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     William Stephen Metts was buried at Brooks-Metts-Smith Cemetery, Rt. 40 & 674, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 1, 1941 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on September 17, 1941 at Glade Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2

     John Crockett Cole was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.⁵ He was born on December 11, 1882 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,5,6 He married Blanche C. Woodrum circa 1906.^2,4,5 John Crockett Cole died on June 18, 1953 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 70.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 225-92-0302.³ Blanche C. Woodrum was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.² She was born on April 5, 1886 at West Virginia.^3,2 As of circa 1906,her married name was Cole.⁴ She married John Crockett Cole, son of Alfred Lewis Cole and Nancy Rosina Dunn, circa 1906.^4,1,2 Blanche C. Woodrum died on October 15, 1989 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 103.^3,2

     Her Social Security Number was 225-12-0658.⁴ Virginia Alice Cole was born on December 29, 1918 at Sharonville, Hamilton Co., Ohio.^4,7 As of April 15, 1939,her married name was Kremer.⁵ She married Arthur Albert Kremer on April 15, 1939 at Norfolk, Virginia.⁵ Virginia Alice Cole died on October 28, 2002 at Arizona at age 83.^4,8

     Her Social Security Number was 230-78-5194.⁴ Johnsie Curta Cole was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.^1,5 She was born on November 24, 1906 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^4,1,5 As of May 18, 1924,her married name was Garrett.² She married Claude Bartlett Garrett Sr. on May 18, 1924 at Camden Co., North Carolina.^1,6,2 Johnsie Curta Cole died on January 3, 2010 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 103.^4,1,5 She NORFOLK - Johnsie Cole Garrett, 103, formerly of Windermere Ave., departed this life on Jan. 3, 2010 to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Mrs. Garrett was born on Nov. 24, 1906 in Hinton, W.Va., and was the daughter of the late, John C. and Blanche Woodrum Cole. She was a member of Glad Tidings Church for 68 years where she taught the Primary Sunday School class for 46 years. She was the widow of Claude B. Garrett Sr., and was preceded in death by a son, John A. Garrett; a daughter, Joyce G. Basnight; a grandson, John A. Garrett II all of Norfolk; and a sister, Virginia C. Kremer of Oak Harbor, Wash. Left to cherish her memory are four sons, Claude B. Garrett Jr., and wife Betty of Virginia Beach, Rev. S. Alfred Garrett and wife Joyce of Littlestown, Pa., David P. Garrett and wife Barbara of Hanover, Pa., and W. Gerald "Jerry" Garrett and wife Gerri of Milton, W.Va; a son-in-law, William Harry Basnight and a daughter-in-law, Susan L. Garrett all of Norfolk; 14 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren and two step-great-great- grandchildren. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Glad Tidings Church, 301 S. Newtown Rd., Norfolk with Pastor Jerry Qualls and the Rev. S. Alfred Garrett officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. The family will receive friends at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Friends may offer condolences at ww.mem.com. on January 5, 2010.¹

     Claude Bartlett Garrett Sr. was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 225-07-8136.⁵ He was born on August 14, 1902 at Norfolk, Virginia.^2,3,5,4 He married Johnsie Curta Cole, daughter of John Crockett Cole and Blanche C. Woodrum, on May 18, 1924 at Camden Co., North Carolina.^1,4,6 Claude Bartlett Garrett Sr. died on March 13, 1971 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 68.^2,4

