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     Alonza Edward Walker was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on June 21, 1926 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Lois Mae Poff, daughter of Roy Eldridge Poff and Mamie Odell Carr, on June 7, 1947 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Alonza Edward Walker died on August 5, 2021 at Virginia at age 95.³ He Alonza Edward Walker, June 21, 1926 - August 5, 2021. Alonza Edward Walker, 95, of Salem, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 5, 2021. He was born in Salem, a son of the late Andrew and Ethel Bandy Walker and had been an area resident all of his life. He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II and was employed as a machinist with General Electric prior to retiring following 30 years of service. He was a lifelong member of Glenvar Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Lois Poff Walker, and two brothers, Ralph and Bobby Walker. He was a gentle man rooted in his faith and in his love for his family. He is survived by three sons, Larry (Nona) Walker, Mark (Sandy) Walker and Dean Walker; a daughter, Brenda (Larry) Simmons; eleven grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; a sister, Merle Mabry, and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial with military honors will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 8, 2021.³

     Her Social Security Number was 228-03-1069.⁵ Her married name was Crabtree.³ Velma Blanche Hurst married John Henry Crabtree.³ Velma Blanche Hurst was born on March 1, 1918 at Virginia.^1,5 She died on August 9, 1996 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia, at age 78.^5,2 She CRABTREE, Velma Blanche, 78, of Wytheville, died Friday, August 9, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at Holy Advent Lutheran Church. Visitation Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville. Arrangements by Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville. on August 11, 1996.²

     His Social Security Number was 227-01-9155.⁶ Claude Allen Hurst was buried at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Cemetery, Fairview Parkway, Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.² He married Mary Walters.² Claude Allen Hurst was born on June 5, 1920 at Virginia.^1,6,2 He died on August 19, 1969 at age 49.²

     His Social Security Number was 227-16-7219.⁶ William Everett Hurst was buried at West End Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Frances June Henderson.⁷ William Everett Hurst was born on December 6, 1921 at Virginia.^1,6,3 He died on August 3, 1991 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia, at age 69.^6,3,4 He William Everett Hurst, age 69, of 380 East Ridge Street, died Saturday evening in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He is survived by three sons, William Joseph Hurst, Baytown, Texas; Kenneth Paul Hurst, Wytheville; Everett Ray Hurst, Blue Ridge; mother, Mrs. Jesse C. Hurst Sr., Wytheville; four sisters, Mrs. John Henry Crabtree Sr., Wytheville; Mrs. Howard Guynn, Woodbine, Md; Mrs. C. Dayne Umberger, Wytheville; Mrs. Alvin Andrews, Wytheville; four brothers, Jesse Crockett Hurst Jr., Wytheville; William Carroll Montgomery, Wytheville; Seldon Eugene Hurst , Rural Retreat; James Swanson Hurst , Wytheville; three grandchildren, Derrick Nils Hurst , Britt Kincade Hurst , Heather June Hurst . Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church conducted by Pastor Roger Kluttz with interment to follow in West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Monday evening from 7:00 to 9:00. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. on August 5, 1991.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-0955.⁴ Jesse Crockett Hurst Jr. was buried at West End Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.³ He married Jean Henderson.³ Jesse Crockett Hurst Jr. was born on February 28, 1924 at Virginia.^1,4 He died on June 22, 1999 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia, at age 75.^4,3 He HURST, Jesse Crockett, Jr., 75, of 385 E. Fulton St., Wytheville, died Tuesday, June 22, 1999 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was a member of the Holy Advent Lutheran Church and was the son of the late Jesse Crockett Sr. and Margaree Lindsey Hurst. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Claude A. Hurst and William E. Hurst; and one sister, Velma Hurst Crabtree. He is survived by his wife, Jean Henderson Hurst, Wytheville; children, James and Beth Hurst, Sr., Wytheville, Margaret "Sissy" and Robert Webb, Galax, Lynn and Eric Polstra, Lynchburg; three sisters, Tharon Hurst Guynn, Woodbine, Md., Jennie Hurst Umberger and Helen Hurst Andrews, both of Wytheville; three brothers, William Carroll Montgomery, Eugene Seldon Hurst and James Swanson Hurst, all of Wytheville; grandsons, James Crockett "Jamie" Hurst, Jr., John Crockett Webb and Jesse Crockett Hurst, III; numerous devoted nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews also survive. Funeral services will be Friday 2 p.m. in the Holy Advent Lutheran Church with the interment in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. or at the residence at anytime. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holy Advent Lutheran Church c / o Rt. 2, Box 608, Wytheville, Va. 24382. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. on June 24, 1999.³

     His Social Security Number was 230-36-4085.⁶ James Swanson Hurst was buried at Mt. Mitchell United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wythe Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Nancy Unknown.⁴ James Swanson Hurst was born on November 16, 1929 at Virginia.^1,6 He died on October 19, 2000 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 70.^6,4 He HURST, James Swanson, 70, of Wytheville, died Thursday, October 19, 2000 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. He was a retired farmer, and was the son of the late Jesse Crockett and Margaree Lindsey Hurst. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Claude Allen Hurst, William E. Hurst, and Jesse Crockett Hurst; and one sister, Velma H. Crabtree. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Hurst of Wytheville; three daughters and sons-in-law and their children, Karen and Steve Wohlford of Draper and children, Stephanie and Kellen, Rita and Bud Owens of Groseclose and child, Susan, Lynda and Richard Sturgill of Marion and children, Meghan and Sarah; three sisters, Tharon H. Guynn of Woodbine, Md., Jennie H. Umberger of Wytheville, and Helen H. Andrews of Wytheville; two brothers, Eugene Hurst and W.C. Montgomery, both of Wytheville; several nieces, nephews, and special friends also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 2 p.m. in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, conducted by the Pastor Steve Ridenhour, Pastor Joe Shumate, and Pastor Ed Schaack with the interment to follow in the Mt. Mitchell Cemetery, with the American Legion Post #9 conducting military rites. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home on Saturday, October 21, 2000 from 6 to 8 p.m. Flowers would be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Mitchell Cemetery Fund, c / o Doris Umberger, 6121 Stony Fork Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382 or to the Hungry Mother Lutheran Church Camp, c / o Ed Schaack, 214 E. Buck Ave., Rural Retreat, VA 24368. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. on October 21, 2000.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 228-12-3164.² John Henry Crabtree married Velma Blanche Hurst, daughter of Jesse Crockett Hurst Sr. and Margaree Lindsey.³ John Henry Crabtree was born on February 6, 1914 at Bland Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on July 29, 1992 at age 78.²