Robert Earl Metzler1,2

M, b. August 15, 1920, d. August 16, 1991
     His Social Security Number was 158-09-8920.3 Robert Earl Metzler was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 He was born on August 15, 1920 at New York.3,2 He married Thelma Barnett Poff, daughter of William Bernice Poff and Sarah Elizabeth Barnett, on June 11, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,2 Robert Earl Metzler died on August 16, 1991 at Virginia at age 71.3,1 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. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 3:00 p.m. Monday, with the Rev. Paul E. Lockhart officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on August 18, 1991.1

Family

Thelma Barnett Poff b. September 29, 1914, d. March 17, 2005
Marriage*He married Thelma Barnett Poff, daughter of William Bernice Poff and Sarah Elizabeth Barnett, on June 11, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert E. Metzler obituary in the Aug 18, 1991 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Barnett Poff Lawson Metzler obituary in the Mar 18, 2005 edition.

George William Grissom1,2,3

M, b. December 20, 1918, d. December 8, 1973
     George William Grissom was born on December 20, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 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.3

Family

Melva Louise Poff b. November 16, 1920, d. December 8, 1973
Marriage*He married Melva Louise Poff, daughter of William Bernice Poff and Sarah Elizabeth Barnett, on February 2, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1946] Bettye Metzler, "William Bernice Poff Family Tree Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 24, 2009, Jan 14 & 31, and Mar 4, 2010.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Patricia Anne Lawson1,2,3,4

F, b. July 23, 1939, d. July 11, 1977
FatherPhilip Simeon Lawson1,2,3,4 b. June 4, 1912, d. April 14, 1986
MotherThelma Barnett Poff1,2,3,4 b. September 29, 1914, d. March 17, 2005
     Patricia Anne Lawson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 Her married name was Johnston.2 Her married name was Pritchard.4 She married Eddie Johnston.2 Patricia Anne Lawson and Eddie Johnston were divorced.2 Patricia Anne Lawson was born on July 23, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 She married Gary Evans Pritchard on August 18, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 Patricia Anne Lawson died on July 11, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 37.3

Family 1

Eddie Johnston
Divorce*She and Eddie Johnston were divorced.2 
Marriage* Patricia Anne Lawson married Eddie Johnston.2 
Child
  • Stephen E. Johnston2

Family 2

Gary Evans Pritchard
Marriage*Patricia Anne Lawson married Gary Evans Pritchard on August 18, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 
Children
  • Gary Evans Pritchard II2
  • Deborah Anne Pritchard2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Barnett Poff Lawson Metzler obituary in the Mar 18, 2005 edition.
  2. [S1946] Bettye Metzler, "William Bernice Poff Family Tree Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 24, 2009, Jan 14 & 31, and Mar 4, 2010.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Eva June Lawson1,2,3

F, b. June 29, 1935, d. August 4, 1997
FatherPhilip Simeon Lawson1,2,3 b. June 4, 1912, d. April 14, 1986
MotherThelma Barnett Poff1,2,3 b. September 29, 1914, d. March 17, 2005
     Her Social Security Number was 230-40-7090.4 Eva June Lawson was buried at Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville, Will Co., Illinois.5 She was born on June 29, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4,3 As of June 26, 1954,her married name was Becker.3 She married Charles Richard Becker on June 26, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,6,2,3 Eva June Lawson died on August 4, 1997 at Illinois at age 62.4

Family

Charles Richard Becker b. March 8, 1930, d. June 30, 2006
Marriage*She married Charles Richard Becker on June 26, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,6,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Barnett Poff Lawson Metzler obituary in the Mar 18, 2005 edition.
  2. [S1946] Bettye Metzler, "William Bernice Poff Family Tree Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 24, 2009, Jan 14 & 31, and Mar 4, 2010.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S10173] Resurrection Cemetery, Will Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert E. Metzler obituary in the Aug 18, 1991 edition.
  7. [S1966] Herald News, The, From the Charles R. Becker obituary in the Jul 3, 2006 edition.
  8. [S10174] Herald-News, The, From the Thomas Kevin Becker obituary in the Jan 25, 2017 edition.

