Aven Alfred King1,2,3

M, b. November 13, 1930, d. May 29, 1988
FatherRobert Lee King1,4,5,6,7,8,2,3 b. October 13, 1899, d. January 16, 1969
MotherThelma Pearl McGuire1,4,5,6,7,8,2,3 b. October 6, 1906, d. June 27, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 224-34-4036.9 Aven Alfred King was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.10 He married Phyllis Lorraine Mullenix.3 Aven Alfred King was born on November 13, 1930 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,2,3,11 He died on May 29, 1988 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 57.3,12 He Aven Alfred King, age 57, of 5661 Capito Street, N.W., made his journey from this world to be with his Lord Sunday, May 29, 1988, in a Lexington, Va., hospital. He was an employee of Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley for nearly forty years. He is sadly missed by his wife, Phyllis M. King; son and daughter-in-law, Kermit and Linda King, Manassas, Va; daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Ricky Sweet, Roanoke; Pamela and Linnie Skidmore, Roanoke; Shae Holly King and Patricia M. King and fiance, Bill Bohannon, Roanoke; five grandchildren; two brothers, Larry William King, Ormond Beach, Fla; Clarence Lee King, Westminster, Md; a sister, Elsie (I.E.) Surface, Salem; and many friends. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on May 31, 1988.12

Census Records

1940Dwelling 43, District 119-41, Roanoke, Virginia1
1950Dwelling 172, District 81-36, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1950Hospital fireman4

Family

Phyllis Lorraine Mullenix
Marriage*Aven Alfred King married Phyllis Lorraine Mullenix.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee King obituary in the Jan 17, 1969 edition.
  6. [S13548] Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, online www.myersdurborawfh.com, From the Clarence Lee King obituary.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Pearl King obituary in the Jun 29, 1980 edition.
  8. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Elsie Mae Surface obituary.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aven Alfred King obituary in the May 31, 1988 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Mary Hudson Dalton obituary in the Mar 26, 2009 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Clarence Lee King1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 20, 1935, d. May 20, 2015
FatherRobert Lee King1,2,7,8,5,6,9 b. October 13, 1899, d. January 16, 1969
MotherThelma Pearl McGuire1,2,7,8,5,6,9 b. October 6, 1906, d. June 27, 1980
     Clarence Lee King was buried at Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 2150 Mount View Road, Marriottsville, Howard Co., Maryland.5,10 He Clarence Lee King, 80, of Westminster, died Wednesday afternoon, May 20, 2015 at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. Born March 20, 1935 in Roanoke, VA, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Thelma Pearl King. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty Ruth Hackney King. Clarence was a carpenter, and devout Christian all his life. He published “Poets for Christ” at New Life Church. Surviving in addition to his wife is a sister, Elsie M. Surface of Salem, VA and a brother, Larry W. King of Ormond Beach, FL; daughter-in-law, Tracy King of Hanover, PA; and 2 grandsons, Austin W. King and Joshua L. King. He was predeceased by a son, Stephen Star King in January of 2015, and by a brother, Aven King. Burial will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Marriottsville.5 He was born on March 20, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4,5 He married Etta Mae Flinchum, daughter of John Martin Flinchum and Roxie Gertrude Poff, on February 5, 1954 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Clarence Lee King and Etta Mae Flinchum were divorced on September 11, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Clarence Lee King married Betty Ruth Hackney circa 1963.5 Clarence Lee King died on May 20, 2015 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 80.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 43, District 119-41, Roanoke, Virginia1
1950Dwelling 172, District 81-36, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Etta Mae Flinchum b. February 4, 1938, d. April 16, 2013
Marriage*Clarence Lee King married Etta Mae Flinchum, daughter of John Martin Flinchum and Roxie Gertrude Poff, on February 5, 1954 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Clarence Lee King and Etta Mae Flinchum were divorced on September 11, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 

Family 2

Betty Ruth Hackney
Marriage*Clarence Lee King married Betty Ruth Hackney circa 1963.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S13548] Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, online www.myersdurborawfh.com, From the Clarence Lee King obituary.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Pearl King obituary in the Jun 29, 1980 edition.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee King obituary in the Jan 17, 1969 edition.
  9. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Elsie Mae Surface obituary.
  10. [S8560] Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Howard Co., MD, online www.findagrave.com.
  11. [S13548] Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, online www.myersdurborawfh.com, From the Stephen Star King obituary.

