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     His Social Security Number was 233-40-9099.⁵ Charles Ray Boley married Billie Joyce Hager.⁶ Charles Ray Boley was born on May 25, 1929 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^5,3 He died on July 3, 2013 at Arizona at age 84.³ He Charles Ray Boley - Born May 25, 1929 in Huntington, WVA, passed away July 3, 2013 at the age of 84. He retired after 47 years as a pressman. "Charlie" was an avid mechanic, motorcycle racer and race car fan. Other interests included country western dancing and his constant companion "Bo". He is survived by two daughters, Barbara Ann and Carolyn Sue; grandson, Jeremy; great-granddaughter, Jessica and great-great-grandson, Dryve. on July 14, 2013.³

     George A. Darlington was born in April, 1835 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Louise A. "Lou" Perry, daughter of Charles Wesley Perry and Mary Elizabeth Beckelheimer, on September 25, 1909 at Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 232-76-1707.² Lottie Gertrude Meadows was born on February 25, 1890 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of May 2, 1911,her married name was Perry.¹ She married Cyrus Edward Perry, son of Charles Wesley Perry and Mary Elizabeth Beckelheimer, on May 2, 1911 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Lottie Gertrude Meadows died on January 24, 1979 at Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 88.²

     Orville E. Perry was born on February 23, 1912 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² He died on April 3, 1945 at Weston, Lewis Co., West Virginia, at age 33.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-03-7698.² Rev. Charles Jefferson Perry was buried at West Chester Cemetery, 6425 West Chester Road, West Chester, Butler Co., Ohio.^4,12 He was born on October 1, 1913 at Sun, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^{2,3,12,5,13,6} He married Emma Jean Parrott on April 4, 1942 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,12,14,6 Rev. Charles Jefferson Perry died on February 6, 1996 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 82.^2,3,12,13 He PERRY, Rev. Charles Jefferson, age 82 of West Chester, passed away at University Hospital, Cincinnati, Tuesday, February 6, 1996. English High School Teacher for the Princeton School District for 33 years, retiring in 1984; retired Associate Pastor of the Trl-County Deliverance Tabernacle, survived by wife, Emma Jean (Parrott) Perry, son, Charles (Ola Ann) Perry II, Sharonville, daughter, Delores (Rev. Darrein Lively, Sharonville, also two brothers and two sisters, grandchildren, Rebecca (Mike) Hardy, Michael E. Lively, Charles Jacob Perry and greatgrandchild, Carolyn Joy Hardy. Burial in West Chester Cemetery. on February 8, 1996.⁴

     Rev. Cecil Henry Perry was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,9 He Rev. Cecil H. Perry, 89, of Oak Hill, WV died peacefully at noon on Friday, December 08, 2006 at Mary's Garden at Hidden Valley in Oak Hill, WV. Born October 03, 1917 at Sun, WV he was the son of the late Cyrus and Lottie Meadows Perry. Rev. Perry graduated as valedictorian from Mount Hope High School. He graduated from Appalachian Bible College in Bradley and attended Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi. He was ordained as an American Baptist Minister in 1954. As a Baptist Minister he filled pulpits at the Dothan Missionary Baptist Church, Red Star Baptist Church and Ames Heights Bible Church. He served as Supply Minister in Bradley, Fayetteville and other area Baptist churches. Rev. Perry served as President and Treasurer of the Raleigh-Fayette Baptist Ministerial Association. He was particularly interested in the spiritual development of youth. Rev. Perry was a retired coal miner and served as Treasurer of Local 6046, District 29, UMWA. He and his wife, Virginia, both were actors in the movie "Matewan," a film about the establishment of the UMWA in West Virginia. He was a longtime friend of US Senator Robert C. Byrd, who invited him to open the United States Senate with prayer on his 85th birthday, October 3, 2002. He has opened the West Virginia Legislature with prayer on various occasions. He was a Kentucky Colonel, an honorary member of the New River Gorge Square Dancers, a former member of the Fayette Baptist Association and was recently named a charter member of the Mount Hope High School Alumni Association for his academic achievements and dedication to his family and community. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Virginia Bryant Perry; a son, Cecil Henry Perry and siblings, Orville, Charles, Verner, Eva and Wanda. Survivors include a son, David Perry and wife, Nancy R. and a daughter, Nancy Lee James and husband, Tom all of Oak Hill; one sister, Cylene Fleshman of Columbia, SC; four grandchildren, Sherri Shumate of Mount Hope, Scott Johnson of Beckley, Angie Grice of Troy, ALA and Mindy Harris of Oak Hill; and eleven great grandchildren, Johnna Lee Shumate and Perry Lee Shumate both of Mount Hope; Zachary Scott Johnson and Alexis Ann Johnson both of Beckley; John Stephen Grice, Adam Micah Grice, Jordan Leah Grice and Eli Caleb Grice all of Troy, ALA; Joel Tanner Harris, Carsyn Olivia Harris and Troy David Harris all of Oak Hill. Burial will be at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill WV. Pallbearers will be members of the Plateau Ministerial Association.⁵ His Social Security Number was 232-18-3942.¹⁰ He was born on October 3, 1917 at Sun, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,10,5,6,9 He married Virginia B. Bryant on September 9, 1938 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,5 Rev. Cecil Henry Perry died on December 8, 2006 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 89.^5,10,9

