Donna Dean Poff1,2,3,4,5,6
F, b. August 11, 1935, d. September 10, 2020
Father | Clinton William Poff7,8,4,5,9 b. August 15, 1910, d. August 17, 1973 |
Mother | Laura Magdalene Weaver7,3,8,4,5 b. November 11, 1907, d. September 6, 1995 |
Donna Dean Poff was buried at Basham Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Basham, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2 She was born on August 11, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4,6 As of November 29, 1957,her married name was Sumner.4 She married Erwin Curtis Sumner, son of Marion Cassell Sumner and Edna Laura Beckleheimer, on November 29, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4,5,10,2 Donna Dean Poff died on September 10, 2020 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.5,2 She Donna Poff Sumner, 85, of Salem, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Laura Poff; husband, Erwin Sumner; brothers, Wayne and Bill Poff. Surviving are her daughter, Stephanie Dodd (Ron); son, Kevin Sumner; grandchildren, Ronnie Dodd and Kayla Sumner; brother, Bobby Poff; half-brother, Gary Poff; and numerous other family members and friends. Interment will follow in Basham Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. on September 12, 2020.5
Family | Erwin Curtis Sumner b. May 10, 1931, d. October 26, 1984 |
Marriage* | Donna Dean Poff married Erwin Curtis Sumner, son of Marion Cassell Sumner and Edna Laura Beckleheimer, on November 29, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4,5,10,2 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dodd-Sumner wedding announcement in the Sep 7, 1997 edition.
- [S3529] Basham Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donna Poff Sumner obituary in the Sep 12, 2020 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laura Magdalene Poff obituary in the Sep 8, 1995 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William G. Poff obituary in the Mar 11, 2015 obituary.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton William Poff obituary in the Aug 19, 1973 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Erwin C. Sumner obituary in the Oct 28, 1984 edition.
Bobby Lee Poff Sr.1,2,3
M, b. April 7, 1932, d. June 18, 2023
Father | Clinton William Poff1,4,5,6 b. August 15, 1910, d. August 17, 1973 |
Mother | Laura Magdalene Weaver1,3,4,5 b. November 11, 1907, d. September 6, 1995 |
Bobby Lee Poff Sr. Bobby L. Poff, a devoted family man and esteemed member of the community, passed away on June 18, 2023, at the age of 81. Bobby was born on April 7, 1932, and his presence brought light and laughter to the lives of all who knew him. Bobby spent 37 years of his career at G.E., where he dedicated his skills and expertise to his work. He also proudly served his country as a member of the Air Force. Bobby had a passion for sports and enjoyed engaging in activities such as bowling, golf, and fishing. He made significant contributions to the community through his involvement with the Roanoke Bowling Association, serving diligently for many years. His commitment to the sport earned him the honor of being a life member of the association and a member of the association's Hall of Fame. However, above all else, Bobby cherished his family. His love and dedication were unwavering, and he embraced his role as a loving husband, father, and grandfather with joy and enthusiasm. Bobby leaves behind his beloved spouse, Joyce A. Poff, who stood by his side through life's joys and challenges. He will be dearly missed by his daughter, Sherry Ramirez, and his stepsons, Vernon Hitchcock, Paul Hitchcock, and Todd Hitchcock. Bobby's legacy continues through the lives of his eight grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, who will carry his memory in their hearts forever. Bobby was preceded in death by his daughter, Vickie L. Poff, and his son, Bobby L. Poff, Jr. Although their absence leaves a void in the lives of those who loved him, Bobby's spirit and love will endure in the cherished memories they hold dear. Bobby's warm smile, infectious laughter, and unwavering love will forever remain in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know him. He leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and a zest for life that will continue to inspire and uplift those who carry his memory. While he will be deeply missed, his impact on the lives he touched will never be forgotten.7 He was born on April 7, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,8 He married Renia Sue Carney in 1967 at Conway, Horry Co., South Carolina.9,10 Bobby Lee Poff Sr. and Renia Sue Carney were divorced on October 30, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10 Bobby Lee Poff Sr. married Joyce Ann Sandridge on July 20, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.11 Bobby Lee Poff Sr. died on June 18, 2023 at Virginia at age 91.7
Family 1 | Renia Sue Carney b. April 28, 1935, d. June 6, 2011 |
Marriage* | Bobby Lee Poff Sr. married Renia Sue Carney in 1967 at Conway, Horry Co., South Carolina.9,10 |
Divorce* | Bobby Lee Poff Sr. and Renia Sue Carney were divorced on October 30, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10 |
Children |
Family 2 | Joyce Ann Sandridge |
Marriage* | Bobby Lee Poff Sr. married Joyce Ann Sandridge on July 20, 1991 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.11 |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laura Magdalene Poff obituary in the Sep 8, 1995 edition.
