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     Ralph Jennings Slusser was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 224-24-6143.¹⁴ He was born on April 7, 1922 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^14,4,6,7 He married Gertrude Frances Dove on July 17, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,7 Ralph Jennings Slusser died on January 14, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.^14,4,5 He SLUSSER, Ralph Jennings, 78, of Blacksburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 14, 2001. He was born in Montgomery County, Va., on April 7, 1922 to the late Mark Jennings and Ida Alls Slusser. He was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather. He served proudly during WWII in the United States Army. He was retired from the Radford Army Ammunitions Plant. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Dove Slusser. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen and David Cromer, Linda and Ernie Price, all of Blacksburg; four granddaughters and their spouses, Debora and Kenneth Gaborik, Donna and Scottie Graham, Tamela and Tim McCoy, Tina and Greg Rupe; three great-grandchildren, Kendra Gaborik, David Caldwell, Lucas Jennings Graham; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Logan and Aliene Slusser of Blacksburg, Wilbur and Carol Slusser of Newport News; sisters, Jeannie Pendergrass and Inez Epperly, both of Blacksburg; sister and brother-in-law, Laura Lou and Lama Lafon of Blacksburg; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Reverend Claude T. and Claudia Dove of Blacksburg; sister-in-law, Helen Lowry of Portsmouth; special niece, Thelma Jean Linkous; and special friends, Clifford and Leona Lovern. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 18, 2001 at 2 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Claude T. Dove and Rev. Everett Shepherd officiating. VFW Post 1184 of Pulaski will conduct graveside military honors. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Virginia at 6318 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019. Friends may call anytime after 12 noon on Wednesday, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. on January 16, 2001.⁴

     Logan Martin Slusser was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 229-24-1452.¹² He was born on August 19, 1923 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^12,3,13,4 He married Laura Allene Price on November 10, 1962 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,13 Logan Martin Slusser died on December 10, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.^12,3,5 He SLUSSER, Logan Martin, 78, of Blacksburg, died Monday, December 10,2001 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born in Montgomery County, Va. on August 19, 1923 to the late Mark and Ida Alls Slusser. He was preceded in death by a stepgranddaughter, Jennifer Price, two brothers, Glennie and Ralph Slusser, and sister, Loella Dowdy. He is survived by his wife, Allene Price Slusser of Blacksburg; daughter, Jeanean Hodge of Blacksburg; grandsons, Justin Hodge and Adam Hodge of Blacksburg; two stepdaughters and stepsons-in-law, Joan and Ira Smith, Jr., Lois and Don Price of Blacksburg; one stepson, Bob Hatcher of Thornton, Colorado; three sisters, Inez Epperly, Laura Lou Lafon, Jeannie Pendergrass of Blacksburg; one brother, Wilbur Slusser of Newport News; stepgrandchildren, Vicky Lewis of Nebraska, Bobby Hatcher of Utah, Rhonda Shrader, Lisa Waldron, Theresa Lawrence, Jason Price, all of Blacksburg, Janet Wood of Suffolk; 12 stepgreat-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Claude Dove officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. on December 11, 2001.³

     Loella Brown Slusser was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.^3,5 She was born on September 25, 1926 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^3,4,5 As of February 28, 1948,her married name was Dowdy.⁴ She married Edward Kenneth "Kent" Dowdy on February 28, 1948 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6,4,5 Loella Brown Slusser died on April 21, 1974 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 47.^3,5

