Frances Marie Ayers1,2

F, b. circa 1929
     Frances Marie Ayers was born circa 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 As of June 14, 1947,her married name was Jones.2 She married James Nelson Jones, son of John Fulton Jones and Cynthia Ellen Sowder, on June 14, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2

Family

James Nelson Jones b. February 4, 1924, d. July 12, 2007
Marriage*Frances Marie Ayers married James Nelson Jones, son of John Fulton Jones and Cynthia Ellen Sowder, on June 14, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Judith Gale Jones1,2
  • David Glenn Jones1,2
  • Carlton Wayne Jones1,2
  • J. Lee Jones1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Nelson Jones obituary in the Jul 13, 2007 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Willard Hairston "Bill" Bernard1,2,3,4

M, b. March 19, 1908, d. June 9, 1972
     His Social Security Number was 224-09-5939.5 Willard Hairston "Bill" Bernard was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Casey Lura Jones, daughter of John Fulton Jones and Cynthia Ellen Sowder.1,3 Willard Hairston "Bill" Bernard was born on March 19, 1908 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,3,4 He died on June 9, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.5,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 217, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Highway department road worker6

Family

Casey Lura Jones b. May 26, 1913, d. July 31, 2006
Marriage*Willard Hairston "Bill" Bernard married Casey Lura Jones, daughter of John Fulton Jones and Cynthia Ellen Sowder.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Casey Lura Jones Bernard obituary in the Aug 3, 2006 edition.
  2. [S3519] Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willard D. Bernard obituary in the Feb 8, 2012 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jerry Oliver Custer obituary in the Jan 7, 2014 edition.

George Robert Gravely Jr.1,2,3

M, b. June 22, 1926, d. June 14, 2002
     George Robert Gravely Jr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 231-30-7752.4 He was born on June 22, 1926 at Virginia.4,3 He married Verna Sue Bernard, daughter of Willard Hairston "Bill" Bernard and Casey Lura Jones, on October 16, 1981 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3 George Robert Gravely Jr. died on June 14, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.4,2 He GRAVELY, George Robert Jr., 75, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, June 14, 2002 at Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital. He had retired from Norfolk & Western after 37 years. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jetta Lee Overstreet Gravely, his daughter Cheryl Layne Gravely and his parents, George Robert Gravely, Sr. and Vaughnie May Gravely. He is survived by his wife, Verna B. Gravely; one daughter, Mary Clay Gravely Medico (Anthony) and four stepchildren, D. Rufus Brown, Jr., Sandra B. Cooper (Dale), Dempsey A. Brown (ElizaBeth) and Gloria B. Blessard (Jeff); one sister, Doris G. Burnside; one grandson, Calvin Medico; four stepgrandchildren, Scott Cooper, Nathan Cooper, Ryan Brown and Paige Brown; his mother-in-law, Casey L. Bernard; and special friends, John and Ruth Bowen. George was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Roanoke and a train enthusiast. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2002 at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. John D. Cochran and the Rev. Charles H. Ward officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131. on June 16, 2002.2

Family

Verna Sue Bernard
Marriage*He married Verna Sue Bernard, daughter of Willard Hairston "Bill" Bernard and Casey Lura Jones, on October 16, 1981 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Casey Lura Jones Bernard obituary in the Aug 3, 2006 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Robert Graveley, Jr. obituary in the Jun 16, 2002 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Jerry Oliver Custer1,2,3,4

M, b. May 20, 1952, d. January 5, 2014
     Jerry Oliver Custer was buried at Custer Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 He was born on May 20, 1952 at Virginia.4,5 He married Patrica Ann Bernard, daughter of Willard Hairston "Bill" Bernard and Casey Lura Jones, on February 3, 1973 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 Jerry Oliver Custer died on January 5, 2014 at Virginia at age 61.3,5 He Jerry Oliver Custer, 61, lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, January 5, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Lorine Custer; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bill and Casey Bernard; grandparents, Will and Essie Bowles Custer, Abe and Ruby Mills Shockley; brothers-in-law, George Gravely and Billy Bernard. Jerry was employed by Interstate Equipment for 20 years and most recently by Price Building, Inc. He was member of Callaway Vol. Fire Department since 1972 and was a Captain of Callaway Rescue Squad which was started in 1991 and was a charter member. Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Patricia B. Custer; son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Amanda Custer; two wonderful grandsons, Brandon and Logan Custer; brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry (Toni) Custer, Watt (Susan) Custer, Roger Custer and special friend Pamela Holland; sisters and brother-in-law, Katie (Tom) Lusk, Teresa (Joe) Bynum; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Mary Frances (Tootie) and James Guilliams, Verna Gravely, Shelby Nemeth, Ronnie and Sue Bernard; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; as well as his Fire and Rescue family. Funeral services will be held at Highland United Methodist Church 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2014 with Pastor Jason Bryant and Chaplain Rick Poland officiating. Interment will follow in the Custer Family Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to Callaway Vol. Fire Dept., P. O. Box 1, Callaway, VA 24067, Callaway Vol. Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 44, Callaway, VA 24067, Highland United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 34, Callaway, VA 24067, or Bethany Church of the Brethren, c/o Loretta Sigmon 3310 Bethany Rd., Boones Mill, VA 24065. His family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. on January 7, 2014.3