     Verner Pershing Perry was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,6,13 His Social Security Number was 233-28-9549.⁴ He was born on October 25, 1918 at Sun, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5,6,7,13 He married Joan Evelyn Hicks/Lewis on April 2, 1961 at Bradley, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,13 Verner Pershing Perry died on January 22, 1997 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^4,5,6,13 He Verner P. “Spooks” Perry, 78, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1997, in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born Oct. 25, 1918, in Sun, he was the son of the late Cyrus and Lottie Meadows Perry. Mr. Perry was a retired coal miner, attended the Sun Missionary Baptist Church, was a 50-year member of the United Mine Workers of America and was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Orville Perry, and a sister, Wanda Holly. Survivors include his wife, Joan E. Lewis Perry; two sisters, Eva Helton and her husband, Jennings, of Sun and Cylene Fleshman and her husband, Gerald, of Columbia, S.C; and a brother, the Rev. Cecil Perry of Oak Hill. Burial will follow in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. on January 25, 1997.¹³

     Wanda Gertrude Perry was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^8,9 Her Social Security Number was 236-22-6601.³ She was born on April 16, 1923 at Sun, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,9,4,10 As of circa 1941,her married name was Holly.⁸ She married Lacy Estil Holly Sr. circa 1941.⁸ Wanda Gertrude Perry died on April 12, 1988 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^3,8,9 She Mrs. Wanda Perry Holly, 64, of Oak Hill, Fayette County, died April 12, 1988, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. She was a member of Sun Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving: sons, Cy of Oak Hill, Lacy Jr. of Newark, Del; daughter, Susan K. Olson of Oak Hill; brothers, the Rev. Charles of Cincinnati, the Rev. Cecil of Oak Hill, Verner of Sun; sisters, Eva Helton of Sun, Cylene Fleshman of Columbia, S.C; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. on April 14, 1988.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 236-30-6867.¹⁰ Her married name was Fleshman.³ Cylene Perry married Gerald Ashley "Jed" Fleshman.^3,11,8,4 Cylene Perry was born on November 5, 1924 at Sun, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^10,2,3,9 As of March 31, 1944,her married name was Hodge.² She married Roy Robert Hodge on March 31, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Cylene Perry and Roy Robert Hodge were divorced before July, 1946.¹² Cylene Perry died on July 4, 2011 at Columbia, Richland Co., South Carolina, at age 86.^10,3 She COLUMBIA - A memorial service for Cylene Perry Fleshman, 86, will be held Thursday. Mrs. Fleshman died Monday, July 4, 2011. Born in Sun, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Cyrus and Lottie Meadows Perry. She was the Director of Kilbourne Park Baptist Church Preschool where she was a member. She worked previously with emotionally disturbed children at Washington West Elementary School in Olean, N.Y. Surviving are her husband, Gerald Ashley Fleshman; son, Gerald A. Fleshman II of Winston Salem, N.C; daughter, Susan Fleshman Manship of Alexandria, Va. and their families. She was predeceased by two sisters and four brothers. on July 6, 2011.³

     Her Social Security Number was 233-20-3066.² Virginia B. Bryant was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on November 15, 1916 at East Bank, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 As of September 9, 1938,her married name was Perry.¹ She married Rev. Cecil Henry Perry, son of Cyrus Edward Perry and Lottie Gertrude Meadows, on September 9, 1938 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Virginia B. Bryant died on October 28, 1996 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^2,3

