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     John Robert "Ruben" Harrison Sr. was buried at Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery, 3771 Yadkinville Road, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,3,5 His Social Security Number was 246-42-4804.⁴ He was born on October 20, 1901 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,6,4 He married Willie Ethel Strickler, daughter of William Thomas Strickler and Georgia Alice Lancaster, on November 23, 1926 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,5 John Robert "Ruben" Harrison Sr. died on October 2, 1964 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 62.^1,3,5 He A retired Salem policeman was dead on arrival at Foryth Memorial Hospital about 5 p.m. yesterday after off a pier into Salem Lake. falling Dr. W. D. Vreeland, Forsyth medical examiner, ruled that Sgt. John (Shorty) Harrison Sr., 62, died accidental drowning. Vreeland said Harrison had a history of heart trouble. Winston-Salem police said an attendant at the lake gave the following account: Harrison came to the lake with his fishing tackle and went down to the pie after signing in with the attendant. About 10 minutes later the attendant saw some of Harrison's fishing gear on the pier but no sign of him. He went to investigate and saw that the tackle box was overturned and a life preserver was floating in the water. He called the police and they called the Winston Salem Rescue Squad, which recovered Harrison's body. Harrison retired in 1961 after 34 years on the police force. At various times in his career he was a patrolman, detective and traffic sergeant. He was born in Rocky Mount, Va., to G. G. and Florence Woody Harrison and spent early life there. He came, to Winston-Salem in 1927 lived at 3216 Stockton Street. Harrison was a member of the Junior Order and Pleasant Hill Methodist Church of Rocky Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ethel Strickler Harrison; a daughter, Mrs. Clodfelter of 334 Strickland Avenuue; two sons, J. R. Harrison Jr. of 1454 Capri Road and Bruce S. Harrison of Kansas City, Mo; six grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. J. Ray Amos of Sydnorsville, Va; and two brothers, George W. Harrison of Rocky Mount, and W. G. Harrison of Gladehill, Va. Burial will be in Forsyth Memorial Park. on October 3, 1964.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 241-36-1908.¹² John Ruben Harrison Jr. was buried at Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery, 3771 Yadkinville Road, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁵ He married Ann Howell.³ John Ruben Harrison Jr. was born on August 3, 1927 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^{12,13,4,6,7,3} He married Jean Anne Saige on August 3, 1947 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.² John Ruben Harrison Jr. died on January 10, 1998 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 70.^13,12,3 He Mr. John Ruben Harrison, Jr., 70, of Winston-Salem, died Saturday, January 10, 1998 at his home, surrounded by his family, after a lengthy illness. He was born on August 3, 1927 in Franklin County to John Ruben Harrison, Sr. and Ethel Strickler Harrison. John was a member of Ardmore Baptist Church, was a veteran of the US Navy and was a Civil Engineer for the City of Winston-Salem, retiring in 1991 after 38 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Ann Howell Harrison, of the home; one daughter, Pamela (Pam) H. Fulbright and husband Terry, of Charlotte; four sons, Michael Saige Harrison of Charlotte, John Ruben Harrison, III of Winston-Salem, J. Harrison and wife Shelia of Florence, SC, Nelson Overman of Winston-Salem; one grandson, Thomas George CranIII of Charlotte; one brother, Bruce S. Harrison and wife Jackie of Winston- and one sister, Janice H. Clodfelter and husband Tom of Winston-Salem. John was a very simple man who never asked anything for himself. He was multi-talented and shared his gifts with everyone, never expecting anything return. His last project was a lighthouse he started for his sister. When his health wouldn't permit him to finish it by himself, she came over everyday, and with his instructions, they were able to complete a lasting monument to his talents. John opened his door and his generosity to so many people, that his home on Lyndhurst became know as the "Mission". To his little people, he became know as "Papa John", and will be remembered by them as the man who always had time for them and loved them very much. His last outings were shared with his co-workers and he was so happy to be remembered by them. He loved each person he worked with as though they were his own. A few weeks before his death, John told his wife and his Pastor that he wanted God's work to go on through them. on January 12, 1998.³

