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     His Social Security Number was 230-03-0924.⁹ Grover Cleveland Flint Jr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on March 18, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,4,7 He married Ruby Esther Overstreet on May 27, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,5 Grover Cleveland Flint Jr. died on February 2, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^9,3,6 He FLINT, Grover Cleveland Jr., 82, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 2, 2001. He had worked 38 years as a yard conductor at the Virginian Railroad which later became Norfolk & Southern. He was instrumental in starting the Roanoke Scrap Iron "Scrappers" fast pitch softball team in the late 40's, where he managed and coached. He enjoyed working with young people at the Salvation Army Boy's Club and church youth teams. He was a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and a leader at Belmont Baptist Church and Oakland Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruby O. Flint; one son and daughter-in-law, Grover C., III and Jane Flint of Roanoke; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy L. and Dave Myers of Titusville, Fla., Shirley and Mike Paynter of Virginia Beach; ten grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Don R. Flint of Roanoke. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, February 5, 2001, at Oakland Baptist Church with the Rev. Kelly Dampeer officiating. The interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, c/o Kenneth Hale, Rte. 1 Box 16, Endfield, N.H. 03748. on February 4, 2001.³

     Shirley Durwood Flint was buried at Rhone American Cemetery and Memorial, Draguignan, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.³ He was born on October 5, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7 He married Margaret Ann Turner on February 16, 1942 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.⁴ Shirley Durwood Flint died on August 18, 1944 at France at age 23.³

     His Social Security Number was 225-14-9665.⁸ Billy Boswell "Bill" Flint Sr. was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Iretta Lee Hickam.⁴ Billy Boswell "Bill" Flint Sr. was born on July 26, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,4,5,9,6 He died on September 3, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^8,4,9

     His Social Security Number was 223-30-2571.⁹ Donald Rudolph "Don" Flint was buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, 11475 U.S. Highway 11, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,6 He was born on November 14, 1929 at Victoria, Lunenburg Co., Virginia.^9,10,7 He married Lou Elva Shay on September 14, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,6 Donald Rudolph "Don" Flint died on January 4, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^9,3,10,11 He FLINT, Donald R., (Don), of Roanoke, entered into his eternal rest on Saturday, January 4, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grover C. Flint, Sr. and Eula Wimmer Flint, his brothers, Derwood Flint, Bill B. Flint and Grover C. Flint, Jr. and sister, Hazel Smithson. During the Korean Conflict he served in the U. S. Navy from 1950 to 1954. Don retired from Mitchell Clothing Company after 17 years service and was employed part-time with Bush-Flora Shoes. He was a former manager for the Hofheimer Shoe Company, serving at the stores at Towers Shopping Center, Roanoke and Pittman Plaza in Lynchburg. Surviving are his wife, Lou Shay Flint; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ruby Flint of Roanoke and Mrs. Iretta Flint of Pulaski; a sister-in-law, Beulah Kessler and her husband, Randolph of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2003 from Oakey's South Chapel. Dr. Harry Y. Gamble and the Rev. Kenneth Wright will officiate. Interment will follow in Mill Creek Cemetery, Botetourt County with Military Honors by the U. S. Navy. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's South Chapel (989-3131). on January 7, 2003.³

     Ruby Esther Overstreet was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on March 3, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of May 27, 1939,her married name was Flint.² She married Grover Cleveland Flint Jr., son of Grover Cleveland Flint and Eula Lillie Wimmer, on May 27, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Ruby Esther Overstreet died on April 10, 2009 at Virginia at age 92.¹ She Ruby Esther Overstreet Flint, 92, of Roanoke, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, April 10, 2009. Born in Roanoke on March 3, 1917, Ruby was retired from the C&P Telephone Co. As a member of Oakland Baptist Church, she faithfully served in the teaching ministry for many years. Ruby was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Grover C. Flint Jr. She is survived by a son, Grover C. Flint III and wife, Jane, of Roanoke; two daughters, Shirley Paynter and husband, Mike, of Virginia Beach and Nancy Myers and husband, Paul, of Titusville, Fla; ten grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lottie Moon Missions Offering, c/o Oakland Baptist Church, 3623 Roundhill Ave, NW, Roanoke, Va. 24012. Condolences may be shared with the family on www.roanoke.com. The family expresses its heartfelt appreciation to Sentara Nursing Center of Virginia Beach for their loving care for Ruby the past three years. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Kelly Dampeer will officiate. Interment will be in Fair View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. on April 15, 2009.¹

