Curtis Horatio Mason Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 18, 1930, d. December 5, 1998
FatherCurtis Horatio Mason Sr.1,3,4,6 b. August 12, 1908, d. August 2, 1977
MotherMirtie Gay Shields1,3,4,6 b. October 27, 1911, d. March 29, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 231-32-4490.7 Curtis Horatio Mason Jr. was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Goochland, Goochland Co., Virginia.8,2 He was born on April 18, 1930 at Richmond, Virginia.7,9,3,8 He married Josephine Gertrude "Sookie" Willis on September 5, 1952 at Greensville Co., Virginia.2,4 Curtis Horatio Mason Jr. died on December 5, 1998 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 68.7,8,2,5 He Curtis H. Mason Jr., age 68, of Richmond, died December 5, 1998. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Josephine G. Mason; three children, Wesley M. Mason, Raymond Keith Mason and Wende Hughson; five grandchildren, Daniel, Nathaniel, Jessica, Samuel and Joshua; and a host of brothers and sisters-in-law. Mr. Mason was a naval veteran of the Korean War and served on the USS Leyte, and was a past deacon of Parham Road Baptist Church. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. on December 6, 1998.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 40, Enumeration District 118-212, Richmond, Virginia1

Family

Josephine Gertrude "Sookie" Willis b. August 15, 1936
Marriage*Curtis Horatio Mason Jr. married Josephine Gertrude "Sookie" Willis on September 5, 1952 at Greensville Co., Virginia.2,4 
Children
  • Wesley Madison Mason4,6,2
  • Raymond Keith Mason6,2,4
  • Wende Carole Mason4,6,2

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Curtis H. Mason, Jr. obituary in the Dec 6, 1998 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Curtis H. Mason, Sr. obituary in the Aug 3, 1977 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2688] Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Goochland Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSiman=1&GScid=829703&GRid=39380354&CRid=829703&
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Josephine Gertrude "Sookie" Willis1,2

F, b. August 15, 1936
     Josephine Gertrude "Sookie" Willis was born on August 15, 1936 at Henrico Co., Virginia.2 As of September 5, 1952,her married name was Mason.1 She married Curtis Horatio Mason Jr., son of Curtis Horatio Mason Sr. and Mirtie Gay Shields, on September 5, 1952 at Greensville Co., Virginia.3,1

Family

Curtis Horatio Mason Jr. b. April 18, 1930, d. December 5, 1998
Marriage*Josephine Gertrude "Sookie" Willis married Curtis Horatio Mason Jr., son of Curtis Horatio Mason Sr. and Mirtie Gay Shields, on September 5, 1952 at Greensville Co., Virginia.3,1 
Children
  • Wesley Madison Mason1,3
  • Raymond Keith Mason4,3,1
  • Wende Carole Mason1,3

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Curtis H. Mason, Jr. obituary in the Dec 6, 1998 edition.
  4. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Curtis H. Mason, Sr. obituary in the Aug 3, 1977 edition.

Lawrence Grant Hafer1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 30, 1914, d. January 20, 1972
     His Social Security Number was 522-03-3091.6 Lawrence Grant Hafer was buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Blvd., Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.2,5 He was born on October 30, 1914 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.2,4,5,7,6,8 He married Evelyn Hannah Abshire, daughter of Marvin William Abshire and Effie M. Simpson, on November 13, 1937 at Littleton, Arapahoe Co., Colorado.3 Lawrence Grant Hafer died on January 20, 1972 at Fresno Co., California, at age 57.2,5,7,8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 22, Enumeration District 1-30, Aurora, Adams Co., Colorado1

Family

Evelyn Hannah Abshire b. May 14, 1920, d. September, 1965
Marriage*Lawrence Grant Hafer married Evelyn Hannah Abshire, daughter of Marvin William Abshire and Effie M. Simpson, on November 13, 1937 at Littleton, Arapahoe Co., Colorado.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  3. [S7717] Denver, Colorado State Archives, Colorado, County Marriage Records and State Index, 1862-2006.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S3958] Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver Co., CO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Lawrence Marvin Hafer1

