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     Rodney William Welder was buried at Greenville United Methodist Church Cemetery, Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He was born on July 21, 1899 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,6,4,5 He married Edith Virginia Belle Cody, daughter of Milburn Hayes Cody and Mary Edith Light, on March 18, 1925 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 Rodney William Welder died on April 22, 1967 at Saltville, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 67.⁵

     Robert William "Bob" Welder Sr. was buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery, 1200 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee.⁵ He married Rosann Unknown.⁵ Robert William "Bob" Welder Sr. was born on March 6, 1928 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.^7,5 He married Opal Catherine Phillips on August 30, 1953 at Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^4,5,8,9 Robert William "Bob" Welder Sr. died on March 8, 2011 at Tennessee at age 83.^7,5 He ANTIOCH, TN - Robert W. "Bob" Welder Sr., 83, died Tuesday, March 8, 2011, after an extended illness. Preceded in death by parents, Rodney and Edith Welder; and first wife, Opal Phillips Welder. Born in Marie, W.Va., Bob graduated from Old Dominion University. He was a mechanical engineer, retired from TVA. He was a Purple Heart Veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Rosann W. Welder; daughter, Diana (Jeff) Woods; son, Robert W. (Sue) Welder Jr; grandchildren, Stephanie Mooney, Stacey and Jenny Welder; sisters, Aldene Humphreys, Christine Lively, Norma Phillips and Judith Humphreys; brothers, Franklin Welder, R.L. Welder, Ronald Welder and Keith Welder; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment at National Cemetery, Chattanooga, TN with military honors. on March 11, 2011.⁵

     Virginia Aldene Welder was born on November 1, 1925 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,7 As of December 11, 1941,her married name was Humphreys.³ She married Leonard Wilson Humphreys on December 11, 1941 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,8

     Mary Christine Welder Mary Christine Lively, 86, of Roanoke went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2017. She was born on November 29, 1930 in Greenville, WV. She was preceded in death by parents, Rodney and Edith Welder; husband, Charles A. Lively; daughter, Deborah L. Lively; brother, Robert W. Welder and wife, Opal; brothers-in-law, Robert R. Humphreys, Leonard W. Humphreys, Ernest L. Allen and wife, Mary, Thomas L. Lively and wife, Della and sister-in-law, Mary F. Lively. Survivors include son, Randall C. Lively and wife, Susan; grandson, Travis A. Lively and wife, Kaitlyn; granddaughter, Jessica L. and husband, Coleman D. Simmons; brothers, Franklin H. Welder and wife, Delma, R. Leo Welder and wife, Judy, Ronald O. Welder and wife, Carolyn, Keith C. Welder and wife, Nancy; brother-in-law, David Lively; sisters, Aldene Humphreys, Norma W. and husband, Sterling R. Phillips and Judy Humphreys; dear friends, Elva Bowling and Carla Vest. She was a nurse at Roanoke Memorial Hospital until she retired in 1989. She was a long time member of East End Baptist Church where she enjoyed worshipping her Lord and Savior. Burial will follow in the Monte Vista Park Cemetery, 450 Courthouse Rd. Princeton, WV.⁵ She was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on November 29, 1930 at Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,5 As of May 20, 1949,her married name was Lively.³ She married Charles Arthur Lively on May 20, 1949 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.³ Mary Christine Welder died on July 19, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.⁵

     Robert Ray "Bobby" Humphreys was buried at Greenbrier Memorial Gardens, Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^4,3 His Social Security Number was 236-62-6802.² He was born on February 9, 1940 at Ronceverte, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,5,3 He married Judith Ann "Judy" Welder, daughter of Rodney William Welder and Edith Virginia Belle Cody, on March 18, 1988 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,3 Robert Ray "Bobby" Humphreys died on November 17, 2007 at Fairlea, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^2,4,3 He Robert Ray Humphreys, 67, of Fairlea, passed away Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, in the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Fairlea, after a short illness. Born Feb. 9, 1940, in Fairlea, he was the son of the late Charles Sidney and Gladys Smith Humphreys. Bob was a member of the Lewisburg United Methodist Church, lifelong resident of Fairlea, a graduate of Greenbrier High School, Ronceverte, Beckley College, Concord College, and a Master of Education from WVU. He was adjunct professor of WVU. He was employed by the schools systems of Greenbrier, Monroe, and Fayette County in West Virginia and Alleghany County Schools, Covington, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mary Elizabeth Farrell Dietz; and a brother, Charles Humphreys. Survivors include his loving wife, Judith Welder Humphreys of Fairlea; two sons, Mark Allen Humphreys and wife, Betsy, of Chesterfield, Mich., and Bruce Duane Humphreys and wife, Heather, of Asbury; two stepsons, James L. Brown II and wife, Sharon, of Covington, Va., and Jason Lee Brown of Maxwelton; three brothers, Ralph Humphreys of Fairlea, Jimmy Humphreys of Shreveport, La., and Jack Humphreys of Hinton; two sisters, Margaret Childers of Beckley and Dorothy Quick of Lewisburg; four grandchildren, Autumn, Landon, Hunter, and Bailey Humphreys; and three stepgrandchildren, Chad, Abigail, and Seth Brown. Burial will follow at the Greenbrier Memorial Gardens, Lewisburg. on November 19, 2007.³

