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James Watson Bivens^1,2,3,4

M, b. April 19, 1887, d. August 15, 1959

James Watson Bivens and Winnie J. Calloway were divorced.⁵ James Watson Bivens was buried at Wills Cemetery, Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 19, 1887 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia; On his WWII Draft Registration card he lists his birth date as Apr 19, 1889 and his WWI card has 1885.^2,3,4 He married Winnie J. Calloway, daughter of Joshua Moses Calloway and Malinda B. Wills, on July 28, 1908 at Summers Co., West Virginia.⁶ James Watson Bivens died on August 15, 1959 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 72.⁴

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 479, District 165, Wright, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 181, District 41-35, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1920

Coal mine laborer¹

1940

Coal miner⁷

Family

Winnie J. Calloway b. June 21, 1892, d. February 18, 1925

Divorce*

James Watson Bivens and Winnie J. Calloway were divorced.⁵

Marriage*

James Watson Bivens married Winnie J. Calloway, daughter of Joshua Moses Calloway and Malinda B. Wills, on July 28, 1908 at Summers Co., West Virginia.⁶

Children

Maud Isabel Bivens¹
James Robert "Jim Bob" Bivens^1,8 b. October 21, 1913, d. June 4, 1987
Margaret Bivens+¹ b. September 19, 1918, d. June 29, 1975

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James Watson Bivens death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Winnie Callaway death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bivens-Calloway marriage record.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Robert "Jim Bob" Bivens^1,2,3

M, b. October 21, 1913, d. June 4, 1987

Father

James Watson Bivens^1,3 b. April 19, 1887, d. August 15, 1959

Mother

Winnie J. Calloway^1,3 b. June 21, 1892, d. February 18, 1925

His Social Security Number was 236-07-7544.⁴ James Robert "Jim Bob" Bivens was born on October 21, 1913 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 He married Dorothy Marie Hendricks on November 20, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ James Robert "Jim Bob" Bivens died on June 4, 1987 at San Bernardino Co., California, at age 73.²

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 479, District 165, Wright, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

1930

Dwelling 318, District 29, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

Enumerated in the household of his grandfather Joshua Calloway⁵

1940

West Virginia State Prison, District 29-14, Moundsville, Marshall Co., West Virginia

⁶

Family

Dorothy Marie Hendricks b. August 14, 1923, d. November 18, 1976

Marriage*

James Robert "Jim Bob" Bivens married Dorothy Marie Hendricks on November 20, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Margaret Bivens^1,2

F, b. September 19, 1918, d. June 29, 1975

Father

James Watson Bivens¹ b. April 19, 1887, d. August 15, 1959

Mother

Winnie J. Calloway¹ b. June 21, 1892, d. February 18, 1925

Her Social Security Number was 233-44-7747.³ Margaret Bivens was born on September 19, 1918 at Stanaford, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 She married Dempsey Dewey McVey, son of Andrew Jackson McVey and Willie Ethel Terry, on March 28, 1936 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² As of March 28, 1936,her married name was McVey.² Margaret Bivens died on June 29, 1975 at Riverside Co., California, at age 56.^3,4

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 479, District 165, Wright, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

1930

Dwelling 318, District 29, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her grandfather Joshua Calloway⁵

1940

Dwelling 567, District 41-40A, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁶

Family

Dempsey Dewey McVey b. July 17, 1916, d. August 4, 1999

Marriage*

Margaret Bivens married Dempsey Dewey McVey, son of Andrew Jackson McVey and Willie Ethel Terry, on March 28, 1936 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.²

Child

Janet G. McVey⁶

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McVey-Bivens marriage record.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Pheobe Marie Pettry^1,2,3

F, b. December 9, 1928, d. November 9, 1996

Father

Orion Lindel Pettry^1,2,4,5 b. February 17, 1896, d. December 11, 1984

Mother

Maud Isabel Bivens^1,6,2,4,5,3

Pheobe Marie Pettry was buried at Orange Hill Cemetery, Williston, Levy Co., Florida.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 234-48-6692.⁸ She was born on December 9, 1928 at Edwight, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,8,9,7 As of December 14, 1946,her married name was Dillon.² She married Bruce Vince Dillon on December 14, 1946 at Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² As of October 25, 1982,her married name was Kincade.¹⁰ Pheobe Marie Pettry married Parson Wesley Kincade Jr. on October 25, 1982 at Marion Co., Florida.¹⁰ Pheobe Marie Pettry died on November 9, 1996 at Williston, Levy Co., Florida, at age 67.^8,9,7,3 She OCALA -- Phoebe Marie Kincaid of Williston died suddenly Saturday at Nature Coast Regional Hospital in Williston. She was 67. Mrs. Kincaid was born in West Virginia and moved to Williston in 1960 from Ocala where she had lived for four years. She was a member of the Oak Crest Baptist Church in Ocala and a homemaker. Mrs. Kincaid is survived by her mother, Maude Pettry of Williston; one daughter, Diane Hunt of Williston; two brothers James Pettry of Wardensville, W. Va, and John Pettry of Williston; four sisters, Martha Mason of Old Town, Norma Dickens of Fruitland Park, Jean Stalvey and Betty Ward both of Ocala; and two
grandchildren. on November 11, 1996.³