M, b. July 21, 1938, d. February 22, 1987
FatherLawrence Grant Hafer1 b. October 30, 1914, d. January 20, 1972
MotherEvelyn Hannah Abshire1 b. May 14, 1920, d. September, 1965
     His Social Security Number was 524-42-1254.2 His name was legally changed to Larry Marvin Franklin.3,2 Lawrence Marvin Hafer was born on July 21, 1938 at Colorado.1,2,4 He married Grace Helen Norman on November 10, 1956 at Aurora, Adams Co., Colorado.3 Lawrence Marvin Hafer and Grace Helen Norman were divorced on January 26, 1977 at El Paso Co., Colorado.5 Lawrence Marvin Hafer died on February 22, 1987 at Colorado at age 48.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 22, Enumeration District 1-30, Aurora, Adams Co., Colorado1

Family

Grace Helen Norman b. February 8, 1937, d. April 25, 2022
Marriage*Lawrence Marvin Hafer married Grace Helen Norman on November 10, 1956 at Aurora, Adams Co., Colorado.3 
Divorce* Lawrence Marvin Hafer and Grace Helen Norman were divorced on January 26, 1977 at El Paso Co., Colorado.5 
Children
  • Susie Franklin6
  • Robert Franklin6
  • Sheree Franklin6

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  3. [S10395] Unknown compiler, Colorado, U.S., Select County Marriages, 1863-2018.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S6180] Unknown compiler, Colorado, Divorce Index, 1851-1985.
  6. [S13575] Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary, online www.arnmortuary.com, From the Grace Helen Norman Silverman obituary.

Joan Darlene Adams1,2

F, b. January 7, 1953, d. October 25, 2021
     Joan Darlene Adams Joan D. Sowers, Jan 7, 1953 - Oct 25, 2021. Joan D. Sowers, of Roanoke, passed away on October 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Marie Adams; husband, Howard Sowers; brother, Mitchell "Red" Adams. Joan worked at ITT Night Vision for 35 years. She worked hard at helping her co-workers as a Union Officer of Local # 162. Joan loved her dog Rambo, her family and many friends. She loved jewelry of all kinds. And she was a live wire. Joan was a very loving and caring person who put all her faith in God. Surviving to cherish her memory is her step-sons, Rodney Sowers, Ricky Sowers and wife Vicky; sister in-law, Carol Adams; niece, Tonya Meadows and husband Stacy; nephew, JR Adams and wife Nichole; grandchildren, Hope Bradbury and husband Brian; Toai Sowers, Ricky Sowers, Amorynn Sowers; great grandchildren, Grayson, Jackson, Libby Rose, Brantley; close friends, Jeff and Brenda Moran and many special loved cousins, great-nieces and nephews. Burial will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery.3 She was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.4,3 She was born on January 7, 1953 at Smyth Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of April 9, 1982,her married name was Sowers.1 She married Marvin Howard Sowers, son of Marvin Lee Sowers and Sylvia Ann Woolwine, on April 9, 1982 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 Joan Darlene Adams died on October 25, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.3

Family

Marvin Howard Sowers b. August 17, 1944, d. July 27, 2012
Marriage*She married Marvin Howard Sowers, son of Marvin Lee Sowers and Sylvia Ann Woolwine, on April 9, 1982 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S4718] Lotz Funeral Home Vinton Chapel, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com, From the Joan D. Sowers obituary.
  4. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&

