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     Eddie Gene Poff was buried at Louisville Memorial Gardens East, Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky.^5,6 He was born on June 21, 1936 at West Virginia.^5,6 He married Maria Maresca circa 1958.⁵ Eddie Gene Poff died on August 21, 2019 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at age 83.^5,6 He Louisville - Eddie Glen Poff, 83, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. He was born in Ballard, West Virginia on June 21, 1936. He joined the US Navy after graduating from Peterstown High School in 1953. While stationed in Naples, Italy, he met and married the love of his life. Eddie was the most exemplary patriarch of his family that adored her more than words. He is survived by his dear wife of 61 years, Maria Maresca Poff, his four children David (Teresa), their children, Jacquelyn Stack (Joey), James Poff (Ashley), and Jordan Poff; Daniel (Sandy) and his four children Jason (Katie), Lacey (Taylor), Jamie (Brent) and Chase; Adam Poff and Francesca Curry (Rob), their children, Adam and Madison; his sister, Lana Lester Baird, six great grandchildren and one on the way. He is also survived by his loyal bulldog companion, Prada. Eddie is preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Add, his sisters, Frances Vaught and Shirley Vance and his brother Clarence "Bud" Poff. Eddie's family was his absolute pride and joy, he loved being "Daddad". He poured his heart and soul into his loved ones and every encounter with him left you with a smile, a soft heart and an ear full of the best life stories. He was a regular for coffee at the Westport Road McDonald's solving the world's problems for more than 40 years. Everyone Eddie met found a life long friend. In his younger years, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was so proud to serve his country in the United States Navy, retiring as a recruiter. He owned Poff & Sons Exxon, Marathon and Body Shop and served as a JNROTC teacher for Valley Station and Butler High School. His second retirement was from Luther Luckett Reformatory as a Sergeant. He was a father to few but a dad to many. A funeral Service will be held at 12:00 pm on Monday, August 26, 2019 at Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road, "in St. Matthews" with entombment to follow at Louisville Memorial Gardens East. on August 23, 2019.⁵

     William Earl Vaught was buried at DeLand Memorial Gardens, DeLand, Volusia Co., Florida.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 224-12-0025.⁶ He was born on October 29, 1917 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3,6,5 He married Frances Lee Poff, daughter of Adam James "Add" Poff and Frances Elizabeth "Fannie" Mayo, on May 31, 1941 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ William Earl Vaught died on July 26, 1997 at Volusia Co., Florida, at age 79.^3,6,4 He VAUGHT - William Earl, 79, of Deland, FL, passed away July 26, 1997. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 30, 1997 at Glenwood Presbyterian Church at 1 PM, with The Reverend Bennett Cox and The Reverend Roy Lester officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 29, 1997 from 6-8 PM at the Lank-ford Chapel of Memories, Deland. Burial will be at Deland Memorial Gardens. After burial there will be a gathering of the friends at the Glenwood Presbyterian Church at 3 PM. Born in Wolf Creek, VA, he moved to the area in 1956 from Apopka, FL and had lived in Narrows, VA, prior to coming to FL. Mr. Vaught was a Marines Veteran and worked for Gregory Mobile Homes in Sanford, FL as an independent trucker. He was a member of the Kepler Road Baptist Church in Deland. His life's mission was to spread the word of God. He shared with all that Jesus Christ is the savior of the world, and that we are saved through grace, not by works or keeping of the law. Survivors include his wife, Frances; daughter and her husband, Lennette Sue Vaught Hurst and David Warner Hurst of Glenwood, FL; son and his wife, Larry Earl Vaught and Robin Calhoun Vaught of Miramar, FL; sister, Marie Spicer of Narrows, VA; brothers, Virgil Vaught of Narrows, VA, and Clifford Vaught of Calhoun, GA; grandchildren, Lawrence Earl Vaught, Jr., James Edmund Vaught, Kathleen Marie Vaught, Kristin Suzanne Burke, Frances Elizabeth Burke, and Tara Gale Vaught; great-grandchildren, Anna Maria, T.J., Lauren and Ashley. on July 29, 1997.⁴

     Shirley Ann Poff was buried at Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Jeffersonville, Clark Co., Indiana.^10,5 Her Social Security Number was 290-36-1447.⁶ Her married name was Vance.⁵ She and Theodore Junior Dillon were divorced.⁴ Shirley Ann Poff and Theodore Glenn Gisinger were divorced.⁴ Shirley Ann Poff married Morgan Vance.⁵ Shirley Ann Poff was born on February 16, 1935 at Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^4,10,5,6 As of February 27, 1950,her married name was Dillon.³ She married Theodore Junior Dillon on February 27, 1950 at Bozoo, Monroe Co., West Virginia.³ As of July 8, 1971,her married name was Gisinger.⁴ Shirley Ann Poff married Theodore Glenn Gisinger on July 8, 1971 at Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ As of December 17, 1973,her married name was Ferguson.⁴ Shirley Ann Poff married Donald Lee Ferguson on December 17, 1973 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ Shirley Ann Poff and Donald Lee Ferguson were divorced on August 14, 1981 at Wayne Co., Ohio.¹¹ Shirley Ann Poff died on November 27, 2005 at Jeffersonville, Clark Co., Indiana, at age 70.^10,5,6

