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     Floyd L. Lewis Jr. was buried at Memory Gardens Cemetery of Pampa, Pampa, Gray Co., Texas.² His Social Security Number was 511-16-6993.³ He married Lola Rae Burton, daughter of John McCoy Burton and Zola Poff.¹ Floyd L. Lewis Jr. was born on September 22, 1913.³ He died on March 27, 2003 at Texas at age 89.³ He Floyd L. Lewis Jr., 89, of Amarillo died Thursday, March 27, 2003. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Memory Gardens Cemetery of Pampa with the Rev. Wesley Holland, pastor of First Methodist Church of Fritch, officiating. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa. Mr. Lewis had been a resident of Skellytown for 40 years, moving to Amarillo in 1991. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Skellytown. Survivors include a son, Dennis Lewis of Bozeman, Mont; two stepsons, L. Dean Tucker and Tommy Tucker, both of Amarillo; three sisters, Neva Peters of Wellington, Kan., Mae Louise Franklin of Pampa and Barbara McRae of Fritch; two grandsons; two stepgrandsons; and two great-grandsons. on March 30, 2003.²

     Gregory Barrett was born circa 1900 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Helen Ada Rumburg Yates, daughter of John William Anthony Yates and Leanora "Nora" Anglin, on July 2, 1931 at Suffolk, Virginia.¹

     Herbert John Young was born on August 10, 1898 at Wisconsin.^1,2 He married Mary Agnes Yeatts, daughter of Charles Tobias "Tobe" Yeatts and Stella Susan Ann Barnard, on September 30, 1923 at Phillips Co., Montana.¹

     Thomas Doak Vestal was buried at Memorial Burial Park, Wheelersburg, Scioto Co., Ohio.³ He and Violet Margaret Willis were divorced.⁴ Thomas Doak Vestal married Violet Margaret Willis, daughter of Encebious Finkles/Fulkes "Earl" Willis and Cora Ellen Terry.¹ Thomas Doak Vestal was born on July 22, 1893 at Greene Co., Tennessee.² He died on November 22, 1960 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 67.⁴

     Donald Vestal was buried at West Park Cemetery, 3942 Ridge Road, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.^5,6 His name was legally changed to Donald Francis Willis.^4,7 He was born on July 31, 1930 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio.^6,8 He married Elizabeth Fannin on April 2, 1951 at Scioto Co., Ohio.⁴ Donald Vestal married Myrna Loy Marshall circa 1958.² Donald Vestal and Myrna Loy Marshall were divorced on March 9, 1978 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.² Donald Vestal married Myrna Loy Marshall on March 25, 1985 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.^9,5 Donald Vestal died on January 12, 1993 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 62.^6,8 He Donald F. Willis Sr., beloved husband of Myrna L. (nee Marshall), dear father of Donald Jr., Patricia Ruzicka, Theresa Estes, Tina Graley, grandfather of nine, son of Violet Francis, brother of Beulah Eldridge, Shirley Wheeler. Interment Westpark Cemetery. on January 13, 1993.⁵

     Edgar Lee Pauley was buried at Russiaville Cemetery, Russiaville, Howard Co., Indiana.^2,3 He was born on February 24, 1934 at Scioto Co., Ohio.^2,4,3 He died on July 24, 1967 at Sharpsville, Tipton Co., Indiana, at age 33.^2,3

