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     Kenneth Eugene Dunbar was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on August 25, 1950.³ He married Shirley Ann Dooley, daughter of Cline W. Dooley Sr. and Shirley Leighton, circa 1971.^1,2 Kenneth Eugene Dunbar died on June 20, 2008 at Virginia at age 57.^2,3 He Kenneth Eugene Dunbar, 57, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, June 20, 2008. He was preceded in death by his sister, Gloria Rogers, stepfather, John (Pappy) Mays, and father-in-law, Cline Dooley. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Shirley A. Dunbar; parents, Hubert and Ruby Dunbar; four children and their spouses, Melissa Dunbar, Kenny and Anna Dunbar, Angela Dunbar, April and Robert Thomas; twelve grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four brothers; three sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2008 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, with the Rev. Jerry Naff officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on June 22, 2008.²

     Nelda Williams was buried at Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 228-48-9888.³ Her married name was Myers.² She married Samuel B. "Sam" Myers, son of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder.² Nelda Williams was born on September 1, 1908 at Virginia.³ She died in February, 1983 at age 74.³

     Samuel Leroy "Sammy" Myers Sr. was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² He was born on May 23, 1937 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,2 He married Virginia Tucker on December 7, 1968 at Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² Samuel Leroy "Sammy" Myers Sr. died on July 7, 2009 at Virginia at age 72.^3,2 He Samuel Leroy (Sammy) Myers Sr., 72, of Troutville, Va., passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2009. He was born on May 23, 1937, in Fincastle, Va., to Sam B. and Nelda Williams Myers. Sammy met the love of his life, Virginia Tucker, and they joined hands in marriage on December 7, 1968, in Cloverdale. He served our country in the United States Army from February 4, 1955, to December 24, 1959. After the Army, Sammy went to Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center for nurse training and completed his course on July 10, 1964. Then he went to work for the Pepsi Company for 25 years and took an early retirement due to back problems. Sammy lived a hard suffering life and God took him home to be with him where he will not suffer or be in pain anymore. Sammy you will be missed dearly by your family. We Love You Dad. Love Mom, Sammy, Christina and David. Sammy enjoyed life and loved drag racing, wrestling and going to the Botetourt Fair. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam B. and Nelda Williams Myers; Virginias parents, Elmer and Bertha Tucker; and his brother-in-law, Louis Lamb. Sammy is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Virginia Tucker Myers; his children, Sammy Myers and his wife, Brenda, Christina Myers, and David Fields and his wife, Jill; his grandchildren, Anthony Hobson, Dustin Switzer, Austin Switzer and Anthony Field; his brother, Wayne Myers and his wife, Betty; his sister, Dot Lamb; and also many nieces, nephews and close friends. Friends are welcome to call on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home in Daleville. A funeral service celebrating Sammys life will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2009, at Rader Funeral Home Chapel where the Rev. Carol Johnston will officiate. Interment will follow at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes all memorial contributions be made to the Troutville Rescue Squad, 20 Sunset Ave., Troutville, Va. 24175, in Sammys memory. on July 8, 2009.²

     Blanche Irene Dunbar was buried at Wheatland Lutheran Church Cemetery, 1560 Wheatland Road, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 224-52-9496.⁶ Her married name was Myers.¹ She married John Myers, son of John Lewis Myers and Irene "Rena" Crowder.^1,7,3,8 Blanche Irene Dunbar was born on September 9, 1915 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^9,4,5 She died on September 10, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.^6,2,8 She MYERS, Blanche Irene Dunbar, 87, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, September 10, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Myers, a well known farmer in Botetourt County. She was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church in Daleville, a member of the United Methodist Women, and very active in the apple butter making and Christmas fair. She is survived by her children and spouses: Joann Dize of Daleville, Patty and James T. Johnson, Jr. of Roanoke, Jean and Eugene Collins of Fincastle, Jerry T. and Mary Jo Myers of Blackstone, Billy and Sharon Myers of Troutville, Betty "Boonie" and Sonny Reed of Fincastle, David and Terry Myers of Troutville; a "special" granddaughter and her husband, Karen and James Switzer; grandchildren and spouses; Katrina and Chuck Fore, Tamera and Stanley Reeks, Pamela Bright, J.D. and Mandy Myers, Michael and Mandi Jo Myers; four great-granddaughters; two great-grandsons; special friends, Deanie Roundtree and Kathryn Lee; and special niece, Sylvia Wilson. Interment will follow in Wheatland Lutheran Church Cemetery. on September 12, 2002.²