     His Social Security Number was 232-54-5688.³ Roy Matney Lester was born on March 27, 1934 at Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Lana Gail Poff, daughter of Adam James "Add" Poff and Frances Elizabeth "Fannie" Mayo, on March 6, 1960 at Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Roy Matney Lester died on February 19, 2010 at Washington, Beaufort Co., North Carolina, at age 75.^2,3 He Mr. Roy Matney Lester, age 75, a resident of 1823 Goose Creek Rd. Washington, died Friday, February 19, 2010. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at Woodards Pond Church of Christ and will be conducted by Tom Reid and Jim Reid. Joshua Pettrey, Zachary Roy Pettrey, Steven Boone, Mitchell T. Harris, Jr., Michael Boone and Leslie Jordan will serve as pallbearers. David Poff, Daniel Poff, Adam Poff and the elders of Woodards Pond Church of Christ will serve as honorary pallbearers. Mr. Lester was born in Ballard, West Virginia on March 27, 1934 to the late William Thomas Lester and Minnie Jones Lester. On March 6, 1960 he married Lana Gail Poff who survives. He was a graduate of Peterstown High School in Peterstown, West Virginia and then served in the United States Army. He was employed with Celanese Corporation for twenty years. He then went to Bluefield College of Evangelism in Bluefield, West Virginia to become a minister for the Church of Christ and Christian Church, serving as a minister since 1973. Mr. Lester ministered at Woodards Pond Church of Christ in the 1980s and was a member there until his death. Survivors include his wife of the home Lana G. Lester; two daughters, Joni Lester Boone and husband Steven of Radford, VA, Theresa Lester Harris and husband Mitch of Washington; six grandchildren, Joshua Pettrey, Zachary Roy Pettrey, Brooke Pettrey, Rachael Harris, Michael Boone, Andrew Boone; two sisters, Gladys Long of Ballard, WV, Betty Jean Lester of Winston Salem, VA, and two brothers, Everette Lester of Hanns Creek, WV and Bobby Lester of Lumberton, NC. The family will receive friends from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm Monday, February 22, 2010 at Woodards Pond Church of Christ and other times at the home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Woodards Pond Church of Christ, 9004 US 264 Hwy. East, Washington, NC 27889. You may address condolences and view Mr. Lesters memorial video by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is honored to serve the Lester family. on February 22, 2010.²

     Her Social Security Number was 232-28-7454.² Willa Jean "Willie" Meadows was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 She was born on May 8, 1919 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,1 As of December 25, 1934,her married name was Poff.^3,1 She married Wilbur Orville Poff, son of John Henry Poff and Oma Della Murray, on December 25, 1934 at Keenan, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,1 Willa Jean "Willie" Meadows died on June 9, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^3,2,5 She POFF, Willa Jean, 77, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 9, 1998. She was the widow of W. O. Poff. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Phyllis Jean Poff; daughter-in-law, Betty Lou Poff. Mrs. Poff was a retired employee from the Celanese Corporation. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Pearisburg. Surviving are her sons, Lawrence W. Poff, Roanoke, Robert L. Poff, Wilmington, N.C; daughter, Myrna J. Richardson, Roanoke; grandchildren and their spouses, Marty and Jami Poff, Donna and Jerry Spangler, all of Roanoke, Douglas and Beth Poff, Atlanta, Ga., Lisa Poff, Los Angeles, Calif; three great-grandchildren, John Hardwick, Jay Poff, and Cameron Spangler, all of Roanoke; three sisters, Frances, Shirley, and Lana; one brother, Eddie. Also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's North Chapel 1 p.m. Friday with Dr. F. Tupper Garden officiating. Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Roanoke Rescue Squad. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel. on June 11, 1998.³

     Hattie Hensley and John Lewis Poff were divorced.² Her married name was Poff.¹ Hattie Hensley married John Lewis Poff, son of Augustus Price "Gus" Poff and Louisa Ellen "Eliza" Underwood.¹ Hattie Hensley was born circa 1888 at Barboursville, Cabell Co., West Virginia.¹