     Raymond Pauley was born circa 1935 at Ohio.¹

     Harry Herman Willis Jr. Harry Herman Willis was born December 16, 1931 in Portsmouth, Ohio and departed this life, surrounded by the love of his family, on June 15, 2018 at his home in Pleasant Hill, Missouri at the age of 86 years, 5 months and 30 days. He was the son of Harry H. and Elizabeth Margaret (Payne) Willis. Harry grew up and graduated high school in Portsmouth, Ohio. After graduation, he embarked on a military career with the United States Air Force, proudly serving his country for 24 years, retiring as Chief Master Sergeant in 1972. After retiring from the military, Harry became a district manager with the MCI Corporation where he worked until his retirement in 1988. On May 1, 1988, Harry was united in marriage with Barbara “Carol” Cunningham in Kansas City, Missouri. After their marriage, Harry and Barbara made their home in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Harry was a completely devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. His family brought joy to his life, and he was the happiest when he was surrounded by them. Harry was preceded in death by one son, David Bookout; his parents, Harry H. and Elizabeth Willis and one brother, Ed Willis. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Willis of the home; three sons, Charles Anthony Willis and wife Donna of Harrisonville, Missouri, Mickeal Willis of Pleasant Hill, Missouri and Jeff Bookout of Belton, Missouri; three daughters, Gwen Jacob and husband Bill of Warrensburg, Missouri, Susan Peterson and husband Von of Adrian, Missouri and Joan Jeffers of Warsaw, Missouri; one sister, Pat Hillard of Savannah, Georgia; 22 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter, other relatives and many, many friends. A graveside service with full military honors will be held at the Wills Cemetery, 21825 S. Thorngrove Road, Peculiar, Missouri. Full Military Honors will be provided by the United States Air Force and V.F.W. Post #3118 Honor Guard of Pleasant Hill, Mo.⁴ He was buried at Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, Cass Co., Missouri.^3,4 He was born on December 16, 1931 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio.^3,6,7,4 He married Barbara Carol Cunningham on May 1, 1988 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.^3,8,4 Harry Herman Willis Jr. died on June 15, 2018 at Pleasant Hill, Cass Co., Missouri, at age 86.^3,6,4

     Edward Payne Willis married Donna Fayette Perkins.⁵ Edward Payne Willis was born on December 20, 1939 at Sciotoville, Scioto Co., Ohio.^8,4 He married Reva Gail Richard on January 25, 1957 at Franklin Co., Indiana.^3,6 Edward Payne Willis married Claudia Marlene Ratliff on June 27, 2004 at Scioto Co., Ohio.⁹ Edward Payne Willis and Claudia Marlene Ratliff were divorced on July 25, 2007 at Scioto Co., Ohio.¹⁰ Edward Payne Willis died on November 19, 2012 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 72.^8,4 He Edward Payne Willis, 72 of West Portsmouth died Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at SOMC Hospice. He was born Dec. 20, 1939, in Sciotoville to the late Harry and Elizabeth Payne Willis. He was a retired machinist and owned Custom Machine and Metal Fabrication. He was an Honorary Kentucky Colonel, and Honorary Admiral of Kentucky Waterways and Byways and a former member of the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department. Ed is survived by two daughters; Sherry Lynn (Roger) Vernier and Kimberly M. (Scott) Coleman all of West Portsmouth, two sons; Edward P Willis II (Finance Ginger Hoover) of Lucasville and Jason Matthew (Erica) Willis of Portsmouth, a brother Harry H. Willis of Pleasant Hill Missouri and a sister Patricia Hillard of Savannah, Ga., six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He is also survived by his former wife and mother of his children, Donna Willis of West Portsmouth. on November 20, 2012.⁴

     Olive Celestia Shank was born on April 15, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of October 4, 1877,her married name was Thurman.¹ She married William Alexander Thurman, son of David Saunder Thurman and Ann Amelia Livesay, on October 4, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Archer W./Archie M. Thurman was born circa 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died before June 2, 1900.³

     Elbert M. Thurman was born in October, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Mabel Clara Thurman was born on June 27, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of February 5, 1905,her married name was Richards.⁴ She married John Solomon "Sol" Richards, son of Walter R. Richard and Cynthia Ann Rutrough, on February 5, 1905 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5

     Frederick Talmadge "Fred" Thurman was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, 12th Street and Glacier Avenue, Juneau, Juneau Borough, Alaska.³ He was born on June 15, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Mar 15, 1883.^2,4 He married Emma Bland on December 2, 1907 at Skagit Co., Washington.⁵ Frederick Talmadge "Fred" Thurman died in January, 1938 at Alaska at age 55.³

     William Everett Thurman was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on March 12, 1886 at Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Genevieve Annin on September 21, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ William Everett Thurman died on February 10, 1962 at age 75.³