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 291, District 4, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 201, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁴

Family 1

Bruce Vince Dillon b. September 11, 1926, d. March 4, 2000

Marriage*

Pheobe Marie Pettry married Bruce Vince Dillon on December 14, 1946 at Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.²

Child

Diane L. Dillon³

Family 2

Parson Wesley Kincade Jr. b. January 29, 1912, d. November 28, 1989

Marriage*

Pheobe Marie Pettry married Parson Wesley Kincade Jr. on October 25, 1982 at Marion Co., Florida.¹⁰

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dillon-Pettry marriage record.
[S2203] Gainesville Sun, The, From the Phoebe Marie Kincaid obituary in the Nov 11, 1996 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2203] Gainesville Sun, The, From the Maude Pettry obituary in the Apr 13, 1998 edition.
[S1601] Ocala Star-Banner, From the Harold Lindel Pettry obituary in the Feb 1, 1996 edition.
[S3991] Orange Hill Cemetery, Levy Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
[S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.

Lois Jean Shumate^1,2

F, b. February 13, 1929, d. April 4, 1998

Lois Jean Shumate was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.² She was born on February 13, 1929 at Logan Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of November 15, 1946,her married name was Pettry.¹ She married Harold Lindel Pettry, son of Orion Lindel Pettry and Maud Isabel Bivens, on November 15, 1946 at Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Lois Jean Shumate died on April 4, 1998 at Williston, Levy Co., Florida, at age 69.^2,3 She WILLISTON - Lois Jean Pettry of Williston died unexpectedly at her home. She was 69. Mrs. Pettry was a homemaker and a member of the Williston Church of Christ. She was born in Logan, W.Va., and moved from Manassas, Va., to Williston 35 years ago. Mrs. Pettry owned many pets of all kinds. Survivors include two sons, Reginald Pettry of Williston and Stephen Pettry of New Port Richey; two sisters, Joyce Somers of Naples and Mary Honaker of Mabscott, W.Va; and a granddaughter. on April 7, 1998.³

Family

Harold Lindel Pettry b. October 11, 1925, d. January 29, 1996

Marriage*

She married Harold Lindel Pettry, son of Orion Lindel Pettry and Maud Isabel Bivens, on November 15, 1946 at Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2

Children

Reginald H. "Reggie" Pettry^4,3
Stephen Harold "Steve" Pettry^4,3

Citations

[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pettry-Shumate marriage record.
[S212] Florida National Cemetery, Sumter Co., Florida, online http://www.interment.net/data/us/fl/sumter/flornat/florida%5Fpippou.htm
[S2203] Gainesville Sun, The, From the Lois Jean Pettry obituary in the Apr 7, 1998 edition.
[S1601] Ocala Star-Banner, From the Harold Lindel Pettry obituary in the Feb 1, 1996 edition.

Parson Wesley Kincade Jr.^1,2

M, b. January 29, 1912, d. November 28, 1989

Parson Wesley Kincade Jr. was buried at Parris Cemetery, Dillsboro, Jackson Co., North Carolina.² He was born on January 29, 1912.² He married Pheobe Marie Pettry, daughter of Orion Lindel Pettry and Maud Isabel Bivens, on October 25, 1982 at Marion Co., Florida.¹ Parson Wesley Kincade Jr. died on November 28, 1989 at age 77.²

Family

Pheobe Marie Pettry b. December 9, 1928, d. November 9, 1996

Marriage*

He married Pheobe Marie Pettry, daughter of Orion Lindel Pettry and Maud Isabel Bivens, on October 25, 1982 at Marion Co., Florida.¹

Citations

[S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
[S6757] Parris Cemetery, Jackson Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Martha Ann Pettry^1,2

F, b. May 3, 1932, d. August 10, 2009

Father

Orion Lindel Pettry^1,2,3,4,5 b. February 17, 1896, d. December 11, 1984

Mother

Maud Isabel Bivens^1,2,3,4,5

Her married name was Mason.¹ Martha Ann Pettry married Unknown Mason.^1,4 Martha Ann Pettry was born on May 3, 1932 at Naoma, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,6 As of July 24, 1953,her married name was Jefferson.² She married Gilbert Franklin Jefferson on July 24, 1953 at Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Martha Ann Pettry died on August 10, 2009 at Florida at age 77.⁶

