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     His Social Security Number was 224-42-1068.⁴ Raymond Lee "Ray" Zimmerman Jr. was born on January 30, 1936 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Patricia Ann "Pat" Gowen, daughter of Minnie Louise Gowen, on October 14, 1967 at Richmond, Virginia.¹ Raymond Lee "Ray" Zimmerman Jr. and Patricia Ann "Pat" Gowen were divorced on September 21, 1972 at Richmond, Virginia.² Raymond Lee "Ray" Zimmerman Jr. died on March 3, 2004 at Florida at age 68.^4,5

     Virginia Irene Williams was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia; Her death certificate has her burial place as Amherst Cemetery.^2,3 She was born on May 31, 1923 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of August 2, 1948,her married name was Gowen.¹ She married Carrington Edward Gowen Sr., son of Marshall Henry Gowen and Edna Viola Reese, on August 2, 1948 at Nelson Co., Virginia.¹ Virginia Irene Williams died on February 19, 1964 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 40.^2,3

     Joseph Carson Johnson Joseph "J.C." Carson Johnson, 74, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Heartland of Lynchburg. Born on July 2, 1942, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Gideon Joseph and Odessa Hendricks Johnson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Leonard Johnson. He was retired from Lynchburg Foundry, Simplimatic Engineering, and Appiled Technologies. He was a U.S. Marine, who served his country during the Vietnam War. Mr. Johnson is survived by his son, Robert "Robby" Johnson and wife, Missy of Rustburg; his daughter, Katherine J. Byrd of Catawba, N.C; one brother, Charlie Johnson and wife,Vicki of Lynchburg; two sisters, Betty Jo Cunningham and Linda Kay Hicks and husband, Jeff, all of Lynchburg; nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at Culpeper National Cemetery with the Rev. Roger Childress officiating.⁴ He was buried at Culpeper National Cemetery, 305 U.S. Avenue, Culpeper, Culpeper Co., Virginia.^6,5 He was born on July 2, 1942 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,3,6,5 He married Carol Ann Gowen, daughter of Carrington Edward Gowen Sr. and Virginia Irene Williams, on May 28, 1982 at Lynchburg, Virginia.¹ Joseph Carson Johnson and Carol Ann Gowen were divorced on June 14, 2006 at Lynchburg, Virginia.² Joseph Carson Johnson died on March 4, 2017 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 74.^6,4,5

     Luther Board Mayberry was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.² He married Carrie Nellie Gowen, daughter of Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. and Lula Ann Jones.^4,2 Luther Board Mayberry was born on November 9, 1909 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^2,3 He died on December 18, 1969 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 60.²

     Sam Calvin Christian Sam "Pete" Christian of Madison Heights died Monday, October 26, 2020. Pete is survived by his wife of 67 years, Fay Mayberry Christian, and his children, daughter Gail Vance and son Tom Christian and his wife, Kristen Tatlock. Pete is also survived by four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Loyd Christian; numerous nieces and nephews; and beloved friends Sheila and Ronnie Kitchen. Pete was born on December 23, 1933, in Bedford County, the son of the late Norvell Grady Christian and Esther Pearl Mays Christian. In addition to his parents, Pete was predeceased by six brothers and one sister. Pete worked for many years at various Lynchburg manufacturing companies including Glamorgan, where he served as President of the steelworkers union, Simplimatic Engineering, and Lynchburg Steel. He retired from Holiday Inn, where he worked in maintenance. Interment will follow the service at Fort Hill Memorial Park Lower Mausoleum.² He was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.² He was born on December 23, 1933 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^3,2 He married Fay Jean Mayberry, daughter of Luther Board Mayberry and Carrie Nellie Gowen, on August 8, 1953 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2 Sam Calvin Christian died on October 26, 2020 at Virginia at age 86.²

     Richard O'Neil Mayberry was born on September 24, 1932 at Lynchburg, Virginia.² He married Juanita Nelson Chaffin on August 22, 1953 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ Richard O'Neil Mayberry died on May 8, 2014 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 81.³

     Her Social Security Number was 227-38-8725.³ Juanita Nelson Chaffin was born on January 17, 1933 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 As of August 22, 1953,her married name was Mayberry.¹ She married Richard O'Neil Mayberry, son of Luther Board Mayberry and Carrie Nellie Gowen, on August 22, 1953 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ Juanita Nelson Chaffin died on August 4, 2013 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 80.^4,5 She Juanita Nelson Mayberry, 80, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013. on August 5, 2013.⁶

     Grace Evelyn Worley was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on July 15, 1907 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of August 6, 1948,her married name was Gowen.¹ She married Charles Edward "Charlie" Gowen, son of Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. and Lula Ann Jones, on August 6, 1948 at Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ Grace Evelyn Worley died on November 17, 1960 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 53.^2,3

     Elizabeth Clara Toms was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 1701 Chesapeake Street, Charlottesville, Virginia.^5,4 Her Social Security Number was 229-48-8936.³ She was born on August 14, 1919 at Samuel Miller, Albemarle Co., Virginia.^3,5,6 As of July 26, 1939,her married name was Gowen.² She married Stuart William Gowen, son of Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. and Lula Ann Jones, on July 26, 1939 at North Garden, Albemarle Co., Virginia.^1,2,7 Elizabeth Clara Toms died on December 10, 1993 at Afton, Albemarle Co., Virginia, at age 74.^3,4,5,7 She GOWEN, Elizabeth C., 74, of Albemarle County died Friday, Dec 10. Survived by husband, Stewart W. Gowen of Afton; daughter Joyce G. Linke of Louisa; and sister, Louise Carver of Fluvanna. on December 16, 1993.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 226-03-6808.³ Ruben Curtis Farrar was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.¹ He was born on September 16, 1917 at Southside, Appomattox Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5 He married Hester Annie Gowen, daughter of Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. and Lula Ann Jones, on November 21, 1936 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,6 Ruben Curtis Farrar died on January 6, 1976 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 58.¹