     Gladys Virginia Dunn was buried at Sunset View Cemetery, Bozoo, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 225-22-2408.⁵ She was born on March 6, 1911 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,5,4,2 As of October 2, 1944,her married name was Poff.² She married John Lewis Poff, son of Augustus Price "Gus" Poff and Louisa Ellen "Eliza" Underwood, on October 2, 1944 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Gladys Virginia Dunn died on September 22, 1997 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 86.^5,3 She PETERSTOWN - Gladys Virginia Poff, 86, of Peterstown died Sept. 22, 1997, in a Pearisburg, Va., hospital. She was a member of Church of God of Prophecy, Bozoo. Surviving: son, Andrew L. Reed of Huntington; daughters, Mabel McClaugherty and Virginia M. Collins, both of Peterstown; sisters, Vella Broyles of Ballard, Ruth McClaugherty of Peterstown, Mildred Reed of Bozoo; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, with the Rev. John Pace and the Rev. Fred Mooney officiating. Burial will be in Sunset View Cemetery, Bozoo. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
on September 24, 1997.³

     Roy Price Poff was buried at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Ceredo, Wayne Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 224-24-7023.⁶ He was born on February 19, 1925 at Kenosha, Kenosha Co., Wisconsin.^6,5,3,4,7 He died on January 20, 1984 at West Virginia at age 58.^6,5,7

     Iris Lorraine Poff Iris Lorraine Poff Felix, 88, of Huntington, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Born August 19, 1927 in New Boston, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Augustus Poff and Josie Mae Meador. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Warner A. Felix; her brothers, Roy and Howard Poff and her daughter-in-law, Laveda Felix. Lorraine was a devout Christian and was most recently a member of the Living Waters Church in West Huntington. She was a beloved mother and devoted wife to her husband of 65 years, Warner. She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Warner Felix of Huntington; her children, Carolyn L. (Frank) Mains of Westborough Massachusetts, Ronald E. (Tanya) Felix of Huntington, Lisa M. (George Richardson) Felix of Miami, FL, and Randy S. (Tinka) Felix of Tuscaloosa, AL; her siblings, Josephine Moore of Huntington, Ernestine Crabtree of Phoenix, AZ, Wilma Jean Richards of Holiday, FL, Bernard Poff of Huntington, Norman J. Poff of Denver, Colorado, Gus Poff Jr. of Nashville,TN and James Poff of Baltimore, MD; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and a host of nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Lorraine’s Life will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at Beard Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Ray Knapp, officiating. Interment will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Barboursville.⁵ She was buried at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, Cabell Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on August 19, 1927 at West Virginia.^1,6,5 As of March 3, 1950,her married name was Felix.³ She married Warner Felix on March 3, 1950 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Iris Lorraine Poff died on December 8, 2015 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 88.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 233-18-5052.⁵ Allen Samuel Pack was buried at River Hills Memorial Park, 1650 South River Street, Batavia, Kane Co., Illinois.⁴ He was born on March 27, 1896 at Mountview, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Mar 26, 1895.^1,2,5,3,6 He married Mollie Jane Poff, daughter of Augustus Price "Gus" Poff and Mollie J. Cunningham/Callahan, on October 6, 1928 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Allen Samuel Pack died on January 25, 1943 at Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 46.^5,7 He Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Memorial Baptist church of F street for Allen S. Pack, 47, of Coolridge who died Sunday afternoon in local hospital. He was a veteran of the first World War and a member of the Moose Lodge 1608. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mollie Pack; two sisters, Mrs. Roland Jones, Beckley; and Mrs. J. R. Murphy, of Toledo, Ohio; one brother, Grover Pack, of Beckley six children, Virginia, Mildred, Jack, Grover, Charles, and Hubert, all of Coolridge. The body remained in state at the Keyser Funeral home until the hour of the services when it was removed to the church. Following the services, burial took place in the Coolridge cemetery. (He was apparently reburied in River Hill Memorial Park) on January 26, 1943.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 330-26-1200.⁶ Mildred Lenora Pack was buried at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road (Route 619), Triangle, Prince William Co., Virginia.⁷ Her married name was Paul.⁸ She married Lloyd Herbert Paul.⁸ Mildred Lenora Pack was born on July 18, 1929 at West Virginia.^3,6,7 She died on July 9, 2011 at Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 81.^6,9,7