William Lee King

M, b. May 29, 1954, d. May 31, 1954
FatherAven Alfred King b. November 13, 1930, d. May 29, 1988
MotherPhyllis Lorraine Mullenix
     William Lee King was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He was born on May 29, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia. He died on May 31, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.

Paul Isaac Surface1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 5, 1923, d. November 10, 2005
     His Social Security Number was 225-22-2971.7 Paul Isaac Surface was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,1,8 He was born on May 5, 1923 at Irvington, Davidson Co., Tennessee.7,2,3,4,8,6 He married Elsie Mae King, daughter of Robert Lee King and Thelma Pearl McGuire, on June 22, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,9 Paul Isaac Surface died on November 10, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.1,7,2,5,8 He Paul I. Surface, 82, of Salem, went to be with God Thursday, November 10, 2005. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Elsie; three daughters, Linda Lawson and husband, Charles "Rusty" of Salem, Carol Huynh and husband, John of Salem, Connie Hunter and husband, Bill of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Audie Whelby of Salem, Beau Whelby and Jennifer Hunter, of Roanoke, Will Hunter, of O'Fallon, Ill. He is also survived by his brother, Edward Surface and wife, Marie of Salem; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Surface of Blue Ridge; and a close friend, Doug Kennedy and wife, Barbara of Bedford. He was preceded in death by his daughter Susan, his brother Lewis, and his sister Loriene. A special thanks to the staff at RVAKC (Dialysis Center) for all you have done over the last couple of years, and to Dr. Alan Sklar, our own "Patch Adams". Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 12, 2005.1

Family

Elsie Mae King b. May 9, 1925, d. November 16, 2017
Marriage*He married Elsie Mae King, daughter of Robert Lee King and Thelma Pearl McGuire, on June 22, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul I. Surface obituary in the Nov 12, 2005 edition.
  2. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  9. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Elsie Mae Surface obituary.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Susan Diane Surface obituary in the Oct 28, 1960 edition.

Charles Dewey "Charlie" Lawson1,2,3

M, b. January 9, 1948, d. November 9, 2014
     Charles Dewey "Charlie" Lawson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 He was born on January 9, 1948 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Linda Mae Surface, daughter of Paul Isaac Surface and Elsie Mae King, on July 5, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,2 Charles Dewey "Charlie" Lawson died on November 9, 2014 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.1 He Charles (Charlie) Dewey Lawson, 66, of Salem, passed away, Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Lewis Gale Hospital. He was employed by Advance Auto for the last 14 years and retired from the City of Salem with 32 years of service. Also, Charlie was a devoted lifetime member of Lakeside Baptist Church. Charles is survived by his wife, Linda of 45 years; two sisters-in-law, Carol Huynh and husband, John, Connie Hunter and husband, Bill; nephews, Audie, Beau, Will and wife, Jennifer; niece, Jennifer Whitlock and husband, Mike. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 11, 2014.1

Family

Linda Mae Surface
Marriage*He married Linda Mae Surface, daughter of Paul Isaac Surface and Elsie Mae King, on July 5, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Dewey Lawson obituary in the Nov 11, 2014 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul I. Surface obituary in the Nov 12, 2005 edition.

Susan Diane Surface1,2,3

F, b. September 14, 1955, d. October 27, 1960
FatherPaul Isaac Surface1,3 b. May 5, 1923, d. November 10, 2005
MotherElsie Mae King1,3 b. May 9, 1925, d. November 16, 2017
     Susan Diane Surface was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 She was born on September 14, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 She died on October 27, 1960 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 5.1,3 She Susan Diane Surface, five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul I. Surface of 1766 Paxton Ave., Salem, died Thursday at a Charlottesville hospital. Also surviving are three sisters, Linda Mae, Carolyn Pearl and Connie Louise Surface, at home. on October 28, 1960.3

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Susan Diane Surface obituary in the Oct 28, 1960 edition.