- [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William G. Poff obituary in the Mar 11, 2015 obituary.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donna Poff Sumner obituary in the Sep 12, 2020 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton William Poff obituary in the Aug 19, 1973 edition.
- [S6901] Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, online http://www.valleyfuneralserviceva.com, From the Bobby L. Poff obituary.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vickie Lee Poff obituary in the Jul 28, 2007 edition.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Bobby Lee Poff, Jr. obituary in the Jan 13, 2021 edition.
William Glenwood Poff1,2,3,4
M, b. December 16, 1937, d. March 8, 2015
Father | Clinton William Poff1,2,5,6,7 b. August 15, 1910, d. August 17, 1973 |
Mother | Laura Magdalene Weaver1,8,2,5,6 b. November 11, 1907, d. September 6, 1995 |
William Glenwood Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,9 He was born on December 16, 1937 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,9,4 He married Margaret Ann Faries on March 14, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 William Glenwood Poff and Margaret Ann Faries were divorced on November 13, 1985 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10 William Glenwood Poff married Cheryl Wertz on June 21, 1986 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 William Glenwood Poff died on March 8, 2015 at Virginia at age 77.2,9 He William G. Poff, 77, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 8, 2015. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark William Poff; parents, Clinton and Laura Poff; and brother, Wayne Poff. He retired from Patterson Dental to Sunset Beach, N.C., where he fished and played golf. He looked forward to visits at the beach from his grandchildren (who were the light of his life), especially at Thanksgiving. Bill was a take charge kind of man who had a generous spirit and was supportive of friends and family. He was instrumental in establishing the dental industry in the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Survivors include his former wife, Margaret Poff; daughter, Karen Helle; and son, Keith Poff and wife, Jodi. He will be lovingly remembered by his five grandchildren, Nicholas and Ashley Helle, Caroline, Lily, and Mollie Poff. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Joyce Poff; sister, Donna Sumner; as well as several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 11, 2015.2
Family 1 | Margaret Ann Faries |
Marriage* | William Glenwood Poff married Margaret Ann Faries on March 14, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 |
Divorce* | William Glenwood Poff and Margaret Ann Faries were divorced on November 13, 1985 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10 |
Children |
Family 2 | Cheryl Wertz |
Marriage* | William Glenwood Poff married Cheryl Wertz on June 21, 1986 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laura Magdalene Poff obituary in the Sep 8, 1995 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William G. Poff obituary in the Mar 11, 2015 obituary.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mark William Poff obituary in the Oct 22, 2010 obituary.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donna Poff Sumner obituary in the Sep 12, 2020 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton William Poff obituary in the Aug 19, 1973 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
Helen Leslie "Lessie" Overfelt1,2
F, b. July 17, 1942, d. September 3, 1996
Her married name was Poff.1 Helen Leslie "Lessie" Overfelt married Wayne Vernon Poff, son of Clinton William Poff and Laura Magdalene Weaver.1,3 Helen Leslie "Lessie" Overfelt was born on July 17, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 She died on September 3, 1996 at Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 54.3 She Lessie Helen Poff, 54, of Mesa, a homemaker, died Sept. 3, 1996. Survivors include her husband, Wayne; daughter, Laura Michelle; one sister; and two brothers. on September 5, 1996.3
Family | Wayne Vernon Poff |
Marriage* | She married Wayne Vernon Poff, son of Clinton William Poff and Laura Magdalene Weaver.1,3 |
Children |
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Citations
William Wayne "Billy" Poff1,2,3
M, b. March 13, 1962, d. June 4, 1993
Father | Wayne Vernon Poff1 |
Mother | Helen Leslie "Lessie" Overfelt1 b. July 17, 1942, d. September 3, 1996 |
His Social Security Number was 227-13-7739.4 William Wayne "Billy" Poff was born on March 13, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,2,3 He died on June 4, 1993 at Arizona at age 31.4
