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     His Social Security Number was 266-71-6874.² Randall Grady Huffman was born on October 6, 1962.² He died on May 4, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 32.^1,2 He HUFFMAN, Randall Grady, 32, of Roanoke, passed away after an extended illness on Thursday, May 4, 1995, at his home where he was loved and cared for by his family. Randy was an accomplished concert pianist, having studied at the Shenandoah Conservatory and Roanoke College. Surviving are his mother, Barbara Pierce and grandmother, Nola D. Huffman, both of Roanoke; a brother and sister-in-law, Richard Grady and Carol Pierce, a niece and nephew, all of Iowa; and an aunt, Phyllis C. Huffman, Fla. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in memory of Randy be made to Housecall Hospice, 2167 Apperson Dr, Salem, VA 24175. A memorial service will be conducted 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 1995, at Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Rd, Roanoke, by the Rev. Bruce Robinson, Chaplain of Housecall Hospice and Pastor Jim Fisher, of Unity of Roanoke. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel. on May 7, 1995.¹

     Billie Joe Smith was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 4471 Lincoln Drive, Cypress, Orange Co., California.¹ His Social Security Number was 523-36-0791.³ He married Barbara Jean Wehrman, daughter of James Conrad Wehrman and Vivian Lela Wilson.¹ Billie Joe Smith was born on November 14, 1932 at Lubbock Co., Texas.^3,4,2 He died on February 7, 1966 at San Diego Co., California, at age 33.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 568-17-2357.² Her married name was Rivers.³ Sheri Lynn Smith married Unknown Rivers.³ Sheri Lynn Smith was born on March 10, 1957 at Los Angeles Co., California.^1,2,3 She died on October 25, 1994 at Orange Co., California, at age 37.^3,2

     Tazwell Edgar Epperly married Garnett Vivian Whitenack, daughter of Enoch Dalah Whitenack and Eliza Jane DeWeese.² Tazwell Edgar Epperly was born on February 9, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died in 1954.

     His Social Security Number was 230-16-8413.² Mosby Johnson Sowers married Allie Bleeka Whitenack, daughter of Enoch Dalah Whitenack and Eliza Jane DeWeese.¹ Mosby Johnson Sowers was born on January 9, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He died on February 4, 1989 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 80.²

     Louis Gale Sowers Sr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 231-56-9261.⁵ He was born on March 20, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3,6 He married Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Johnson, daughter of Hobart H. Johnson Jr. and Bonnie Claudine Conner, on June 27, 1969 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,8,2,1,9,3 Louis Gale Sowers Sr. died on October 26, 2012 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^1,5,3,4 He Louis Gale Sowers Sr., 70, of Riner, died Friday, October 26, 2012, at Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem. Born March 20, 1942, he was preceded in death by his parents, Mosby and Bleeka Whitenack Sowers; and a sister, Norma Sowers Martin. A graduate of Auburn High School, Class of 1960, Louie was a charter and honorary lifetime member of the Riner Volunteer Fire Department. He was the owner/operator of L.G.S. Inc. Trucking based in Riner. Louie also raised beef cattle on his farm and loved to collect antique John Deere tractors. Saturday nights he could be found at the Classic Car Cruise-in at Kmart in Christiansburg and most mornings were spent drinking coffee and shooting the breeze with his friends at Hardee's or the Riner Food Center. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Elizabeth "Betty" Johnson Sowers; a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Kevin Light; a son, L.G. Sowers Jr; and three grandchildren, Katherine Rose, Henry Louis and Hayley Elizabeth, all of Riner. He is also survived by a brothers-in-law, Gary Johnson and wife, Kathy, and Jack Martin; a niece and two nephews; as well as a multitude of cousins and close friends. Louie was a friend to all and a stranger to none and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. The family would like to thank Dr. Raymond Harron and the nurses on 2nd floor SICU who took excellent care of Louie and are as devastated by his passing as anyone else. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on October 28, 2012.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 224-56-1014.³ Norma June Sowers was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on December 15, 1939 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of September 13, 1963,her married name was Martin.⁴ She married Jack Lloyd Martin, son of Garnett Rufus Martin and Beulah Kathern Nolley, on September 13, 1963 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2 Norma June Sowers died on February 22, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 61.^3,2,5 She MARTIN, Norma June, 61, of Riner, died Thursday, February 22, 2001. She is survived by her husband, Jack L. Martin; son and daughter-in-law, Steve S. and Jennifer S. Martin; brother and sister-in-law, Louis G. and Betty Sowers, all of Riner. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Friends may call anytime after 12 noon Saturday, February 24, 2001 at Horne Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday evening. The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, February 25, 2001 in the Horne Funeral Chapel with Rev. Steve Aker officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family requests in lieu of flowers, that memorial contributions be made to the Riner Fire Department, Box 11, Riner, Va. 24149. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service in Christiansburg. on February 24, 2001.²