Stanley Brooks Perdue1,2,3

M, b. March 5, 1936, d. October 25, 2020
FatherWilton Charles "Ballard" Perdue1,4,2,3,5,6 b. April 15, 1912, d. September 12, 1982
MotherAnnie Belle Wilson1,4,2,3,5,6 b. February 23, 1918, d. January 3, 1987
     Stanley Brooks Perdue was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on March 5, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 He married Virginia Deida Shockley on April 6, 1963 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.8,3 Stanley Brooks Perdue died on October 25, 2020 at Virginia at age 84.2 He Stanley Brooks Perdue, 84, of Salem, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020, after a short illness. He was born in Copper Hill, Va. on March 5, 1936. He graduated from Check High School and enlisted in the Air Force. After an honorable discharge, Stanley worked for Greyhound Bus Lines for 30 years. He also drove for Abbott Bus Lines for three years after retiring from Greyhound. Stanley was a beloved Son, Brother, Husband, Father, and Papa. He was predeceased by his parents, Ballard and Annie Perdue, and a brother, Nelson Perdue. He leaves behind his beloved wife/nurse of 57 years, Virginia Perdue; four children, Monica Perdue Johnson, Allyson Perdue, Bryan Perdue (Tina) and Charles Perdue (Brenda); and five grandchildren, Marysa Johnson, Noah Perdue, Connar Johnson, Curtis Johnson, and Colton Perdue. He also leaves behind two sisters, Janice Mallory (Danny), Joyce Willis; and numerous relatives and friends. He was a member of Virginia Heights Baptist Church and was a very dedicated member of the Gold Band Sunday School Class. He was Secretary of the Greyhound Retiree's club, a Free Mason and Shriner. He loved to take care of his house, work in the garden, and manicure his yard. He never met a stranger and enjoyed spending time with friends and neighbors. He was called Papa by many because he was so fun-loving. In his later years, he loved sweets and ice cream. All the kids loved to visit Papa's "kitchen" which was his snack stash and enjoy "just a little bit" of his ice cream. Stanley was very generous with his time and talents and never expected pay or recognition. He helped all his children with any home project needed and if he didn't know how to do something, he would read about it and become a master. He was known as the "Mayor" of the neighborhood with his quick wit and charm. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, Va., where military honors will be performed by the United States Air Force. on October 27, 2020.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 153, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Family

Virginia Deida Shockley
Marriage*Stanley Brooks Perdue married Virginia Deida Shockley on April 6, 1963 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.8,3 
Children
  • Monica Lynn Perdue8,2,3
  • Allyson Brooks Perdue8,2
  • Bryan William Perdue8,2,3
  • Charles Lloyd Perdue8,2

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stanley Brooks Perdue obituary in the Oct 27, 2020 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nelson Thomas Perdue obituary in the Nov 12, 2013 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the W. C. Perdue obituary in the Sep 14, 1982 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie Wilson Perdue obituary in the Jan 5, 1987 edition.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Perdue 50th wedding anniversary announcement in the Apr 7, 2003 edition.

Nelson Thomas Perdue1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 18, 1940, d. November 10, 2013
FatherWilton Charles "Ballard" Perdue1,2,7,4,6,8 b. April 15, 1912, d. September 12, 1982
MotherAnnie Belle Wilson1,2,7,4,6,8 b. February 23, 1918, d. January 3, 1987
     Nelson Thomas Perdue was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on March 18, 1940 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 He married Florence Maxine Sloan on August 23, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Nelson Thomas Perdue and Florence Maxine Sloan were divorced on June 7, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Nelson Thomas Perdue married Mary Ann Martin on June 24, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4,9 Nelson Thomas Perdue died on November 10, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.2,3 He Nelson Thomas Perdue, 73, of Salem, passed away Sunday morning, November 10, 2013, at his home. He was the loving husband of Mary Ann Martin Perdue. Born March 18, 1940, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Wilton (Ballard) Charles Perdue and Annie Wilson Perdue, of Copper Hill. In addition to his wife, Nelson is survived by his brother, Stanley Perdue and Virginia, of Salem; two sisters, Joyce Willis, of Roanoke County and Janice and Danny Mallory, of Check; a brother-in-law, Roy D. Martin, of Hiwassee; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as a son and daughter. His dearest friends include Tommy and Kathy Cundiff, John StClair, Sonny and Rachel Campbell, and Eugene (Peanut) Simpkins.Nelson was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. He retired from General Electric of Salem in 2002 with 37 years of service.The family would like to thank the Dialyses Center of Salem for their compassionate care. Special thanks go to the neighbors of Beverly Heights for their friendship and help during Nelson's illness. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at Lotz Salem Chapel with Pastor Art Hearne officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on November 12, 2013.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 153, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Family 1

Florence Maxine Sloan b. June 16, 1944, d. March 26, 2023
Marriage*Nelson Thomas Perdue married Florence Maxine Sloan on August 23, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 
Divorce* Nelson Thomas Perdue and Florence Maxine Sloan were divorced on June 7, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Child
  • Karen Alisa Perdue4

Family 2

Mary Ann Martin b. May 20, 1937, d. February 12, 2021
Marriage*Nelson Thomas Perdue married Mary Ann Martin on June 24, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4,9 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nelson Thomas Perdue obituary in the Nov 12, 2013 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the W. C. Perdue obituary in the Sep 14, 1982 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stanley Brooks Perdue obituary in the Oct 27, 2020 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie Wilson Perdue obituary in the Jan 5, 1987 edition.
  9. [S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Mary Ann Martin Perdue obituary.