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laura Magdalene Poff obituary in the Sep 8, 1995 edition.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
Bobby Lee Poff Jr.1,2,3,4
M, b. April 9, 1967, d. January 9, 2021
Father | Bobby Lee Poff Sr.1,2,5,4 b. April 7, 1932, d. June 18, 2023 |
Mother | Renia Sue Carney1,2,4,6 b. April 28, 1935, d. June 6, 2011 |
Bobby Lee Poff Jr. married Cheryl Unknown.2 Bobby Lee Poff Jr. was born on April 9, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 He died on January 9, 2021 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 53.4 He Bobby Lee Poff, Jr., age 53 of Knoxville, TN (formerly of Roanoke, VA) passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 9, 2021, and went to be with his Heavenly Father. Bobby was the Owner of Pro-Electric in Knoxville for 25 years, and he loved his work and his clients. He spent the greatest years of his life raising his sons Lee and Luke, who were the joys of his life. Bobby faithfully attended Fairview Baptist Church in Corryton, TN. His relationship with his Savior Jesus Christ was the driving force behind his personal life, as well as his professional life. Bobby's exuberant personality spread joy and fun to those who were fortunate enough to know him. Bobby was preceded in death by his sister Vickie Poff, and mother Renee Smith. Left to cherish Bobby's memory are his father and stepmother, Bobby Lee Poff, Sr. and Joyce Poff; sister Sherry Ramirez (Hanson); and most beloved sons Lee Poff and Luke Poff. on January 13, 2021.4
Family | Cheryl Unknown |
Marriage* | He married Cheryl Unknown.2 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laura Magdalene Poff obituary in the Sep 8, 1995 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vickie Lee Poff obituary in the Jul 28, 2007 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the Bobby Lee Poff, Jr. obituary in the Jan 13, 2021 edition.
- [S6901] Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, online http://www.valleyfuneralserviceva.com, From the Bobby L. Poff obituary.
- [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Renia Sue Smith obituary in the Jun 10, 2011 edition.
Donald Wayne Meador1,2,3,4
M, b. February 8, 1947, d. September 19, 2022
Donald Wayne Meador Donald Wayne Meador "Beatle", age 75 of Wirtz, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia P. Meador and Percy W. Meador; two siblings, Sue Meador Etter and Eddie Meador. Surviving are his siblings, Gloria and Frank Scott, Steve Meador, Kenneth and Debbie Meador, Penny and Eddy Prillaman, Rodney and Mandy Meador; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. Beatle was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam. Special thanks to Kenneth Meador for his care and devotion, Carilion Hospice of Franklin County and all of the caregivers for exceptional care.4 He was born on February 8, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 He married Janice Dianne Poff, daughter of Charles Otis "Charlie" "Brother" Poff Jr. and Frances Marie Wiseman, on February 11, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Donald Wayne Meador and Janice Dianne Poff were divorced on March 18, 1977 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Donald Wayne Meador married Faye Annette Vest, daughter of Ralph Edward Vest and Bernice Marie King, on November 11, 2000 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 Donald Wayne Meador and Faye Annette Vest were divorced on March 23, 2007 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 Donald Wayne Meador died on September 19, 2022 at Virginia at age 75.4
Family 1 | Janice Dianne Poff |
Marriage* | He married Janice Dianne Poff, daughter of Charles Otis "Charlie" "Brother" Poff Jr. and Frances Marie Wiseman, on February 11, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 |
Divorce* | Donald Wayne Meador and Janice Dianne Poff were divorced on March 18, 1977 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 |
Child |
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Family 2 | Faye Annette Vest |
Marriage* | Donald Wayne Meador married Faye Annette Vest, daughter of Ralph Edward Vest and Bernice Marie King, on November 11, 2000 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 |
Divorce* | Donald Wayne Meador and Faye Annette Vest were divorced on March 23, 2007 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 |
Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Donald Wayne Meador obituary.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Epperly-Meador wedding announcement in the Oct 11, 1998 edition.