Richard Junior Crawford1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 25, 1926, d. February 24, 2006
FatherHarless Mansfield "Hollis" Crawford1,6,7,8,3 b. October 16, 1895, d. September 12, 1964
MotherIda Gladys Adams1,6,7,8,3 b. October 30, 1894, d. April 10, 1981
     Richard Junior Crawford and Vera Viola Clarkson were divorced.3 Richard Junior Crawford was born on July 25, 1926 at Craig Co., Virginia.9,8,5 He married Lillian Unknown on October 9, 1948 at Frenchburg, Menifee Co., Kentucky.10 Richard Junior Crawford and Lillian Unknown were divorced on September 22, 1952 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.10 Richard Junior Crawford married Vera Viola Clarkson on January 23, 1953 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 Richard Junior Crawford married Sarah Margaret Childs on December 30, 1975 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.8,11,3 Richard Junior Crawford died on February 24, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.9,8,4 He Richard J. Crawford, 79, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, February 24, 2006. He was born July 25, 1926 in Craig County to the late Harless and Ida Adams Crawford. He lived in Covington for 64 years. He was employed with Industrial Rayon for about 20 years, and Hercules from which he retired after 27 years. He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Randolph, he was owner of Little Rebel Restaurant with the help of his wife, Sarah, they ran it for five years. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Bill, Kenneth and Clinton; one sister, Gladys Howard. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Childs; one sister, Mildred Smith of Covington; two daughters, Andrea Hardiman and husband, Wil of Buffalo, Mo., Shelby Gibson and husband, Hugh "Buzzy" Gibson of Paquoson; daughter, Rebecca Terry and husband, Wilson Terry of Kingsport, Tenn. and Roanoke; son, Pete Clark and wife, Jenny of Mt. Airy, Md; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; lots of nieces, nephews and lots of wonderful friends. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Roanoke which he loved to work with his church family and Trinity Thrift Shop along with his wife. His wonderful Pastor was always close as a phone call, The Rev. Dr. Kenneth P. Lane, Jr. Richards last three years were spent at Virginia Veterans Care Center where he was well loved and taken good care of. His hobbies were working with Special Olympics area XVIII in Covington, 610 Covington Moose Lodge, Roanoke Moose Lodge 284, camping, traveling in his motorhome, taking trips on his Harley motorcycle with his soulmate, Sarah. He has gone to Heaven where the streets are made of Gold, and he will be able to ride his Harley that he so loved. The family requests no flowers and to make donations to Helping Hands Trinity Church, 4040 Williamson Rd., NW, Roanoke, Va. 24012. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 25, 2006, 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 4040 Williamson Rd., NW, Roanoke. Visitation with the family will be held after the service. on March 23, 2006.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 115, District 12, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 84, District 3-14, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Lillian Unknown
Marriage*Richard Junior Crawford married Lillian Unknown on October 9, 1948 at Frenchburg, Menifee Co., Kentucky.10 
Divorce* Richard Junior Crawford and Lillian Unknown were divorced on September 22, 1952 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.10 

Family 2

Vera Viola Clarkson b. November 30, 1924, d. February 14, 2002
Divorce*Richard Junior Crawford and Vera Viola Clarkson were divorced.3 
Marriage* Richard Junior Crawford married Vera Viola Clarkson on January 23, 1953 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 
Children
  • Andrea Lea Crawford8,3
  • Shelby Jean Crawford8,3

Family 3

Sarah Margaret Childs b. May 21, 1933, d. June 19, 2020
Marriage*Richard Junior Crawford married Sarah Margaret Childs on December 30, 1975 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.8,11,3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard Junior Crawford obituary in the Feb 26, 2006 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [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.
  6. [S1276] Virginian Review, From the William Mansfield Crawford obituary in the Oct 16, 2005 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard J. Crawford obituary in the Mar 23, 2006 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sarah Childs Crawford obituary in the Jun 28, 2020 edition.

Clinton Hebert "Toni" Crawford1,2,3,4

M, b. September 16, 1928, d. June 10, 1993
FatherHarless Mansfield "Hollis" Crawford1,2,5,6 b. October 16, 1895, d. September 12, 1964
MotherIda Gladys Adams1,2,5,6 b. October 30, 1894, d. April 10, 1981
     His Social Security Number was 228-30-8896.7 Clinton Hebert "Toni" Crawford was buried at Emory United Methodist Cemetery, Alleghany Co., Virginia.4 He was born on September 16, 1928 at Virginia.1,7,4 He died on June 10, 1993 at Virginia at age 64.7,3,4 He CRAWFORD, Clinton Herbert, 64, of Covington, died Thursday, June 10, 1993. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home. on June 11, 1993.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 115, District 12, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 84, District 3-14, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1276] Virginian Review, From the William Mansfield Crawford obituary in the Oct 16, 2005 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton Herbert Crawford obituary in the Jun 11, 1993 edition.
  4. [S3859] Emory United Methodist Cemetery, Alleghany Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard J. Crawford obituary in the Mar 23, 2006 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Mary Agnes Cahoon1,2,3,4

