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     Norma Lee Chesnutt was buried at Fort Benning Post Cemetery, Fort Benning, Muscogee Co., Georgia.³ She was born circa 1886 at South Dakota.⁴ As of May 11, 1906,her married name was Wilson.² She married Ivan H. Wilson, son of Hugh Wilson and Missouri Ellen Littrel, on May 11, 1906 at Lucas Co., Iowa.² As of circa 1920,her married name was Smith.⁵ Norma Lee Chesnutt married Eugene M. Smith circa 1920.⁵ Norma Lee Chesnutt died on October 10, 1963 at Muscogee Co., Georgia.⁶

     James Edward Wilson was buried at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, 2177 Puowaina Drive, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Hawaii.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 260-60-1145.⁵ He married Doris J. Unknown.³ James Edward Wilson was born on January 1, 1914 at Minnesota.^1,5,2,3 He died on November 8, 1980 at Hawaii at age 66.^5,2,3

     Eugene M. Smith was born circa 1877 at North Carolina.¹ He married Norma Lee Chesnutt circa 1920.¹ Eugene M. Smith died on March 18, 1938 at Muscogee Co., Georgia.²

     Her Social Security Number was 224-09-1584.⁵ Lula Malinda Wimmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on February 26, 1911 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,4 As of February 3, 1941,her married name was Gulden.⁴ She married Donald Jacob Gulden on February 3, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,6 Lula Malinda Wimmer died on November 26, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.¹

     Alice Beatrice Wimmer was buried at Tombstone Cemetery, Plantation Road, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,4 She was born on March 24, 1913 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; Her death certificate and gravestone have an incorrect birth year of 1912.^6,5 As of December 25, 1932,her married name was Dent.³ She married Milton John Dent on December 25, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 Alice Beatrice Wimmer died on August 19, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 28.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 231-05-7327.² Cody Manning Wimmer was born on July 7, 1916 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² As of August 9, 1938,her married name was Starkey.³ She married William Russell Starkey on August 9, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 Cody Manning Wimmer died on May 12, 1991 at age 74.²

     Mildred Frances Wimmer was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ She was born on March 21, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ As of June 3, 1939,her married name was Smith.⁴ She married Billy Winston Smith on June 3, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 Mildred Frances Wimmer died on February 21, 2009 at Virginia at age 90.⁵ She Mildred Frances Smith, 90, of Roanoke, Va., went home to Jesus on Saturday, February 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billie W. Smith; and a grandson, Michael David Harris. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Michael Kujath; grandchildren, Katie Poindexter and husband, Eric, Dennis Harris and wife, Beth, and Sarah Jackson; four greatgrandchildren, Amanda Poindexter, Anna Poindexter, Ainsley Harris and Noah Harris. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2009, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Dr. Douglas Keffer officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. on February 23, 2009.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 231-05-7326.⁵ Eulala Glenwood "Lala" Wimmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on April 13, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 As of April 12, 1941,her married name was Spradlin.² She married Kiffer Manuel Spradlin on April 12, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Eulala Glenwood "Lala" Wimmer and Kiffer Manuel Spradlin were divorced on August 21, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ As of March 31, 1960,her married name was Moore.² Eulala Glenwood "Lala" Wimmer married Ralph Baker Moore on March 31, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6 Eulala Glenwood "Lala" Wimmer died on January 5, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^8,5,6 She Mrs. Lala Wimmer Moore, age 69, of 4441 Cresthill Drive, S.W., died Saturday, January 5, 1991, in a local hospital after a long illness. Surviving are her husband,Ralph B. Moore; one son, Glenn Spradlin; two daughters, Arlene Orlando, York, Pa; Shirley Spradlin; three stepchildren, Robert Moore, Greenbelt, Md; Barbara Rubin, Chevy Chase, Md; Gloria Harrison, Raleigh, N.C; two sisters, Ruth Haynes, Roanoke County; Cody Starkey, Roanoke; a number of cousins in the Bent Mountain area. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Frank W. Feather officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel where the family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday. on January 6, 1991.⁶

     Burwell Raymond "Ray" Wimmer Jr. was born on April 29, 1933 at Hickory, Virginia.^3,2 He married Atha Madison circa 1951.² Burwell Raymond "Ray" Wimmer Jr. died on December 1, 2009 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 76.^3,2 He CHESAPEAKE - Ray Burwell Wimmer, 76, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Chesapeake Healthcare surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hickory, Va., on April 29, 1933, the son of the late Burwell R. and Evelyn Garrett Wimmer. He had proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Ray was a former member of the IBEW Local 81 for more than 50 years. He also worked at the Norfolk Ford Plant before retiring from Union Camp in Franklin. Ray spent many years as a volunteer for the American Red Cross and Chesapeake Regional Medical Center as his passion was to help others. Ray was a former member of Oaklette United Methodist Church. He was predeceased by his daughter, Patricia Anne. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Atha Madison Wimmer; his two sons, David R. Wimmer and Steve J. Wimmer, both of Chesapeake; his sister, Elizabeth Harris; his many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted Monday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. in Oaklette United Methodist Church, 520 Oaklette Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23325. The Rev. C. Eugene Meek will officiate. Memorial donations may be made in Ray's name to Oaklette United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the care of the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. on December 6, 2009.²

     Patricia Anne Wimmer was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.² She was born on August 3, 1959.² She died on September 15, 1975 at age 16.²

     Ernest Frank Kerekes Sr. married Evelyn Eileen Wimmer, daughter of Burwell Raymond Wimmer and Evelyn Elmo Garrett.¹ Ernest Frank Kerekes Sr. was born on March 21, 1924 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,2 He died on October 17, 2005 at Virginia at age 81.^3,2 He VIRGINIA BEACH - Ernest Frank Kerekes Sr., 81, of the 900 block of Ballylinn Road, passed away Oct. 17, 2005, at a local nursing center. Born in Blackwater, Va., Mr. Kerekes was a retired superintendent of NOB with 38 years service. He was a member Indian River Lodge No. 252 AF&AM, where he was past master and current secretary, Scottish Rite Mason and Khedive Temple Shrine, Provost Guard, past president Virginia Federation National Association of Active and Retired Employees and Area 2 vice president of Virginia Federation Chapters. He was also a member of Oaklette United Methodist Church and a World War II Army Air Corps veteran, where he was a tail gunner in B-17s from 1942 to 1945. He was the widower of Eileen Kerekes and predeceased by a stepson, Patrick Hart. He is survived by his son, Ernest F. Kerekes Jr. and wife Margaret; three grandchildren, Adelia Kerekes, Amy Hart and Patrick Hart; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, with the Rev. Eugene Meek officiating. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. on October 20, 2005.²