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     Frank Benjamin Shorter Jr. Frank Benjamin Shorter, Jr., age 81, of Ypsilanti, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2015 in North Carolina. He was born March 7, 1934 in Lynchburg, Virginia, son of Frank B. & Virginia Ethel (Kirby) Shorter. After Frank graduated high school, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1954-1958. He was a hard worker and was a Union Representative. He retired from Kroger as the head meat cutter after 40 years of loyal service. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Belleville, where he was active in the Men's Club during his younger years. Frank was a social butterfly who loved to tell stories, and a former member of the Moose. He was an avid reader who enjoyed going to the beach and loved telling a good joke. Mr. Shorter is survived by four children Dianne (Kurt) Shorter of Lansing, Denise Shorter of Ypsilanti, MI, John (Lauren) Shorter of Raleigh, North Carolina and Annemarie Shorter of Ypsilanti, two sisters Rita (Carlos) Crane of Troutville, Virginia and Katherine Hurt of Roanoke, Virginia, also several nieces and nephews and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Marie A. (Crickon) Shorter on October 8, 2008, son Frank B. Shorter III, two brothers Robert and Carl Shorter, also a sister Shelby Ellis. Visitation will be 7-9 PM Sunday and 12-2 PM Monday, April 6, 2015 at David C. Brown Funeral Home, 460 E. Huron River Dr., Belleville, MI 48111. Funeral Service will begin at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Belleville.³ He was buried at Hillside Cemetery, Belleville, Wayne Co., Michigan.^3,4 He was born on March 7, 1934 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Marie A. Crickon on February 28, 1958 at Jacksonville, Onslow Co., North Carolina.^4,3,5,6 Frank Benjamin Shorter Jr. died on April 1, 2015 at North Carolina at age 81.^3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 379-34-1263.⁵ Marie A. Crickon was buried at Hillside Cemetery, Belleville, Wayne Co., Michigan.^2,4 She was born on February 28, 1938 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^2,5,6,4 As of February 28, 1958,her married name was Shorter.³ She married Frank Benjamin Shorter Jr., son of Frank Benjamin Shorter Sr. and Virginia Ethel Kirby, on February 28, 1958 at Jacksonville, Onslow Co., North Carolina.^2,1,3,4 Marie A. Crickon died on October 8, 2008 at Michigan at age 70.^1,2,6,5,4 She Marie A. Shorter, 70, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2008. She was born February 28,1938 in Detroit, daughter of the late Alfred and Bessie Crickon. Survived by her loving husband Frank of nearly 51 years, their four children; Dianne L. Shorter of Lansing, Denise M. Shorter of Ypsilanti, John Robert Shorter of West Lafayettte, IN and AnneMarie E. Shorter of Ypsilanti. Marie proudly served her country in the U. S. Marine Corps, where she and Frank met and it was "love at first sight" and the beginning of their love story. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Belleville and enjoyed bowling, golf, and spending time with her family. She worked as a Nurse's Aid and later for GM at the Powertrain plant, Ypsilanti. Preceded in death by son, Frank Benjamin Shorter III, also a brother Thomas Crickon. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday at David C. Brown Funeral Home, Belleville. Interment Hillside Cemetery, Belleville. on October 11, 2008.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 224-52-3619.⁸ Robert Woodson Shorter was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 12, 1937 at Hopewell, Virginia.^8,3,4,5 He married Doris Jean Linthicum circa 1959.^1,2 Robert Woodson Shorter died on August 15, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^8,2,4,6 He Robert W. Shorter, 70, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. During the Korean Conflict, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked for Porterfield Distributing Co. for thirty-eight years. Surviving are his wife of forty-eight years, Doris L. Shorter; daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Randy Kelly; granddaughter, the apple of his eye, Chelsea Kelly; and a brother, Karl Shorter and wife, Judy. Services were private. Arrangements were by Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237. on August 19, 2007.²

     Doris Jean Linthicum was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 231-52-2113.³ She was born on June 5, 1940 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,2,1 As of circa 1959,her married name was Shorter.⁴ She married Robert Woodson Shorter, son of Frank Benjamin Shorter Sr. and Virginia Ethel Kirby, circa 1959.^5,4 Doris Jean Linthicum died on February 1, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^3,2,6

