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     Warren William Toler was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on January 12, 1920 at Virginia.^1,2 He died on June 9, 1941 at age 21.²

     James Montgomery "Jim" Toler was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 226-28-4468.⁵ He was born on February 12, 1926 at South Carolina.^1,2,5 He married Geraldine "Jeri" Dowdy circa 1947.^2,3 James Montgomery "Jim" Toler died on August 17, 1984 at age 58.²

     Geraldine "Jeri" Dowdy was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on January 30, 1929.³ As of circa 1947,her married name was Toler.² She married James Montgomery "Jim" Toler, son of Thomas Dickerson Toler and Gertrude Arrenia Bell, circa 1947.^1,2 Geraldine "Jeri" Dowdy died on February 14, 2015 at Virginia at age 86.² She Geraldine Dowdy (Jeri) Toler, 86, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with Jesus on Saturday, February 14, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Montgomery Toler (Jim) and her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Quinn Dowdy (Mamie); brothers, Robert Lee Dowdy, William Carlton Dowdy, and James Albert Dowdy; sisters, Virginia Dowdy Weaver and husband John, and Frances Dowdy Scott and husband Bob. She is survived by her sister, Rita Jo Dowdy Wood and husband Harry; daughters, Ginger Toler Smith and Tammy Toler Campbell and her husband Kirby; grandchildren, Rob Smith, Jami Weidmann and husband Greg, Aaron Smith, Katie Campbell and Tyler Campbell and wife Larissa; great-grandchildren, Meaghan Evans, Richie Evans, and Drew Weidmann. After graduating from Jefferson High School in 1947, Jeri met and married Jim Toler ("A very special man--the most humble man I have ever known"). They had enjoyed 37 years of marriage before he passed away at the young age of 58. He was the owner and operator of Jamont Press, Inc. and wonderful husband, father and friend to many. On April 15, 1956, while attending a revival at Oakland Baptist Church with the Rev. Will Dibble, she gave her life to the Lord and spent most of her life loving and serving Him. Jeri was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She taught all of her grandchildren about Jesus and the Bible. She loved being active and serving in her church. She was a charter member of Grandin Court Baptist Church where she had many very close friends. Later she moved to Berean Baptist Church in Salem and started a ministry visiting and picking up little children, teaching them the books of the Bible and bringing them to Sunday School. She was affectionately known as "The Candy Lady" and she loved it (the name and the candy!) Her ministry grew so quickly that soon she needed a school bus to hold all the children. She also helped with the Senior Adult ministry and loved every minute of it. In addition, Jeri loved singing in the choir, sitting right behind her favorite preacher, Dr. Rudy Holland. After he moved to Sanford, N.C., she moved her membership to First Baptist Church where she also sang in the choir. She spent the last 12 years of her life at Pheasant Ridge Nursing & Rehab, trying to get back to her home and church. In 2010 she suffered a stroke and was never able to recover. She never once was bitter about her condition but consistently gave glory to God and looked forward to spending eternity with Him. The family wishes to thank the First Baptist Church Homebound Ministry, special friend Anita Trent, and other friends for all their many visits, gifts, cards and prayers. Heartfelt appreciation to the employees of Pheasant Ridge Nursing & Rehab for their love and care during her last days. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN DATES DUE TO WEATHER: The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. The service will be conducted by Dr. Rudy Holland on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 2 p.m. A family burial will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. Flowers would be appreciated or donations may be made to the Rescue Mission of Roanoke, the First Baptist Church Homebound Ministry, or PRH Ministries (a Ministry in memory of Paul Holland, mailing address, 3310 Wycliff Ct, Sanford, NC 27330). on February 17, 2015.²

     Mildred Marie Fitzgerald was buried at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens, State Route F-742 and Peaceful Lane, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 223-38-7184.³ Her married name was McDaniel.¹ She married James Denford "J. D." McDaniel, son of Bernie Lee McDaniel and Lillian Estelle Tripp.¹ Mildred Marie Fitzgerald was born on August 14, 1934.³ She died on January 2, 1992 at age 57.³

     Her Social Security Number was 267-18-4375.³ Gaynell "Gaye" Causey was born on February 27, 1921.³ As of 1946,her married name was Tripp.¹ She married Jack Delmar Tripp, son of Francis Henry "Frank" Tripp and Louise Mae "Lena" Craft, in 1946 at Dade Co., Florida.^1,2 Gaynell "Gaye" Causey died on October 22, 2004 at South Miami, Dade Co., Florida, at age 83.^3,2 She TRIPP, GAYNELL (GAYE), passed away October 22, 2004 at South Miami Hospital. Preceded in death by her husband Jack D. Tripp, she was the oldest daughter of William and Maude Causey. Gaynell touched many lives during her 83 years, almost all spent in South Dade County. A graduate of Ponce de Leon High School and attended business school in Waycross, GA, her career began in administration with the U.S. Navy during World War II at the Key West Naval Air Station, later to transfer to the newly completed Richmond Naval Blimp Base (now the Metro Zoo). After the destruction of the Blimp Base in the 1945 hurricane, the buildings and grounds became part of the University of Miami known as the South Campus. She continued to work in the same administrative building, later to move to Main Campus and finally to become Assistant Administrator of Physical Plant of the University of Miami Medical School. After 40 years with the University of Miami, she became a volunteer of South Miami Hospital. She loved her work with a passion. Gaynell had boundless energy and loved helping people. She was known as "the redhead at the desk on the surgical floor." She was a wonderful human being, loved by her family, friends, doctors and the staff at South Miami Hospital. Survived by sisters: Kostina Rives, Homestead, Ruth Alford (Neil), Marietta, GA., and Joy Parrish (Owen), Pinecrest, also nephews: Rodney Parrish (Melanie), Hank Parrish (Jeri) and Randy Parrish; nieces: Debbie Alford, Marilyn Fritz and Carolyn Jarrett, and grandnephews: Timothy, William and Zachary Parrish. She was dearly loved by all and will be sadly missed, especially by her most loyal and best friend, Barbara Erickson. A memorial service will be held at St. Louis Catholic Church on November 13, 2004 at 1:00 PM. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society or the St. Louis Catholic Church. on October 29, 2004.²

     Thomas H. "Tom" Watson was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Hotchkiss, Delta Co., Colorado.¹ He was born in 1874 at Tennessee.^1,2 He married Ella Virginia Craft, daughter of James Henry Craft and Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney, on March 14, 1917 at Crawford, Delta Co., Colorado.¹ Thomas H. "Tom" Watson died in 1955.¹

     Christine Whiting was born circa 1903 at Virginia.¹

     Al E. Oakes was born circa 1897 at Missouri.² He married Esther E. Harris, daughter of Samuel Jones Harris and Petty D. "Lena" Craft, on June 8, 1938.^1,3