     John Arthur Garrett was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Virginia.^7,6 His Social Security Number was 227-58-8669.⁸ He was born on February 8, 1944 at Norfolk, Virginia.^4,8,5 He married Susan Louise Ludwick on February 27, 1966 at Norfolk, Virginia.^4,6 John Arthur Garrett died on June 20, 2004 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 60.^8,7,9,6 He John A. Garrett, 60, of the 3400 block of Humboldt St., passed away June 20, 2004, at Sentara Leigh Hospital. Mr. Garrett was the son of the late Claude B. Garrett and was preceded in death by a son, John A. Garrett II. A Norfolk native, Mr. Garrett was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He retired from the Ford Motor Company, Norfolk Assembly Plant, after 33 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Susan Ludwick Garrett; his mother, Johnsie C. Garrett, both of Norfolk; three daughters, Robin G. Brown, Cindy G. Bateman and Dorothy B. Garrett all of Norfolk; a sister, Joyce Basnight of Norfolk; four brothers, Claude Garrett of Virginia Beach, the Rev. Samuel Alfred Garrett of Littlestown, Pa., David Garrett of Hanover, Pa., and William G. "Jerry" Garrett of Milton, W.Va; four grandchildren; and his mother-in-law, Blanche Ludwick of Norfolk. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norview Chapel. A funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home by The Rev. Samuel Alfred Garrett. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. on June 23, 2004.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 224-38-8418.⁹ Johnsie Joyce Garrett was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Virginia.^5,10 She was born on February 6, 1929 at Norfolk, Virginia.^9,3,10 As of June 27, 1948,her married name was Basnight.⁴ She married William Harry Basnight on June 27, 1948 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,5,4,11 Johnsie Joyce Garrett died on September 29, 2007 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 78.^9,5,10 She NORFOLK - Joyce Garrett Basnight, 78, of the 200 block of Appleton Drive, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sept. 29, 2007. A Norfolk native, Mrs. Basnight was the daughter of the late Claude B. Garrett Sr. She was preceded in death by a brother, John A. Garrett. Mrs. Basnight graduated from Norview High School, Class of 1946 and attended Southeastern University in Lakeland, Fla. She was a former secretary for the Norfolk YMCA, Little Creek Ferry, Norfolk School Board and Glad Tidings Church where she was an active member. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her mother, Johnsie Cole Garrett; her loving husband of 59 years, William Harry Basnight; two daughters, Cheryl Basnight Strohecker and her husband Phil of Chesapeake and Susan Basnight Jensen and her husband Johnny of Deltona, Fla; four brothers, Claude B. Garrett Jr. of Virginia Beach, the Rev. S. Alfred Garrett of Littlestown, Pa., David P. Garrett of Hanover, Pa., and W. Gerald "Jerry" Garrett of Milton, W.Va; three grandchildren, Troy D. Pierson and Kara E. Pierson, both of Chesapeake, and Conor F. Flaherty of Orlando, Fla; two great-grandchildren, Kayla M. Pierson and Logan Douglas Pierson of Virginia Beach; four stepgrandchildren and two stepgreat- grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. A celebration of Mrs. Basnight's life will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Glad Tidings Church. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. on December 27, 2007.⁵

     William Harry Basnight was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Virginia.^7,6 He was born on December 28, 1919 at Norfolk, Virginia.^3,5 He married Johnsie Joyce Garrett, daughter of Claude Bartlett Garrett Sr. and Johnsie Curta Cole, on June 27, 1948 at Norfolk, Virginia.^2,1,4,6 William Harry Basnight died on August 19, 2016 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 96.⁶ He Norfolk - William Harry Basnight, 96, entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior on August 19, 2016. A lifelong Norfolk native, Mr. Basnight graduated from Maury High School and was a veteran of WW II. He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Garrett Basnight, his parents and six siblings. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather - PawPaw. Mr. Basnight retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard after thirty-five years. He attended Southeastern Bible College and was an active member of Glad Tidings Church/Coastal Virginia Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, Worship Leader for twenty-five years, Church Secretary, Church Treasurer, Visitation Pastor, Senior Citizens Pastor, Coach of Softball team and Song Leader for Seniors. Survivors include two daughters, Cheryl Strohecker and husband Phil, Susan Jensen and husband Johnny; three grandchildren Troy Pierson, Conor Flaherty, Kara Boccarossa; four step grandchildren Nicole Strohecker Jayson Strohecker, (Summer), Courtney Strawhand and husband Landon and Ashley Strohecker; two great grandchildren Kayla and Logan Pierson and four step great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 22, 2016 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 1:00 p.m. at Glad Tidings/Coastal Virginia Church. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens on August 21, 2016.⁶

     Arthur Albert Kremer was buried at Southern Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 1300 Buffalo Soldier Trail, Sierra Vista, Cochise Co., Arizona.² He was born on March 19, 1917 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan.^1,2,3 He married Virginia Alice Cole, daughter of John Crockett Cole and Blanche C. Woodrum, on April 15, 1939 at Norfolk, Virginia.¹ Arthur Albert Kremer died on May 28, 2014 at Arizona at age 97.^2,3