     Grover Cleveland Flint III was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on December 16, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Emma Lou Disbrow on May 15, 1964 at Richmond, Virginia.⁵ Grover Cleveland Flint III and Emma Lou Disbrow were divorced on November 21, 1973 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁶ Grover Cleveland Flint III married Jane Duane Fry on December 1, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Grover Cleveland Flint III died on August 2, 2020 at Virginia at age 78.³ He Grover Flint III, 78, of Roanoke, Virginia, joined his love of 42 years, Jane Flint, at Heaven's Gates on Sunday, August 2, 2020. He was born on December 16, 1941, son of the late G.C. and Ruby Flint. Grover was known for his excellence in the sports community. He played baseball, football, and basketball where he shined at Jefferson High School. Grover went on to play basketball at the University of Richmond. As an adult, he enjoyed the sport of golf, before moving into the billiard world, where he was known throughout the valley and beyond for his skill and character. Grover represented WR Brews for many years. He was loved and admired by everyone that had the joy to meet him. Grover founded and co-owned Conner-Flint Painting with his longtime friend, Buster Conner. Grover was a loving husband and caretaker to his wife, Jane, setting an example of unconditional love and commitment to everyone who knew him. Left to cherish his memory and thankful for each lesson he ever taught each of us and the support he gave along our journey; his children, Kelly Flint, Mark Flint, Steven Flint (Ladonna), Matt Flint (Tiffany), Stephanie Hale (Michael) and Sonja Fizer; grandchildren, Brittney, Mandi, Steven II, Mark, Nathan, Anthony, Katie, Emma Lee, his #1 fan, Katherine, Kiersten, James, Ella Jane and Madison; great-grandchildren, Kenslei (Special K), Hayden (Haymack) and Carter; sisters, Nancy Myers and Shirley Painter; and special lifelong friends, Tommy Rodgers and Carlton Trout and the "6 pack," Jerry Dillon, George Watz and Ronnie Weaver. Thank you all for your constant support and dedication!!! The family would like to thank the staff at Our Lady of the Valley for their love and dedicated care for the last four years. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Oakey's North Chapel. There will be a graveside service following the visitation at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Chaplain Allan Woodie officiating. on August 6, 2020.³

     Wade Hampton Smithson Jr. was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Victoria, Lunenburg Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on June 9, 1912 at Drakes Branch, Charlotte Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Hazel Louella Flint, daughter of Grover Cleveland Flint and Eula Lillie Wimmer, on November 14, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Wade Hampton Smithson Jr. died on September 30, 1995 at Mecklenburg Co., Virginia, at age 83.³ He Victoria - Wade Hampton Smithson Jr., 83, a retired engineer with the Norfolk and Western Railroad, now part of Norfolk Southern Corp., widower of Hazel Flint Smithson. on October 2, 1995.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 231-16-7825.⁴ Iretta Lee Hickam was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Flint.⁵ She married Billy Boswell "Bill" Flint Sr., son of Grover Cleveland Flint and Eula Lillie Wimmer.⁶ Iretta Lee Hickam was born on November 26, 1923 at Bristol, Virginia.^7,2,3,4 She died on September 23, 2007 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 83.^7,2,4 She Iretta H. Flint - Nov. 26, 1923 - Sept. 23, 2007. Iretta H. Flint, 83, Greencroft, Goshen, died Sunday at 2:17 a.m. at Greencroft Healthcare - Gables, Goshen. She was married to Billy B. Flint Sr., who died in 1987. Surviving are her sons Bill B. (Katherine) Flint Jr., Goshen, and Robert H. (Pam) Flint, Fort Myers, Fla. Visitation is scheduled Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Memorial Baptist Church, Pulaski, Va., where the funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Local arrangements were made by Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen.
on September 27, 2007.⁷

     John Cline Crawford was buried at Stonewall Jackson Cemetery, Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 228-38-1234.³ He married Estelle Swisher.¹ John Cline Crawford was born on February 12, 1931 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3 He died on September 28, 1996 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 65.^1,3 He CRAWFORD, John Cline, 65, of Lexington, died Saturday, September 28, 1996, in Stonewall Jackson Hospital. He was born on February 12, 1931, in Craig County, a son of the late Ott Mason Crawford and Hattie Bell Vest Crawford. Mr. Crawford was retired from Beatrice Foods in Lexington, and was a member of New Monmouth Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Estelle Swisher Crawford; one son, Roy C. Crawford of Fairfield; four daughters, Linda M. Knick of Lexington, Patsy A. Henderson of Waynesboro, Wanda S. Ramsey of Lexington and Norma J. Housman of Waynesboro; two brothers, Clyde C. Crawford and Charles W. Crawford of Lexington; one sister, Cathaline C. Kesler of Lexington; 11 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Crawford was preceded in death by a brother, James M. Crawford. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 1, 1996, in Stonewall Jackson Cemetery, with the Rev. Charles R. Russell officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Williams Funeral Service in Lexington. on September 30, 1996.¹