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     Jerry Wayne Custer was born on July 25, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Judy Ann Turner on May 12, 1973 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Jerry Wayne Custer and Judy Ann Turner were divorced on June 21, 1989 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Jerry Wayne Custer married Dianna Lynne Dickerson on June 24, 1989 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Jerry Wayne Custer died on July 23, 2022 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.⁵ He Jerry Wayne Custer, July 25, 1952 - July 23, 2022. Jerry Wayne Custer, 69, of Catawba, Va., passed away at his home on Saturday, July 23, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Wesley Custer, and mother, Ruby Gowen Custer. He is survived by his wife, Dianna; son, Chad (Summer); daughter, Kristen; grandchildren, Emerson and Holden; sisters, Carolyn, Ruth, Wanda (Phil), and Cathy (J. Lee); brother, Mike (Anita); and numerous nieces and nephews. Jerry served his country in the U.S. Army and Virginia National Guard before spending 25 years as a law enforcement officer with Roanoke County. After retirement, he worked as a law enforcement advisor in Afghanistan and Israel. An avid outdoorsman, he was often found hunting, fishing and working in the garden. He was well-known as a pillar in his community and will be greatly missed. on July 27, 2022.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 241-10-9252.⁵ Reubin Hassell Cox was born on August 26, 1920 at Ruffin, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,5,3,4 He married Viola Gertrude Gowen, daughter of Samuel Benjamin Gowen and Helen Estelle Goolsby, on April 21, 1952 at Nelson Co., Virginia.¹ Reubin Hassell Cox died on November 27, 1994 at Spotsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 74.^5,2

     Billy John Pippin was buried at Bethlehem Cemetery, Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 226-44-9732.⁷ He was born on June 21, 1937 at Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.^7,2,6,5 He married Betty Alice Gowen, daughter of Samuel Benjamin Gowen and Helen Estelle Goolsby, on August 9, 1958 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^8,1,2,6 Billy John Pippin died on March 6, 2005 at Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 67.^7,6,3

     Samuel Benjamin "Sam" Gowen Jr. was buried at Gowen-Goolsby Cemetery, Shipman, Nelson Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 15, 1942 at Shipman, Nelson Co., Virginia.^7,3,4,5 He married Tennie LaVerne Helsel on August 3, 1968 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^4,8 Samuel Benjamin "Sam" Gowen Jr. and Tennie LaVerne Helsel were divorced on February 26, 1993 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^5,8 Samuel Benjamin "Sam" Gowen Jr. died on February 21, 2015 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 72.⁷ He Samuel Benjamin Gowen Jr., 72, of Lynchburg died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Lynchburg. Born Oct. 15, 1942, in Shipman, he was a son of the late Samuel B. Gowen Sr. and Helen E. Goolsby Gowen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Jack T. Gowen, Fred Randolph Gowen, Lynwood Wayne Gowen and Edward E. Gowen, and two sisters, Ruby Custer and Viloa Cox. Sam was a Vietnam Army veteran, recipient of the Purple Heart and numerous other awards, and a self-employed paint contractor serving Nelson and surrounding counties. He is survived by five sisters, Margie G. Shipes and Marie Dalton, both of Lynchburg, Sharon Newman, of Chester, Mildred Vance of Rhoadesville and Betty Pippin of Roseland; one brother, Marion Gowen of Weaver- ville, N.C; a devoted lifelong friend and companion, Lavern Markham; Amy Mark- ham, who was like a daughter to Sam; special friends William "Porky" and Christy Campbell of Lynchburg; and several nieces and nephews. on February 24, 2015.⁷ He On Saturday, June 20, 2015 a service for Samuel Benjamin "Sam" Gowen Jr. will be held at with Pastor John P. Campbell officiating and will be laid to rest by his parents at the family cemetery in Shipman. Military Honors provided by American Legion Post # 16. Sam was a retired self-employed painting contractor in Nelson and surrounding counties and was a decorated Vietnam War Veteran. His parents, Samuel B. Gowen and Helen Goolsby Gowen, preceded him in death. He is survived by his sisters, Margie G. Shipes and Marie Dalton both of Lynchburg, Sharon Newman of Chester, Mildred Vance of Rhodesville, and Betty Pippen of Roseland; one brother, Marion Gowen of Weaverville, N.C; and several nieces and nephews. on June 19, 2015.²