F, b. March 25, 1922, d. August 26, 1994
     Mary Agnes Cahoon was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 225-22-3811.3 She was born on March 25, 1922 at Hot Springs, Bath Co., Virginia.2,3,4 As of December 21, 1941,her married name was Crawford.1 She married William Mansfield "Bill" Crawford, son of Harless Mansfield "Hollis" Crawford and Ida Gladys Adams, on December 21, 1941 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,4 Mary Agnes Cahoon died on August 26, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.3,4 She Mary C. Crawford, 72, of Covington, died Friday, August 26, 1994 in the Roanoke Memorial Rehabilitation Center. She was born March, 25, 1922 in Bath County, the daughter of the late Leslie P. and Mary Kimberlin Cahoon. She was a member of the Central United Methodist Church, Clifton Forge. She was preceded in death by a brother, Calvin Lee Cahoon. Survivors include her husband, William M. Crawford, Covington; two sons, James (Jimmy) Crawford, Covington, and Steven M. Crawford, Roanoke; one brother, Leslie P. Cahoon Jr., Stuarts Draft; four granddaughters, Lisa Crawford, Covington, Cindy, Diane and Jessica Crawford, all of Roanoke; an uncle, Charles Kimberlin, Verona. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 30, 1994, at the graveside in Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor. The Rev. William M. Harris Jr. will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 to 8:30 at Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge. on August 28, 1994.4

Family

William Mansfield "Bill" Crawford b. March 3, 1920, d. October 14, 2005
Marriage*She married William Mansfield "Bill" Crawford, son of Harless Mansfield "Hollis" Crawford and Ida Gladys Adams, on December 21, 1941 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary C. Crawford obituary in the Aug 28, 1994 edition.
  5. [S1276] Virginian Review, From the William Mansfield Crawford obituary in the Oct 16, 2005 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Steven Mansfield Crawford obituary in the Nov 24, 2016 edition.

Steven Mansfield Crawford1,2,3,4

M, b. August 21, 1951
FatherWilliam Mansfield "Bill" Crawford1,2,4,5 b. March 3, 1920, d. October 14, 2005
MotherMary Agnes Cahoon1,2,4,5 b. March 25, 1922, d. August 26, 1994
     Steven Mansfield Crawford was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.2 He was born on August 21, 1951 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,4 He married Kay Lynn Harrelson on September 8, 1973 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.4 Steven Mansfield Crawford and Kay Lynn Harrelson were divorced on May 3, 1990 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 Steven Mansfield Crawford married Elizabeth Ann Moseley on September 13, 1997 at Buchanan Co., Virginia.2,4 Steven Mansfield Crawford Steven Mansfield Crawford, 65, of Roanoke, entered his eternal heavenly home on Monday, November 21, 2016 surrounded by his wife, brother, and close family and friends. He enjoyed his 32 years of service at the VA Medical Center; was an avid fisherman and gardener, and loved watching sports. Steve loved everyone; he never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Crawford; and father and mother-in-law, Gene, Sr. and Clara Moseley. He is survived by his loving wife, caregiver, and best friend of 19 years, Elizabeth Moseley Crawford; daughters, Cindy, Diana, and Jessica Crawford; grandson, Chad Burke; "adopted" grandson, Ethan Nolan; brother and sister-in-law, James "Jim" and Wanda Crawford; aunt and uncle, Jackie and Les Cahoon; eight nieces; three nephews; one great-nephew; in-laws, Bill (Debbie), John (Karen), and Gene, Jr. (Krista) Moseley, and Crystal (Bret) Bolton. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. with visitation one hour before at noon on Friday, November 25, 2016 at New Beginnings AOG Church, 1317 Narrow Passage Rd, with the Pastors Jerome Coleman and Marla Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. on November 24, 2016.2

Family 1

Kay Lynn Harrelson
Marriage*He married Kay Lynn Harrelson on September 8, 1973 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.4 
Divorce* Steven Mansfield Crawford and Kay Lynn Harrelson were divorced on May 3, 1990 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 
Children
  • Cindy Crawford2
  • Diana Crawford2
  • Jessica Crawford2