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 201, District 41-3B, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

Family 1

Unknown Mason

Marriage*

Martha Ann Pettry married Unknown Mason.^1,4

Family 2

Gilbert Franklin Jefferson b. February 13, 1924, d. February 2, 1990

Marriage*

Martha Ann Pettry married Gilbert Franklin Jefferson on July 24, 1953 at Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.²

Citations

[S1601] Ocala Star-Banner, From the Harold Lindel Pettry obituary in the Feb 1, 1996 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jefferson-Pettry marriage record.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2203] Gainesville Sun, The, From the Maude Pettry obituary in the Apr 13, 1998 edition.
[S2203] Gainesville Sun, The, From the Johnny Dale Pettry, Sr. obituary in the Mar 16, 2007 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Johnny Dale Pettry Sr.^1,2,3,4

M, b. March 25, 1941, d. March 14, 2007

Father

Orion Lindel Pettry^1,2,5 b. February 17, 1896, d. December 11, 1984

Mother

Maud Isabel Bivens^1,2,5

Johnny Dale Pettry Sr. was buried at Orange Hill Cemetery, Williston, Levy Co., Florida.³ He was born on March 25, 1941 at Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Mary Marlyn Combs on December 23, 1960 at Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Johnny Dale Pettry Sr. died on March 14, 2007 at Williston, Levy Co., Florida, at age 65.^3,4 He Williston - Johnny Dale Pettry, Sr., age 65, passed away at home Wednesday, March 14, 2007. Mr. Pettry was born in Arnett, WV and moved to Williston, FL 44 years ago. He was retired from Buck Johnson Heavy Equipment in Gainesville, FL. Mr. Pettry was of the Church of God Faith. He is survived by his sons, Johnny D. Pettry, Jr. of Bronson, FL, Eric T. Pettry of Williston, FL; daughters, Julie Pettry, Joanie Burgman and Kenna Benson, all of Williston, FL; brother, James Pettry of Clarksville, VA; sisters, Martha Mason of Williston, FL, Norma Dickens of Leesburg, FL, Jean Crumm of Leesburg, FL, Betty Sue Ward of Ocala, FL; niece, Dana Ward of Ocala, FL; nephew, David Ward of Williston, FL and 5 grandchildren. Mr. Pettry was preceded in death by his father, Orion Pettry, mother, Maude Pettry; brother, Harold Pettry; sisters, Phoebe Kincaid, Mary Lou Dunavant, Kay Corbin and wife, Mary Pettry. Services will be held Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Knauff Funeral Home Chapel in Williston, FL with Rev. Wesley Smith, Jr., officiating. Visitation will be Friday, March 16, 2007, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Orange Hill Cemetery. on March 16, 2007.⁴

Family

Mary Marlyn Combs b. January 31, 1947, d. May 15, 1987

Marriage*

He married Mary Marlyn Combs on December 23, 1960 at Arnett, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3

Children

Johnny Dale Pettry Jr.⁴
Eric T. Pettry⁴
Julie Pettry⁴
Joanie Pettry⁴
Kenna Pettry⁴

Citations

[S1601] Ocala Star-Banner, From the Harold Lindel Pettry obituary in the Feb 1, 1996 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pettry-Combs marriage record.
[S3991] Orange Hill Cemetery, Levy Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S2203] Gainesville Sun, The, From the Johnny Dale Pettry, Sr. obituary in the Mar 16, 2007 edition.
[S2203] Gainesville Sun, The, From the Maude Pettry obituary in the Apr 13, 1998 edition.

Rhoda A. Wills^1,2

F, b. May 23, 1874, d. September 2, 1878

Father

Joseph E. Wills^1,2 b. April 11, 1824, d. August 4, 1919

Mother

Mary Ellen Jane Cole^1,2 b. January 2, 1839, d. November 26, 1928

Rhoda A. Wills was born on May 23, 1874 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on September 2, 1878 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 4.²

Citations

[S995] Beth Fridley, Raleigh County, WV, Birth Records, 1853-75.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rhoda A. Wills death record.