     Charles William "Charlie" McGraw was buried at Spangler Family - McGraw Cemetery, True, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 235-10-4170.³ He was born on May 23, 1913 at True, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,7,5,6 He married Danese Lucille Nash on October 1, 1938 at Bane, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ Charles William "Charlie" McGraw died on November 13, 1948 at Gauley Bridge, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 35; Died of carbon monoxide poisoning.^3,7,5 He Hinton, Nov. 14 - Charles W. McGraw, of Hinton, died at 8:30 o'clock Saturday evening at Gauley Bridge of carbon monoxide poisoning from a gas heater in a bathroom. State Police Sgt. W. R. Callagham said the man was apparently overcome by fumes which escaped from a small gas heater while he was shaving. Artificial respiration was applied for half an hour before McGraw was officially pronounced dead. Callaghan said the man had gone to his boarding house to clean up after work with a railroad construction crew. Friends said he planned to spend the night at the home of a sister in Hinton. Born at True, May 23, 1913, a son of Mrs. Minnie Poff McGraw, and the late John Wiley McGraw, he had spent his entire life in and around Hinton, as a construction worker on various jobs. At the time of his death he was employed as a bulldozer operator on a road out of Gauley Bridge. A veteran of World War II, he spent two years with the Seabees in the Pacific theatre as a construction worker. He is survived by one daughter, Marilyn Rae of Elgood; his mother, Mrs. Minnie McGraw, of Athens; three brothers, Aleck and John McGraw, of Pulaski, and Ernest McGraw, of True; four sisters, Mrs. B. G. Meadows, of Hinton; Mrs. Luther Craif, of Athens; Mrs. Lee Cook, of Beckley; and Mrs. Paul Huffman, of Beaver; and two half sisters, Mrs. Frank James, of True, and Mrs. John Kauff, of Crow. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the James Chapel church at True, and burial will follow at the family cemetery near True. The body was brought to the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors in Hinton. on November 15, 1948.⁷

     Pearl O. McGraw was buried at Spangler Family - McGraw Cemetery, True, Summers Co., West Virginia.² She was born on October 7, 1915 at True, Summers Co., West Virginia.² She died on January 21, 1921 at True, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 5.²

     Virginia Lee Cook was buried at Moreland Memorial Park, 1601 Taylor Avenue, Parkville, Baltimore Co., Maryland.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 232-42-9608.⁴ Her married name was Formwalt.⁷ She married Jack McKinley Formwalt.⁷ Virginia Lee Cook was born on July 30, 1929 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,3,4 As of January 17, 1946,her married name was Thompson.³ She married Duane Vedder Thompson on January 17, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ As of February 3, 1949,her married name was Goins.⁸ Virginia Lee Cook married Vincent Vain Goins on February 3, 1949 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,9 Virginia Lee Cook died on March 9, 2006 at Maryland at age 76.^7,6,4 She On March 9, 2006, Virginia L. Formwalt, beloved wife of the late Jack M. Formwalt, departed from this life. She leaves behind sons Gregory W. and wife Lin; Mark M; daughter Cheri L. and husband John Wyatt; and special son, Matthew S. Moore and wife Lisa. Virginia was the loving grandmother of Greg, Travis, Lindsey, Zach, Alex, Madison, Sarah, Abby and Megan. She was also survived by two brothers: George and Jerry; and four sisters: Bea, Rilla, Docia and Charlotte. Viewing was held at the Johnson Funeral Home in Loch Raven on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Services were held on Monday in the Loch Raven United Methodist Church at 10:00 AM, followed by interment in the Moreland Memorial Park. on March 10, 2006.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 232-86-3080.⁴ Stella B. Pitzer was buried at Lilly-Crews Cemetery, Nimitz, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on May 2, 1915 at True, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,4 As of November 9, 1932,her married name was McGraw.¹ She married Ernest Ray McGraw, son of John Wiley McGraw and Minnie May Poff, on November 9, 1932 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Stella B. Pitzer died on December 21, 2010 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 95.^3,4 She BROOKS — Stella B. McGraw, 95, of Brooks, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 21, 2010, at the Summers Co. Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness. Born May 2, 1915 at True, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lona Hedrick Pitzer. A lifelong resident of Summers County, a homemaker, she loved the Lord and was a member of the Brooks Baptist Church, enjoyed raising a garden, tending to her roses as well as being a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. Preceded in death by her husband, Ernest R. McGraw and all of her brothers and sisters. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survived by one daughter, Gloria Lilly of Brooks; three sosn, Ernest Lee McGraw of Shady Spring, Benny McGraw of Courtland, OH and Charles McGraw of Edinboro, PA; sixteen grandchildren, thirty-four great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 23, 2010 at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors Chapel with Pastor Robbie Merritt officiating. Burial followed in the Lilly-Crews Cemetery at Nimitz. on December 28, 2010.³

     Alexander Bernie Ray "Benny" McGraw was born on October 9, 1937 at West Virginia.³ He married Joy E. Pratt circa 1958.^6,4 Alexander Bernie Ray "Benny" McGraw and Joy E. Pratt were divorced on December 12, 1978 at Trumbull Co., Ohio.⁴ Alexander Bernie Ray "Benny" McGraw died on March 17, 2017 at Ohio at age 79.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-48-7925.² Samuel Edward Paul "Eddie Paul" Huffman was born on November 15, 1930 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Shirley A. Martin on December 6, 1956 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.³ Samuel Edward Paul "Eddie Paul" Huffman died on October 13, 2002 at Wilmington, New Hanover Co., North Carolina, at age 71.^2,4