Family 2

Elizabeth Ann Moseley
Marriage*Steven Mansfield Crawford married Elizabeth Ann Moseley on September 13, 1997 at Buchanan Co., Virginia.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S1276] Virginian Review, From the William Mansfield Crawford obituary in the Oct 16, 2005 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Steven Mansfield Crawford obituary in the Nov 24, 2016 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary C. Crawford obituary in the Aug 28, 1994 edition.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Sarah Margaret Childs1,2,3

F, b. May 21, 1933, d. June 19, 2020
     Sarah Margaret Childs was born on May 21, 1933 at Virginia.3 As of December 30, 1975,her married name was Crawford.3 She married Richard Junior Crawford, son of Harless Mansfield "Hollis" Crawford and Ida Gladys Adams, on December 30, 1975 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Sarah Margaret Childs died on June 19, 2020 at Virginia at age 87.2 She Sarah Childs Crawford passed away at the age of 87 on Friday, June 19, 2020. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Richard Crawford; and her son, Wallace "Pete" Clark III. She is survived by her daughter, Becky Terry; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. on June 28, 2020.2

Family

Richard Junior Crawford b. July 25, 1926, d. February 24, 2006
Marriage*She married Richard Junior Crawford, son of Harless Mansfield "Hollis" Crawford and Ida Gladys Adams, on December 30, 1975 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard J. Crawford obituary in the Mar 23, 2006 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sarah Childs Crawford obituary in the Jun 28, 2020 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Hattie Bell Vest1,2

F, b. June 26, 1900, d. January 27, 1986
     Hattie Bell Vest was buried at New Monmouth Presbyterian Church Cemetery, on Rt. 60 near junction of Rt. 631, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 227-52-0699.3 Her married name was Crawford.1 She married Ott Mason "Ottie" Crawford, son of James Harvey Crawford and Lula Mae Nora Starkes.1,2 Hattie Bell Vest was born on June 26, 1900 at Virginia.1,3 She died on January 27, 1986 at age 85.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 84, District 82-5, Kerrs Creek, Rockbridge Co., Virginia4

Family

Ott Mason "Ottie" Crawford b. 1909, d. 1959
Marriage*Hattie Bell Vest married Ott Mason "Ottie" Crawford, son of James Harvey Crawford and Lula Mae Nora Starkes.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1285] Angela M. Ruley (e-mail address), New Monmouth Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rockbridge Co., VA.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Cline Crawford obituary in the Sep 30, 1996 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Vernon Nathan Crawford1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 15, 1919, d. August 16, 2015
FatherEverett Clarence Crawford1,2,6,7,8,9,4 b. October 27, 1894, d. November 12, 1975
MotherBessie Mae Crawford1,2,6,7,8,9,4 b. February 1, 1899, d. March 24, 1956
     Vernon Nathan Crawford was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.3 He was born on March 15, 1919 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.5 He married Mildred Elizabeth Blount on June 15, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Vernon Nathan Crawford died on August 16, 2015 at Virginia at age 96.3 He Vernon Nathan Crawford, 96, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, three brothers and one sister.Survivors include his son, V. T. (Slim) Crawford and his wife, Jane; and his daughter, Janet C. Poindexter.A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Glenn Giles officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Charity of your choice. on August 18, 2015.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 404, District 54, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 24, District 2, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 284, District 12-2, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Railroad crane helper8

Family

Mildred Elizabeth Blount
Marriage*Vernon Nathan Crawford married Mildred Elizabeth Blount on June 15, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 
Children
  • V. T. "Slim" Crawford3
  • Janet Crawford3

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vernon Nathan Crawford obituary in the Aug 18, 2015 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Ernie Crawford obituary in the Dec 12, 2005 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth T. Crawford, Sr., obituary in the Aug 28, 2001 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherlie Everett Crawford obituary in the Apr 3, 2002 edition.

Juanita Crawford1,2,3,4

F, b. March 10, 1921, d. March 22, 1984
FatherEverett Clarence Crawford1,2,3,5,4,6 b. October 27, 1894, d. November 12, 1975
MotherBessie Mae Crawford1,2,3,5,4,6 b. February 1, 1899, d. March 24, 1956
     Juanita Crawford was buried at Daleville Cemetery, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.7 Her Social Security Number was 226-28-2425.8 Her married name was Pring.9 She married Lawrence Melvin Pring.9,10,4 Juanita Crawford was born on March 10, 1921 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.8,4 She died on March 22, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 24, District 2, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 284, District 12-2, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia5

Family

Lawrence Melvin Pring b. February 2, 1918, d. August 1, 1991
Marriage*Juanita Crawford married Lawrence Melvin Pring.9,10,4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Ernie Crawford obituary in the Dec 12, 2005 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth T. Crawford, Sr., obituary in the Aug 28, 2001 edition.
  4. [S3860] Daleville Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Juanita Crawford Pring.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherlie Everett Crawford obituary in the Apr 3, 2002 edition.
  7. [S3860] Daleville Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3860] Daleville Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Bessie Mae Crawford.
  10. [S3860] Daleville Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Everette Clarence Crawford.