Mary Willis^1,2,3,4

F, b. May 5, 1893, d. November 19, 1991

Father

Lee Elmer Willis^1,2,5,3,4 b. September 4, 1867, d. March 6, 1936

Mother

Memoria Catherine "Kate" Cole^1,2,5,3,4 b. February 13, 1869, d. December 3, 1939

Mary Willis was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 234-96-2727.³ She was born on May 5, 1893 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 As of circa 1916,her married name was Wilson.⁷ She married John Bernard Wilson circa 1916.^2,7,8 Mary Willis died on November 19, 1991 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 98.^3,6 She Mrs. Mary Willis Wilson, 98, of Crab Orchard died Nov. 19, 1991, in a Crab Orchard health care center. She was a charter member of Crab Orchard Baptist Church. She was a lifelong resident of Raleigh County. Surviving: daughter, Julia McVey of Crab Orchard; sister, Lena Farley of Crab Orchard; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren Service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Crab Orchard Baptist Church with the Rev. John Lares and the Rev. Russell O'Neal officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. on November 20, 1991.⁶

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 641, District 177, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

1930

Dwelling 55, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 422, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁹

Family

John Bernard Wilson b. July 26, 1891, d. December 13, 1964

Marriage*

Mary Willis married John Bernard Wilson circa 1916.^2,7,8

Child

Julia Lea Wilson+^{7,9,3,4,6,8,10} b. August 13, 1918, d. December 15, 2006

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Esther Willis Allen obituary in the Nov 20, 1973 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James Albert Willis obituary in the Jun 10, 1973 edition.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary Willis Wilson obituary in the Nov 20, 1991 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2051] Raleigh Register, From the J. B. Wilson obituary in the Dec 15, 1964 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S7998] Calfee Funeral Home, online www.calfeefuneralhome.com, From the Julia McVey obituary.

Esther Willis^1,2,3,4

F, b. June 27, 1895, d. November 18, 1973

Father

Lee Elmer Willis^1,4,5 b. September 4, 1867, d. March 6, 1936

Mother

Memoria Catherine "Kate" Cole^1,4,5 b. February 13, 1869, d. December 3, 1939

Esther Willis was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 232-96-6012.⁷ She was born on June 27, 1895 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,4 As of March 4, 1917,her married name was Allen.² She married Archie Cleveland Allen on March 4, 1917 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,9,2,3,5 Esther Willis died on November 18, 1973 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 78.⁴ She Mrs. Esther Willis Allen, 78, of Crab Orchard was dead on arrival at a local hospital Sunday at 6:30 p.m. after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at the Crab Orchard Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Wednesday with Rev. C. S. Donnelly and Bill Withers officiating. She belonged to the Crab Orchard Baptist Church Ladies' Missionary Circle No. 1, the Women's Bible Class and the church choir. Born June 27, 1895 in Crab Orchard, she was a daughter of the late Lee E. and Katherine Cole Willis. Mrs. Allen was a granddaughter of James Cole, one of the first Beckley settlers. Survivors include two sons, Robert H. of Belle and Joe R. of Security, Colo; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Janis) Johnson of Crab Orchard, Mrs. E. B. (Marie) Dunkley of Elon College, N.C., and Mrs. Ted (Jean) Chaffin of Beckley; a brother, Goff Willis of Crab Orchard; two sisters, Mrs. J. B. (Mary) Wilson and Mrs. O. W. (Lena) Farley, both of Crab Orchard; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel after 5 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be A. G. Wilcox, Leonard Edwards, Clyde Fitzpatrick, Tracy Riffe, Bill Chafin, Gilmer Hughes, Basil Wilcox and Roland Brewster. on November 20, 1973.⁴

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 641, District 177, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

1920

Dwelling 150, District 169, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 345, District 22, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 338, District 41-40A, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

¹²

Family

Archie Cleveland Allen b. June 3, 1889, d. January 24, 1968

Marriage*

Esther Willis married Archie Cleveland Allen on March 4, 1917 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,9,2,3,5

Children

Robert Harold "Bob" Allen+^{11,8,3,4,10,13} b. February 7, 1919
Marie M. Allen+^{11,8,3,4,12,13} b. April 8, 1921, d. January 9, 2001
Joe Ray Allen+^{11,8,3,4,12,13} b. March 30, 1923, d. October 18, 1986
Mary Janice Allen^{11,8,3,4,12,14,15,16,13} b. December 26, 1926, d. October 13, 2000
Jean Linda Allen+^{8,17,3,4,12,13} b. July 4, 1933, d. November 3, 2005
Glenn Allen^8,9,13 b. July 4, 1933, d. September 13, 1935

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Allen-Willis marriage record.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Archie Cleveland Allen obituary in the Jan 26, 1968 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Esther Willis Allen obituary in the Nov 20, 1973 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James Albert Willis obituary in the Jun 10, 1973 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Esther Willis Allen funeral announcement in the Nov 21, 1973 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Jean Allen Chaffin obituary in the Nov 5, 2005 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Glen Allen death certificate.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Glenn Allen obituary in the Sep 13, 1935 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Johnson-Allen marriage record.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Chaffin-Allen marriage record.

