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     His Social Security Number was 223-28-5326.² Glovern Hayden Palmer was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on March 29, 1924 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Elsie Louise Francisco on March 1, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6,5 Glovern Hayden Palmer died on November 12, 1999 at age 75.^2,3 He PALMER, Glovern Hayden, 75, of Salem, went to be with our Lord God, Friday, November 12, 1999. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was retired from the Veterans Hospital in Salem, where he was a mason. He was known for his stonework and flowers. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elsie Palmer; sons and daughters-in-law, Lonnie and Sarah Palmer, Rellis and Dreama Palmer, Woodrow and Debra Palmer, Shannon and Brenda Palmer, Wyatt and Wendy Palmer; daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanette and Gene Niday, Jeanine and Ronald Horne, Chekita and Edward Young; brother, Charlie Palmer; 29 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; many uncles, aunts and cousins; beloved pet and companion, Missy. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Valley Funeral Service. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 15, 1999 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Valley Funeral service, with Rev. Ira Tolliver officiating. Mr. Palmer will be laid to rest in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Service. 1609 Peters Creek Rd. Roanoke, Va 562-1182. on November 14, 1999.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-28-0854.⁶ Charlie William Palmer Jr. was buried at Culpeper National Cemetery, 305 U.S. Avenue, Culpeper, Culpeper Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 12, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6,4 He died on January 15, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^6,4,5 He PALMER, Charlie William Jr., 75, of Moneta, passed away Monday, January 15, 2001, at the VA Medical Center in Salem. He was a WW II Veteran in the US Army. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Charlie W. III and Michelle Palmer of Lynchburg; three grandchildren, Marcus Allen Palmer, Matthew David Palmer, Christine Marissa Palmer; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the Lotz Salem Chapel. Interment and funeral service are pending. on January 16, 2001.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 229-32-0538.³ Elsie Louise Francisco was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on May 28, 1929 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^3,2 As of March 1, 1946,her married name was Palmer.² She married Glovern Hayden Palmer, son of Charles William "Charlie" Palmer and Virgie M. Pollard, on March 1, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 Elsie Louise Francisco died on August 9, 2008 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 79.^1,3 She Elsie Palmer, 79, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2008, while visiting her daughter and family in Portsmouth, Va. After a long illness we know she is having a heavenly reunion with her husband of 54 years, Glovern Palmer; parents, Walter and Grace Francisco; brothers, Walter and Frank Francisco; sisters, Juanita Rowe and Virginia Ruth Goad; grandchildren; greatgrandchildren; and her beloved pet, Missy. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Eugene and Florence Francisco, of New Castle; sons, Lonnie and Sarah Palmer, Rellis and Drema Palmer, Woodrow and Debra Palmer, Shannon and Brenda Palmer, and Wyatt and Wendy Palmer; daughters, Jeanette and Gene Niday, Jeanine and Ronald Horne, Chekita Young and Dwight; and numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Elsie retired from Maid Bess with 30 years of service. She considered her co-workers as extended family especially Wanda and Larry. She loved her family and friends and although her health kept her from driving she looked forward to their visits and staying at their homes. She couldn't pass a Goodwill without stopping and mention going to Tennessee and she would beat you to the car. She loved when Christopher came to see his "Nana on the hill" and had her come stay with him so she could go to his ball games and other functions. Konnor brought a twinkle to her eyes when he sat and read to her, made sure her socks and shoes were on and then say "ok great grandma." We would like to thank all Elsie's physicians and staff. A big thank you to the Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley for their loving care this past year. She looked forward to going each work day enjoying the activities, crafts, outings and new friends. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Mountain Pass Baptist Church on Route 311 with the Reverend Newcomb officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery on Cove Road. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Adult Care Center of the Roanoke Valley, 2702 Williamson Road, N.E., Roanoke, Va. 24012 or a charity of your choice. on August 24, 2008.¹

     Lonnie G. Palmer married Sarah Unknown.^1,2,3,4 Lonnie G. Palmer died on June 9, 2014 at Virginia.⁴ He Lonnie G. Palmer, age 65, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2014. He is predeceased by his parents, Glovern and Elsie Palmer; brother, Woodrow Palmer; nephews, Rellis Phipps and Aaron Palmer. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Sarah; children Ricky and Lorie Palmer; brothers, Rellis (Drema), Shannon, and Wyatt Palmer; sisters, Jeanette (Gene) Niday, Jeanine (Ronald) Horne and Chekita Young; four grandchildren; special dog, "Taz"; and numerous other relatives. After retiring from the Seabee Reserves, having served our country in Viet Nam and Desert Storm, Lonnie was employed by the VA Medical Center, Salem. There will be a "Gathering of Family and Friends" held on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Valley Chapel. Mr. Palmer is entrusted to Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service. on June 15, 2014.⁴