James Ernie Crawford1,2

M, b. October 20, 1922, d. December 11, 2005
FatherEverett Clarence Crawford1,2,3,4,5 b. October 27, 1894, d. November 12, 1975
MotherBessie Mae Crawford1,2,3,4,5 b. February 1, 1899, d. March 24, 1956
     James Ernie Crawford was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 227-14-2295.6 He married Margaret Louise Hurt.2 James Ernie Crawford was born on October 20, 1922 at Virginia.1,2,6 He died on December 11, 2005 at Virginia at age 83.2,6 He James Ernie Crawford, 83, of Troutville went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 11, 2005. He was born October 20, 1922 to the late Everett C. Crawford and Bessie Mae Crawford. James retired from the Norfolk & Western Railroad. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Louise Hurt Crawford, a sister, Juanita Pring, two brothers, Kenneth T. (Kent) Crawford and Sherlie Everette Crawford. Survivors include a brother, Vernon Crawford of Roanoke; two nieces, Brenda M. Yeatts and husband David and son, Walt, who were caregivers and Janet Poindexter; two nephews, V.T. Crawford and Tommy Crawford; sisters-in-law, Aileen Crawford and Mildred Crawford. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday December 13, 2005 from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Johnny Basham officiating. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. on December 12, 2005.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 24, District 2, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 284, District 12-2, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia4

Family

Margaret Louise Hurt
Marriage*James Ernie Crawford married Margaret Louise Hurt.2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Ernie Crawford obituary in the Dec 12, 2005 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth T. Crawford, Sr., obituary in the Aug 28, 2001 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherlie Everett Crawford obituary in the Apr 3, 2002 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Kenneth Thomas "Kent" Crawford Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. April 9, 1925, d. August 26, 2001
FatherEverett Clarence Crawford1,2,3,8,9,7 b. October 27, 1894, d. November 12, 1975
MotherBessie Mae Crawford1,2,3,8,9,7 b. February 1, 1899, d. March 24, 1956
     His Social Security Number was 231-24-3723.10 Kenneth Thomas "Kent" Crawford Sr. was buried at Daleville Cemetery, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 He was born on April 9, 1925 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.10,5,7 He married Aileen Christine Henry, daughter of John Franklin Henry and Ethel Lewis Conner, on April 3, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 Kenneth Thomas "Kent" Crawford Sr. died on August 26, 2001 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.10,3,6 He CRAWFORD, Kenneth T. Sr., (Kent), 76, of Troutville, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2001. He was retired from Norfolk Southern's East End Car Shop with 42 years service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Bessie Crawford; and sister, Juanita Pring. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Aileen H. Crawford; son, Kenneth, Jr., Roanoke County; three brothers, Vernon, Ernie, and Mr. and Mrs. Sherlie E. Crawford; a niece and nephew, V.T. Crawford and Janet Poindexter. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's East Chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2001, with the Rev. Rick Via officiating. Burial will be in Daleville Cemetery. The family suggests memorials either to the Troutville or Read Mountain Rescue Squads. Friends may call at Oakey's East Chapel where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. on August 28, 2001.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 24, District 2, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 284, District 12-2, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia8

Family

Aileen Christine Henry
Marriage*Kenneth Thomas "Kent" Crawford Sr. married Aileen Christine Henry, daughter of John Franklin Henry and Ethel Lewis Conner, on April 3, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 
Child
  • Kenneth Thomas "Tommy" Crawford Jr.3,4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Ernie Crawford obituary in the Dec 12, 2005 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth T. Crawford, Sr., obituary in the Aug 28, 2001 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aileen H. Crawford obituary in the May 24, 2018 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherlie Everett Crawford obituary in the Apr 3, 2002 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Sherlie Everette Crawford1,2

M, b. November 29, 1926, d. April 2, 2002
FatherEverett Clarence Crawford3,1,4,5,2 b. October 27, 1894, d. November 12, 1975
MotherBessie Mae Crawford3,1,4,5,2 b. February 1, 1899, d. March 24, 1956
     His Social Security Number was 722-05-2544.6 Sherlie Everette Crawford was buried at Daleville Cemetery, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.7,2 He was born on November 29, 1926 at Virginia.3,6,7 He married Mildred Jones circa 1957.2 Sherlie Everette Crawford died on April 2, 2002 at Virginia at age 75.2,6,7 He CRAWFORD, Sherlie Everett, 75, of Troutville, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2002. He was retired from Norfolk-Southern East End Car Shop with 46 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Bessie Crawford, sister, Juanita Pring, brother, Kenneth T. Crawford. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Mildred J. Crawford; two brothers, Vernon Crawford of Roanoke, Ernie Crawford of Troutville; a niece and two nephews, Janet Poindexter, V.T. Crawford, both of Smith Mountain Lake, and Tommy Crawford of Roanoke. Funeral services will be at the Oakey's East Chapel, 11 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 2002, with the Rev. Glenn A. McCrickard officiating. Interment will be in the Daleville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's East Chapel. on April 3, 2002.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 24, District 2, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 284, District 12-2, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia5