     Laura Allene Price was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.¹ She was born on February 10, 1925 at Blacksburg, Virginia.¹ As of November 10, 1962,her married name was Slusser.³ She married Logan Martin Slusser, son of Mark Jennings Slusser and Ida Brown Alls, on November 10, 1962 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Laura Allene Price died on December 30, 2004 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 79.^1,5 She Allene Price Slusser, 79, of Blacksburg, died Thursday, December 30, 2004, at the home of her daughter Lois. She was born in Blacksburg, Va. on February 10, 1925 to the late Leonard L. and Irene Hutchison Price. She was also preceded in death by her first husband Francis Irvin Hatcher and her second husband Logan Martin Slusser also preceded in death by a son Bobby Hatcher and a granddaughter Jennifer Price. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Joan and Ira Smith, Jr., of Blacksburg, Lois and Don G. Price of Blacksburg, Jenean and Danny Meadows of McCoy; one daughter-in-law, Ursula Hatcher, of Thornton, Colorado; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Catherine Surface, of Blacksburg, Gertrude and Dallas Linkous, of Blacksburg, Lou Ella and Charlie Barr, of Blacksburg, Yvonne Nash, of Scottsdale, Arizona; one brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Jo Lynn Price, of Blacksburg; nine grandchildren, Rhonda and Carl Shrader, Lisa and Randy Waldron, Janet and Steve Wood, Theresa and Mike Lawrence, Vicky and Tony Lewis, Robert and Brandy Hatcher, Jason C. Price, Justin and Lisa Hodge, Adam Hodge; thirteen great-grandchildren, and other numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 1, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ira Smith Jr. and Rev. John Hopkins, officiating. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after 12 noon Friday, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. Special thank you to Gentle Shepherd Hospice. Arrangements made by McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Dr. SW Blacksburg. on December 31, 2004.¹

     James Glennie Slusser was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 224-34-4236.¹³ He was born on April 11, 1930 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^{2,3,13,5,7,14,8,12} He married Virginia Frances Barker on November 12, 1949 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ James Glennie Slusser and Virginia Frances Barker were divorced on February 25, 1985 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹⁴ James Glennie Slusser died on January 22, 1995 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 64.^2,3,13 He SLUSSER, James Glennie, 64, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, January 22, 1995 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mr. Slusser was born in Montgomery County on April 11, 1930. He was the son of the late Mark Jennings and Ida Brown Alls Slusser. He was a retired employee of Va. Tech, with 40 years service. Survivors include two daughters, Teresa S. McGuire, Blacksburg, and Tammy C. Slusser, Alexander; two sons, Mark A. Slusser, Blacksburg, and Glen Barry Slusser, Christiansburg; three sisters, Inez S. Epperly, Laura Lou Lafon, and Jeannie Pendergrass, all of Blacksburg; three brothers, Ralph Slusser and Logan Slusser, both of Blacksburg, Wilbur Slusser, Newport News; special friend, Ora Davis, Blacksburg; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on January 24, 1995.³

     Edward Kenneth "Kent" Dowdy was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.^2,4 He was born on January 15, 1928 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Loella Brown Slusser, daughter of Mark Jennings Slusser and Ida Brown Alls, on February 28, 1948 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7,3,4 Edward Kenneth "Kent" Dowdy died on June 4, 1983 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 55.^2,4

