 1954,her married name was Becker.² She married Charles Richard Becker on June 26, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,10,2,6 Eva June Lawson died on August 4, 1997 at Illinois at age 62.⁸

     Charles Richard Becker was buried at Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville, Will Co., Illinois.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 337-22-6226.⁶ He was born on March 8, 1930 at Sterling, Whiteside Co., Illinois.^6,4 He married Eva June Lawson, daughter of Philip Simeon Lawson and Thelma Barnett Poff, on June 26, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,1,5,8 Charles Richard Becker died on June 30, 2006 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois, at age 76.^9,6,2 He Charles R. Becker, age 76 passed away Friday, June 30, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet. A 48 year resident of Romeoville, formerly of Sterling, IL Veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army. A Welder for Owens Corning of Summit retiring in 1997, after many years of service. Loving father of Susan (William) Rednour, Billie Jo (the late Ruben) Cano, Thomas (Linda) Becker, and James (Dorothy) Becker. Dear brother of Ronald (Diane) Becker, and Marvin (Gail) Becker. Fond brother-in-law of Lavern (the late Nicholas) Becker. Devoted grandfather of 13; great-grandfather of 13. Also uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Also preceded in death by his wife, Eva June Becker; a son, Charles Becker Jr; and his parents, Nicholas and Altha Becker. Visitation Monday, July 3, 2006, 3 to 8 PM at the Anderson Memorial Chapel, 606 Townhall Dr. in Romeoville. Funeral Wednesday, July 5, 2006, 10 AM at the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville. Anderson Memorial Chapel 606 Townhall Dr., Romeoville. on July 3, 2006.²

     Fredrick Will Lawson Fredrick Will Lawson, 72, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, after a long, courageous fight with cancer. He was born on October 23, 1951, in Roanoke. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Thelma and Phillip Lawson; his sisters, Anne and June; his wife, Debbie Lawson; and son, Matthew. Fred is survived by his twin sister, Bettye Metzler; brother, Donnie Lawson; son, Adam Lawson and wife, Amy; granddaughter, Madison; and a host of cousins and other family.³ He was born on October 23, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Janie Katherine "Kay" Doss on June 24, 1972 at Hurt, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,5 Fredrick Will Lawson and Janie Katherine "Kay" Doss were divorced on February 23, 1977 at Henry Co., Virginia.⁵ Fredrick Will Lawson married Deborah Faye "Debbie" Callahan on August 7, 1977 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,9 Fredrick Will Lawson died on April 6, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.³

     Deborah Faye "Debbie" Callahan Deborah “Debbie” Callahan Lawson, 66, of Roanoke, Virginia, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022. She was born January 12, 1956, in Roanoke, Va. Debbie is survived by her husband of 45 years, Fredrick Lawson; son, Adam Lawson and wife, Amy; brothers, Tim Callahan and wife, Jackie, and Lynn Callahan and wife, Lori; sister-in-law, Bettye Metzler; brother-in-law, Donald Lawson; granddaughter, Madison Lawson; nieces and nephews; many cousins and other family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Virginia and Bill Callahan, and son, Matthew Lawson.² She was born on January 12, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of August 7, 1977,her married name was Lawson.⁴ She married Fredrick Will Lawson, son of Philip Simeon Lawson and Thelma Barnett Poff, on August 7, 1977 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,1,2 Deborah Faye "Debbie" Callahan died on October 20, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.²