Family

Patrica Ann Bernard
Marriage*He married Patrica Ann Bernard, daughter of Willard Hairston "Bill" Bernard and Casey Lura Jones, on February 3, 1973 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Child
  • Jonathan Custer3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Casey Lura Jones Bernard obituary in the Aug 3, 2006 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willard D. Bernard obituary in the Feb 8, 2012 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jerry Oliver Custer obituary in the Jan 7, 2014 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Willard Douglas "Billy" Bernard1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 11, 1937, d. February 6, 2012
FatherWillard Hairston "Bill" Bernard1,2,3,4 b. March 19, 1908, d. June 9, 1972
MotherCasey Lura Jones1,2,3,4 b. May 26, 1913, d. July 31, 2006
     Willard Douglas "Billy" Bernard was born on August 11, 1937 at Franklin Co., Virginia.8,2,4,5,7 He married Nancy Rebecca Guilliams on August 17, 1962 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4 Willard Douglas "Billy" Bernard and Nancy Rebecca Guilliams were divorced on July 29, 1986 at Franklin Co., Virginia.7 Willard Douglas "Billy" Bernard married Betty Jane Stanley on September 26, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Willard Douglas "Billy" Bernard died on February 6, 2012 at Campbell Co., Virginia, at age 74.8,2,6 He Willard D. (Billy) Bernard, 74, of Callaway and Lynchburg, passed away Monday, February 6, 2012. He was born August 11, 1937, to the late Willard H. and Casey Jones Bernard. He was a member of St. Peters Episcopal Church in Callaway, and loved Bluegrass music and dancing. Mr. Bernard is survived by his loving wife, Betty Keys Bernard; children, Jeffrey L. Bernard (Danene), Lisa B. Willie, Phillip Keys, Debbie Smith (Kenneth), and Doris Edwards (Sonny); grandchildren, Josh Bernard, Deanna Bernard, Adam and Emily Willie, Jennifer Elliott, Jake and Josh Edwards and Haley Keys; brother, Ronnie Bernard (Sue); sisters, Mary Francis Guilliams (James), Verna Sue Gravely, Shelby Nemeth, and Patricia Custer (Jerry); numerous nieces and nephews; one fat cat, Nick; and two rotten Maltese, Jox and J.J. In lieu of flowers, his family asks that donations be made to Campbell County Rescue, P.O. Box 4123, Lynchburg, VA 24502, Forest Fire Company, P.O. Box 140, Forest, VA 24551, or to The Phoebe Needles Center, 732 Turners Creek Rd., Callaway, VA 24067. Funeral Services will be conducted from Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel 3 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2012, with the Rev. John Heck officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m Friday prior to the service at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, 220 @ Wirtz Road, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151. on February 8, 2012.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 217, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3

Family 1

Nancy Rebecca Guilliams
Marriage*Willard Douglas "Billy" Bernard married Nancy Rebecca Guilliams on August 17, 1962 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4 
Divorce* Willard Douglas "Billy" Bernard and Nancy Rebecca Guilliams were divorced on July 29, 1986 at Franklin Co., Virginia.7 
Children
  • Lisa Ann Bernard2,4
  • Jeffrey Lynn Bernard2

Family 2

Betty Jane Stanley
Marriage*Willard Douglas "Billy" Bernard married Betty Jane Stanley on September 26, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Casey Lura Jones Bernard obituary in the Aug 3, 2006 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willard D. Bernard obituary in the Feb 8, 2012 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.