     His Social Security Number was 361-09-0031.⁴ John Thomas "Jack" Gowen Jr. was born on February 25, 1917 at Hopewell, Virginia.^3,10 He married Jean Bacon on June 24, 1944 at Cook Co., Illinois.⁶ John Thomas "Jack" Gowen Jr. died on May 23, 2007 at Illinois at age 90.^10,4,11

     His Social Security Number was 197-12-2955.⁵ George Burchman Fazzi Jr. was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia.⁶ He was born on January 23, 1921 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^6,2,3,7,5,8 He married Barbara A. "Bobi" Bryan in 1952 at Dade Co., Florida.^9,10 George Burchman Fazzi Jr. died on June 12, 1985 at Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., New Jersey, at age 64.^6,7,8

     Her Social Security Number was 231-12-1305.⁵ Catherine Belle Fazzi was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^6,7 She was born on November 7, 1922 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^6,5,4,7 As of October 15, 1943,her married name was Boles.³ She married Jack Farris Boles on October 15, 1943 at Lynchburg, Virginia.³ Catherine Belle Fazzi died on December 7, 1974 at age 52.^6,7

     His Social Security Number was 227-22-8030.⁹ Paul Gowen Fazzi Sr. was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia.² He was born on August 9, 1924 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^9,2,5,10,6 He married Margaret Louise Garrett on February 1, 1945 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3,4 Paul Gowen Fazzi Sr. died on November 7, 2008 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 84.^9,2,10,7 He Paul Gowen Fazzi, Sr., 84, died on Friday, Nov.7, 2008, at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. He was born in Lynchburg, the son of the late George B. and Lucille G. Fazzi. Paul attended the University of Notre Dame and graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. After pursuing a career as a chief engineering officer, he joined B & W Nuclear Power Division from which he retired in 1989. He is survived by his wife of 63 yrs, Margaret Garrett Fazzi; 2 sons, Paul G. Fazzi, Jr. of Lynchburg; Peter G. Fazzi of Evington, 1 daughter, Cecilia F. van Eeden of Conyngham, PA; 2 granddaughters, Patricia E. Lenker & her husband Erik of Hopewell Junction, NY; Emily van Eeden of Harrisburg, PA; and a great-granddaughter, Abigail Lenker of Hopewell Junction, NY. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Paul was a life-long member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lynchburg. There will be a graveside service at Holy Cross Cemetery. on November 9, 2008.²

     Margaret Louise Garrett was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia.⁵ She Margaret Louise Garrett Fazzi, 96, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lucy Garrett; her brothers, Frederick and Dr. William Garrett; and her husband of 63 years, Paul Gowen Fazzi. Margaret is survived by her children, Cecilia F. van Eeden, Paul G. Fazzi Jr., and Peter G. Fazzi; her grandchildren, Patricia Lenker (Erik) and Emily King (Marty) and her great-grandchildren, Abigail and Aiden Lenker and Madilyn and Julia King. Margaret was a long-time resident of Lynchburg, retired from Medical Associates of Lynchburg. She loved flowers and was a founding member of the Fort Hill Garden Club; an active member of the Lynchburg Women's Club and was an avid bridge player and a devotee of crossword puzzles. Margaret was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. A graveside service will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at The Summit for the care and loved she enjoyed there.³ She was born on February 25, 1925 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,5,4 As of February 1, 1945,her married name was Fazzi.² She married Paul Gowen Fazzi Sr., son of George Burchman Fazzi and Lucille Elizabeth Gowen, on February 1, 1945 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,3 Margaret Louise Garrett died on December 25, 2019 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 94.^5,3