Larry Willie King1,2,3

M, b. November 17, 1944, d. October 14, 2021
FatherRobert Lee King1,4,5,2,6,7 b. October 13, 1899, d. January 16, 1969
MotherThelma Pearl McGuire1,4,5,2,6,7 b. October 6, 1906, d. June 27, 1980
     Larry Willie King was buried at Volusia Memorial Park, Ormond Beach, Volusia Co., Florida.7 He Larry W. King, 76, of Ormond Beach, Florida, passed away on Thursday October 14, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 17, 1944 in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Robert Lee and Thelma Pearl King. In 1964 he moved to the Ormond Beach area from Virginia and retired after 20 years as a Butcher for Winn Dixie, mostly at the Winn Dixie in Bellaire Plaza. He also retired from Walmart in Ormond Beach after ten years and prior to that was employed for "White Acres" for ten years in Port Orange. Larry was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during Vietnam. He loved woodworking of which he was extremely talented. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sarah; Daughter, Laura (John) King Leventis of San Juan, Capistrano, CA; Son, John (Jameane) King of Ormond Beach, FL; Six Grandchildren and One Great-Grandchild. Burial will be held privately at Volusia Memorial Park.7 He was born on November 17, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,7 He married Sarah Unknown circa 1964.6,7 Larry Willie King died on October 14, 2021 at Ormond Beach, Volusia Co., Florida, at age 76.7

Census Records

1950Dwelling 172, District 81-36, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1

Family

Sarah Unknown
Marriage*Larry Willie King married Sarah Unknown circa 1964.6,7 
Children
  • Laura Marie King7
  • John King7

Citations

  1. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Pearl King obituary in the Jun 29, 1980 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee King obituary in the Jan 17, 1969 edition.
  5. [S13548] Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, online www.myersdurborawfh.com, From the Clarence Lee King obituary.
  6. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Elsie Mae Surface obituary.
  7. [S12549] Lohman Funeral Home, online www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com, From the Larry W. King obituary.

Ruth Janet Bausell1,2,3

F, b. January 24, 1935, d. May 23, 2003
FatherGarland Winston Bausell1 b. June 3, 1910, d. February 2, 1978
MotherCatherine Palmer1 b. May 11, 1907, d. July 2, 1965
     Her married name was Griggs. Ruth Janet Bausell was buried at Lee Memory Gardens, Sanford, Lee Co., North Carolina.2 Her married name was Wilson.2 Her married name was Freeman. She and David Freeman were divorced.3 Ruth Janet Bausell married Daniel "Dan" Wilson.2 Ruth Janet Bausell married David Freeman.3 Ruth Janet Bausell married Unknown Griggs. Ruth Janet Bausell was born on January 24, 1935 at West Virginia.1,3 She died on May 23, 2003 at Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina, at age 68.2,3 She SANFORD -- Ms. Ruth Janet Bausell, 68, of 213 Charlin Drive, died Friday, May 23, 2003, in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in Lee Memory Gardens. Arrangements are being handled by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home of Sanford. Ms. Bausell is survived by a son, Marko Wilson of Salem, Va; four daughters, Lois Morgan of Mamers, Shenna Warren and Kathy Griggs, both of Sanford, and Linda Davis of Tennessee; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends after the service at graveside. on May 25, 2003.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 108, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1

Family 1

David Freeman
Divorce*Ruth Janet Bausell and David Freeman were divorced.3 
Marriage* Ruth Janet Bausell married David Freeman.3 

Family 2

Unknown Griggs
Marriage*Ruth Janet Bausell married Unknown Griggs
Child
  • Kathy Griggs2

Family 3

Daniel "Dan" Wilson b. January 14, 1927, d. December, 1982
Marriage*Ruth Janet Bausell married Daniel "Dan" Wilson.2 
Child
  • Marko A. Wilson2

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1582] Fayetteville Observer, The, From the Ruth Janet Bausell obituary in the May 25, 2003 edition.
  3. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.

Daniel "Dan" Wilson1,2

M, b. January 14, 1927, d. December, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 227-40-6718.2 Daniel "Dan" Wilson married Ruth Janet Bausell, daughter of Garland Winston Bausell and Catherine Palmer.1 Daniel "Dan" Wilson was born on January 14, 1927.2 He died in December, 1982 at age 55.2

Family

Ruth Janet Bausell b. January 24, 1935, d. May 23, 2003
Marriage*He married Ruth Janet Bausell, daughter of Garland Winston Bausell and Catherine Palmer.1 
Child
  • Marko A. Wilson1

Citations

  1. [S1582] Fayetteville Observer, The, From the Ruth Janet Bausell obituary in the May 25, 2003 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.