James Albert Willis^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. November 25, 1897, d. June 8, 1973

Father

Lee Elmer Willis^1,2,7,8 b. September 4, 1867, d. March 6, 1936

Mother

Memoria Catherine "Kate" Cole^1,2,7,8 b. February 13, 1869, d. December 3, 1939

James Albert Willis was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁷ He was born on November 25, 1897 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His obituary has a birth year of 1898.^3,6,7 He married Elva Olen Lintecum/Lenticum circa 1922.^9,4,7 James Albert Willis died on June 8, 1973 at MacArthur, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 75.⁷ He Funeral services for James Albert Willis, 74, of MacArthur, will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Crab Orchard Baptist Church with the Revs. Bill Withers and Shirley Donnelly in charge. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. He died at his home Thursday after a long illness. A retired carpenter, last employed by Home Modernization Co., he was born at Crab Orchard Nov. 25, 1898, the son of the late Lee E. and Catherine Cole Willis. A lifetime resident of Raleigh County, he was a member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church. His wife, Elva Lintenculm Willis, preceded him in death in 1965. Survivors include 10 daughters, Mrs. Luther Acord (Nadine), Tampa, Fla; Mrs. Buel (Kathleen) Woody, Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. Donald (Annette) Smith, Centerville, Ohio; Mrs. Carl (Clara) Porter, Parkersburg; Mrs. Gilbert (Carole Sue) Dean and Mrs. Bob (Betty) Bolen, both of Detroit, Mich; Mrs. Gary (Rose Mary) O'Dell and Mrs. Wayne (Brenda) Farley, both of Beckley and Mrs. Kenneth (Ilene) Boyd and Mrs. Bill (Sharon) Jones, both of Roanoke, Va; five sons, James Albert Jr., Bel Air, Md; Chester R., MacArthur; Dean W., Baltimore, Md. and Joe I. and Jackie D., both of Dayton, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Bernard (Mary) Wilson, Mrs. Arch (Ester) Allen and Mrs. Oscar (Lena) Farley, all of Crab Orchard; a brother, Goff, Crab Orchard; 21 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. The body is at Calfee Funeral Home where friends may call from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. today. It will be taken to the church one hour prior to services. Pallbearers will be Clarence Isom, Max Lewin, Robert Johnson, Robert and Ray Allen, Bill Almond and Edward Crawford. on June 10, 1973.⁷

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 641, District 177, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

1920

Dwelling 278, District 169, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

1930

Dwelling 344, District 22, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 328, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1920		Carpenter²
1930		Carpenter⁹
1940		Carpenter¹⁰

Family

Elva Olen Lintecum/Lenticum b. March 16, 1904, d. July 4, 1965

Marriage*

James Albert Willis married Elva Olen Lintecum/Lenticum circa 1922.^9,4,7

Children

Sharon Willis^11,5,12,7
James Albert "Junior" Willis Jr.+^{9,13,5,12,10,14,7} b. October 30, 1924, d. December 3, 2009
Marion Nadine Willis+^{9,5,11,15,12,10,7} b. May 12, 1926, d. December 18, 2011
Elva Kathleen Willis+^{9,16,5,12,10,17,7} b. October 30, 1927, d. March 22, 2012
Chester Randolph Willis Sr.+^9,4,5,12 b. February 3, 1929, d. September 28, 1993
Annette Willis^11,5,18,12,7
Clara Willis^5,19,12,10,7 b. February 15, 1933, d. February, 1983
Wallace Dean Willis^11,5,12,10,7
Betty Willis^11,5,12,10,7
Carol Sue Willis^11,5,12,10,7
Joe Lee Willis+^{11,5,12,10,20,7} b. March 15, 1939, d. January 1, 2012
Jackie Dale "Jack" Willis^11,5,12,7 b. April 4, 1943, d. September 13, 2008
Rosemary Willis^11,5,12,7
Brenda Ann Willis^11,5,21,12,7
Ilene Faye Willis^11,5,22,12,7

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Willis-Mastrippolito marriage record.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Jackie Dale Willis obituary in the Sep 30, 2008 edition.
[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.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James Albert Willis obituary in the Jun 10, 1973 edition.
[S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Lee Willis obituary in the Mar 8, 1936 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Chester R. Willis, Sr., obituary in the Oct 1, 1993 edition.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Marion Nadine Acord obituary in the Dec 27, 2011 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Willis-Snuffer marriage record.
[S798] Register Herald, From the James Albert Willis, Jr. obituary in the Dec 3, 2009 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Acord-Willis marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Woodie-Willis marriage record.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Elva Kathleen Woodie obituary.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Willis marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Porter-Willis marriage record.
[S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the Joe Lee Willis obituary in the Jan 19, 2002 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Farley-Willis marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Boyd-Willis marriage record.