     Ruth Inez Slusser was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.⁵ She was born on November 30, 1920 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6 As of April 30, 1940,her married name was Epperly.⁷ She married Enever Douglas Epperly on April 30, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,7,12 Ruth Inez Slusser died on September 30, 2011 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 90.^5,12 She Ruth Inez Epperly, 90, of Blacksburg, died Friday, September 30, 2011, at Kroontje Health Care Center. She was born in Montgomery County on November 30, 1920 to the late Mark Jennings and Ida Brown Alls Slusser and was also preceded in death by her husband, Enever Douglas Epperly, and three brothers, Glennie, Ralph and Logan Slusser, and one sister, Loella Dowdy. Inez retired from Va. Tech Printing Services. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth and Fredrick Rice, of Ocklawaha, Fla., Glenna Jarrell and Haven Lawson, of Blacksburg; sons and daughters-in-law, Doug and Donna Epperly, Don and Tammy Epperly, both of Blacksburg; grandchildren, Daphne, Stewart and wife, Betty Anne, Raymond, Nikki and Joe, Kayla and Ryan; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren; brother, Wilbur and Carole Slusser, of Newport News; sisters, Lou Lafon and husband, Lamah, of Blacksburg, Jeannie Pendergrass, of Blacksburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will conducted Monday, October 3, 2011 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John Wertz officiating. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. Friends may call anytime after noon on Sunday, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Dr., Blacksburg Va. The family would like to give their special thanks to the staff, and especially the nursing staff at the Kroontje Health Care Center for their loving care over the years. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Warm Hearth Foundation, 2607 Warm Hearth Dr., Blacksburg, or the Blacksburg Rescue Squad, 200 Progress St., Blacksburg. on October 2, 2011.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 225-05-5084.⁶ Enever Douglas Epperly was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.^2,5 He was born on March 15, 1912 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,2,6,7,5 He married Ruth Inez Slusser, daughter of Mark Jennings Slusser and Ida Brown Alls, on April 30, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 Enever Douglas Epperly died on June 23, 1992 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 80.^1,2,6,5 He Enever Douglas Epperly, age 80, died Tuesday, June 23, 1992 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mr. Epperly was born in Montgomery County, Va. on March 15, 1912 to the late William Hiley and Roberta Alice Boothe Epperly. He was a retired employee of Virginia Tech. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Inez Slusser Epperly; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth and Fredrick Rice, Ocklawaha, Fla; Glenna E. Jarrell and Haven Lawson, Blacksburg; two sons and daughters-in-law, Doug and Donna Epperly, Don Epperly and Tammy Keaton, all of Blacksburg; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 25 at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Jacob Mayer will officiate. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Blacksburg Fire and Rescue Depts. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.


on June 24, 1992.²

     Laura Lou Slusser was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on April 12, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ As of October 21, 1949,her married name was Lafon.⁶ She married Lamah Nelson Lafon on October 21, 1949 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^3,5,6 Laura Lou Slusser died on November 7, 2020 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 92.⁵ She Laura Lou Slusser Lafon, age 92, of Blacksburg, died on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Kroontje Health Care Center in Blacksburg, Va. of complications from Covid-19. She was born in Montgomery Co., Va. on April 12, 1928 to the late Mark Jennings and Ida Brown Alls Slusser. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lamah Nelson Lafon; son-in-law, Donald Norris Wilson; brothers, Ralph, Logan and Glennie Slusser; sisters, Inez Epperly, Loella Dowdy and Jeannie Pendergrass. She is survived by her four daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn Wilson, Janice and Mike Jones, twin daughters, Rhonda and Johnny Martin and Robin Lafon; grandchildren, Phillip Martin, Terri Martin-Baltz and husband, Bubba, Jamie Lytton and wife, Kim and Laura Schatzle and husband, William; great-grandchildren, Adam Martin, Charleigh Steele, Joseph Lytton, Gabe Martin, Saleena Lytton and Kailee Lytton; great-great-grandson, Gabryel Abbott; brother, Wilbur Slusser and wife, Carole; numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend special thanks and appreciation to the Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad, Lewis Gale Hospital-Montgomery and the Kroontje Health Care Center Staff Members for their loving care and attention over the past few months. There will be no visitation or public services due to Covid-19, only a private graveside service at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on November 9, 2020.⁵