Family

Mildred Jones b. October 13, 1926, d. July 9, 2009
Marriage*Sherlie Everette Crawford married Mildred Jones circa 1957.2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Ernie Crawford obituary in the Dec 12, 2005 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherlie Everett Crawford obituary in the Apr 3, 2002 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth T. Crawford, Sr., obituary in the Aug 28, 2001 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3860] Daleville Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Lawrence Melvin Pring1,2

M, b. February 2, 1918, d. August 1, 1991
     Lawrence Melvin Pring was buried at Daleville Cemetery, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 231-05-6734.4 He married Juanita Crawford, daughter of Everett Clarence Crawford and Bessie Mae Crawford.5,6,1 Lawrence Melvin Pring was born on February 2, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 He died on August 1, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.2,3,4 He Mr. Lawrence Melvin Pring, age 73, of Roanoke, died Thursday August 1, 1991. He was retired from the N & W Railway, a member of the Cloverdale Church of the Brethren, and a life member of the Troutville Fire and Rescue Department. He is survived by his wife, Edna G. Pring, Roanoke; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Virginia and Chuck Pace, Wirtz and Metter Hall, Roanoke; step children, Immajean and Benny Brown, Roanoke, Pat Booker, Roanoke, and J.C. Gallimore, Dallas, Ga; four step grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, like a son, Sargent (Joe) Kearns. on August 2, 1991.2

Family

Juanita Crawford b. March 10, 1921, d. March 22, 1984
Marriage*He married Juanita Crawford, daughter of Everett Clarence Crawford and Bessie Mae Crawford.5,6,1 

Citations

  1. [S3860] Daleville Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Juanita Crawford Pring.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lawrence Melvin Pring obituary in the Aug 2, 1991 edition.
  3. [S3860] Daleville Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3860] Daleville Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Bessie Mae Crawford.
  6. [S3860] Daleville Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Everette Clarence Crawford.

Hunter Howard Lamb1,2,3,4

M, b. April 30, 1902, d. February 20, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 224-16-1331.5 Hunter Howard Lamb was buried at Ludwick Family Cemetery, Fairfield, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.6,4 He was born on April 30, 1902 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,5,6,3,4 He married Cora Lee Crawford, daughter of James Harvey Crawford and Lula Mae Nora Starkes, on October 7, 1922 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,7 Hunter Howard Lamb and Cora Lee Crawford were divorced on January 11, 1971 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.3 Hunter Howard Lamb died on February 20, 1990 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 87.5,6,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 147, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 42, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Farm laborer2
1940Construction laborer8

Family

Cora Lee Crawford b. March 4, 1902, d. January 18, 1996
Marriage*Hunter Howard Lamb married Cora Lee Crawford, daughter of James Harvey Crawford and Lula Mae Nora Starkes, on October 7, 1922 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,7 
Divorce* Hunter Howard Lamb and Cora Lee Crawford were divorced on January 11, 1971 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3862] Ludwick Family Cemetery, Rockbridge Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S2587] Kenneth Campbell, "Lamb Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 22, 2011.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1825] San Diego Union-Tribune, The, From the James Harvey Lamb obituary in the Nov 13, 2011 edition.
  10. [S8740] News Leader, The, From the Howard Herbert Lamb obituary in the Oct 1, 2016 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lamb-Seay marriage record.

Emma Kathleen Lamb1,2,3,4

F, b. May 16, 1926, d. August 15, 1990
FatherHunter Howard Lamb5,1,6,3 b. April 30, 1902, d. February 20, 1990
MotherCora Lee Crawford5,1,6,3,7 b. March 4, 1902, d. January 18, 1996
     Emma Kathleen Lamb YOUNG, E. Kathleen - On August 15, 1990 at the Alexandria Hospital of Springfield, Va. Wife of Melvin L. Young; daughterof Cora L. Lamb; mother of Ralph L. and Donald W. Young; sister of Howard and James Lamb, Virginia Davis and Helen Graham; also survived by five grandchildren. Interment National Memorial Park.7 She was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 231-22-9405.8 She was born on May 16, 1926 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.8,2,3 As of January 25, 1943,her married name was Young.9 She married Melvin Lee Young on January 25, 1943.9,7,4 Emma Kathleen Lamb died on August 15, 1990 at Springfield, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 64.3,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 147, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 42, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1