Goffry "Goff" "Geoff" Willis^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. January 26, 1900

Father

Lee Elmer Willis^1,2,5,6,8,9 b. September 4, 1867, d. March 6, 1936

Mother

Memoria Catherine "Kate" Cole^1,2,5,6,8,9 b. February 13, 1869, d. December 3, 1939

Goffry "Goff" "Geoff" Willis was born on January 26, 1900 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,6,7 He married Lola B. Snuffer on August 7, 1924 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,10

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 641, District 177, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

1920

Dwelling 278, District 169, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

1930

Dwelling 346, District 22, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 254, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

¹²

Occupation

1920		Farm laborer²
1930		Carpenter¹¹
1940		Carpenter¹²

Family

Lola B. Snuffer b. March 9, 1900, d. December 13, 1977

Marriage*

Goffry "Goff" "Geoff" Willis married Lola B. Snuffer on August 7, 1924 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,10

Children

Mary C. Willis^{11,13,12,10,14,15,16}
Jennings G. Willis+^{11,12,10,14,15,16} b. April 14, 1927, d. January 15, 1975
Alfred Emanuel Willis+^{11,17,18,12,19,10,14,15,16} b. August 10, 1928, d. February 7, 2003
Virginia Lou Willis^{11,13,12,10,14,15,16}
Franklin D. Willis^{12,10,14,15,16}
Bonnie Haven Willis^{12,10,20,14,15,16}
Dorsey Douglas Willis+^{12,10,14,15,16,19} b. December 17, 1934, d. May 24, 1995
Norma Esther Willis^{12,10,21,14,15,16}
Jonathan P. "Johnny" Willis^{12,10,14,15,16}
Larry Lee Willis^{12,10,22,14,15,16}
Anna Rae Willis^10,23,16 b. October 5, 1944, d. June 5, 1970

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Willis-Snuffer marriage record.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Esther Willis Allen obituary in the Nov 20, 1973 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Goff Willis birth certificate.
[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.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James Albert Willis obituary in the Jun 10, 1973 edition.
[S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Lee Willis obituary in the Mar 8, 1936 edition.
[S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Lola Belle Snuffer Willis obituary in the Dec 13, 1977 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Buckland-Willis marriage record.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Jennings G. Willis obituary in the Jan 18, 1975 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Anna Rae Goss obituary in the Jun 6, 1970 edition.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Alfred E. Willis obituary in the Feb 10, 2003 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Willis-Roderick marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Willis-Shue marriage record.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Keaton-Willis marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pauley-Willis marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Willis-Goff marriage record.
[S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Anna Willis Goss memoriam in the Oct 5, 1971 edition.

Julia Lenna Willis^1,2,3,4

F, b. September 19, 1902, d. October 21, 1999

Father

Lee Elmer Willis^1,2,5,6,4 b. September 4, 1867, d. March 6, 1936

Mother

Memoria Catherine "Kate" Cole^1,2,5,6,4 b. February 13, 1869, d. December 3, 1939

Julia Lenna Willis was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 233-96-6205.⁷ She was born on September 19, 1902 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,7,4 As of November 9, 1921,her married name was Farley.⁸ She married Oscar Wilson Farley on November 9, 1921 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,8,6 Julia Lenna Willis died on October 21, 1999 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 97.^7,3 She CRAB ORCHARD - Julia Lenna Farley, 97, of Crab Orchard died Oct. 21, 1999, in a Beckley nursing home after a long illness. She was a member of Crab Orchard Baptist Church. Surviving: daughters, Lois Freshour of Greenville, Tenn., Kathern Brooks and Janet Zutaut, both of Crab Orchard; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Crab Orchard Baptist Church with the Rev. Phil Shields officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley, and one hour prior to service at the church. The family suggests donations to Crab Orchard Baptist Church, P.O. Box 466, Crab Orchard, WV 25827.
on October 23, 1999.³

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 641, District 177, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

1920

Dwelling 278, District 169, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

1930

Dwelling 54, District 26, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 366, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Oscar Wilson Farley b. May 17, 1897, d. August 28, 1977

Marriage*

Julia Lenna Willis married Oscar Wilson Farley on November 9, 1921 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,8,6