     Bruce Strickler Harrison Mr. Bruce Strickler Harrison, 80, of Winston-Salem died Monday, January 12, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born January 3, 1929 in Winston-Salem, the son of the late, John Ruben and Ethel Strickler Harrison. Mr. Harrison was a lifelong member of Trinity Moravian Church. He had served as President of the Fellowship Class where every Sunday morning he told a joke. In 1964 he and his family moved to Kansas City, MO where he was a resident for 25 years before returning to Winston-Salem. He was a First Line Supervisor at Western Electric before his retirement. He was a member of ACBL and was an avid bridge player. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, John R. Harrison, Jr. . Survivors include his wife, Jacquelyn J. Harrison of the home; one son, David L. Harrison and wife, Carla of Atlanta, GA; one daughter, Jill H. Cox and husband, David of Gladstone, MO; one grandson, Richard Bruce Cox and one granddaughter, Caroline H. Cox both of Gladstone, MO; one sister, Janice H. Clodfelter of Winston-Salem and a number of nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Salem Moravian Graveyard.² His Social Security Number was 239-38-7206.¹⁰ He was buried at Salem Moravian Graveyard, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^2,5 He was born on January 3, 1929 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^2,10,4,5 He married Emma Jacquelyn Joyner on July 20, 1958 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^3,11 Bruce Strickler Harrison died on January 12, 2009 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 80.^2,10,5

     Jean Anne Saige was born on February 12, 1929 at Henrico Co., Virginia.² As of August 3, 1947,her married name was Harrison.¹ She married John Ruben Harrison Jr., son of John Robert "Ruben" Harrison Sr. and Willie Ethel Strickler, on August 3, 1947 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.¹

     Emma Jacquelyn Joyner was buried at Salem Moravian Graveyard, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^2,3 She was born on September 27, 1930 at Port Wentworth, Chatham Co., Georgia.^2,3 As of July 20, 1958,her married name was Harrison.¹ She married Bruce Strickler Harrison, son of John Robert "Ruben" Harrison Sr. and Willie Ethel Strickler, on July 20, 1958 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,2 Emma Jacquelyn Joyner died on August 31, 2014 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 83.^2,3 She Mrs. Jacquelyn Joyner Harrison, 83, Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born Sept. 27, 1930, in Port Wentworth, Ga., to the late Percy and Irene Cummins Joyner. Mrs. Harrison was a member of Trinity Moravian Church where she sang in the choir and played in the bell choir. She was a member of the International Champion Hallmark's Quartet and spent many years singing with the Sweet Adelines. She was an avid bridge player and teacher. Over the past few years she actively participated in activities at her home in Homestead Hills. Preceding her in death was her husband, Bruce S. Harrison. Surviving are a son, David Harrison (Carla) of Atlanta and a daughter, Jill Cox (David) of Gladstone, Mo; two grandchildren, Caroline and Richard Cox; brother, Slade Joyner (Kitty) of Charlotte; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow at Salem Moravian Graveyard. on September 3, 2014.²

     Thomas Bernie Clodfelter was buried at Salem Moravian Graveyard, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.² He was born on April 3, 1932 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^2,3 He married Ora Janice Harrison, daughter of John Robert "Ruben" Harrison Sr. and Willie Ethel Strickler, on April 5, 1952 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,4,5 Thomas Bernie Clodfelter died on July 25, 2006 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 74.^2,3,6 He Mr. Thomas B. Clodfelter, 74, of Winston-Salem passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Clodfelter was born in Forsyth County to the late Mr. Turner B. Clodfelter and Mrs. Martha Lanier Clodfelter Craver. He graduated from Gray High School in 1950 and then attended East Carolina University, as well as Wake Forest University. Mr. Clodfelter served in the Armed Forces during the Korean Conflict. He retired from AT&T. He was an active member of Trinity Moravian Church, serving as treasurer on the Board of Trustees for 40 years. In his younger years, he enjoyed being the manager of the Trinity softball team. Mr. Clodfelter volunteered his time with Meals on Wheels for 16 years. Mr. Clodfelter is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janice Clodfelter; a son, John V. Clodfelter, and wife Kathy of Cedar Point; a daughter, Marty Fort, and husband Hubert of Raleigh; five grandchildren, Tony Caddell, Christina Clodfelter and James Clodfelter of Cedar Point and Harrison Fort and Jessica Fort of Raleigh; two brothers, Bobby Clodfelter and wife Shirley of Burlington and Jim Clodfelter of Mocksville; stepsister Kay Swaim of Princeton, N.J; and several loving nieces and nephews. on July 27, 2006.⁶