     Woodrow Allen "Woody" Palmer was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He married Deborah Ann "Debra" Saunders.³ Woodrow Allen "Woody" Palmer was born on August 15, 1952.⁵ He died on April 15, 2011 at Virginia at age 58.³ He Salem man killed changing bus tire. A 58-year-old man from Salem was killed Friday while changing the tire of a Coach America tour bus on southbound Interstate 581 in Roanoke, according to Virginia State Police. The man, whose name hasn't been released, had almost finished changing a flat tire near the Hershberger Road exit about 9:45 p.m. when the jack he was using got stuck, Trooper J.R. Hypes said. The man crawled underneath the bus to get it out, Hypes said. The jack and another part on the bus broke, causing the bus to come down and crush him, he said. The tour bus filled with school-aged children was returning to Greensboro, N.C., after a trip to Washington. When the tire went flat, another bus came to pick the children up so they wouldn't have to wait, Hypes said. There were no passengers on the bus when the incident happened. The man was taken to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. on April 18, 2011.⁶ He Woodrow Allen (Woody) Palmer, 58, of Salem, went to his Mountain Home on Friday, April 15, 2011. Woody was preceded in death by parents, Glovern and Elsie Palmer; father-in-law, Buford Saunders; mother-in-law, Lois Keaton; grandson, Jakson Blain Persinger; and a special friend, Allen Gross. He is survived by beloved wife, Deborah Ann; son, Shane (Janice) Palmer; daughter, Tonya (Rocky) Persinger; grandchildren, Blake Paitsel, Shaina, Mikala, Brianna and Daulton Palmer, Jaden and Sarge Persinger; brothers, Lonnie (Sarah), Rellis (Dreama), Wyatt (Wendy) and Shannon Palmer; sisters, Jeannette (Gene) Niday, Jeanine (Ronald) Horne, and Chiquita Young; brother-inlaw, Timmy Saunders; sistersin-law, Michelle (Tim) Jarvis, Bonnie (Patrick) Keister, and Rhonda (John) Baturoni; and numerous nieces, nephews and close friends. Funeral Service will be held in the Valley Funeral Home Chapel at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2011, with Pastor Douglas Keffer officiating. Interment to follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. on April 19, 2011.³

     Brenda Wright was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Her married name was Palmer.¹ She died on September 13, 2009 at Virginia.¹ She Brenda Wright Palmer, 55, of Salem, Va., passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2009, after a long courageous battle with cancer. She is predeceased by parents, Mildred Eisenhower and William Wright Sr. Left to cherish her memory are her devoted husband, Shannon Palmer; son, Ricky Palmer; daughter, Lori Palmer; sister, Joanne McCoy (Jerry); brother, William Wright Jr; and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and loving in-laws. Special thanks to Carilion Hospice. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 15, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at the Valley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael Hogan officiating. Interment to follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1609 Peters Creek Road, N.W., Roanoke, Va., 540-562-1182. on September 14, 2009.¹ She married Shannon Palmer, son of Glovern Hayden Palmer and Elsie Louise Francisco, on September 14, 2009.¹

     Thomas Poff was born circa 1866 at Virginia.¹

     Victoria Poff was born on July 16, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on July 17, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-03-9920.² Ralph Malcolm Poff married Nellie Gray Furches.⁴ Ralph Malcolm Poff was born on August 27, 1922 at Virginia.^1,2 He died on February 23, 1995 at age 72.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-24-0241.⁴ Walter Clendenen Poff was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 21674 Monroe Road, Damascus, Washington Co., Virginia.³ He married Lavinia Neaves.³ Walter Clendenen Poff was born on June 23, 1925 at Virginia.^4,3 He died on March 15, 1987 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia, at age 61.^4,3

     Her Social Security Number was 229-34-0019.⁵ Nancy Jane Poff was born on June 27, 1929 at Damascus, Washington Co., Virginia.^3,5,4 As of September 11, 1954,her married name was Gentry.³ She married Chester Carl Gentry on September 11, 1954 at Damascus, Washington Co., Virginia.³ Nancy Jane Poff died on December 7, 2008 at Tennessee at age 79.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 199-03-5566.⁴ Frederick C . "Fred" Poff was buried at Thompsontown Lutheran Cemetery, Thompsontown, Juniata Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He married Joyce Kerchner.⁴ Frederick C . "Fred" Poff was born on December 18, 1919 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He died on February 14, 1958 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, at age 38.⁴

     David Harvey Zimmerman was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on September 21, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.² He married Carolyn Sue Leedy, daughter of John Harry Leedy Jr. and Elizabeth Marie Poff, circa 1994.^1,2 David Harvey Zimmerman died on June 27, 2011 at Virginia at age 69.² He David Harvey Zimmerman, 69, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2011. He was born on September 21, 1941, in Roanoke. He retired from the City of Roanoke after 20 years of service. He worked 11 years for Valley Metro and five years at Wal-Mart. He was an active lifetime member of the Vinton "J.C.," was a member of the Mopar Club and was a member of "AA" for 17 years. David was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Smith Zimmerman and Dolores W. Zimmerman; and daughter, Lori Christine Zimmerman. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Carolyn S. Zimmerman; stepchildren, Robert and wife, Desiree Harrison, and Karen and husband, Larry Smith; grandchildren, James Robert Harrison, Catherine Elizabeth White, Sarah Renee Harrison and Kevin Wayne Smith, Kayla Doreen Smith, Courtney Amber Harrison and Claudia Hope Harrison; five greatgrandsons, Dawson, Bentley, Ryan, James and Dakota; god children, Kristian Clemmer and Jarred Todd Johnson; brothers, Brian Zimmerman and wife, Karen, and Vernon Zimmerman and wife, Krystal; and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice nurses, Whitney and Melinda, and the staff of Friendship Manor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Roanoke Men's Scholarship Fund. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2011, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Art Hearne and the Rev. Mark Washington officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving friends from 4 to 6 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at the funeral home. on June 29, 2011.²