     Lamah Nelson Lafon was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 23, 1928 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Laura Lou Slusser, daughter of Mark Jennings Slusser and Ida Brown Alls, on October 21, 1949 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^5,1,2 Lamah Nelson Lafon died on September 1, 2015 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 87.⁴ He Lamah Nelson Lafon, 87, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Lewis Gale Hospital-Montgomery. He was born in Montgomery County, on January 23, 1928 to the late Clarence and Nettie Smith Lafon. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Claude, Fonse, Mason, Sammy Lafon and his sisters, Alma Cox, Inez Woolwine. He was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Laura Lou Lafon; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn Wilson of Hermitage, Tenn., Janice and Mike Jones of Savannah, Ga; twin daughters, Rhonda and Johnny Martin of Christiansburg and Robin Lafon of Blacksburg; sister, Marie "Tootie" Oliver of Columbia, S.C; twin brother, Leonard and Thelma Jean Lafon of Christiansburg; sister-in-law, Mildred (Brownie) Lafon, of Blacksburg; grandchildren, Phillip Martin, Terri Martin-Baltz and husband, Bubba, Jamie Lytton, Laura Jones; great-grandchildren, Adam, Charleigh, Joseph, Gabe, Saleena, Kailee; numerous nieces; and nephews. Special thanks to the staff in ICU at Lewis Gale Hospital-Montgomery. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Ansley officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. on September 3, 2015.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 229-58-3044.¹¹ Shelvia Jean "Jeannie" Slusser was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.⁵ She was born on December 12, 1939 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^11,5,10,6,7 As of June 28, 1958,her married name was Pendergrass.¹⁰ She married Donald Ray Pendergrass on June 28, 1958 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,2,3,10 Shelvia Jean "Jeannie" Slusser and Donald Ray Pendergrass were divorced on July 3, 1989 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Shelvia Jean "Jeannie" Slusser died on November 5, 2012 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 72.^5,11,12 She Shelvia Jean (Jeanie) Pendergrass, 72, of Blacksburg died Monday, November 5, 2012, in the care of her daughter and son. She was born in Blacksburg on December 12, 1939, to the late Mark Jennings and Ida Brown Slusser. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Inez Epperly, Loella Dowdy; brothers, Ralph Slusser, Glennie Slusser and Logan Slusser. She is survived by those who will cherish her memory and will be sadly missed by her daughter, Lehonna Pendergrass; son, Lynn Pendergrass, grandson, Dakota "Cody" Pendergrass, all of McCoy; sister and brother-in-law, Lou and Lamah Lafon, of Blacksburg; brother and sister-in-law, Wilbur and Carol Slusser, of Newport News; special nieces, Wanda Lawson and Glenna Jarrell; numerous nieces and nephews; and special pet, Kobe (too-too). Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, November 9, 2012, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg. on November 8, 2012.⁵

