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     George Stuart Dillenger was born on August 21, 1927 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2 He married Betty Jane Westwood, daughter of Fred Russell Westwood and Katherine Ellen "Katie" "Katrine" Cole, on January 27, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 George Stuart Dillenger died on June 28, 2010 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 82.^2,3 He DILLENGER, George "Stuart," of Richmond, Va., 82, died on June 28, 2010 after a long, courageous battle with lung cancer. Stuart grew up in the heart of the city of Richmond. He attended Sacred Heart Cathedral Boys School. When he was young, Stuart served his country during World War II as a drill sergeant. He worked for the Norfolk Virginia Pilot newspaper and later was a machinist in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and loved ships. Stuart was employed at the Owens Seat Cover Shop as an automobile trimmer in Roanoke, Va. He worked for the BT Crump Company in Richmond and later retired from the Arthur Fulmer Company. He loved being a salesman on the road and talking with people. Stuart was a devoted family man, son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a fiercely loyal, passionate and protective man over those he loved and could always be counted on through thick and thin. Stuart's favorite things were fishing at the ocean, watching football, big band music and the "Larry" Welk Show. Stuart was known for his charismatic personality and sarcastic wit and was a legend to many in his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Betty Westwood; and son, Allan Dillenger. He is survived by his devoted daughter, Constance Dillenger Alves, son-in-law, Bruce Alves, and their daughter, Caitlin Alves; granddaughter, Cari Dillenger Martin; grandson, Jason Dillenger and his wife, Adrienne; great-grandchildren, Emily Cagle, Allan Martin, Olivia Dillenger and Jackson Dillenger. Stuart was also preceded in death by his brother, James Dillenger. He is also survived by his sisters, Audrey D. Owens, Jean D. Cahen, Norma P. Stuphin; and sister-in-law, Rowena Dillenger. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 1, at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 2. Interment will follow at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. on June 30, 2010.³

     Vera Elizabeth Pinion was born circa 1915 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ As of June 16, 1945,her married name was Carden.¹ She married John Robert Carden Jr., son of John Robert Carden and Celestia Ann Cole, on June 16, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Vera Elizabeth Pinion and John Robert Carden Jr. were divorced on November 17, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.²

     Norma Gladys Lewis was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on September 28, 1905 at Virginia.³ She married Walter Tazwell Carden, son of John Robert Carden and Celestia Ann Cole, on August 11, 1924 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ As of August 11, 1924,her married name was Carden.¹ Norma Gladys Lewis died on February 26, 1928 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan, at age 22.^2,3

     Dorothy Irene Preston was buried at Preston Family Cemetery, Poplar Hollow Road, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on August 25, 1920 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of September 7, 1943,her married name was Carden.¹ She married Walter Tazwell Carden, son of John Robert Carden and Celestia Ann Cole, on September 7, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Dorothy Irene Preston died on September 19, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 26.^3,2

     Ruby Maude Young was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Manistee, Manistee Co., Michigan.¹ Her Social Security Number was 381-54-0219.² She was born on September 6, 1906 at Virginia; The Michigan death index has a birth date of Sep 7, 1906.^2,3 As of August 30, 1928,her married name was Carden.¹ She married Clarence Clayton "Buster" Carden Sr., son of John Robert Carden and Celestia Ann Cole, on August 30, 1928.¹ Ruby Maude Young died on May 31, 1991 at Manistee, Manistee Co., Michigan, at age 84.^1,2,3

     His Social Security Number was 382-24-9821.³ Clarence Clayton Carden Jr. was born on June 10, 1929 at Saginaw Co., Michigan.^1,3 He died on October 17, 2002 at age 73.³

     His Social Security Number was 378-40-0550.⁴ Gary Michael Carden was born on December 10, 1937 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan.^4,3 He married Elizabeth A. Shield in 1961 at Grand Traverse Co., Michigan.² Gary Michael Carden died on July 22, 2003 at Grand Traverse Co., Michigan, at age 65.⁴

     Shawn Patrick Carden was buried at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens, Traverse City, Grand Traverse Co., Michigan. He died on September 23, 1963. He was born on September 23, 1963.

     Dennis Dale Ash was buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., California.² His Social Security Number was 536-22-9911.⁴ He was born on January 26, 1909 at New York; His SSDI has a birth year of 1909.^4,2,3 He married Marie Elizabeth Cole, daughter of Wylie Bea "Bud" Cole and Mary Athalia Mitchell, on July 4, 1932 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.¹ Dennis Dale Ash died on October 9, 1982 at San Diego Co., California, at age 73.^4,2,3