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     Clifford A. Cox was born circa 1902.¹ He married Velma Lucille Gunkel on October 16, 1954 at San Francisco Co., California.¹

     Madgel Arlene "Madge" Chunn was buried at Visalia Public Cemetery, 1300 W. Goshen Avenue, Visalia, Tulare Co., California.⁴ Her married name was Contrestano.² She married Michael Contrestano.² Madgel Arlene "Madge" Chunn was born on February 11, 1931 at Exeter, Tulare Co., California.^5,2,4 As of January 15, 1955,her married name was Grider.³ She married Vernon Walter Grider, son of Walter H. Grider and Veda Riley, on January 15, 1955 at Fresno Co., California.³ Madgel Arlene "Madge" Chunn and Vernon Walter Grider were divorced in August, 1972 at Fresno Co., California.¹ Madgel Arlene "Madge" Chunn died on January 10, 2009 at Visalia, Tulare Co., California, at age 77.^2,5,4 She Madge A. Contrestano born in Exeter, CA passed away on January 10, 2009 in Visalia, CA at the age of 77 years. Madge grew up in Exeter where she graduated from High School. She worked as a Claims Processor for Travelers Insurance for over 20 years before retirement. Madge lived in Fresno a short time before returning to the Visalia area. Her husband, Michael Contrestano preceded her in death. Survivors include her sons, Garrett Grider and Steve Contrestano; grandchildren, Jerrad Grider, Justin Grider, Jordan Grider, Matt Contrestano, and Melissa Contrestano. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Rosie Chunn and brother, Erland Chunn. Private services are being held. Family requests donations be made to the American Lung Association, 4948 No. Arthur, Fresno, CA 93705. Under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA. on January 14, 2009.²

     His Social Security Number was 228-88-0759.⁷ William Ronald Ford Jr. William (Bill) Ronald Ford, Jr., 54, of Elliston, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 10, 2013. He was born April 3, 1959 the son of the late William Ronald Ford, Sr. and Ann Hancock Ford. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Elliston. He was a long time employee of U. S. Foods He was a longtime youth sports coach in Salem and Montgomery County where he was loved by the children as well as their parents. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Reggie Ford nephew, Brendon H. Ford and step-son, Anthony Sowers. Left to mourn are daughter, Alicia Ford and grandchildren, Avone and Selena; son, Ron Ford; stepsons, Joe Sowers and Brad Wooten; former wife, Terry Ford; longtime companion and fiancé, Crystal Simmons; sisters, Darlene (Rev. Tyrone) Carter, Kathy Ford and Maria Ford; brother, Kenny Ford; aunt, Brenda Claxton; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, step-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.⁴ He was buried at First Baptist Church Cemetery, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on April 3, 1959 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,7 He married Terry Elaine Epperly, daughter of George William "Billy" Epperly Jr. and Maudie Eliza Edwards, on September 3, 1988 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ William Ronald Ford Jr. and Terry Elaine Epperly were divorced on November 12, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ William Ronald Ford Jr. died on December 10, 2013 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 54.^3,4,6,7

     Billy Dwayne Epperly was born on January 2, 1963 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His obituary and marriage record have a birth year of 1962.^2,3,4 He married Judy Carol Hale on July 8, 1989 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Billy Dwayne Epperly and Judy Carol Hale were divorced on October 4, 1995 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Billy Dwayne Epperly married Janine Martin on March 4, 1996 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Billy Dwayne Epperly and Janine Martin were divorced on October 14, 2008 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ Billy Dwayne Epperly married Angela Unknown circa 2011.² Billy Dwayne Epperly died on April 24, 2014 at Germantown, Hyde Co., North Carolina, at age 51.² He Billy Dwayne Epperly, 52, of Germanton, N.C., went to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 24, 2014, at his home. He was born on January 2, 1962, in Salem, Va., to George Billy Epperly and the late Maudie Edwards Epperly. He was a member of the Snow Creek Fire and Rescue Squad in Franklin, Va., and a member of Union Gospel Baptist Church in Germanton. He leaves behind his loving wife of three years, Angela Epperly; two stepsons, Joshua and Benjamin Money; brother, Brian Epperly; sister, Terry Ford, both of Salem, Va; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at Union Gospel Baptist Church with a visitation one hour before service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Union Gospel Baptist Church, 6063 NC Hwy 8 South, Germanton, NC 27019 or to Hospice and Palliative Care, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. He will be greatly missed by many. on April 26, 2014.²