Family

Melvin Lee Young b. August 10, 1922, d. January 22, 2012
Marriage*Emma Kathleen Lamb married Melvin Lee Young on January 25, 1943.9,7,4 
Children
  • Ralph Lee Young7,10,4
  • Donald William Young Sr.7,10,4

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S8480] Demaine Funeral Home, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/springfield-va/demaine-funeral-home/4855, From the Melvin Lee Young obituary.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1825] San Diego Union-Tribune, The, From the James Harvey Lamb obituary in the Nov 13, 2011 edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the E. Kathleen Young obituary.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2587] Kenneth Campbell, "Lamb Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 22, 2011.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Howard Herbert Lamb1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 21, 1928, d. October 1, 2016
FatherHunter Howard Lamb1,6,7,2,4 b. April 30, 1902, d. February 20, 1990
MotherCora Lee Crawford1,6,7,2,4 b. March 4, 1902, d. January 18, 1996
     Howard Herbert Lamb was buried at Swope Lane Cemetery, Fairfield, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.2 He was born on March 21, 1928 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,3,5 He married Stella Mae Curtis on January 20, 1950 at Alexandria, Virginia.8,4 Howard Herbert Lamb and Stella Mae Curtis were divorced on April 18, 1978 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.5 Howard Herbert Lamb married Lillian Ann Baumbach, daughter of William James Baumbach and Louise Ann Carter, on February 18, 1981 at Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia.4 Howard Herbert Lamb and Lillian Ann Baumbach were divorced on October 14, 1982 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.5 Howard Herbert Lamb Howard Herbert Lamb, 88, of West Augusta, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Brookdale Senior Living in Staunton. Mr. Lamb was born on March 21, 1928 in Fincastle, Virginia, a son of the late Hunter Howard and Cora (Crawford) Lamb. Howard was a member of Union Presbyterian Church. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp during WWII and retired in 1985 from Vepco (Dominion Virginia Power) as a Service Technician. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to yard sales. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Howard E. Lamb and David E. Lamb; two brothers; and two sisters. Surviving is his former wife and mother of his children, Stella Riley; two sons, Michael E. Lamb and his wife Deborah and Kenneth E. Lamb; three grandchildren, Evan Lamb, Caitlin (Lamb) Fahey and her husband James, and Colleen Lamb; one great-grandchild, Norah Lamb; and a special friend, Barbara Counts; a half-sister; and his faithful pet cat, "Rascal" also survive. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Burial will follow in Swope Lane Cemetery, Fairfield, Virginia. on October 1, 2016.2 He died on October 1, 2016 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 88.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 147, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 42, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia6

Family 1

Stella Mae Curtis
Marriage*Howard Herbert Lamb married Stella Mae Curtis on January 20, 1950 at Alexandria, Virginia.8,4 
Divorce* Howard Herbert Lamb and Stella Mae Curtis were divorced on April 18, 1978 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Family 2

Lillian Ann Baumbach b. January 4, 1930, d. January 31, 2000
Marriage*Howard Herbert Lamb married Lillian Ann Baumbach, daughter of William James Baumbach and Louise Ann Carter, on February 18, 1981 at Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia.4 
Divorce* Howard Herbert Lamb and Lillian Ann Baumbach were divorced on October 14, 1982 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8740] News Leader, The, From the Howard Herbert Lamb obituary in the Oct 1, 2016 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1825] San Diego Union-Tribune, The, From the James Harvey Lamb obituary in the Nov 13, 2011 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Mary Herron1,2

F, b. February 17, 1937, d. February 16, 2013
     Her married name was Gusler.1 Mary Herron married Norman Jack Gusler, son of Marvin Gusler and Stella Huffman.1,2 Mary Herron was born on February 17, 1937.3 She died on February 16, 2013 at Virginia at age 75.2 She Mary Herron Rucker Gusler, 75, of Roanoke, lost her battle with cancer Saturday, February 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings and late husband, Norman J. Gusler. She is survived by her children, Sherman Rucker and wife, Janice, Jody Johnston and husband, Karl, Terry Rucker and wife, Tricia, Lori Dalton and husband, Bryan; grandchildren, Beth and Todd Johnston, Brandon Rucker, Cheyenne Dalton, and Trista Rucker; Sherman Rudolph Rucker, children's father and grandfather; loving pet "Tiny"; and a host of family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at Oakey's North Chapel, with the Rev. Burrell Baker officiating. The family will be receiving friends one hour before the service. on February 21, 2013.2