Charles Richard Becker1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 8, 1930, d. June 30, 2006
     Charles Richard Becker was buried at Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville, Will Co., Illinois.3,4 His Social Security Number was 337-22-6226.7 He was born on March 8, 1930 at Sterling, Whiteside Co., Illinois.2,7,5 He married Eva June Lawson, daughter of Philip Simeon Lawson and Thelma Barnett Poff, on June 26, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,1,2,6 Charles Richard Becker died on June 30, 2006 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois, at age 76.2,7,3 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, 2006.3

Family

Eva June Lawson b. June 29, 1935, d. August 4, 1997
Marriage*He married Eva June Lawson, daughter of Philip Simeon Lawson and Thelma Barnett Poff, on June 26, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,1,2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert E. Metzler obituary in the Aug 18, 1991 edition.
  2. [S1946] Bettye Metzler, "William Bernice Poff Family Tree Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 24, 2009, Jan 14 & 31, and Mar 4, 2010.
  3. [S1966] Herald News, The, From the Charles R. Becker obituary in the Jul 3, 2006 edition.
  4. [S10173] Resurrection Cemetery, Will Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Barnett Poff Lawson Metzler obituary in the Mar 18, 2005 edition.
  9. [S10174] Herald-News, The, From the Thomas Kevin Becker obituary in the Jan 25, 2017 edition.

Winford Alton "W.A." Shilling Jr.1,2

M, b. April 13, 1961, d. July 14, 2009
FatherWinford Alton Shilling1,2,3 b. March 19, 1930, d. March 21, 2005
MotherLucille Ann Nichols1,2,3 b. June 29, 1934, d. September 29, 2012
     Winford Alton "W.A." Shilling Jr. was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 He was born on April 13, 1961.4 He died on July 14, 2009 at Virginia at age 48.2,4 He Winford Alton "W. A." Shilling, Jr., 48, of Vinton, Va., died on Tuesday, July 14, 2009. He was predeceased by his father, Winford Shilling. Survivors are his mother, Lucille Nichols Shilling; sisters, Patricia White and Peggy Scott and husband, George; niece, Cammie Weeks; nephew, Keith White and wife, Sherry; and lifelong friend, Jeff Matherly and wife, Debbie. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Steve Mitchell and the Rev. Justin A. Likens officiating. Burial will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to Blue Ridge Mental Behavioral Services. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on July 16, 2009.2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Winford A. Shilling obituary in the Mar 22, 2005 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Winford Alton Shilling, Jr. obituary in the Jul 16, 2009 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucille Nichols Shilling obituary in the Sep 30, 2012 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Roy Junior Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. October 15, 1922, d. December 30, 1978
MotherCora Manda Poff1,4 b. February 28, 1887, d. November 25, 1963
     His Social Security Number was 227-16-0241.5 Roy Junior Poff was buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Emmorton, Harford Co., Maryland.2 He married Martha Hooker.2 Roy Junior Poff was born on October 15, 1922 at Norfolk, Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Nov 15, 1922.5,2,3,6,7 He died on December 30, 1978 at Maryland at age 56.2,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 90, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Family

Martha Hooker b. May 13, 1910, d. July 30, 1994
Marriage*Roy Junior Poff married Martha Hooker.2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2321] Mount Carmel Cemetery, Harford Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSiman=1&GScid=1969632&GRid=12936209&CRid=1969632&
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Clifton William Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 29, 1924, d. June 1, 1975
MotherCora Manda Poff1,2 b. February 28, 1887, d. November 25, 1963
     His Social Security Number was 152-12-2148.6 Clifton William Poff was buried at Glendale Cemetery, 28 Hoover Avenue, Bloomfield, Essex Co., New Jersey.7 He was born on April 29, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,6,8 He married Frances Loretta Space in July, 1951 at Phillipsburg, Warren Co., New Jersey.9,5,10 Clifton William Poff died on June 1, 1975 at Belleville, Essex Co., New Jersey, at age 51.6,4,11 He BELLEVILLE - Services will be held Wednesday for Clifton W. Poff, 51, who died Sunday in Clara Maass Memorial Hospital, Belleville. Born in Virginia, he resided in Newark before moving to Belleville 20 years ago. He was employed two years at Bessler Corp., East Orange, previously working 25 years as a diesetter at ITT, Nutley. He was a member of Teamsters Union local 97, Newark. Surviving are his wife, Frances; a son, John H. and a brother, Roy. on June 3, 1975.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 90, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 79, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family

Frances Loretta Space b. October 27, 1922, d. June 19, 2001
Marriage*Clifton William Poff married Frances Loretta Space in July, 1951 at Phillipsburg, Warren Co., New Jersey.9,5,10 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S9011] Herald-News, The, From the Clifton W. Poff obituary in the Jun 3, 1975 edition.
  5. [S7782] Trenton, New Jersey New Jersey State Archives, New Jersey, Marriage Index, 1901-2016.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S11229] Glendale Cemetery, Essex Co., NJ, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1627] Star-Ledger, The, From the John H. Poff obituary in the Aug 13, 2061 edition.
  10. [S3552] Times Leader, The, From the Frances L. Poff obituary in the Jun 21, 2001 edition.
  11. [S8391] New Jersey State Archives, New Jersey, Death Index, 1901-2017.