Alonza Edward Walker1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 21, 1926, d. August 5, 2021
     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

Census Records

1950Dwelling 344, District 81-37, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1950Foundry worker6

Family

Lois Mae Poff b. May 20, 1925, d. August 16, 2013
Marriage*Alonza Edward Walker 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 
Children
  • Dean Walker1,3
  • Larry Edward Walker1,2,3,6
  • Mark Andrew Walker1,2,3
  • Brenda Lois Walker1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Mae Poff Walker obituary in the Aug 18, 2013 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alonza Edward Walker obituary in the Aug 8, 2021 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Velma Blanche Hurst1,2

F, b. March 1, 1918, d. August 9, 1996
FatherJesse Crockett Hurst Sr.1,3,4 b. February 18, 1891, d. June 15, 1935
MotherMargaree Lindsey1,3,4 b. April 26, 1902, d. May 1, 1996
     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

Census Records

1920Dwelling 128, District 60, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 44, District 8, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 148, District 99-22, Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia7

Family

John Henry Crabtree b. February 6, 1914, d. July 29, 1992
Marriage*Velma Blanche Hurst married John Henry Crabtree.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Velma Blanche Crabtree obituary in the Aug 11, 1996 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaree Lindsey Hurst obituary in the May 2, 1996 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jesse Crockett Hurst, Jr. obituary in the Jun 24, 1999 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Claude Allen Hurst1,2,3,4

M, b. June 5, 1920, d. August 19, 1969
FatherJesse Crockett Hurst Sr.1,5,3,4 b. February 18, 1891, d. June 15, 1935
MotherMargaree Lindsey1,5,3,4 b. April 26, 1902, d. May 1, 1996
     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

Census Records

1930Dwelling 44, District 8, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia1

Family

Mary Walters b. May 27, 1920, d. January 29, 1983
Marriage*Claude Allen Hurst married Mary Walters.2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3759] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Cemetery, Wythe Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jesse Crockett Hurst, Jr. obituary in the Jun 24, 1999 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Swanson Hurst obituary in the Oct 21, 2000 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaree Lindsey Hurst obituary in the May 2, 1996 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.