     Wade Hampton Goodwyn Jr. was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 228-03-4984.⁶ He was born on August 6, 1908 at Dinwiddie Co., Virginia.^2,6,3,4,5 He married Iris Geneva Strickler, daughter of William Thomas Strickler and Georgia Alice Lancaster, on August 9, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 Wade Hampton Goodwyn Jr. died on January 17, 1955 at Petersburg, Virginia, at age 46.³

     Dona Marie Robare was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Sutton, Clay Co., Nebraska.³ She A Rosary for Dona Marie Leininger will be 10:00a.m., Saturday, August 23, 2014 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Sutton, Nebraska. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00a.m., following the Rosary. Father Holoubek will officiate the services. Burial will be held at Sutton Catholic Cemetery. Dona passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at the age of 85. Dona Marie Leininger was born May 26, 1929 in Strang, Nebraska to David and Alma (Zimmerman) Robare. She married Gene Leininger in Sutton, Nebraska on September 9, 1947, and the couple was blessed with 8 children. Dona was a kind and caring lady who enjoyed spending time with her family. With her giving nature, she volunteered every chance she could. She loved to garden, work puzzles, cheer for her favorite teams, and attend family activities. This wife, mother, grandmother and friend will be missed by all who knew her. Those family members that survive include her husband Gene; her children Janet Harden of Lincoln Nebraska, Jeanette Anderson and husband Wendell of Pryor, Oklahoma, Theresa O’Neill and husband Mick of Omaha, Nebraska, Jerome Leininger and wife Cherrie of Alpine Meadows, California, Joseph Leininger and wife Gwen of Tahoe City, California, Mary Leininger and Kathy Culshaw of Roswell, New Mexico, John Leininger and wife Kim of Shenandoah, Iowa and James Leininger and wife Becky of Aurora, Nebraska; 19 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; her sisters Doris Weber of Pennsylvania and Lois Owings of South Carolina. Dona was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Kenneth, Dean and Gordon Robare, and her grandson Daniel Leininger. In lieu of flowers and other condolences please consider making a memorial contribution in Dona’s name to the Claremore Veterans Center, 3001 W. Blue Starr Drive, Claremore, Oklahoma 74017, or Alzheimer’s Research Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601.³ She was born on May 26, 1929 at Strang, Fillmore Co., Nebraska.³ As of September 9, 1947,her married name was Leininger.³ She married Gene Francis Leininger on September 9, 1947 at Sutton, Clay Co., Nebraska.^2,4,5,7,6 Dona Marie Robare died on August 17, 2014 at age 85.^8,3

     Her Social Security Number was 506-22-4419.³ Marie Blanche Schultz was buried at Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore Co., Nebraska.^1,2 She was born on March 7, 1922 at Glenville, Nebraska.^1,2,3 As of January 29, 1944,her married name was Robare.¹ She married Kenneth Joseph Robare, son of David Hamilton Robare and Alma Marie Zimmerman, on January 29, 1944.¹ Marie Blanche Schultz died on August 11, 2003 at Geneva, Fillmore Co., Nebraska, at age 81.^1,2,3 She Marie B. Robare, 81, of Geneva, the widow of Kenneth J. Robare Sr., died Monday, Aug. 11, 2003, at Geneva. She was born the daughter of Arthur and Anna (Wehnes) Schultz on March 7, 1922, at Glenville. Survivors include her daughters, Diane (Marce) Palos of Deerfield Beach, Fla., Deborha (Jerry) Henderson of Kansas City, Mo., and Vicki (Randy) Hesson of York; son, Kenneth Robare of Geneva; sister, Lena Schmit of Wamego, Kan; grandchildren, Teri Shively, Robert Lewis, Nora Schoenthaler, Carrie Markley, William Chaloupecky, Timothy Shaner and Amy Peterson; great-grandchildren, Brandon Michaud, Johnathan Shively, Deven Schoenthaler, Emarie Schoenthaler, Mackenzie Markley, Skylar Shaner, Samuel Shaner, Ethan Peterson and Elliott Peterson. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Geneva. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., Thursday, at Farmer and Son Funeral Home in Geneva. Graveside services will be held at the Geneva Public Cemetery with the Rev. Lynn Strandt officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Geneva Senior Center or the Congregational Church of Christ. on August 14, 2003.²