Charlie Ray Sheppard Jr.1,2

M, b. January 21, 1930, d. July 4, 1930
FatherCharlie Ray Sheppard1,2 b. March 5, 1902, d. July 19, 1990
MotherAnnie May Poff1,2 b. March 4, 1904, d. May 22, 1981
     Charlie Ray Sheppard Jr. was buried at Harman Cemetery (also known as Poff Family Cemetery or Pineview Cemetery), just off Rt. 114, Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on January 21, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He died on July 4, 1930 at Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2

Citations

  1. [S3551] Harman (Poff Family) Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Orpha Leona Sheppard1,2

F, b. August 5, 1946, d. September 15, 1946
FatherCharlie Ray Sheppard1,2 b. March 5, 1902, d. July 19, 1990
MotherAnnie May Poff1,2 b. March 4, 1904, d. May 22, 1981
     Orpha Leona Sheppard was buried at Harman Cemetery (also known as Poff Family Cemetery or Pineview Cemetery), just off Rt. 114, Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on August 5, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She died on September 15, 1946 at Radford, Virginia.2

Citations

  1. [S3551] Harman (Poff Family) Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Lillian Virginia Slagle1,2,3

F, b. March 25, 1919, d. July 11, 1989
     Her Social Security Number was 228-07-1278.2 Lillian Virginia Slagle was buried at Round Hill Cemetery, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.4 She was born on March 25, 1919 at Speedwell, Wythe Co., Virginia.2,4,3 As of October 2, 1936,her married name was Thomas.1 She married Artis Edward Thomas, son of Frank Elic Thomas and Effie Lena Poff, on October 2, 1936 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1 Lillian Virginia Slagle died on July 11, 1989 at age 70.2,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 37, District 87-3, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Hosery mill worker5

Family

Artis Edward Thomas b. August 14, 1915, d. March, 1988
Marriage*Lillian Virginia Slagle married Artis Edward Thomas, son of Frank Elic Thomas and Effie Lena Poff, on October 2, 1936 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S4585] Round Hill Cemetery, Smyth Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Daniel Butler Avery1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 3, 1946, d. March 21, 2011
FatherRobert Butler Avery1 b. October 18, 1920, d. April 30, 1998
MotherMary Lee "Willie" Cooper1 b. October 12, 1921, d. November 7, 2010
     His Social Security Number was 211-38-2710.2 Daniel Butler Avery was buried at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Road, Augusta, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan.3,4,5 He was born on November 3, 1946.2,3,4 He married Judy Unknown circa 1972.5 Daniel Butler Avery died on March 21, 2011 at Kent Co., Michigan, at age 64.2,3,4,5 He Daniel B. Avery, age 64, of Byron Center, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 21, 2011. Daniel was a servant of God and his heart was to minister to other people. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Judy Avery of Byron Center; his daughter and son-in-law, Erin and Steve Zylman and their children, Ellarie, Savannah, Alex, and Ema of Holland; his son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Adrianna Avery and their children, Jaiden and Kaila of Phoenix, AZ. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday March 26, 2011 at River of God Church, 4607 68th Street SW, Byron Center. Interment will take place in Ft. Custer National Cemetery in the summer. on March 23, 2011.5

Family

Judy Unknown
Marriage*He married Judy Unknown circa 1972.5 
Children
  • Erin Avery5
  • Jeff Avery5

Citations

  1. [S3552] Times Leader, The, From the Mary L. Avery obituary in the Nov 11, 2010 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S5791] Fort Custer National Cemetery, Kalamazoo Co., MI, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S6057] Grand Rapids Press, The, From the Daniel B. Avery obituary in the Mar 23, 2011 edition.