Family

Norman Jack Gusler b. April 17, 1935, d. January 12, 1999
Marriage*She married Norman Jack Gusler, son of Marvin Gusler and Stella Huffman.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman Jack Gusler obituary in the Jan 13, 1999 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Herron Rucker Gusler obituary in the Feb 21, 2013 edition.
  3. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Lillie Mae Crawford1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. May 1, 1906, d. January 7, 1981
FatherWilliam Henry Crawford1,2,5,7,8 b. July 15, 1873, d. December 5, 1939
MotherCora Alice Craft1,2,5,7,8 b. October 4, 1883, d. March 17, 1961
     Her Social Security Number was 231-56-7624.9 Lillie Mae Crawford was buried at Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,8 She was born on May 1, 1906 at Virginia.9,3,5,8 As of September 7, 1925,her married name was Dodd.6 She married Harold Aubrey Dodd on September 7, 1925 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.4,6,7,8 As of September 9, 1978,her married name was Drewry.5 Lillie Mae Crawford married Arthur Robert Drewry on September 9, 1978 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,8 Lillie Mae Crawford died on January 7, 1981 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 74.3,8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 273, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 71, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 244, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 12, District 12-2, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia11

Family 1

Harold Aubrey Dodd b. April 25, 1894, d. April 15, 1974
Marriage*Lillie Mae Crawford married Harold Aubrey Dodd on September 7, 1925 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.4,6,7,8 
Children

Family 2

Arthur Robert Drewry b. October 23, 1900, d. February 2, 1996
Marriage*Lillie Mae Crawford married Arthur Robert Drewry on September 9, 1978 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,8 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3855] Godwin Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aubrey Mae Dodd Caldwell obituary in the Oct 7, 2006 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  7. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Almira Dodd Hix Statler obituary in the Aug 12, 2020 edition.

Robert Lee Crawford1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 24, 1911, d. December 13, 1997
FatherWilliam Henry Crawford1,8,5,7 b. July 15, 1873, d. December 5, 1939
MotherCora Alice Craft1,8,9,5,7 b. October 4, 1883, d. March 17, 1961
     Robert Lee Crawford was buried at Crawford Cemetery, beside Crossroads Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 His Social Security Number was 227-03-4187.10 He was born on June 24, 1911 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.10,3,5,6 He married Esterleen Miller on April 27, 1932 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3,7 Robert Lee Crawford died on December 13, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.2,10,3,4 He CRAWFORD, Robert Lee, 86, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, December 13, 1997 in a Roanoke hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esterleen Miller Crawford. Mr. Crawford was a retired farmer and a retired Craig County School Bus Driver. He was a member of Crossroads Christian Church. Surviving are two daughters, and sons-in-law, Geneva and Herman Short, of Fincastle, Nora ""Sissy"" and R.J. Caldwell, of New Castle, two sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Pat Crawford, Roger and Jennifer Crawford all of New Castle, five grandsons, Donald Short, Claude Short, Robert Ervin Caldwell, Jason Crawford and Dwayne Crawford, one granddaughter, Kelly Crawford Light, five great-granddaughters, Dana Short, Donna Short, Tiffany Short, Heather Short and Brooke Caldwell, a great grandson, Alex Light, a step great-granddaughter, Lisa Smith, two step-great-grandsons, Nathan Montgomery and Brandon Montgomery, a brother, Malkcom Crawford of Covington and a sister, Mrs. Ethel C. Gunner, of Fincastle. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to the Craig County Rescue Squad. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 1997 from Crossroads Church. The Rev. Russell N. Hall and the Rev. Ray Murphy will officiate. Interment will be in Crawford Cemetery, Craig County. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel. on December 16, 1997.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 71, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 24, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 93, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1930Laborer8
1940Farmer9

Family

Esterleen Miller b. February 11, 1911, d. June 22, 1989
Marriage*Robert Lee Crawford married Esterleen Miller on April 27, 1932 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Crawford obituary in the Dec 16, 1997 edition.
  3. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [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.
  7. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nora Alice Crawford Caldwell obituary in the Oct 26, 2019 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Geneva Crawford Short obituary in the Oct 5, 2018 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roger Lee Crawford obituary in the Dec 20, 1999 edition.
  15. [S8532] Crawford Cemetery at Crossroads, Craig Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert W. Crawford obituary in the Dec 18, 2022 edition.