     Nancy Lee Perry was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,5 She Nancy Lee Perry Johnson James, 80, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on November 17, 2019. Nancy was born on September 15, 1939, in Sun, WV, to the late Rev. Cecil H. Perry and Virginia Bryant Perry. After graduating from Mount Hope High School in 1957, Nancy graduated from Morris Harvey College in 1964 with a degree in elementary education and furthered her education at West Virginia College of Graduate Studies with a masters degree in Reading and a certification in education administration. Nancy was a lifelong educator in Fayette County, having taught at Thurmond and Scarbro Elementary Schools and also served as an adjunct professor for Beckley College. After her retirement in 1988, she continued to serve as a substitute teacher and an instructor at MHSA. Nancy was active in many organizations. She was a member of the Beta Theta sorority, a teacher bowling league, and the Red Hat Society. Nancy was also an avid square dancer with the New River Gorge Square Dancers and participated in local and national conventions and competitions. Nancy and her husband joined their square dancing friends during the winters in Wildwood, Florida, where they enjoyed dancing, playing cards, vacationing and enjoying the sunshine. Nancy was a devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church in Oak Hill. Preceding her in death were brother, Cecil Henry Perry, Jr; and her husbands, Marvin Jennings "Jim" Johnson and Thomas W. James, Jr. Nancy is survived by her children, Sherri Lee Johnson Shumate (John), and M. Scott Johnson (Teresa); grandchildren, Johnna Lee Shumate, Perry Lee Shumate, Zachary Scott Johnson, and Alexis Ann Johnson; brother, David G. Perry (Nancy); cousin and best friend, Deloris Lively (Darrell); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A graveside service will follow at High Lawn Memorial Park.⁵ Her married name was James.³ She married Thomas William "Tom" James Jr.^3,5,7 Nancy Lee Perry was born on September 15, 1939 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of October 14, 1961,her married name was Johnson.⁶ She married Marvin Jennings Johnson on October 14, 1961 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^6,5,8 Nancy Lee Perry died on November 17, 2019 at West Virginia at age 80.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 235-26-5780.² Eva Amuriel Perry was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on February 26, 1921 at Sun, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of April 28, 1940,her married name was Helton.³ She married Jennings Victor Helton Sr. on April 28, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,8,4,6 Eva Amuriel Perry died on March 20, 2002 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^2,4 She Eva Amuriel Perry Helton, 81, of Sun, went to be with the Lord at the home of her niece, Judy Dix of Oak Hill, on Wednesday, March 20, 2002. Born Feb. 26, 1921, in Sun, she was the daughter of the late Cyrus Edward and Lottie Gertrude Meadows Perry. Mrs. Helton was a homemaker and a member of Sun Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jennings V. Helton Sr; a daughter, Jennnie Helton; three brothers, Orville, Charles and Verner Perry; a sister, Wanda Holly; and a great-grandson, "Little Victor" Helton. Survivors include a son, Jennings Victor Helton Jr. of Bradley; a brother, the Rev. Cecil Perry of Oak Hill; a sister, Cylene Fleshman of Columbia. S.C; four grandchildren, Donna Lynnette Maynor, Alan Victor Helton, Brian Jennings Helton and Suzanne Helton Emerson; six great-grandchildren, Matthew and Angela Helton, Jared and Jonathan Maynor, Ryan Caleb and Joshua Chandler Emerson; and many loving and faithful caregivers, family and friends. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. on March 22, 2002.⁴

     Cecil Henry Perry Jr. was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He was born on June 21, 1943 at Glen Jean, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 He died on December 26, 1953 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 10.^2,4