Brenda Lee Proffitt1,2

F, b. January 29, 1948, d. October 4, 2009
     Brenda Lee Proffitt was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 She was born on January 29, 1948 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,2 As of July 23, 1988,her married name was Love.2 She married James Neal Love, son of Alexander "Alex" Love and Nellie Dorothy Poff, on July 23, 1988 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Brenda Lee Proffitt died on October 4, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.1 She Brenda Lee Love, 61, of Roanoke, Va., passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, October 4, 2009, at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was the daughter of the late Eunice Kester and James D. Proffitt. Her husbands, Donald Snidow and James N. Love; as well as her brother J.D. Proffitt; preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Ganella Bolden and husband, Tony, of Georgia, Dewayne Sarks and wife, Shari, of Roanoke, James Ray Sarks, of Roanoke, and Donna Ashe and husband, Michael, of Wirtz. Her grandchildren include Kaile Nunley, Samantha, Troy and Jacey Ashe, Kourtne Garland, Cameron, Austin, and Haley Sarks, Ashley Sarks and William Jones. Her sisters include Charlotte Musik and husband, Bill, of North Carolina, Janet Musik and husband, Babe, of West Virginia, Linda Rodkey, of Roanoke, and Cammy Campbell, of Christiansburg. She also had many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends, Preston, Bud, Lucy, all her friends at the Lodge; and also her furry friends, Lucky and FuFu. She attended New Beginnings Church at Cloverdale. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park. Pastor Alan Woody and Elder Eddie Crews officiated and delivered her eulogy. The gentlemen serving as pallbearers were Dewayne Sarks, James Ray Sarks, Michael Ashe, Josh Campbell, Bubba Campbell and William Dickerson. on October 5, 2009.1

Family

James Neal Love b. November 20, 1932, d. December 2, 1989
Marriage*She married James Neal Love, son of Alexander "Alex" Love and Nellie Dorothy Poff, on July 23, 1988 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Brenda Lee Love obituary in the Oct 5, 2009 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&

Margaret Gertrude Wheeler1

F, b. January 4, 1914, d. July 17, 1982
     Margaret Gertrude Wheeler was buried at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock Road, Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 226-44-9354.2 Her married name was Poff.1 She married Charlie Roy Poff Sr., son of William Hamilton Poff and Rosetta Elisa Spangler.1 Margaret Gertrude Wheeler was born on January 4, 1914 at Virginia.2,1 She died on July 17, 1982 at Arlington, Virginia, at age 68.2,1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 339, District 101-23, Alexandria, Virginia3

Family

Charlie Roy Poff Sr. b. September 10, 1910, d. March 28, 1985
Marriage*Margaret Gertrude Wheeler married Charlie Roy Poff Sr., son of William Hamilton Poff and Rosetta Elisa Spangler.1 
Children
  • Charlie Roy Poff II3,4
  • Kenneth Lloyd Poff3

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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.

Marvin Jack Meredith Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. November 29, 1942, d. June 28, 2017
     Marvin Jack Meredith Sr. was buried at Lower Surry Cemetery, Bacons Castle, Surry Co., Virginia.3 He was born on November 29, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 He married Lydia Lee Widdoes, daughter of Paul Everett Widdoes and Ruth Roland Trump, on November 23, 1961 at McCoy, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Marvin Jack Meredith Sr. died on June 28, 2017 at Smithfield, Isle of Wright Co., Virginia, at age 74.3 He Smithfield - Marvin Jack Meredith, Sr., 74, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, June 28, 2017, after an extended illness. Born in Montgomery County, VA, he was the son of the late Elsie Swaim and Charles Hillard Meredith. He had lived in Smithfield since 1965. Jack leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 55, Lydia Widdoes Meredith; daughter, Jill M. Barrett (Jack "Ray" Barrett, Jr.); son, Marvin Jack Meredith, Jr. (Ruth); seven grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends. He is also preceded in death by a sister and a brother. An inspector and bridge engineer, Jack retired from Virginia Dept of Transportation after 50 years of service. In his family's words, Jack was a real character, who never met a stranger and always had a joke to tell. He was a man of family and faith and was Sunday school teacher, deacon, and youth minister with Portsmouth Assembly of God and Smithfield Assembly of God. Jack was an avid fisherman, a Redskins football fan, and a national league baseball fan. Burial will follow in Old Brick Church Cemetery. on July 1, 2017.3

Family

Lydia Lee Widdoes
Marriage*He married Lydia Lee Widdoes, daughter of Paul Everett Widdoes and Ruth Roland Trump, on November 23, 1961 at McCoy, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children
  • Marvin Jack Meredith Jr.3
  • Jill Marcene Meredith3,2

Citations

  1. [S2063] Raleigh Herald, From the Ruth Roland Trump Widdoes obituary in the Apr 24, 2012 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S593] Daily Press, From the Marvin Jack Meredith, Sr. obituary in the Jul 1, 2017 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.