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     His Social Security Number was 233-86-2859.⁴ Curtis Lee Lawrence was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Kathie Tabor.¹ Curtis Lee Lawrence was born on July 13, 1951 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He died on December 21, 2004 at West Virginia at age 53.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 233-20-4023.² Dewey Algia Bowling was buried at Brown Cemetery, Hardy, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He was born on February 20, 1916 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Wanda Leona Lawrence, daughter of Noah Russell Lawrence and Nannie A. Richards, on January 10, 1936 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Dewey Algia Bowling died on October 14, 1959 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 43.^2,4 He Dewey A. Bowling, 43, of Cincinnati, O., and formerly of Princeton, died Wednesday in Memorial Hospital after an illness one day. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Sarah Strunk; one sister, Mrs. Dwight McDowell of Redding, Calif; and one brother, Cyrus Bowling Jr., of Princeton. Funeral services will be conducted today at 2 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Directory, with burial in Brown Cemetery at Black Oak, near Princeton. on October 17, 1959.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 233-38-9423.² Mary Kathryn Fridley was buried at Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on May 14, 1927 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 As of December 27, 1946,her married name was Lawrence.¹ She married Jack Edward Lawrence, son of Harrison H. Lawrence and Rachel Margaret Turner, on December 27, 1946 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ Mary Kathryn Fridley died on December 11, 2001 at Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^3,2

     Simeon Thomas "Simon" Bryson was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on July 2, 1875 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jul 2, 1876 and his death certificate has Jul 7, 1872.^1,2,3,5,6 He married Jasey Belle "Josey" Lester, daughter of Cass Lewis Lester and Virginia Lynn "Ginnalin" Gray, on June 30, 1921 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,6 Simeon Thomas "Simon" Bryson died on October 24, 1947 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 72.^4,5,6

     William Wilson "Doc" "Bill" Bryson was buried at North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on May 24, 1925 at West Virginia.^1,5 He married Geneva Hollandsworth on March 24, 1956.^2,3,5 William Wilson "Doc" "Bill" Bryson died on November 12, 2016 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 91.^4,5 He BLACKSBURG, Va. - William "Bill" "Doc" Wilson Bryson, 93, left this world to be with his heavenly Father on Saturday, November 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Geneva; his parents, Simeon and Jasey Bryson; and his sister, Wilda Johnson. Bill leaves behind his sister, Iris and her husband, William Wiltshire of Richmond, Va; two sisters-in-law, Treva Cannaday of Floyd, Va. and Gloria Hollandsworth of Roanoke, Va; and his two godchildren, Brian Cody and Jason Cody, both of Poolesville, Md. He also leaves behind many devoted nieces, nephews and friends. Bill was a decorated veteran of World War II where he served as a medical technician with the 129th General Hospital, and as a military police (MP) while stationed in England. After the War he attended VA Tech (VPI). He worked as a Roofer his entire career and was a member of Local 185. Bill loved to travel in the United States and enjoyed bowling. His most favorite pastime was eating especially desserts. Bill was a devoted Hokie fan and devoted many years to directing parking and traffic for the home games, as well as attending all home and Bowl games. He was also very active in VFW Post 5311 where he served as Chaplin for many years, and was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge #20 in Blacksburg, and also a lifetime member of the American Legion. He was a life member of North Fork Baptist Church where he was a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent. He loved life and could always be counted on for his wit and wisdom. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 18, 2016, from 1 until 3 p.m. and from 6 until 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 19, 2016, at 11 a.m. at North Fork Baptist Church, 905 Lusters Gate Rd, Blacksburg, with Pastor Rusty Mullins and Pastor Fred Bruger officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Bill's name may be made to North Fork Baptist Church. Arrangements with Horne Funeral Home & Crematory. on November 17, 2016.⁴

     Wilda Marie Bryson was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Goochland, Goochland Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on March 23, 1925 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 As of July 21, 1957,her married name was Johnson.³ She married Otis Claiborne Johnson on July 21, 1957 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,3,4 Wilda Marie Bryson died on November 18, 1983 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 58.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-1691.⁴ Geneva Hollandsworth was buried at North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on December 23, 1921.^4,3 As of March 24, 1956,her married name was Bryson.³ She married William Wilson "Doc" "Bill" Bryson, son of Simeon Thomas "Simon" Bryson and Jasey Belle "Josey" Lester, on March 24, 1956.^1,2,3 Geneva Hollandsworth died on November 27, 2003 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 81.^4,2,3 She Geneva Hollandsworth Bryson, 81, of Christiansburg, departed for her heavenly home the morning of Thursday, November 27, 2003 at Montgomery General Regional Hospital in Blacksburg, Va., after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Early and Gerusha Hollandsworth of Indian Valley, Va; one sister, Gaye Buckner and brother-in-law, Marchie Buckner of Floyd, Va; and two brothers, L. Monroe Hollandsworth of Leesburg, Va. and Melvin Hollandsworth of Indian Valley, Va. She was the beloved wife of William "Doc Bill" Bryson of Christiansburg, Va. for 47 wonderful years. Also surviving are two sisters and brothers-in-law, Treva and the late Warren Cannaday of Willis, Va., Sharlene and Russell West of Poolesville, Md., and one brother, Everett and Gloria Hollandsworth of Salem, Va; two sisters-in-law, Maxine Hall of Indian Valley and Patricia Hall of Leesburg; Bill's sister, Iris Wiltshire and husband William of Richmond, Va; two Godsons, Brian and Jason Cody, both of Gaithersburg, Md. Geneva was truly loved by many nieces and nephews. She was a devoted member of the Northfork Baptist Church for 47 years and was employed by Imperial Reading (Blue Ridge) Overall Factory in Christiansburg, Va. for 44 years. The family will receive friends at Horne Funeral Home from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday evening. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 29, 2003 in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Fred Brugger and Rev. Olen Gardner, with interment to follow in the North Fork Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials be made to the North Fork Baptist Church. The Bryson family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg, Va. (382-2612) on November 29, 2003.²