Ashby Eugene Wright1,2

M, b. November 13, 1926, d. January 10, 1999
     Ashby Eugene Wright was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 231-24-8367.3 He was born on November 13, 1926.3,2 He married Alva McCoy "Coy" Looney, daughter of Cecil Dewey Looney and Virginia Ann Reynolds, circa 1948.1,2 Ashby Eugene Wright died on January 10, 1999 at Virginia at age 72.2,3

Census Records

1999WRIGHT, Ashby Eugene, 72, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, January 10, 1999. He was born November 13, 1926. He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Hez F. Wright and a brother, Bill Wright. He worked for Sam Findley and Sisson and Ryan Construction Companies for a number of years. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, McCoy Wright; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Jane Wright of Salem; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and J.R. McCroskey, Lisa and Steve Minnix all of Roanoke; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce and Jimmy Slaydon of Roanoke, Geneva and Jack Abbott of Sumpter, S.C; sisters, Mrs. Inas Loan of New Castle, Mrs. Emma Donahue of Salem, Mrs. Dorothy Tingler of Kernersville, N.C; sister-in-law, Mrs. Beverly Wright of New Castle; granddaughter, Victoria (Tory) Minnix; a step grandson, Sean McCroskey; numerous nieces and nephews; devoted friends, Mae and Eugene Helems. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 12, 1999, at Cross Roads Church Cemetery, with Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Crossroads Church Building Fund.2

Family

Alva McCoy "Coy" Looney b. November 17, 1924, d. March 16, 2012
Marriage*Ashby Eugene Wright married Alva McCoy "Coy" Looney, daughter of Cecil Dewey Looney and Virginia Ann Reynolds, circa 1948.1,2 
Children
  • Gary Wright1,2
  • Linda Wright1,2
  • Lisa Wright1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alva McCoy Wright obituary in the Mar 17, 2012 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ashby Eugene Wright obituary in the Jan 12, 1999 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Fred Montrose Craft1

M, b. June 7, 1920, d. June 4, 1921
FatherJube Byron Craft1 b. July 7, 1885, d. December 8, 1961
MotherBertha Cornelia Thomas1 b. October 2, 1892, d. August 27, 1978
     Fred Montrose Craft was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.1 He was born on June 7, 1920 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 He died on June 4, 1921 at Craig Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S4445] Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com