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     His Social Security Number was 231-03-5426.⁵ John Marshall Dooley Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ He was born on August 9, 1908 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^6,4,5 He married Mae Myers, daughter of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder, on June 28, 1930 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,7 John Marshall Dooley Sr. died on February 22, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 227-12-2675.⁶ Homer Lee Trussler was buried at Daleville Cemetery, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 10, 1912 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,3,4 He married Ollie Hattie Myers, daughter of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder, circa 1934.^1,2 Homer Lee Trussler died on April 19, 1998 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^6,2,5 He TRUSSLER, Homer L., 86, of Vinton, passed away Sunday, April 19, 1998, at his home. He was a member of Mountain Pass Baptist Church, and was retired from Hotel Roanoke with 26 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Ollie Myers Trussler; a son, Jimmy Trussler; and a grandson, Michael Thornhill. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Annie and Berkley Amos, Salem, Edna and Don Foutz, Roanoke, Mary and Fred Thornhill, Lynchburg, Linda and Paul Carr, Helen and Denny Carr, Rosie Trussler; grandson, Jonathan Trussler, all of Vinton; a son and daughter-in-law, Lee and Myrna Trussler, Vinton; 19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 1998, with the Rev. Ira F. Toliver officiating. Burial will be in Daleville Cemetery, Botetourt County. The family suggests memorials be made to the Mountain Pass Baptist Church Building Fund, or Carilion Hospice. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. on April 21, 1998.²

     His Social Security Number was 227-14-1907.³ Robert Nathan Lacks was buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery, 11475 U.S. Highway 11, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ He married Lizzie Belle Myers, daughter of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder.^1,2 Robert Nathan Lacks was born on November 18, 1913.^1,3 He died on December 17, 1975 at age 62.¹

     James Lewis "Jim" Myers was buried at Sigmon-Myers Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He was born on October 7, 1924 at Virginia.^1,5,3 He married Frances Marie Crawford circa 1949.⁴ James Lewis "Jim" Myers died on March 17, 2007 at Virginia at age 82.^5,3 He James Lewis Myers, 82, of Callaway, went to be with his Lord and soul mate on Saturday, March 17, 2007. Mr. Myers was born October 7, 1924, a son of the late John Lewis and Irene Crowder Myers. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and will be missed very much. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Myers; a son, James Linford Myers; and one grandson, Brad Myers. Surviving are his children and their spouses, Peggy and Clarence Marsden, Steven and Deborah Myers, Richard and Teresa Gail Myers, Gerald Lee, Sr. and Arlene Myers, and Kaye and Rodney Sigmon; his grandchildren, Larry Sink, Jr., Melissa Cervone, Billy Kidd, Jimmy Kidd, Renee and Blaine Compton, Melissa and Mark Jones, James, Jr. and Cinimon Myers, Crystal and David Hockenbery, Brandy and Donald Thompson, Jennifer Rigney, Ashley Elizabeth Myers, Sherry Myers and special friend, Casey McBride, Amy Nicole Myers and special friend, Henry Hall, Gerald Lee, Jr. and Bonnie Myers, Jessica Myers and special friend, David Furr, Heather Cook and special friend, Patrick Clyde, Chris Fitzgerald, Jason Sigmon and fiance, Debra Mayhem, Samanatha Saul, and Mackenzie Sigmon; 23 great grandchildren; and sister, Maye Dooley. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2007 with Pastor Bob Andrews and the Rev. Mitch Nichols officiating. Interment will follow in the Sigmon-Myers Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society, Hampton Branch, 27 West Queens Way, Suite 301, Hampton, Va. 23669. His family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2007 at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va. on March 19, 2007.³

     Elsie Elizabeth Crowder was born on April 10, 1898 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ As of circa 1921,her married name was Myers.^2,3 She married Henry Gaines Myers, son of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder, circa 1921.^2,3 Elsie Elizabeth Crowder died on January 12, 1976 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 77.¹

     Josephine Myers was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Light.³ She and Warren Grover Light were divorced.³ Josephine Myers married Warren Grover Light.¹ Josephine Myers was born on March 14, 1922 at Virginia.⁴ She died on June 4, 2012 at Virginia at age 90.^4,2 She Josephine Myers Light, 90, of Roanoke, died Monday morning, June 4, 2012. Josephine was a longtime faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was a food service supervisor for South Roanoke Nursing Home. She was known by everyone and people would always call her "Granny". She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry G. and Elsie C. Myers; sons, Jerry L. Light and Tony A. Light; grandson, Charles David Light; and granddaughter, Karen Leigh Lilly. Josephine is survived by her daughter, Dianna J. Fletcher and husband, James; her son Barry L. Light and wife, Julie, all of Roanoke; her daughter-in-law, Dee Light, of Salem; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, June 8, 2012, at Oakey's North Chapel, with Marshall Bartlett presiding. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family would like to thank the staff and her many friends at Salem Health and Rehab for all their care and concern for her. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel. on June 7, 2012.²

