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     His Social Security Number was 226-20-5187.⁷ Harry Thomas Fuqua Jr. was born on July 30, 1923 at Amelia Co., Virginia.^7,1,3,4,5,6 He married Doris Elizabeth Gearheart, daughter of Ira Lee Gearheart and Annie May/Mae Bryant, on May 12, 1951 at Richmond, Virginia.^8,1 Harry Thomas Fuqua Jr. died on April 27, 2006 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 82.^7,2,3 He Harry Thomas Fuqua Jr., 82, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2006. He was born on July 30, 1923, son of Harry Sr. and Bernice Fuqua, and was predeceased by his wife, Doris. He is survived by his daughters, Nancy F. Neubert, Betsy A. Fuqua, Bonnie F. Holmes and Sherry F. Seckman; son, Wayne C. Fuqua; sister, Virginia F. Carter; six grandchildren of whom he was so proud, Alex, Izzie and Zach Fuqua, Matthew and Katie Holmes and Trina Neubert. Harry was a retiree of AT&T with 37 years of service and owned Ceramic Showcase for many years during and after his retirement. He was a longtime member of Branch's Baptist Church, a Sunday school teacher, a Mason, and a loving husband, father and grandfather. Friend to all who knew him, loved by many and adored by his family, Harry F. Fuqua will be greatly missed. on May 11, 2006.³

     Her Social Security Number was 231-05-7066.³ Lelia Esther Kingery was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 26, 1903 at Virginia.³ As of August 20, 1921,her married name was Gearheart.¹ She married Earnest Morgan Gearheart, son of Elias Morgan Gearheart and Della Vera Layman, on August 20, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 Lelia Esther Kingery died on October 26, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 93.^2,3,5 She GEARHEART, Lelia Esther, 92, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 26, 1996. Mrs. Gearheart was a member of Ghent Grace Bretheren Church. She was the widow of Earnest M. Gearheart and is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Earnest M. Jr. and Audrey Gearheart, Falls Church, Robert O. and Estelle Gearheart, Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Irene and Bob Bradford, Scottsdale, Ariz; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 2 p.m. Monday, October 28, 1996 with Pastor Brent Sandy officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. on October 27, 1996.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-9300.⁶ Earnest Morgan Gearheart Jr. was born on August 26, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Aug 27, 1928.^2,6,4 He married Audrey Janice Doyle on September 17, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,4 Earnest Morgan Gearheart Jr. died on November 30, 1999 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 71.^8,6

     Robert Odell "Bob" Gearheart was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on June 5, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Jacqueline Elizabeth Doss on January 16, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,7 Robert Odell "Bob" Gearheart married Clara Estelle Bolling on February 14, 1962 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^5,8,6 Robert Odell "Bob" Gearheart died on December 1, 2019 at Virginia at age 87.⁵ He Robert Odell (Bob) Gearheart, 87, of Roanoke, Va., was called to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 1, 2019, surrounded by loving family. "Bob" was born on June 5, 1932, to the late Ester and Earnest Gearheart. He was married to Estelle Bolling, having a loving relationship for 57 years. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Earnest Gearheart Jr; sister, Irene Bradford; and daughter, Lisa Gearheart. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving during the Korean War. After military duty, he worked for 35 years at the U.S. Postal Service starting as a Mail Carrier and progressed to different positions. At retirement, Bob was the Postmaster at the Buchanan, Va. location. Bob and Estelle retired to Homosassa, Fla. for many years before returning to Roanoke. Bob's friends and family will miss his jovial spirit, conversation and storytelling. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Estelle Gearheart; daughter, Robin and Phil Delpierre; son, Alan and Julie Gearheart; grandchildren, Josh Delpierre, Jennifer Knarr, Christina Gearheart, and Mary Francis Scott; great-grandchildren, Taylor Gearheart, Colton and Connor Knarr, and Kylee Bungard; along with many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until noon on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Funeral Service beginning at noon. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with a reception at Cave Spring Baptist Church. on December 3, 2019.⁵

     Clara Estelle Bolling was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 7, 1933 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of February 14, 1962,her married name was Gearheart.⁵ She married Robert Odell "Bob" Gearheart, son of Earnest Morgan Gearheart and Lelia Esther Kingery, on February 14, 1962 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^3,4,5 Clara Estelle Bolling died on December 3, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.⁴ She Estelle B. Gearheart, 89, of Roanoke, Virginia, was called to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Estelle was born on June 7, 1933, to the late Joseph and Angie Bolling, growing up on the family farm in Bedford with a large family of 12 brothers and sisters. She was married to the late Robert (Bob) Gearheart in a loving marriage of 57 years. Together in Roanoke, they raised three children, Robin, Alan, and Lisa. Later in retirement, they spent many years living in Homosassa Florida, before returning to Roanoke, Va. Estelle worked several jobs including Mick or Mack Groceries, Sav-A-Stop and retiring from First Baptist Church. Sharing time with family was always a passion of Estelle's, as well as church and gardening activities. Estelle was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and daughter, Lisa. She is survived by three sisters; one brother; daughter, Robin and Phil Delpierre; son, Alan and Julie Gearheart; and grandchildren, Josh Delpierre, Jennifer Knarr, Christina Gearheart, and Mary Francis Scott; and great-grandchildren, Taylor Gearheart, Colton and Connor Knarr and Kylee Bungard. The Graveside Service will follow at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on December 6, 2022.⁴

     Her married name was Morgan.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 224-24-4640.⁴ Her married name was Marenholtz.⁴ Golda Irene "Goldie" Gearheart married Peter E. Marenholtz.⁴ Golda Irene "Goldie" Gearheart married Unknown Morgan.⁴ Golda Irene "Goldie" Gearheart was born on January 21, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 As of September 28, 1974,her married name was Bradford.^1,6 She married Robert D. "Bob" Bradford on September 28, 1974 at Clark Co., Nevada.^1,6 Golda Irene "Goldie" Gearheart died on January 13, 2004 at Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 79.⁴

     James Wilmer McManaway was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 228-70-5360.⁴ He was born on August 2, 1902 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Ellie Rosebud "Ella" Gearheart, daughter of Elias Morgan Gearheart and Della Vera Layman, on September 6, 1925 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,5 James Wilmer McManaway died on July 17, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^1,4,2

     James Wilmer McManaway Jr. was born on October 21, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,9,3,10 He married Mary Elizabeth Siske on August 22, 1953 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^1,4 James Wilmer McManaway Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Siske were divorced on June 30, 1987 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ James Wilmer McManaway Jr. died on December 30, 2012 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 86.^9,5,6 He James W. McManaway Jr., of Vinton, passed into eternal rest from natural causes on December 30, 2012. He was the son of James Wilmer McManaway and Ellie Rose Gearhart, of Roanoke. After attending Jefferson High School, he served in the United States Air Force. He then graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in economics. He worked for Nordberg Manufacturing Company of Milwaukee, Wis. as a sales-engineer in the rock quarrying industry. He then founded Southeastern Machinery and Supply Company in Roanoke. He is survived by his son, Dr. James W. McManaway III and his wife, Cindy McManaway, of Hershey, Pa; daughter, Mary Morissette and her husband, Guy Morissette, of Denver, Col; and three grandchildren, Ann McManaway, Alyssa McManaway and Kalene Mason. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on January 5, 2013, at the Lotz Funeral Home in Vinton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the University of Virginia Alumni Association. on January 1, 2013.⁶