     Karl Glenn Shorter was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 226-64-6172.⁹ He was born on September 19, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,3,4,5,7 He married Patricia Lorine Etzler on June 28, 1974 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Karl Glenn Shorter and Patricia Lorine Etzler were divorced on July 16, 1980 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁷ Karl Glenn Shorter married Judy Lynn Board on November 24, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Karl Glenn Shorter died on September 3, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^2,9,4,6 He Karl Glenn Shorter, 63, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 3, 2010. God called home one fine man after a 13 year courageous battle with heart disease. Karl was a United States Air Force Veteran who proudly served his country in Korea and the Vietnam Era. He was also a machinist retired from Cooper Industries. Karl was a Life Member of VFW Post 1264 where he served as Quartermaster. He was also a Life Member of DAV Chapter 3, AMVETS and a member of the Salem Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Shorter. Left to cherish memories of him are his wife, Judy Board Shorter, the love of his life of 30 years; his daughter, who he called "Punkin", Jessica Shorter Myers and son-in-law, Brian Myers; known as "Pop-Pop" by his two young grandsons, Austin and Grayson Myers, who were the light of his life and brought him so much joy; his nephew, who he raised and loved like a son, Mark Hurt, his wife, Tiffany Hurt, and known as "Grandpa" by their six children, Shane, Kenneth, Hailey, Caleb, Luke and Logan. In addition, surviving, are his loving mother-in-law, Uldine Orange Board; three sistersin-law, who he loved like sisters, Pat Underwood, Linda Moses and Doris Shorter ; special nieces and nephews, Shannon, Summer, Brayden and Addalyn Underwood, Amy and Brandon Croy, Cory Moses, Josh, Eddie, Allyssa, Makenzie and Aubrey Board; and many special friends at VFW Post 1264. The family would like to thank his cardiologist, Dr. Eric Williams, for all of his devoted efforts. Rest in peace now, the battle is over, you will be forever in our hearts. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at Oakey's North Chapel, with the Rev. Eugene Mills officiating. The interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, with Military Honors by the United States Air Force. The family would like to invite everyone who loved Karl to come to the VFW Post 1264 banquet hall following the graveside service for a celebration luncheon honoring his life. The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. on September 6, 2010.²

     Carlos W. Crane was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 8, 1945.³ He married Rose Marie "Rita" Shorter, daughter of Frank Benjamin Shorter Sr. and Virginia Ethel Kirby, on September 11, 1965 at South Carolina.^1,4,2 Carlos W. Crane died on December 4, 2020 at Virginia at age 75.² He Carlos W. Crane, 75, of Troutville, Virginia, departed this life on Friday, December 4, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, brothers, and sisters. Surviving family includes his wife, Rose Crane (née Shorter); son, Mark Crane and wife, Kara; son, David Crane and wife, Marcy; grandchildren, Sarah, Samuel, Sean, Sophia, and Schaeffer; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Oakey's East Chapel. A Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens in the Mausoleum. on December 6, 2020.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-46-0681.⁶ Walter Lamarr "Buddy" Lovelady Jr. was buried at Appomattox Cemetery, 703 North 21st Avenue, Hopewell, Virginia.^2,5 He married Mary Josie Rogers.³ Walter Lamarr "Buddy" Lovelady Jr. was born on October 17, 1937 at Hopewell, Virginia.^6,2,4,5 He died on July 11, 1995 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana, at age 57.^6,2,5 He Walter L. "Buddy" Lovelady Jr., 57, a retired sergeant from Chesterfield County Police Department, husband of Josie Rogers Lovelady. on July 12, 1995.³

     Marjorie Willidee "Margie" Matthews was buried at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Bellevue, King Co., Washington.³ Her Social Security Number was 535-44-6908.⁴ She was born on April 22, 1910 at La Grande, Union Co., Oregon.^4,2 As of June 14, 1930,her married name was Landreth.¹ She married Benno B. "Ben" Landreth, son of Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Landreth and Carrie M. Garner, on June 14, 1930 at Baker Co., Oregon.¹ As of July 29, 1966,her married name was Aries.⁵ Marjorie Willidee "Margie" Matthews married Joseph Aries on July 29, 1966 at King Co., Washington.⁵ Marjorie Willidee "Margie" Matthews died on November 14, 1998 at Bellevue, King Co., Washington, at age 88.⁴