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     His Social Security Number was 224-03-0432.¹⁰ William Raymond "Ray" Howell was born on December 19, 1916 at Radford, Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Dec 16, 1916.^{10,2,4,5,7,8,6} He married Pauline Thomas "Polly" Perdue, daughter of George William Perdue and Lillian Brown "Lillie" Thomas, on June 14, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 William Raymond "Ray" Howell died on March 9, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^10,2,4,9 He HOWELL, William Raymond, (Ray), 83, of Roanoke, died Thursday, March 9, 2000 at Richfield Nursing Center. He was born in Radford, Virginia December 19, 1916, the youngest son of Elbert E. Howell and Bertha Burnop Howell. In addition to his parents, Mr. Howell was preceded in death by three brothers, three sisters, and his son, Glenn Michael Howell. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Pauline (Polly) Thomas Perdue Howell; his sister, Mrs. Edward (Julia) Francis, Radford; a daughter-in-law, Virginia Crockett Howell, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, Michael Lawrence Howell, Shelbyville, Tennessee, Megan Pauline Howell, Minburn, Iowa and Mary Kathleen Howell Warren, Des Moines, Iowa; a great-grandson, Cade Michael Warren, Des Moines, Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Howell was a longtime member of Virginia Heights Baptist Baptist Church. Before his retirement, he worked for many years in the building supply business in the Roanoke area. He and his family had previously lived in Bluefield, West Virginia. on March 11, 2000.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-60-2588.⁷ Glenn Michael Howell was born on July 11, 1945 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,6,3,4 He married Virginia Walker Crockett on September 16, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6,8,5 Glenn Michael Howell died on August 10, 1996 at Cranberry Township, Venango Co., Pennsylvania, at age 51.^7,6,3 He HOWELL, G. Michael, 51, of Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, formerly of Roanoke, Va. died Saturday, August 10, 1996, at his residence, following an illness. Born in Bluefield, W.Va., on July 11, 1945, he was the son of William Raymond and Pauline Perdue Howell of Roanoke, Va. He was the President of the Engineered Construction Division of Pitt-Des Moines, Inc. (PDM) of Pittsburgh, PA. A graduate of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute of Blacksburg, Virginia, he held a B.S. in Building Construction. He was a member of the Dutilh United Methodist Church of Cranberry Twp., PA, the Oakmont Country Club, Pittsburg, PA, and the Hyperion Field Club of Des Moines, Iowa. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Crockett Howell, whom he married on September 16, 1967; his parents, William Raymond and Pauline Perdue Howell of Roanoke, Va; a son, Michael Lawrence Howell of Des Moines, Iowa; two daughters, Megan Pauline Howell and Mary Kathleen Howell, both of Des Moine, Iowa. on August 13, 1996.⁶

     Virginia Walker Crockett Virginia Howell, 71, passed away at her home on Sunday evening, May 22, 2016 from the effects of colon cancer with daughters Megan and Kathleen at her side. Born January 17, 1945 to Samuel Robert and Mary Frances (Walker) Crockett of Salem, Va., the youngest of three children, Virginia graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in 1963 and from Madison College in 1967. She married Glenn Michael "Mike" Howell (7/11/1945 – 8/10/1996) in 1967. Virginia spent many years as a children's librarian at the Roy R. Estle Memorial Library in Dallas Center, Iowa, where she enjoyed running the story time and summer reading programs and enhancing the love of reading for children. Virginia was an active member of her church, be it Dutilh United Methodist in Cranberry Township, Pa. or her Baha'i group or United Methodist Church in Dallas Center, Iowa. Virginia had a true love and appreciation for poetry and literature, baking, cooking, quilting and knitting as well as playing the dulcimer. She spent many of her afternoons in the good company of the "Crafty Ladies" creating and laughing together. Virginia loved a good game and also enjoyed her time playing mahjong every week. She volunteered much of her time at the Planned Parenthood Book Sale, sometimes bringing home more books than she sorted. Her legacy will be the love she had for her family and friends, the regular Sunday family meals she hosted, her fried chicken, her love of a good dessert, her unique disposition (even during the most trying days of her illness) and her endearing habit of breaking out into robust recitation of verse or song without reservation. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Mike; and her sister-in-law, Nedra Crockett. She is survived by her three children, Michael Lawrence Howell, of Wartrace, Tenn., Megan Pauline (Chris) Cline of Minburn, Iowa and Mary Kathleen (Jeff) Warren of Des Moines, Iowa; grandchildren, Cade, Luke, and Cole Warren and Chase Cline; her brother, Robert (Richard Gourley) Crockett of Savannah, Ga; her sister, Mary Lou (Wendell) Ayers, of Yorktown, Va; her special friend, Gerry Klinkefus; and many nieces and nephews.³ She was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ She was born on January 17, 1945 at Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 As of September 16, 1967,her married name was Howell.⁴ She married Glenn Michael Howell, son of William Raymond "Ray" Howell and Pauline Thomas "Polly" Perdue, on September 16, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Virginia Walker Crockett died on May 22, 2016 at Virginia at age 71.^3,5

