Person Page - 2556

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-7666.⁵ Arva Frank Holyfield was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He married Hilda Mae Operchuck, daughter of Daniel "Dan" Operchuck and Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light.^1,6,2 Arva Frank Holyfield was born on May 31, 1910 at Rockford, Surry Co., North Carolina.^2,3,5,4 He died on February 8, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.^2,4

     Coleen Millicent Flower was buried at Farley Cemetery, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 236-08-7290.⁵ She was born on November 22, 1949 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5,4 She died on February 13, 1994 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 44; The SSDI has a death date of Feb 15, 1994.^2,5,4 She Miss Coleen Millicent Flower, 44, of Crab Orchard, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 1994, in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born Nov. 22, 1949, at Beckley, she was the daughter of James H. Flower and the late Virginia Simmons Flower. Miss Flower was of the Baptist faith. Other survivors include a sister, Patricia Roberts of Laurel, Md., and a niece, Lura Roberts of Laurel. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. George Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the Farley Cemetery, Sophia. on February 15, 1994.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 236-16-5568.⁵ William Blake "Bill" Davis married Marcella Ruth Simmons, daughter of Gustavus James "Gus" Simmons and Martha Ann Light.^1,2 William Blake "Bill" Davis was born on March 11, 1917 at Maynor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,3,4 He died on July 14, 1999 at Michigan at age 82.^5,3

     His Social Security Number was 235-22-5217.⁴ Roy Lee Graham Jr. was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.^1,5 He married Vera Nell Simmons, daughter of Gustavus James "Gus" Simmons and Martha Ann Light.^1,6 Roy Lee Graham Jr. was born on September 12, 1924 at Mona, Monongalia Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,3,5 He died on December 20, 1988 at San Diego, San Diego Co., California, at age 64.^1,2,5,7 He RAMONA - Roy L. Graham, an 18-month Ramona resident, died Dec. 20 at a San Diego hospital. He was 64. Born Sept. 12, 1924, in Monaville, W.Va., he lived in Costa Mesa before moving to Ramona in 1986. He retired after working for the Emerson Electronics Co. in Santa Ana for 12 years. Having been employed in the electronics field, he enjoyed building and repairing electronic components, motors and other electric machinery. He also enjoyed traveling in his recreational vehicle. A veteran of World War II, He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. He is survived by his wife, Donna; daughters, Cheryl Achtemeier and Laurie Lynd, both of Palmdale, and Marcia Larson of American Fork, Utah; son, Steve Huyett of Vista; aunts, Frona Couburn and Ruth Huggins, both of West Virginia; and 11 grandchildren. Viewing will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday at the Bonham Brothers and Lee Ramona Chapel. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Riverside National Cemetery, with his son, Elder Steve Huyett, officiating. on December 21, 1988.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 177-16-4238.⁴ Joseph Francis Slimick was born on January 22, 1916 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 He married Elaine Latha Light, daughter of Hubert Cyrus Light and Rosalia R. "Rosalie" Sumner, on April 18, 1945 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 Joseph Francis Slimick died on November 21, 2000 at Texas at age 84.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 567-96-1562.⁶ Francis Everett Slimick was born on November 25, 1950 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,4,5 He died on October 26, 2006 at Bradford, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, at age 55.^2,6,5 He F. Everett Slimick, 55, of 2 Bushnell St., Apt. #255, died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2006) in his home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Koch Chatley Gaeto Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. on October 27, 2006.²

     Basil Marion Cook was buried at Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial, Margraten, Netherlands.¹ He was born on November 11, 1913 at Bertha, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Ila Ruth Light, daughter of Hubert Cyrus Light and Rosalia R. "Rosalie" Sumner, on July 18, 1941 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ Basil Marion Cook died on November 25, 1944 at age 31.^1,4

     Henry Harrison "Hank" Higginbotham Jr. LAKELAND - Henry "Hank" Harrison Higginbotham, Jr., of Lakeland, FL, passed away on Friday December 14, 2012 of heart failure. He was 61 years old. He was the oldest son of Henry and Ila Higginbotham Sr. Born in Charleston, WV the family moved to Lakeland, FL in 1956 where he was a Soap Box Derby Champion, an Eagle Scout, and a member of First Presbyterian Church. A graduate of Lakeland High School in 1969 and the University of Florida in 1975 from the school of Building Construction, he was a Civil Engineer at the South West Florida Water Management District. Mr. Higginbotham is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Barbara; daughters, Leah, Beth and Amy; siblings, Donald Higginbotham and Rebecca Rodda and many nieces and nephews.³ He was born on May 8, 1951 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,3 He married Barbara Foster on July 7, 1984 at Broward Co., Florida.⁴ Henry Harrison "Hank" Higginbotham Jr. died on December 14, 2012 at Florida at age 61.³