     Donald Ray Pendergrass was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 376-36-4604.⁶ He was born on June 28, 1937 at Rives, Dunklin Co., Missouri; The SSDI has a birth date of Jun 28, 1936.^2,6,3,4 He married Shelvia Jean "Jeannie" Slusser, daughter of Mark Jennings Slusser and Ida Brown Alls, on June 28, 1958 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,7,8,3 Donald Ray Pendergrass and Shelvia Jean "Jeannie" Slusser were divorced on July 3, 1989 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Donald Ray Pendergrass died on March 31, 2000 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 62.^2,6,5 He PENDERGRASS, Donald Ray, 62, of Blacksburg, died Friday, March 31, 2000 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born in Missouri on June 28, 1937 to the late Roy and Myrtle Pendergrass Hildebrandt. He is survived by his daughter, Lehonna Pendergrass of Blacksburg; his son and daughter-in-law, Lynn and Emily Pendergrass; his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Fred Hoyt of Jeffersonville, Ind; his little buddy and very special grandson, Dakota "Koty Bug" Pendergrass of Blacksburg; and two special friends, Arinthea "Rin" Smith of Snowsville and Jeanie Pendergrass of Blacksburg. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, April 2, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dewey O. Weaver, Jr. and Rev. Fred Hoyt officiating. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. on April 1, 2000.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-12-7955.¹² Paul Leslie Slusser was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.³ He was born on July 25, 1922 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^12,3,4,5 He married Mary Elizabeth Caldwell on November 20, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^13,5 Paul Leslie Slusser and Mary Elizabeth Caldwell were divorced on October 14, 1955 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Paul Leslie Slusser married Eleanor Dillon on May 11, 1957 at Draper, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁵ Paul Leslie Slusser married Wanda Williams on September 5, 1987 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^2,3,14,5 Paul Leslie Slusser died on January 20, 2008 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 85.^12,3,7 He Paul Leslie Slusser, 85, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, January 20, 2008, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born in Blacksburg on July 25, 1922, to the late Pascal Joe "Pat" and Annie Foster Cromer Slusser. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Joe Slusser, Dennis Slusser and Erno Slusser. Paul served in World War II where he received the Purple Heart and was also in the Korean War in the United States Army and was in the VFW for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Kirby Slusser, Blacksburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Geraldine "Deen" and James Chambers, Hayden, Idaho; a son and daughterin-law, Howard L. and Billie S. Slusser, Pembroke, Va; sister, Trudy and husband, Juel Albert, of Long Shop; sister, Margaret "Maggie" Harris, Blacksburg; a brother, John and wife, Jean Slusser, Blacksburg; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. on January 23, 2008.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-22-8681.¹² Joe Foster Slusser was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,13,7 He was born on March 12, 1924 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^12,3,5,6,7 He married Elva Marie Bishop on October 23, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^14,4 Joe Foster Slusser died on June 28, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^12,2,7 He Joe Foster Slusser, age 67, of 104 Lester Street, died Friday, June 28, 1991, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital of complications from pneumonia. He was the retired owner and operator of Slusser's Meat Processing, a business he had operated for 25 years. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Elva B. Slusser; one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Jerry Wheeler, Christiansburg; a granddaughter, Stacey Wheeler, Christiansburg; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Trudy and Juel Albert, Maggie and Bud Harris, all of Blacksburg; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Wanda Slusser, Johnny and Jean Slusser, Blacksburg; Dennis and Randy Slusser, Christiansburg; and a number of nieces and nephews. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on June 30, 1991.²

     John Daniel Slusser Sr. was born on May 14, 1926 at Coal Bank Hollow, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Lottie Imogene "Jean" Price on July 2, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,10 John Daniel Slusser Sr. died on January 31, 2017 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 90.⁵ He John Daniel Slusser, age 90, of Blacksburg died, Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at the Lewis Gale Hospital-Montgomery. He was born in Coal Bank Hollow, Montgomery County, VA on May 14, 1926 to the late Pat and Annie Slusser. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jean, brothers, Paul, Joe, Erno, and Dennis. He retired from Virginia Tech with 30 years of service in 1988. Johnny was an avid hunter, fisherman, and bowler. He loved life and his family and will be greatly missed. He was one of the last coal miners in Montgomery County. He is survived by his children, Sandra Richardson, and husband, Willie, John D. Slusser, Jr. and wife, Cathy, Carol Viers, and husband, Michael, Michael Slusser, and wife, Carol Sue, Ronnie Slusser, and friend, Jennifer, Penny Ratcliff, and husband, Phillip, and Kenny Slusser, sisters, Trudy Albert and Maggie Harris, eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. on February 1, 2017.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-3973.¹² Pascal Erno Slusser Sr. was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.² He was born on June 2, 1928 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^12,4,6,7,13 He married Mary Kathleen Bradley on September 4, 1954 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^3,4 Pascal Erno Slusser Sr. died on January 21, 1989 at age 60.^12,2,13