     Donald Gene "Don" Cromer was buried at North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 5, 1940 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Shirley Geraldine Pannell, daughter of William Robert "Bob" Pannell and Mary Magdalene Argabright, on August 28, 1964 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,6 Donald Gene "Don" Cromer died on May 3, 2020 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 80.³ He Donald Gene Cromer, age 80, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 3, 2020. He was born in Montgomery County, Va., on January 5, 1940, to the late Robert Howard and Mary Sue Heslip Cromer. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Shirley Pannell Cromer; brothers and a sister. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Tim Ratcliffe, Christy Cromer and (Jeremy); grandchildren, Nathaniel Oliver, Brianna Killgore; brother, Marvin Cromer; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held at North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. on May 5, 2020.³

     Her Social Security Number was 227-34-3973.⁹ Elsie Bertha Perdue was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,10,8 She was born on October 31, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,9,10 As of January 10, 1953,her married name was Minnich.³ She married Jack Wesley Minnich on January 10, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3,4,8 Elsie Bertha Perdue died on May 11, 1973 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 40.^4,10,8 She Funeral service for Jack Wesley Minnich and his wife, Elsie Perdue Minnich, who died as a result of an auto accident Friday night, will be Tuesday. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Cemetery. Surviving are two sons, Todd Andrew and Wesley Town. Minnich is also survived by two brothers, Clinton V. Minnich, Huntsville, Alabama, and William S. Minnich, Roanoke; one sister, Mrs. Carlton Wright, Roanoke. Also surviving Mrs. Minnich are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Walter Perdue of Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Marie Owen, Richmond, Mrs. Agnes Woolwine, Roanoke, Mrs. Olive Eavey, Portsmouth; two brothers, Harold T. Perdue, Roanoke, and Donald Perdue, Laurel, Maryland. on May 14, 1973.⁸

     Jack Wesley Minnich was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 His Social Security Number was 224-36-0757.⁷ He was born on June 2, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,7,5,6 He married Elsie Bertha Perdue, daughter of Joseph Walter Perdue and Alice Emily Townsend, on January 10, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,1,3,4 Jack Wesley Minnich died on May 12, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 42.^2,3,4 He Funeral service for Jack Wesley Minnich and his wife, Elsie Perdue Minnich, who died as a result of an auto accident Friday night, will be Tuesday. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Cemetery. Surviving are two sons, Todd Andrew and Wesley Town. Minnich is also survived by two brothers, Clinton V. Minnich, Huntsville, Alabama, and William S. Minnich, Roanoke; one sister, Mrs. Carlton Wright, Roanoke. Also surviving Mrs. Minnich are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Walter Perdue of Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Marie Owen, Richmond, Mrs. Agnes Woolwine, Roanoke, Mrs. Olive Eavey, Portsmouth; two brothers, Harold T. Perdue, Roanoke, and Donald Perdue, Laurel, Maryland. on May 14, 1973.⁴

     Cassandra Caye "Sam" Perrine was buried at Kellyville Cemetery, Jefferson, Marion Co., Texas.¹ She Graveside services for Mrs. Cassandra Caye Leming, 60 of Jefferson will be held Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Kellyville Cemetery in Jefferson. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Cassandra was known affectionately to her family and friends as “Sam”. She served honorably in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era. She was stationed at Bethesda Military Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland where one of her chief duties was attending wounded soldiers returning from the Vietnam War. She also accompanied Generals, visiting dignitaries and other VIPs around the base hospital. After returning to Jefferson, she worked at Denton Drug Store, and Caddo Pharmacy (respectively) for many years. Cassandra Perrine Leming was born June 6, 1949 in Gurdon, Arkansas to Harlan Edward Perrine & Nancy Lee Thurman Perrine. Sam passed away October 31, 2009 in Jefferson. She was preceded in death by her father Harlan Perrine. Survivors include: her husband Kenneth Ray Leming of Jefferson; her mother, Nancy Perrine of Jefferson; brothers, Randy Perrine & his wife Alice of Marshall; Kevin Perrine & his wife Joyce of Marshall; Brian Perrine & his wife Denise of Woodlawn; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & other relatives & friends. Pallbearers will be: Randy Perrine, Kevin Perrine, David Lyman, Jimmy Lummus, Troy Mazza & Benji Cantu.¹ She was born on June 6, 1949 at Gurdon, Clark Co., Arkansas.¹ As of April 23, 1976,her married name was Leming.² She married Kenneth Ray Leming on April 23, 1976 at Marion Co., Texas.^1,2 Cassandra Caye "Sam" Perrine died on October 31, 2009 at Jefferson, Marion Co., Texas, at age 60.¹