     Her Social Security Number was 230-44-5969.⁹ Joann Roberta Myers was buried at Wheatland Lutheran Church Cemetery, 1560 Wheatland Road, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ She was born on December 18, 1934 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,9,4,5 As of June 14, 1956,her married name was Craft.¹⁰ She married Gene Clayton Craft on June 14, 1956 at Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Joann Roberta Myers and Gene Clayton Craft were divorced on June 3, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ As of July 3, 1965,her married name was Dize.¹⁰ Joann Roberta Myers married William Augustus "Bill" Dize on July 3, 1965 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.^3,7,10 Joann Roberta Myers died on June 21, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^9,3,4,12 She Joann Myers Dize, 74, of Roanoke, Va., passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 21, 2009. She was born on December 18, 1934, in Fincastle, Va., to John and Blanche Dunbar Myers. Joann met William "Bill" Dize at W.T. Grant Department Store where they both worked, her as the office manager and Bill as the store manager, where they fell in love and later married. Joann enjoyed life living each day to the fullest and loved teaching, children, being a mom but especially loved and adored her granddaughter. Joann is predeceased by her parents, John and Blanche Myers; her husband, William "Bill" Dize; her daughter, Michelle Leigh Dize; and her brother, David Myers. Joann is survived by her daughter, Pamela Ann Bright and her husband, Wayne, of Salem; her granddaughter, Morgan Onjelique Bright; her brothers, Jerry Myers and his wife, Mary Jo, of Blackstone, Va., and Bill Myers and his wife, Sharon, of Troutville; her sisters, Patty Johnson and her husband, James, of Roanoke, Jean Collins, of Fincastle, and Betty June Reed and her husband, Melvin, of Fincastle; also many nieces, nephews and close friends. Interment will follow at Wheatland Lutheran Cemetery. on June 23, 2009.³

     Patty Lou Myers Patty Lou Myers Johnson, 86 of Roanoke passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Blanche Dunbar Myers; her sisters and their husbands, Joann Dize (William) and Jean Collins (Eugene); brothers, Billy and David Myers; and her sister-in-law, Mary Jo “JoJo” Myers. Patty graduated from Fincastle High School in 1955. She married James T. Johnson, Jr. and together they celebrated 66 years of marriage. They enjoyed camping together and going to skeet shooting matches. Patty worked as a seamstress for most of her life. She was employed by Kenrose Manufacturing Company, Maid Bess Corp., and in later years, The Home Shopping Network, and finally retiring at the age of 84 from QVC. Patty was an active member of Preston Oaks Baptist Church. She was a beloved wife, sister, aunt and friend who will be greatly missed. Patty is survived by her husband, James T. Johnson, Jr; her brother, Jerry Myers; sister, Betty Reed (Sonny); Sisters-in-law, Terry Myers and Sharon Myers; and numerous special nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice for all the loving care and kindness they provided Patty and her family. Graveside Services will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.² She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on December 30, 1936 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ As of January 17, 1958,her married name was Johnson.⁴ She married James Thomas Johnson Jr. on January 17, 1958 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^5,6,7,2,4 Patty Lou Myers died on May 11, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.²

     Iris Jean Myers Iris Jean Myers Collins of Fincastle, Virginia, age 78 born October 30, 1939, to the last John and Blanche (Dunbar) Myers, passed away on June 14, 2018. Jean was retired from Botetourt county School System with 30 years of service as a school bus driver. She loved flowers, riding motorcycles and dancing. She was also predeceased by sister Joann Dize, brothers, David Myers and Billy Myers, and special friend Earl R. Wills. Jean is survived by her daughter, Karen (Johns) Switzer and husband, James (Jimmy) Switzer of Salem. Sisters, Patty (James) Johnson, Roanoke, and Betty June (Sonny) Reed, Fincastle, and brother, Jerry T. (Mary Jo) Reed, Blackstone. She is also survived by numerous special nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and her special friends from North Star. Jean will be carried for her last ride by motorcycle to Wheatland Lutheran Church Cemetery, Buchanan, Virginia, where a graveside interment service will be held.⁴ Her married name was Johns.⁵ She was buried at Wheatland Lutheran Church Cemetery, 1560 Wheatland Road, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ She and Arthur Leon Johns were divorced.⁵ Iris Jean Myers married Arthur Leon Johns.⁵ Iris Jean Myers was born on October 30, 1939 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of May 9, 1977,her married name was Collins.⁵ She married Eugene Samuel "Spider" Collins on May 9, 1977 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,7,10,8,5 Iris Jean Myers died on June 14, 2018 at Virginia at age 78.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 227-36-4541.⁸ Eugene Samuel "Spider" Collins was born on December 22, 1931 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^8,4,7 He married Iris Jean Myers, daughter of John Myers and Blanche Irene Dunbar, on May 9, 1977 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,9,4 Eugene Samuel "Spider" Collins died on November 19, 2005 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 73.^8,3,6 He Eugene Samuel (Spider) Collins, 73, of Fincastle, passed away Saturday evening, November 19, 2005. Spider was a heavy equipment operator mostly with dozers and graders working for Pace Pipelines, Robertson-Fowler, and Wiley Jackson. His pastimes included deer and squirrel hunting, gardening, and meticulous lawnmowing. The neighborhood children will miss him greatly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Florence Cash Collins. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Jean Myers Collins; sons, Jerry Collins of Raleigh, N.C., Jimmy Collins of New York; five grandchildren; very special step-daughter and spouse, Karen and Jimmy Switzer of Roanoke; sisters, Lois Fletcher of Roanoke, Pauline and Mike Campbell of Columbus, Ga., Shirley and Garland Francisco of Salem; brothers and sister-in-law, Sherwood and Betty Collins of Roanoke, Paul Collins of Waynesboro; special sister-in-law and spouse, B.J. and Sonny Reed of Fincastle; close friends, Tom and Sandy Moore, Tommy and Barbara Helms; and lots of friends and neighbors. on November 21, 2005.³