Rosalie Unknown1

F, b. July 6, 1908, d. May, 1983
     Her Social Security Number was 223-94-6077.2 Her married name was Jones.1 Rosalie Unknown married Charles Spergeon R. "Charlie" Jones, son of Thomas Henry Jones and Louisa Eveline "Lou" Shockey.1 Rosalie Unknown was born on July 6, 1908 at Virginia.1,2 She died in May, 1983 at age 74.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 22, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Family

Charles Spergeon R. "Charlie" Jones b. April 26, 1900, d. March, 1979
Marriage*Rosalie Unknown married Charles Spergeon R. "Charlie" Jones, son of Thomas Henry Jones and Louisa Eveline "Lou" Shockey.1 
Child
  • Margie Jones1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Daniel Lee Butterworth1,2,3,4

M, b. April 11, 1958, d. August 1, 2008
     His Social Security Number was 230-94-0740.5 Daniel Lee Butterworth was born on April 11, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,4 He married Ludean Kim Eanes, daughter of William Joseph "Bill" Eanes and Ludean Fay Kidwell, on August 10, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Daniel Lee Butterworth died on August 1, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 50.5,2,3 He Daniel Lee Butterworth, 50, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, August 1, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Russell and Irene Butterworth; and a sister, Joyce Painter. He is survived by his son, Jamie and wife, Kara; two brothers, Kenneth Butterworth and wife, Evelyn, Jerry Butterworth and wife, Sherry; four nieces; and one aunt, Ruth Garland. on August 5, 2008.2

Family

Ludean Kim Eanes
Marriage*He married Ludean Kim Eanes, daughter of William Joseph "Bill" Eanes and Ludean Fay Kidwell, on August 10, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Child
  • Jamie Lee Butterworth6,2

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daniel Lee Butterworth obituary in the Aug 5, 2008 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Joseph Eanes obituary in the Jul 8, 1994 edition.

Floyd Thurman1

M, b. circa 1924, d. circa 1924
FatherRobert Melvin Thurman1 b. May 1, 1870, d. May 7, 1936
MotherLelia Beatrice Cannaday1 b. March 10, 1881, d. November 2, 1976
     Floyd Thurman died circa 1924 at Kansas.1 He was born circa 1924 at Kansas.1

Citations

  1. [S58] Frieda Clark Cannaday, The Cannaday Family of Virginia and West Virginia.

Lewis G. Cannaday1

M, b. March 18, 1920, d. November 10, 1921
FatherMarvin Carson Cannaday1 b. January 25, 1898, d. April 22, 1983
MotherAda Ethel Simpson1 b. January 16, 1899, d. November 26, 1971
     Lewis G. Cannaday was buried at Simpson Family Cemetery, Gold Field Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on March 18, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died on November 10, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1; Died of diptheria.1

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.

Lena Evelyn Smith1,2,3,4

F, b. February 28, 1938, d. April 1, 2013
FatherJohn Hampton Smith1,2,3 b. January 23, 1912, d. November 7, 1994
MotherBonnie Annie Laurie Cannaday1,2,3 b. February 13, 1911, d. September 3, 1943
     Lena Evelyn Smith was born on February 28, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5 As of October 16, 1969,her married name was Vest.3 She married Robert Dale Vest, son of Ralph Berry Vest and Irene Ray Akers, on October 16, 1969 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4,6 Lena Evelyn Smith died on April 1, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.4,7 She Lena Evelyn (Smith) Vest, 75, of Roanoke, formerly of Floyd, went to be with her Lord Monday, April 1, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Dale Vest; three children, Laura (Danny) Texter, Jefferey (Elizabeth) Vest and Catherine (Billy) Hartman; three grandchildren, Stephanie (Allen) Hubbard, Charles StClair and Jason Texter; one great-grandchild; one brother, Charles (Sarah) Smith; two sisters, Bonnie (Bob) Elliott and Brenda (Wayne) Underwood.
The family with gather 1 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel to greet friends; then a service to celebrate Lena's life will be held 2 p.m. with the Rev. J.C. Holden officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Diabetes Association , P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, 540-745-2007. on April 3, 2013.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 72, District 32-12, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family

Robert Dale Vest b. August 1, 1941, d. October 18, 2017
Marriage*Lena Evelyn Smith married Robert Dale Vest, son of Ralph Berry Vest and Irene Ray Akers, on October 16, 1969 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4,6 
Children
  • Laura Evelyn Vest8,9,4
  • Jeffery Dale Vest8,9,4
  • Catherine Irene Vest8,9,4,10

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the John Hampton Smith obituary in the Nov 10, 1994 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Evelyn Smith Vest obituary in the Apr 3, 2013 edition.
  5. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Vest obituary in the Oct 20, 2017 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, from the Ralph Berry Vest obituary in the Oct 15, 2004 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Irene Akers Vest obituary in the Mar 25, 2008 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Iris Pearl Lucas1

F, b. July 30, 1916, d. May 19, 1919
FatherJoseph Augustine Lucas1 b. February 10, 1883, d. November 27, 1947
MotherPearl Laverta Howery1 b. March 20, 1896, d. July 6, 1968
     Iris Pearl Lucas was buried at Howery-Cannaday Cemetery, Rt. 664, 550 River Ridge Road, SE, O. N. Conner Farm, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on July 30, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on May 19, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 2.1

Citations

  1. [S227] Mary Conner Williams, Howery-Cannaday Cemetery.