     Claude Bartlett Garrett Jr. Claude B. Garrett, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2019. Mr. Garrett was preceded in death by his parents Claude Garrett, Sr. and Johnsie Garrett, a sister Joyce Garrett Basnight and a brother John Arthur Garrett. He was also preceded in death by his wife Betty Foster Garrett whom he met at Glad Tidings Church at the age of 11 and married 9 years later. He was a graduate of Norview High School and retired from the Ford Motor Company after 31 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and enjoyed playing the violin and saxophone in his earlier years. Survivors include 3 brothers Samuel Alfred Garrett, David Patrick Garrett and William Gerald Garrett, numerous nieces, nephews and a sister-in-law Linda Foster Absalom. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2019, 11a.m. at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home with interment to follow at Rosewood-Memorial Park.³ He was buried at Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 631 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.³ He was born on September 8, 1930 at Norfolk, Virginia.⁵ He married Betty McGee Foster on March 24, 1951.^3,7,5 Claude Bartlett Garrett Jr. died on April 26, 2019 at Virginia at age 88.³

     Betty McGee Foster Betty Foster Garrett, 86, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2018. Mrs. Garrett was born in Charlotte, NC and at 6 months of age moved to Norfolk. She attended Lafayette Elementary, Blair Middle and graduated from Maury High School in 1950. She served as a secretary for 45 years. She met the love of her life in church at 9 years of age and married him at the age of 18. She learned to play piano at age 5 and took lessons to perfect her skills and played piano and the pipe organ at Glad Tidings Church, formerly at Spotswood and Colonial Avenue in Norfolk. Survivors include her loving husband of 67 years Claude B. Garrett Jr; a sister Linda Foster Absalom; 3 brothers-in-law The Rev. Samuel Alfred Garrett, David Patrick Patrick and William Gerald Garrett; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 10, from 10 to 11am at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home where a Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00am. Interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Park.² She was buried at Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 631 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.² She was born on May 4, 1932 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^2,4 As of March 24, 1951,her married name was Garrett.³ She married Claude Bartlett Garrett Jr., son of Claude Bartlett Garrett Sr. and Johnsie Curta Cole, on March 24, 1951.^1,2,3 Betty McGee Foster died on June 28, 2018 at Virginia at age 86.²

     Susan Louise Ludwick was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 20, 1947 at Norfolk, Virginia.^2,3 As of February 27, 1966,her married name was Garrett.¹ She married John Arthur Garrett, son of Claude Bartlett Garrett Sr. and Johnsie Curta Cole, on February 27, 1966 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,5 Susan Louise Ludwick died on April 12, 2015 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 67.² She Norfolk - Susan Louise Ludwick Garrett, 67, passed away April 12, 2015 in her home after a long battle with breast cancer. Susan was born in Norfolk, VA to Blanche Rose Ludwick and the late Ned F. Ludwick Sr. She was the widow of John A. Garrett, her beloved husband of 38 years. She is pre-deceased by her one and only baby brother, Ned F. Ludwick Jr. Left to cherish her memory is her mother, Blanche Rose and her three daughters, Robin G. Brown and son-in-law, James, Cindy G Bateman, and Dorothy B. Garrett. Susan was also a beloved grandmother to Amanda, Christopher, Hannah and Austin and great grandmother to Micha. She was a lifelong resident of Norfolk, and retired School Crossing Guard for the Norfolk Police Department. She loved life, the Lord, and her family. She had a beautiful smile and those who were blessed to know her loved her immensely; she will be loved and deeply missed forever. on April 15, 2015.²

     John Arthur Garrett II was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Virginia.^6,5 He was born on February 22, 1969 at Norfolk, Virginia.^6,4,5 He died on February 18, 1970 at Norfolk, Virginia.^6,5

     Lonnie Ray Cole was buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Ramsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 236-42-2925.¹⁰ He was born on June 9, 1929 at Ramsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4,10,9 He married Hulda Mae Kincaid on August 19, 1948 at Ramsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ Lonnie Ray Cole died on November 12, 1995 at West Virginia at age 66.¹⁰

     His Social Security Number was 235-46-9658.⁹ Robert Jerald Cole was buried at Restlawn Memory Gardens, 1 Memory Garden Road, Ansted, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on April 13, 1932 at Ramsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,9 He married Vonda Belle Hoke on December 3, 1950 at Ramsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Vonda was divorced at the time of this marriage.² Robert Jerald Cole died on October 7, 1984 at age 52.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 311-01-7010.³ James Owen Kerney married Nina Elizabeth Cole, daughter of Lonnie Quince "Lon" Cole and Myrtle May Richmond.^4,5 James Owen Kerney was born on February 11, 1916 at Henderson Co., Kentucky.^3,1,2,6 He died on May 6, 1996 at South Carolina at age 80.^3,6

     Edith F. Cole was born on February 12, 1927 at Ramsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,9 As of November 10, 1945,her married name was Niday.² She married Morris Clyde Niday on November 10, 1945 at Ansted, Fayette Co., West Virginia.²