     Margaret Louisa "Maggie" Slusser Margaret "Maggie" Louisa Slusser Harris - Maggie Harris passed away June 11, 2026. Maggie was born in Coal Bank Hollow, Blacksburg, VA. On January 1, 1933. She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. "Bud" Harris, Jr. , married 53 years; her son David; her great grandson Aaden, her parents Pascal J. Slusser (Pat) & Annie Slusser: brothers Paul, Joe, Erno, Johnny & Dennis Slusser, and her sister Trudy Albert. Surviving her are her beloved sons, William G Harris III (Bonnie), Thomas (Ted) Harris (Janet), Joe Harris (Beth), and daughter Charlotte Morris (Steve), a bunch of grandkids, great grandkids, and 2 great-great grandkids, all of whom she loved fiercely. Growing up, Maggie contracted Polio during her school years and spent time in the hospital. During this time Maggie learned perseverance, and determination and a will to overcome the many obstacles of life she would be faced with. Maggie gained a sense of humor, wittiness and humility. Maggie learned growing up in Coal Bank Hollow with her parents, brothers and sister, how to survive and make ends meet. Maggie learned to make the most out of everything. Maggie was an avid reader, seamstress, gardener, crafter, florist, puzzle worker and, All-time best grape jelly maker in Blacksburg. Maggie was an accomplished cook who commanded her kitchen. "Don’t, come in here until I call you", was the rule. Maggie was the ultimate hostess. The table was always set properly. Maggie had a way of making every day magical. Maggie was the perfect hostess, whether it be a Christmas brunch or the 4th of July which were always a highlight for every member of the family. Maggie worked alongside her sister, Trudy at Custom Catering, working until she was 80 years old and enjoyed the Sports clubs, German club and the many weddings that were held there. Maggie was most often found working behind the bar. If she made you a drink, you got a drink. Maggie was a part of the Project Linus blanket ministry for years and made hundreds of blankets for children who were sick and undergoing treatment. When she could no longer do the blankets, she bought and donated the materials to the group. Maggie spent 20 plus years serving alongside her husband in the United States Air Force matching him step by step. When each new assignment came in it was she who organized the household so it would be ready to go. It was also Maggie who had to clean the base housing to ensure it would pass the “white glove” inspections that were done by the Military Housing Inspector. Maggie instilled in all her children the proper cleaning techniques and are still utilized to this day. On one occasion Maggie had cleaned, everything from top to bottom when “Mr. White glove” came in, he reached up under the hood of the oven and came out with some dirt. This poor guy had no idea who he was about to tangle with. After Maggie got done with him, we all felt sure he would never do that again to anyone else. Maggie was well known throughout the Air Force base as the “5 feet 1 and ½ inch”,powerhouse, who could take on anything that was thrown at her, while still managing the household, raising the children. Planning a party, taking lead of the welcome committee, or having to be there in difficult times of loss within the community. Maggie held many jobs, whether in Blacksburg, where she worked at the corner drug store as a soda jerk, to Electro Tech, Wells Fargo, Virginia Tech, and Custom Catering. Or along the way working and managing a security company in Washington DC. Or working as a Golf Course Marshal during a Congressional Golf Tournament There was nothing that she couldn’t do. Qualifying and being licensed to carry, provided a sense of pride for Maggie. Lending more credibility to her being one to reckon with. Mom was the original neighborhood watch program before there was such a thing. She was always on watch in her neighborhood. Keeping an eye on cars, people and animals that weren’t supposed to be there. Maggie and Bud did everything together once Bud retired from the Air Force. They were avid members of Blacksburg Country Club, bowling, playing cards, and traveling. They worked together in Burrus Hall at Virginia Tech in the 1980’s. As age slowed Maggie down, she enjoyed car rides to the Blue Ridge parkway, the Old Country Store in Floyd. Here is where you would find her flat footing with the best of them. And no trip was complete without visiting the Daylily Farm. Maggie took great pride in her home, especially her flower beds. When you visited her, a tour of the gardens was expected, along with a take home cutting or slip of a special plant or flower, which you were expected to care for and share, as she did. Her family helped make her the woman she became, and her love for them has remained her strength throughout her life.⁶ She was born on January 1, 1933 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^4,5,6 As of June 6, 1954,her married name was Harris.⁵ She married William Gideon "Bud" Harris Jr. on June 6, 1954 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,5,6,9 Margaret Louisa "Maggie" Slusser died on June 11, 2026 at Virginia at age 93.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 223-38-6126.⁸ His Social Security Number was 223-38-6126.³ William Gideon "Bud" Harris Jr. was born on January 11, 1934 at Stamford, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.^2,3,4,6,7 He married Margaret Louisa "Maggie" Slusser, daughter of Pascal Joe "Pat" Slusser and Annie Foster Cromer, on June 6, 1954 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,2,9,6 William Gideon "Bud" Harris Jr. died on September 2, 2007 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 73.^3,8,4,5,6 He William (Bud) Gideon Harris, Jr., 73, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, September 2, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born in Stanford, Conn. on January 11, 1934 to the late William Gideon, Sr. and Charlotte Matthews Harris. He was also preceded in death by a son, David Harris. Bud retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Major with 23 years of service. He also retired from V.P.I. & S.U. in the Sponsored Programs Department with 18 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Margaret "Maggie" Slusser Harris, Blacksburg; his daughter, Charlotte S. Harris, Mechanicsville, Md; three sons and daughters-in-law, William G. "Bill", III and Bonnie Harris, Riner, Thomas E. "Ted" and Janet Harris, Eggleston, Joe F. and Amy Harris, Blacksburg; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Cornelia and Barnes Copenhaver, Blacksburg, Charlotte and Trigger Copenhaver, Delaware, Betsy and Robert Rowland, Phoenix, Ariz., Vernon Greever, Delaware; and a bunch of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. on September 4, 2007.⁶