     Thomas William "Tom" James Jr. was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He Thomas William James Jr., 84 of Oak Hill, WV passed away peacefully, on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. He was born October 2, 1934 to the late Thomas W. Sr, and Elizabeth Shuck James. Tom graduated from Collins High School in 1952, and attended West Virginia University, Concord College and West Virginia University Institute of Technology, earning a BS degree from the later in 1960. He earned graduate credits from both Marshall University (6 hrs) and the WV School of Graduate Studies (9 hrs). He also held a permanent teaching certificate authorized by the state of WV. He was a US Army veteran (Paratrooper), having served with the 82nd Airborne Division from 1956-1958, participating in 13 airborne jumps. Tom worked in the California Oil Fields, was a former Fayette County teacher and had many other various jobs before stating his career at the Fayette Tribune in 1961. While employed at the newspaper, he worked as: reporter, photographer, managing editor, editor, advertising representative - including pressroom, composition, circulation, business, etc. He ended his newspaper career as publisher for the last 12 years. He retired in 1996 after 36 years of service. Following retirement, he was an election poll worker, an instructor at Mt Olive Correctional Complex, adjunct professor at WVUIT and at WVUIT Oak Hill Center and lastly as a loss control associate for West Virginia Insurance. He was of the Baptist faith, with membership at the Calvary Baptist Church. He had served as deacon, church clerk, moderator, usher and as a member of the pulpit and van committees. He served on the Fayette County Baptist Association as vice-moderator, moderator and member of the evangelism committee. Mr. James was a Kentucky Colonel, Admiral in the Cherry River Navy, and President of the New River Gorge square dancers. He held memberships in Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity (WVU), the Oak Hill Rotary Club and a member of the advisory board of WVUIT. He also was a past director of the Fayette Plateau Chamber of Commerce. Preceding him in death was the mother of his children, Margaret Ellen Wooten James. He is survived by wife, Nancy Perry James and her children, Sherri Shumate (John) and Scott Johnson (Teresa), and those that affectionately called him Grampie, Johnna, Perry, Zach, and Lexi; bother-in-law, David Perry (Nancy); sons, David (Mary) James, Tom (Susie) James and George (Nanette) James; grandsons, Michael and Nathaniel James, and great-grandson, Samuel; grandchildren by marriage, Dustin, Amanda, and Jayda and great-granddaughters Piper and Harper; sister Clara (Oliver) Rushing, and brother, Dale (Linda) James. He will also be missed by a host of nieces and nephews and many friends. Honoring his wishes, graveside rites and committal service will be at High Lawn Memorial Park.³ He married Nancy Lee Perry, daughter of Rev. Cecil Henry Perry and Virginia B. Bryant.^1,2,3 Thomas William "Tom" James Jr. was born on October 2, 1934.^4,3 He died on August 4, 2019 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^4,3

     Gerald Ashley "Jed" Fleshman was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He married Cylene Perry, daughter of Cyrus Edward Perry and Lottie Gertrude Meadows.^1,2,5,3 Gerald Ashley "Jed" Fleshman was born on January 7, 1924 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,2,4 He died on January 19, 2014 at Columbia, Richland Co., South Carolina, at age 90.² He COLUMBIA - Memorial service for Gerald "Jed" Ashley Fleshman, 90, will be held Saturday. Mr. Fleshman died Sunday, January 19, 2014. Born in Beckley, W.Va., he was a son of the late Mayson C. Fleshman and Mattie H. Michael Fleshman. Mr. Fleshman served his country during WWII while in the Navy, he was a high school business teacher for over 30 years and was a member of Kilbourne Park Baptist Church where he served in many capacities. Surviving are his son, Gerald "Jerry" A. Fleshman II of Winston Salem, N.C; daughter, Susan Fleshman Manship of Alexandria, Va., and their families. In addition to his wife, Cylene "Sally" Perry Fleshman, he was predeceased by his brother, Jim Fleshman. on January 23, 2014.²