     Warren Grover Light and Josephine Myers were divorced.¹ His Social Security Number was 229-05-3249.³ Warren Grover Light was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,2 He married Josephine Myers, daughter of Henry Gaines Myers and Elsie Elizabeth Crowder.⁵ Warren Grover Light was born on August 18, 1921.^3,2 He died on April 26, 2001 at Virginia at age 79.^4,3,2 He LIGHT, Warren G., of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2001. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was retired from Hamlett Construction Company. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Louise Dillon Light; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Dee Light of Salem, Tony Light of Roanoke, Barry and Julie Light of Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and James Fletcher of Roanoke; two stepsons and their wives, Kenneth and Gloria Pasley of Moneta, Ronnie and Gaile Pasley of Wirtz; three sisters, Gertrude Hubbard of Roanoke, Thelma Blount of Lynchburg, Bertha Johnston of Salem; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 1 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2001 with the Rev. Joe Dillon and Rev. Steve Pasley officiating. Burial with military honors by V.F.W. Post #1264 will be in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on April 28, 2001.⁴

     Jerry Livingston Light married Deliah "Dee" Unknown.^2,3 Jerry Livingston Light was born on December 28, 1941.⁶ He died on January 30, 2007 at Virginia at age 65.³ He Jerry L. Light, 65, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2007. He was preceded in death by a son, David Light. His surviving family includes his mother, Josephine Light; stepmother, Louise Dillon Light; wife, Deliah A. Light; sons, Matthew E. Light and wife, Jenny and Joel A. Light and wife, Tina; brothers, Tony Light and Barry Light and wife, Julie; stepbrothers, Kenneth Pasley and wife, Gloria and Ronnie Pasley and wife Gaile; sister, Diana Fletcher and husband, James; grandson, Travis Light and his parents, Teresa and Doug Phares; granddaughter, Emma Light; and many loving friends in Salem. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 3, 2007 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A Life Celebration service will be held on Monday, February 5, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Salem Baptist Church. The Rev. Everett Kier will officiate. on February 2, 2007.³

     Tony Allen Light was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He and Debbie Williams were divorced.² Tony Allen Light married Debbie Williams.² Tony Allen Light was born on December 1, 1947.⁶ He died on September 21, 2007 at Virginia at age 59.^6,2 He Tony Allen Light, 59 of Roanoke, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 21, 2007. An employee at Yokohama, Tony retired after 30 years of service. A loving son, dad and brother, Tony is fondly remembered as a compassionate man who was always willing to help anyone in need. He is also remembered for his love of hunting and playing darts. He is preceded in death by his father, Warren Light, a brother, Jerry Light, and a nephew, David Light. He is survived by his loving daughter, Tammy Light; his mother, Josephine M. Light; a brother and sister-in-law, Barry and Julie Light; a sister and brother-in-law, Dianna and James Fletcher; a sister-in-law, Dee Light; and his former wife, Debbie Williams. He is also survived by his stepmother, Louise Light; stepbrothers, Ronnie Pasley and his wife Gaile, and Kenneth Pasley and his wife Gloria; nephews, Joel and Matt Light and Kevin Fletcher; nieces, Kimberly Tylka, Sarah Light, Jessica Light and Karen Lilly; great-nephew, Travis Light, great-niece, Emma Light; special cousins, Kenneth and Betty Blunt; and numerous friends, cousins and other relatives. A funeral service will be held at Oakey's North Chapel 12 noon Thursday, September 27, 2007 with Michael W. Shorter officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday September 26, 2007, at Oakey's North Chapel. on September 23, 2007.²

     Dianna Jo Light was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Barton.⁴ She married Unknown Barton.⁴ Dianna Jo Light was born circa 1946.² As of circa 1977,her married name was Fletcher.² She married James A. Fletcher circa 1977.^1,3,6,2 Dianna Jo Light died on December 31, 2014 at Virginia.² She Dianna Jo Light Fletcher, 68, of Roanoke, died Wednesday morning, December 31, 2014. Dianna was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and worked in the Insurance department at Carilion Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren and Josephine Myers Light; her daughter, Karen Leigh Lilly; and her brothers, Jerry L. and Tony A. Light. Surviving are her devoted and loving husband of 37 years, James A. Fletcher, of Roanoke; her son, Kevin Fletcher and wife, Kristina, of Salem; her daughter, Janet Johnston, of Richmond; her grandsons, Conner and Evan Fletcher, William and James Lilly; her great granddaughter, Karen Lilly; her brother, Barry L. Light and wife, Julie, of Roanoke as well as several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at noon Friday, January 2, 2015 at Oakey's North Chapel, with Bishop Tommy Lee Williams conducting. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 1, 2014 at Oakey's North Chapel. on January 1, 2015.²