Ethel Crawford1,2,3

F, b. August 6, 1913, d. February 6, 2005
FatherWilliam Henry Crawford1,2,3 b. July 15, 1873, d. December 5, 1939
MotherCora Alice Craft1,2,3 b. October 4, 1883, d. March 17, 1961
     Ethel Crawford was buried at Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, Springwood, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 225-64-7136.4 She was born on August 6, 1913 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.4,2,3 As of December 23, 1929,her married name was Gunter.5 She married Richard Emitt Gunter Sr. on December 23, 1929 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.5,3 Ethel Crawford died on February 6, 2005 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 91.4,2,6 She Ethel Crawford Gunter, 91 of Springwood, Va., passed away Sunday, February 6, 2005 at the Alleghany Regional Hospital in Low Moor. Ethel is a member of the Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church in Springwood. The late William H. and Alice Craft Crawford were blessed with Ethel on August 6, 1913 in Craig County. Her loving husband, Richard E. Gunter, Sr. in 1980, their son, Richard E. Gunter, Jr. in 1997, along with two sisters and two brothers all preceded Mrs. Gunter in passing. Surviving her loss are, one brother, Malkcom C. Crawford and his wife, Bernice H., of Covington, and many nieces and nephews. The Gunters owned and operated the Gunters Store in Fincastle and also a Dairy Farm in Springwood for many years. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, Tuesday February 8, 2005 from 12 noon until service time. Services will be 2 p.m. in the Andrew Chapel Church with Pastor Russ Alden officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Family requests donations be made, to Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 998, Buchanan, Va. 24066. Rader Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. on February 7, 2005.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 71, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 174, District 6, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Silk mill weaver7

Family

Richard Emitt Gunter Sr. b. December 29, 1901, d. August 30, 1980
Marriage*Ethel Crawford married Richard Emitt Gunter Sr. on December 23, 1929 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.5,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel Crawford Gunter obituary in the Feb 7, 2005 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2539] James Trenor, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60157/person/-1835811213
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Lucille Ruby Crawford1,2,3

F, b. September 11, 1919, d. January 16, 1990
FatherWilliam Henry Crawford1,2 b. July 15, 1873, d. December 5, 1939
MotherCora Alice Craft1,2 b. October 4, 1883, d. March 17, 1961
     Her Social Security Number was 239-72-6180.4 Her married name was Bussinger. Lucille Ruby Crawford married James Randolph Bussinger.3,5 Lucille Ruby Crawford was born on September 11, 1919 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,3,4 As of December 23, 1935,her married name was Dodd.6 She married George E. Dodd on December 23, 1935 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.6 Lucille Ruby Crawford died on January 16, 1990 at Burlington, Alamance Co., North Carolina, at age 70.4,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 71, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 24, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2

Family 1

George E. Dodd
Marriage*Lucille Ruby Crawford married George E. Dodd on December 23, 1935 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.6 

Family 2

James Randolph Bussinger b. September 27, 1911, d. December 24, 1978
Marriage*Lucille Ruby Crawford married James Randolph Bussinger.3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3868] New Times, The, From the Janet B. Wilkinson obituary in the Nov 19, 2012 edition.
  6. [S2539] James Trenor, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60157/person/-1835811213

James Randolph Bussinger1,2

M, b. September 27, 1911, d. December 24, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 226-07-2407.3 James Randolph Bussinger married Lucille Ruby Crawford, daughter of William Henry Crawford and Cora Alice Craft.2,1 James Randolph Bussinger was born on September 27, 1911.3,2 He died on December 24, 1978 at Burlington, Alamance Co., North Carolina, at age 67.2

Family

Lucille Ruby Crawford b. September 11, 1919, d. January 16, 1990
Marriage*He married Lucille Ruby Crawford, daughter of William Henry Crawford and Cora Alice Craft.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3868] New Times, The, From the Janet B. Wilkinson obituary in the Nov 19, 2012 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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Esterleen Miller1,2,3

F, b. February 11, 1911, d. June 22, 1989
     Her Social Security Number was 227-52-1262.4 Esterleen Miller was buried at Crawford Cemetery, beside Crossroads Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.2 She was born on February 11, 1911 at Craig Co., Virginia.4,2,3 As of April 27, 1932,her married name was Crawford.1,2 She married Robert Lee Crawford, son of William Henry Crawford and Cora Alice Craft, on April 27, 1932 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Esterleen Miller died on June 22, 1989 at age 78.4,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 93, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5

Family

Robert Lee Crawford b. June 24, 1911, d. December 13, 1997
Marriage*Esterleen Miller married Robert Lee Crawford, son of William Henry Crawford and Cora Alice Craft, on April 27, 1932 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Crawford obituary in the Dec 16, 1997 edition.
  2. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nora Alice Crawford Caldwell obituary in the Oct 26, 2019 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Geneva Crawford Short obituary in the Oct 5, 2018 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roger Lee Crawford obituary in the Dec 20, 1999 edition.
  10. [S8532] Crawford Cemetery at Crossroads, Craig Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert W. Crawford obituary in the Dec 18, 2022 edition.