     Jennings Victor Helton Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 236-09-8035.⁴ He was born on April 25, 1916 at Kilsyth, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,1,2,3 He married Eva Amuriel Perry, daughter of Cyrus Edward Perry and Lottie Gertrude Meadows, on April 28, 1940 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,6 Jennings Victor Helton Sr. died on May 17, 1999 at Sun, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 83.^4,3 He SUN - Jennings Victor Helton Sr., 83, died Monday, May 17, 1999, at his home. Born April 25, 1916, in Kilsyth, he was the son of the late James Britt and Maymie Brown Helton. Mr. Helton was retired from the Fayette County assessor’s office and was a former employee of New River Coal Co. He was a member of Mount Hope Christian Church, where he had served as a deacon and elder, was Sunday school superintendent, Sunday school teacher for 45 years, member of the Pulpit Committee and a member of the church board for 55 years. Mr. Helton was a staff sergeant for three years with the West Virginia State National Guard and graduated from Mount Hope High School and Bowling Green University. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeannie Helton; a great-grandson, Little Victor Helton; and a brother, J.B. Helton Jr. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Eva A. Perry Helton; a son, Jennings Victor “Vie” Helton Jr. and his wife, Virginia, of Bradley; four grandchildren, Lynnette Helton Maynor, Alan Helton, Brian Helton and Suzanne Helton Emerson; four great-grandchildren, Matthew Helton, Jared Maynor, Angela Helton and Jonathan Maynor; and two sisters, Josephine Sink of Mount Hope and Jeanette Roberson of Tallahassee, Fla. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. on May 20, 1999.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-24-1867.^3,6 Lacy Estil Holly Sr. was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,2,4,5 He was born on September 9, 1922 at Long Branch, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,6,4,5,7 He married Wanda Gertrude Perry, daughter of Cyrus Edward Perry and Lottie Gertrude Meadows, circa 1941.¹ Lacy Estil Holly Sr. died on December 9, 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 34.^3,2,4,5 He HOLLY, Lacy Estil, 34, of Sun, Fayette County, died yesterday at Beckley Hospital after a long illness. He was a mine electrician, employed at Milburn and was a member of the Sun Missionary Baptist Church, a veteran of World War II, and a member of the United Mine Workers. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Wanda Holly, at home; two sons, Lacy and Cyrus, both at home; one daughter, Susan K., at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Holly of Long Branch; and two sisters, Mrs. Thelma Warren and Miss Tootsle Holly, both of Long Branch. Burial will lollow in Highlawn Memorial Park at Oak Hill. on December 10, 1956.²

     His Social Security Number was 232-82-5454.⁵ Cyrus Edward "Cy" Holly was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ He Pastor Cyrus E. Holly of Oak Hill, WV entered heaven peacefully surrounded by loved ones following a battle with Leukemia at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV on August 30, 2010. Born November 21, 1951 at Oak Hill, WV he was the son of the late Lacy Estil Holly and Wanda G. Perry Holly. Cy was a 1969 graduate of Mount Hope High School where he was an all-state defensive lineman. After two decades of working as a carpenter, miner, heavy equipment hauler, and postal carrier Cy obtained his teaching degree from Concord College in 1989 and his Masters Degree in Special Education from Marshall University in 2001. A Fayette county educator for 23 years, Cy coached Collins Middle School Football for 20 years posting a record of 87 wins, 36 losses, and 5 ties. He also served as Collins Middle School track coach. Cy thoroughly enjoyed his years with the athletes he developed, the coaches he mentored, and his associations with colleagues. Because Cy cared about leading children to Christ he answered the call to become Collins Middle School's Fellowship of Christian Athletes huddle coach in 2000. He was an active member of Harvey United Methodist Church serving as a member, chair of the administrative board, lay speaker, and Sunday School teacher. Because of his work with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Cy was called to the pastorate. He began another master's program to obtain his pastor license for the United Methodist Church. Cy named his most treasured accomplishment as serving as pastor for Harvey Chapel United Methodist Church. Those left to carry on his memory include his wife of 35 years Amy Constance "Connie" Criss Holly, their two daughters Michelle Leigh Holly of Ohio, Jessica Renee' Holly Floyd and her husband Bret of Oak Hill; grandchildren, Jordyn Holly Floyd and Noah Bret Floyd, brother Lacy E. Holly Jr. and his wife Vicki of Delaware, sister Susan Holly Olson and husband Roger of Oak Hill, and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Cy was a man who would lay down his life for his friends, and did so many times. He could count on one hand the number of days he spent apart from his wife of 35 loving years. When he taught school he would carry a bucket of bubble gum to give to the kids. He couldn't sleep on Christmas Eve nights in anticipation of his children opening their presents. He carried pictures of his "grandbabies" in his t-shirt pocket just in case he ran into anyone at McDonalds or Walmart. He filled a room with laughter, joking, caring, and love. In all senses, he embodied the scripture: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith," II Timothy 4:7. Burial will follow at High Lawn Memorial Park.⁴ He was born on November 21, 1951 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Amy Constance "Connie" Criss circa 1975.⁴ Cyrus Edward "Cy" Holly died on August 30, 2010 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^4,5