     Leonard Wilson Humphreys was buried at Greenville United Methodist Church Cemetery, Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 233-28-5637.² He was born on February 27, 1922 at Wayside, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Virginia Aldene Welder, daughter of Rodney William Welder and Edith Virginia Belle Cody, on December 11, 1941 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Leonard Wilson Humphreys died on July 21, 1990 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^2,3,4 He Humphreys, Leonard W. - Service will be today in Greenville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Humphreys, of Greenville, Monroe County, died July 21, 1990, in General Division, CAMC. He was a member of Greenville United Methodist Church and retired from Department of Highways. Surviving: wife, Aldene Welder Humphreys; son, Donald L. of New Martinsville; daughters, Beuna Craft of Gloucester Point, Va., Hilda Mann of Bassett, Va., Ruby Crosier of Roanoke, VA; brother, George of Greenville; sisters, Ida Hutchinson of Charleston, Mary Webb and Verna McNeer, both of Huntington; five grandchildren. on July 24, 1990.⁴

     Charles Arthur Lively was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born on October 31, 1925 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5 He married Mary Christine Welder, daughter of Rodney William Welder and Edith Virginia Belle Cody, on May 20, 1949 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹ Charles Arthur Lively died on April 27, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^2,3,5,4 He Charles Arthur Lively, 81, went to be with the Lord Friday, April 27, 2007. He was a member and deacon of East End Baptist Church, Roanoke and served in the United States Navy during WWII. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Lively. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Christine Lively; one son, Randy C. Lively and wife Susan of Hardy; two grandchildren, Jessica and Travis Lively both of Hardy; two brothers, Tom Lively and wife Della of Beckley, W.Va., David Lively and wife Mary of Hampton, Va; one sister, Mary Allen of Wayside, W.Va. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Princeton, W.Va. on April 29, 2007.²

     Opal Catherine Phillips was buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery, 1200 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee.³ She was born on June 26, 1935 at Blaker Mills, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5 As of August 30, 1953,her married name was Welder.¹ She married Robert William "Bob" Welder Sr., son of Rodney William Welder and Edith Virginia Belle Cody, on August 30, 1953 at Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Opal Catherine Phillips died on March 6, 2003 at Tennessee at age 67.^3,5 She Opal Phillips Welder, 67, of Harrison, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2003. Opal was a longtime resident of the Chattanooga area and a member of the Harrison United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Ralph Phillips. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Bob Welder; daughter, Diana and her husband, Jeff Woods; son, Rob and his wife, Sue Welder; three granddaughters, Stephannie, Stacey and Jenny Welder; four brothers, S.M. "Buck", Sterling, Riley and David Phillips; several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery. on March 9, 2003.⁴

     Deborah Lynn Lively was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She was born on June 23, 1955 at Baltimore, Maryland.^2,3 She died on December 29, 1962 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 7.^2,3

     Randall Charles "Randy" Lively Randall "Randy" Charles Lively, Jul 21, 1958 - Oct 25, 2024. Randall "Randy" Charles Lively, 66, of Hardy, VA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 25, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles (Charlie) and Christine Lively and sister, Debbie Lively. Randy owned and operated C & R Lawn Mower Shop Inc. Charlie (C) & Randy (R) opened the shop in 1973 and Randy closed in 2024 when he became sick, netting him 51 years in business. He built many friendships over those years. Randy loved working in his shop and recognized his customers by their equipment. A man of many talents, Randy could fix just about anything, and we will sorely miss his many skills. Randy proudly showed his love for his Savior in his shop. He was an active member of Halesford Baptist Church, where he served as a trustee and usher. He loved the AWANA program there and served in many capacities. He started out in the mite store, then computed the score results for the AWANA Gran Prix. But he really enjoyed working with the 2nd grade Sparks. Left to mourn his passing is his wife of 38 years, Susan; his children, Jessica (Coleman) Simmons and Travis (Kaitlyn) Lively, whom he loved deeply and was so proud of; and his grandchildren, Easton and Calvin Lively and Adeline and Everlee Simmons, who truly stole his heart and brought him such joy. He also leaves behind numerous family members and dear friends. He will be remembered for his amazing smile. Well done my good and faithful servant. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.⁴ He was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on July 21, 1958 at Baltimore, Maryland.^2,3,4 He married Lisa Elaine Shepherd on October 30, 1982 at Hardy, Franklin Co., Virginia.² Randall Charles "Randy" Lively and Lisa Elaine Shepherd were divorced on March 5, 1984 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Randall Charles "Randy" Lively married Susan Lynn Finley on January 18, 1986 at Hardy, Franklin Co., Virginia.² Randall Charles "Randy" Lively died on October 25, 2024 at Virginia at age 66.⁴