     Harold Dean Allen Sr. was buried at Forest Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,6 His Social Security Number was 233-54-9319.⁸ He was born on August 19, 1935 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,8,5,6 He married Brenda Welder circa 1978.⁶ Harold Dean Allen Sr. died on June 11, 2010 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^3,8,6 He MARIE — Harold Dean Allen, Sr., 74, of Marie, died Friday, June 11, 2010, at his home following a sudden illness. Born August 19, 1935, in Covington, Virginia, he was the son of Dua Eve Light Allen of Marie and the late William Harold Allen. Mr. Allen was a retired bus driver for the Summers County Board of Education with 20 years of service and was a farmer. He also had been previously employed by Coca Cola in Columbus, Ohio. Harold was a graduate of Forest Hill High School and was a charter member of the Marie Ruritan Club. He was a member of New Hope Methodist Church at Marie and a member of the Hinton Masonic Lodge # 62. Harold was also a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Brenda Welder Allen; two sons, Harold D. Allen, Jr., of Novi, Michigan, and Dale Eugene Allen of Columbus, Ohio; one daughter, Karen Faye Stewart and husband David of Richmond, Virginia; two brothers, Richard Gene Allen, Sr., and wife Verna of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Michael Dennis Allen and wife Sue of Marie; one sister, Judith Kay Seely and husband Donald of Richmond, Virginia; three grandchildren, Cole Jamison Allen of Lansing, Michigan, Danny K. Allen of Columbus, Ohio, and Whitney Elizabeth Allen of Novi, Michigan; one aunt, Virginia Allen of Hinton; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 14, 2010, at New Hope Methodist Church at Marie with Pastors Sam Groves and Sam Haught officiating. Burial with Masonic graveside rites will follow in New Hope Methodist Church Cemetery at Marie. Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday evening at Pivont Funeral Home in Hinton, and one hour prior to services on Monday at the church. Pallbearers will be members of the Hinton Masonic Lodge and will have charge of the graveside rites. Honorary pallbearers will be Gene, Dean and Robbie Tabor, Patrick Harris, Roy Cooper and John Rodney Ford and members of Marie Ruritan Club and Summers County Board of Education Bus Drivers and Garage employees. on June 13, 2010.⁶

     Michael Dennis Allen was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Ballengee, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He Michael Dennis Allen, 74 of Marie, died Sunday February 9, 2020 at his home following an accidental house fire. Born May 17, 1945 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late William Harold and Dua Eva Light Allen. Mr. Allen was a graduate of Forest Hill High School. He completed his undergraduate and Master’s Degree's from Marshall University. Mr. Allen was retired from the Summers County Board of Education, having worked as a teacher at several county schools, and then was Principal of Talcott High School, and Hinton High School. He was also the Athletic Trainer for a number of years at Hinton High and Summers County High School , and was affectionately called “Doc” Allen. He was a member of New Hope Methodist Church at Marie, and the Marie Ruritan Club. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Sue Tabor Allen and a brother, Harold Allen. Survivors include a brother, Richard G. Allen, Sr. and wife Verna of Huntley, IL and a sister, Judith Kay Seeley and husband Don of Hopewell, VA; and six brothers-in-law, eight sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews also survive. A private family burial was held at Oak Grove Cemetery at Ballengee.² He was born on May 17, 1945 at Washington, D.C..^2,3 He married Carol Sue Tabor on March 25, 1967 at Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,7,5 Michael Dennis Allen died on February 9, 2020 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 74.²

     His Social Security Number was 226-52-6050.⁴ Gordon Lucis Benfield Sr. was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Chase City, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.² He was born on February 3, 1942 at Charlotte Co., Virginia.^2,5,4 He married Judith Kay "Judy" Allen, daughter of William Harold "Oke" Allen and Dua Eva "Marie" Light, on April 24, 1961 at Arlington Co., Virginia.^6,3 Gordon Lucis Benfield Sr. died on September 20, 1984 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 42.²