Children

James Roscoe Farley^9,11,12,10 b. November 7, 1922, d. May 20, 1972
Lois E. Farley+^9,3,11,12,10 b. November 15, 1924, d. January 22, 2010
Allie Kathern Farley^{9,13,3,11,12,4,10} b. March 6, 1927, d. August 23, 2007
Janet Lee Farley+^{14,3,11,12,10,15} b. December 21, 1937, d. February 23, 2019

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Julia Lenna Farley obituary in the Oct 23, 1999 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Esther Willis Allen obituary in the Nov 20, 1973 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James Albert Willis obituary in the Jun 10, 1973 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Farley-Willis marriage record.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Kathern Brooks obituary in the Aug 25, 2007 edition.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Lois E. Crook Freshour obituary in the Jan 22, 2010 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Brooks-Farley marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Zutaut-Farley marriage record.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Janet Lee Zutaut obituary in the Feb 24, 2019 edition.

Lola B. Snuffer^1,2

F, b. March 9, 1900, d. December 13, 1977

Her Social Security Number was 234-96-2254.³ Lola B. Snuffer was born on March 9, 1900 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of August 7, 1924,her married name was Willis.¹ She married Goffry "Goff" "Geoff" Willis, son of Lee Elmer Willis and Memoria Catherine "Kate" Cole, on August 7, 1924 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Lola B. Snuffer Mrs. Lola Belle Snuffer Willis, 77, of Crab Orchard, died today at 12:35 a.m. in a local following a long illness. Born at Ghent, March 9, 1900, she was a daughter of the late Samuel H. and Dotia Thompson Snuffer. Mrs. Willis was a member of the Crab Orchard Church of the Brethren, and a life time resident of Raleigh County. She was preceded in death by a son, Jennings Willis, a daughter Mrs. Anna Rae Goss. Survivors include by her husband Goff Willis of Crab Orchard; four daughters, Mrs. Samuel (Mary) Buckland of Crab Orchard, Mrs. Virginia Buckland of Hinton; Mrs. Thomas H. (Bonnie) Keaton of Oneonta, Ala; and Mrs. Jonah (Norma) Pauley of Wilmington, Del; five sons, Alfred of Baltimore, Md; Frank of Fallston, Md; Doug and Johnny both of Baltimore, Md; Larry of Richmond, Va; one brother, Noah Snuffer of Baltimore; 32 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The body is at Calfee Funeral home where arrangements are incomplete. on December 13, 1977.⁴ She died on December 13, 1977 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^3,4

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 346, District 22, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 254, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁶

Family

Goffry "Goff" "Geoff" Willis b. January 26, 1900

Marriage*

Lola B. Snuffer married Goffry "Goff" "Geoff" Willis, son of Lee Elmer Willis and Memoria Catherine "Kate" Cole, on August 7, 1924 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4

Children

Mary C. Willis^{5,7,6,4,8,9,10}
Jennings G. Willis+^5,6,4,8,9,10 b. April 14, 1927, d. January 15, 1975
Alfred Emanuel Willis+^{5,11,12,6,2,4,8,9,10} b. August 10, 1928, d. February 7, 2003
Virginia Lou Willis^{5,7,6,4,8,9,10}
Franklin D. Willis^6,4,8,9,10
Bonnie Haven Willis^{6,4,13,8,9,10}
Dorsey Douglas Willis+^6,4,8,9,10,2 b. December 17, 1934, d. May 24, 1995
Norma Esther Willis^{6,4,14,8,9,10}
Jonathan P. "Johnny" Willis^6,4,8,9,10
Larry Lee Willis^{6,4,15,8,9,10}
Anna Rae Willis^4,16,10 b. October 5, 1944, d. June 5, 1970

Citations

[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Willis-Snuffer marriage record.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Lola Belle Snuffer Willis obituary in the Dec 13, 1977 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Buckland-Willis marriage record.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Jennings G. Willis obituary in the Jan 18, 1975 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Anna Rae Goss obituary in the Jun 6, 1970 edition.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Alfred E. Willis obituary in the Feb 10, 2003 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Willis-Roderick marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Willis-Shue marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Keaton-Willis marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pauley-Willis marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Willis-Goff marriage record.
[S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Anna Willis Goss memoriam in the Oct 5, 1971 edition.