     Clara Gertrude "Trudy" Slusser Clara Gertrude (Trudy) Slusser Albert was born in Coal Bank Hollow, Blacksburg Va. on October 7, 1930. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juel Albert Sr, of 54 married years; parents Pat and Annie Slusser; brothers Paul, Joe, Erno, Johnny, and Dennis Slusser, along with many family members. She is survived by her beloved son, Juel Albert Jr. (Angie), granddaughters Tiffany Albert and Crystal Boyle (Jason), and great-grandchildren Justyna, Wyatt, Luke, Tanner, Riley, Dawson, and Layla. Great-great-granddaughter Selene all of Blacksburg. Her little sister Maggie, family Terry and Carl Davis, and lifelong friend Lenore. Trudy spent 45 years working downtown as a banker. She never met a stranger and was always known for her friendly wave from the downtown picture bank window. Her ability to make people feel comfortable and conduct business in all manners was amazing. She was confident in giving student loans as well as start up business loans…some even honored by a handshake and a promise. Being a coal miner's daughter, she was also heavily involved in the local chapter of The Coal Miners Association. She was also a member of the Heritage Foundation and the American Heart Association. She too, was a familiar face in her retirement years working at Custom Catering during the Virginia Tech Sportsclub luncheons and many other events. Trudy’s greatest accomplishment was by far her family. Growing up in a strong family, her love of life was home and making sure everyone was fed and cared for. Gardening, making Sunday meals, working in her flower beds, crocheting, canning tomatoes, snapping beans, picking wild strawberries up on the hill, and listening to bluegrass were her favorite pastimes. She was also one of the all-time best flatfooters in town.⁸ She was born on October 7, 1930 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^5,6,7,8 As of September 9, 1950,her married name was Albert.⁵ She married Juel Marlyn "Salty" Albert Sr. on September 9, 1950 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^{1,3,4,13,5,6,8}