Jerry David Norman1,2,3,4

M, b. July 3, 1931, d. April 3, 1991
FatherRoderick Milton Norman Sr.1,2,5 b. February 12, 1900, d. November 1, 1957
MotherAnna Maude "Annie" Smith1,2,5 b. October 6, 1903, d. November 21, 1984
     Jerry David Norman was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, 1120 19th Street N, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.6,4 His Social Security Number was 423-36-1987.2 He was born on July 3, 1931 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.6,3,7 He died on April 3, 1991 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama, at age 59.2,6,3,7,4 He Graveside service for Jerry David Norman, 59, Birmingham, who died Wednesday, will be today, Oak Hill Cemetery. Veteran Korean War, member First United Methodist Church, Disabled American Veterans. Survivors: two sisters, Mrs. Ann Smith, Pelham, Mrs. June Carpenter, Callahan, Fla. on April 5, 1991.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 16, Enumeration District 16-185, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  4. [S12223] Birmingham Post-Herald, From the Jerry David Norman obituary in the Apr 5, 1991 edition.
  5. [S654] Birmingham News, From the Rodrick Milton Norman obituary in the Nov 3, 1957 edition.
  6. [S12219] Oak Hill Cemetery, Jefferson Co., AL, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

John Hubbard Light1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 6, 1913, d. November 26, 2003
     His Social Security Number was 232-14-2909.6 John Hubbard Light was buried at Lutheran Cemetery, 4566 Pearl Road, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.3 He was born on December 6, 1913 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Dec 10, 1913.1,6,5,4 He married Mildred Blanche Summerfield, daughter of Clyde Raymond Summerfield and Hallie A. Epperly, on June 2, 1934 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 John Hubbard Light died on November 26, 2003 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 89.6,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 141, Enumeration District 10-6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2

Occupation

1940Coal miner2

Family

Mildred Blanche Summerfield b. May 26, 1920, d. May 24, 2007
Marriage*John Hubbard Light married Mildred Blanche Summerfield, daughter of Clyde Raymond Summerfield and Hallie A. Epperly, on June 2, 1934 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Summerfield marriage record.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S6780] Lutheran Cemetery, Cuyahoga Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Clawson marriage record.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Wilson marriage record.

Carl D. Crouch1,2,3

M, b. August 29, 1921, d. January 20, 2002
     Carl D. Crouch was buried at Flint Memorial Park, 9506 N. Dort Highway, Mount Morris, Genesee Co., Michigan.3 His Social Security Number was 233-32-4904.4 He married Frances Mae Summerfield, daughter of Clyde Raymond Summerfield and Hallie A. Epperly.1 Carl D. Crouch was born on August 29, 1921 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,2,3 He died on January 20, 2002 at Genesee Co., Michigan, at age 80.4,3 He CROUCH, Carl D. - Of Mt. Morris, MI, age 80, died Sunday, January 20, 2002 at the Hospice at Homewood. Funeral services will be 1PM Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at the Brown Funeral Home, 1616 Davison Rd., Flint, MI, Pastor Roger Van Donkelaar officiating. Interment at the Flint Memorial Park. Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 9PM and Tuesday from 11AM to 1PM. Carl was born August 29, 1921 in Minden, WV. He retired from Chevrolet V-8 in 1983, was a member of the UAW Local #659. Mr. Crouch served in the U. S. Navy during WW II. Surviving are: wife, Frances; children, John (Toni) Crouch of Flint, Anita (Dale) Prior of Burton, Charlene (Ralph) Stadler of Clio; grandchildren, Mark (Ellen) Stadler, Amy (Kevin) Castine, Dawn (John) Patterson, Carmon Harris; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Bobby (Helen) Crouch of Mindin, WV; niece, Judy (John) Orr; nephews, Michael (Sharon) Boyd, Charle (Tina) Rickman; brother-in-law, Maury (Geneva) Rickman. He was preceded in death by brothers and a sister. on January 21, 2002.3

Family

Frances Mae Summerfield b. May 1, 1924, d. July 27, 2005
Marriage*He married Frances Mae Summerfield, daughter of Clyde Raymond Summerfield and Hallie A. Epperly.1 
Children
  • Anita Crouch1,3
  • Charlene Crouch1,3
  • John Crouch1,3

Citations

  1. [S2056] Flint Journal, The, Flint, MI, From the Frances Mae Crouch obituary in the Jul 28, 2005 edition.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S2056] Flint Journal, The, Flint, MI, From the Carl D. Crouch obituary in the Jan 21, 2002 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.