Jennings G. Willis^1,2,3

M, b. April 14, 1927, d. January 15, 1975

Father

Goffry "Goff" "Geoff" Willis^1,4,5,3,6,7 b. January 26, 1900

Mother

Lola B. Snuffer^1,4,5,3,6,7 b. March 9, 1900, d. December 13, 1977

His Social Security Number was 233-38-7539.⁸ Jennings G. Willis was buried at El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego, San Diego Co., California.³ He married Barbara Wollett.³ Jennings G. Willis was born on April 14, 1927 at West Virginia; The California Death Index has a birth date of Apr 14, 1926.^8,2 He died on January 15, 1975 at San Diego, San Diego Co., California, at age 47.^2,3 He A former Crab Orchard man, Jenning G. Willis, 47, of San Diego, Calif, died in San Diego hospital at 10:25 a.m. Wednesday after a long illness. He was a retired chief petty officer in the United States Navy having served for 26 years. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Goff Willis of Crab Orchard; his wife, Barbara Wollett Willis; three sons, Aaron, Mark and Jerry and a daughter, Dee Dee, all at home; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Buckland of Crab Orchard, Mrs. Virginia (Hampton) Buckland of Hinton, Mrs. Bonnie (T.H.) Keaton of Oneonta, Ala. and Mrs Norma (Johan) Pauley of Wilmington, Del., and five brothers, Franklin D. of Fallston, Md., Alfred, Douglas and Johnny, all of Baltimore, Md. and Larry L. of Highland Springs, Va. Services will be held Monday in the El Camino Memorial Park in San Diego. on January 18, 1975.³

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 346, District 22, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 254, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁴

Family

Barbara Wollett

Marriage*

Jennings G. Willis married Barbara Wollett.³

Children

Aaron Willis³
Mark Willis³
Jerry Willis³
Dee Dee Willis³

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Jennings G. Willis obituary in the Jan 18, 1975 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Lola Belle Snuffer Willis obituary in the Dec 13, 1977 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Anna Rae Goss obituary in the Jun 6, 1970 edition.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Alfred E. Willis obituary in the Feb 10, 2003 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Alfred Emanuel Willis^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 10, 1928, d. February 7, 2003

Father

Goffry "Goff" "Geoff" Willis^{1,3,4,7,5,8,9,10,6} b. January 26, 1900

Mother

Lola B. Snuffer^{1,3,4,7,5,8,9,10,6} b. March 9, 1900, d. December 13, 1977

Alfred Emanuel Willis was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 235-44-0193.² He and Betty Lee Roderick were divorced.⁵ Alfred Emanuel Willis was born on August 10, 1928 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5,6 He married Betty Lee Roderick on November 4, 1950 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Alfred Emanuel Willis married Gloria Elaine Shue on October 24, 1954 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ Alfred Emanuel Willis died on February 7, 2003 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^2,6 He Alfred E. Willis, 74, of Beckley, died Friday, Feb. 7, 2003, at the Beckley VAMC following a long illness. Born August 10, 1928, at Crab Orchard, he was the son of the late Goff and Lola Snuffer Willis. Mr. Willis was retired from the Truck Maintenance Company in Maryland and was a U.S. Army Korean Veteran. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Douglas and Jennings Willis; and a sister, Anna Rae Goss. Survivors include two sons, David Willis and wife, Camille, and Michael Willis, all of Baltimore, Md; three daughters, Kathleen Burtin and husband, Gene, and Marsha Bennett and husband, Roger, all of Baltimore, Md., and Allison Long and husband, Charles, of Vero Beach, Fla; three brothers, Frank Willis and wife, Beverly, of Millville, Del., Larry Willis of Richmond, Va., and Jonathan Willis of Baltimore, Md; four sisters, Mary Buckland of Beckley, Virginia Buckland of Crab Orchard, Bonnie Keaton of Oneonta, Ala., and Norma Pauley and husband, Jonah, of Wilmington, Del; 11 grandchildren; a beloved sister-in-law, Ada Willis of Baltimore, Md; and his extended VA Medical facility family. Funeral service will be ll a.m. Tuesday at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley with the Rev. Betty Lusk officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Groves Cemetery, Oak Grove. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. on February 10, 2003.⁶

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 346, District 22, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 254, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁷

Family 1

Children

David Willis⁶
Michael Willis⁶
Kathleen Willis⁶

Family 2

Betty Lee Roderick b. March 1, 1928, d. February 8, 2005

Divorce*

Alfred Emanuel Willis and Betty Lee Roderick were divorced.⁵

Marriage*

Alfred Emanuel Willis married Betty Lee Roderick on November 4, 1950 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³

Family 3

Gloria Elaine Shue

Marriage*

Alfred Emanuel Willis married Gloria Elaine Shue on October 24, 1954 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴

Children

Marsha L. Willis⁶
Allison Willis⁶

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Willis-Roderick marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Willis-Shue marriage record.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Alfred E. Willis obituary in the Feb 10, 2003 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Lola Belle Snuffer Willis obituary in the Dec 13, 1977 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Jennings G. Willis obituary in the Jan 18, 1975 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Anna Rae Goss obituary in the Jun 6, 1970 edition.