     Juel Marlyn "Salty" Albert Sr. was buried at H.M. Albert Family Cemetery, Longshop, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 His Social Security Number was 224-24-0751.⁷ He was born on April 17, 1924 at Beards Fork, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,7,5,6 He married Clara Gertrude "Trudy" Slusser, daughter of Pascal Joe "Pat" Slusser and Annie Foster Cromer, on September 9, 1950 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^{8,9,10,11,3,6,12} Juel Marlyn "Salty" Albert Sr. died on December 12, 2009 at Whitethorne, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.^1,4,7,6 He Juel Marlyn (Salty) Albert Sr., 85, of Whitethorne, Va., died Saturday, December 12, 2009, at his home. He was born in Mullins, W.Va. on April 17, 1924, to the late Charles Elmer and Nora Kathryn Weaver Albert. Salty retired from Biochemistry Department at Virginia Tech in 1984 with over 40 years of service. He was a member of the Longshop-McCoy Volunteer Fire Department. Salty was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Trudy S. Albert, of Whitethorne; son and daughter-in-law, Juel M. Jr. and Angie Albert, of Whitethorne; brother-in-law, William White and his wife, Bessie, of Whitethorne; two granddaughters, Tiffany and Shawn Brown, of Whitethorne, and Crystal and Jason Boyle, of Blacksburg; seven great-grandchildren, Justyna, Tanner, Dawson, Wyatt, Luke, Riley, and Layla. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the Albert Family Cemetery with the Rev. Jimmie Lee Price officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Albert Cemetery Fund, c/o Juel Albert Jr., 4829 Whitethorne Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Friends may call any time after noon on Monday and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Dr., SW, Blacksburg.
on December 14, 2009.¹

     Wanda Williams was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 224-24-2165.³ She was born on February 9, 1920 at West Virginia.^3,2 As of September 5, 1987,her married name was Slusser.² She married Paul Leslie Slusser, son of Pascal Joe "Pat" Slusser and Annie Foster Cromer, on September 5, 1987 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^4,5,1,2 Wanda Williams died on February 8, 2008 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 87.¹ She Wanda Kirby Slusser, 87, of Blacksburg, died Friday, February 8, 2008, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born in Elk Knob, W.Va., on December 9, 1920, to the late Theodore Herbert and Sadie Boone Williams; and was also preceded in death by her loving daughter, Betty K. Lucas; and recently her husband, Paul L. Slusser . Wanda retired from the Blacksburg Police Department in April 1988 after 18 years of service. She is survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Patrick and Peggy Price and their three children, Jacob, Hannah and Sadie, all of Blacksburg, Dania and Kirk Ayers and their son, Wesley, all of Christiansburg, Shane and Jennifer Lucas and their daughter, Haylee, all of Christiansburg; son-in-law, Tom Lucas, of Christiansburg; niece, Audrey and her husband, Don Evans, and their three children, Tina, Leena and Matthew, all of Richmond; one son and daughter-in-law, James Ronald and Margaret Kirby, of Wayside, W.Va., and their children, Victor Kirby and Juanita Rhodes and their spouses and three great-grandchildren, Dalton Kirby, Jade Rhodes and Harley Rhodes. Wanda is also survived by many loving friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, February 11, 2008, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmie Lee Price officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. Friends may call any time Sunday, February 10, 2008, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, Blacksburg, Va. on February 10, 2008.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-6224.⁵ Lottie Imogene "Jean" Price was born on June 6, 1927 at McCoy, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 As of July 2, 1946,her married name was Slusser.¹ She married John Daniel Slusser Sr., son of Pascal Joe "Pat" Slusser and Annie Foster Cromer, on July 2, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 Lottie Imogene "Jean" Price died on May 12, 2010 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 82.^2,5,4 She Our wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, Lottie Imogene Price Slusser, 82, of Blacksburg, Va., passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, John D. Slusser; sons, John D. Slusser Jr. and wife, Cathy of Christiansburg, Michael Slusser and wife, Carol, of Blacksburg, and Ronnie Slusser and Kenny Slusser, both of Blacksburg; daughters, Sandra Richardson and husband, Willie, of Pulaski, Carol Sue Viers and husband, Michael, of Christiansburg, and Penny Ratcliff and husband, Phillip, of Riner; and numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Also left behind is her beloved dog, Mollie, who showed up on her door step one day and it became love at first sight and she stayed beside her master until the very end. We will see you on the other side, Mama. The family would like to thank Dr. Harry McCoy and staff, and Hospice for their compassion and kindness they showed our beloved mother during her final months. on May 14, 2010.⁴