Christine Adelle Burks1,2

F, b. April 10, 1924, d. May 1, 2016
     Christine Adelle Burks was buried at Marvin Grove Campground Cemetery, Creamery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on April 10, 1924 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.2,3 As of September 7, 1943,her married name was Light.1 She married Van Paris Light, son of Nathaniel Green "Nathan" Light and Virginia Lee "Vergie" Belcher, on September 7, 1943 at Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2,4 Christine Adelle Burks died on May 1, 2016 at Farmville, Prince Edward Co., Virginia, at age 92.2,3 She Christine Burks Light, 92, of Gladstone, died Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Trinity Missions of Farmville. She was the wife of the late Van Paris Light. Born in Appomattox County, on April 10, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Bessie Wright and Josiah S. Burks. She was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church. Christine was preceded in death by a son, Van O'Neil Light; a daughter, Norma Elaine Morris; four sisters; and four brothers. She is survived by four grandchildren, Karen Elaine Deegan, Billy J. Light, Crystal Kennedy, and Vanessa Christine Light; seven great grandchildren; and numerous loving nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at Robinson Funeral Home by Pastor Jerry Childress. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place in Campground Cemetery, Creamery, W.Va. Those wishing to make memorials please consider your favorite charity. on May 2, 2016.2

Family

Van Paris Light b. September 7, 1919, d. September 3, 1985
Marriage*She married Van Paris Light, son of Nathaniel Green "Nathan" Light and Virginia Lee "Vergie" Belcher, on September 7, 1943 at Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2,4 
Children
  • Van O'Neil Light2,4
  • Norma Elaine Light2,1,4

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Christine Burks Light obituary in the May 2, 2016 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Van Paris Light obituary in the Sep 4, 1985 edition.

Forrest Alexander Hodge Sr.1,2,3

M, b. May 20, 1913, d. January 17, 1993
     His Social Security Number was 223-18-8244.4 Forrest Alexander Hodge Sr. was born on May 20, 1913 at Pastures, Augusta Co., Virginia.1,4,2 He married Gladys Elizabeth Light, daughter of Robert Lee Light and Ida Elizabeth Smith, on September 3, 1938 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.1 Forrest Alexander Hodge Sr. and Gladys Elizabeth Light were divorced on October 21, 1970 at Henrico Co., Virginia.5 Forrest Alexander Hodge Sr. died on January 17, 1993 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 79.4,3

Family

Gladys Elizabeth Light b. March 16, 1911, d. September 11, 1978
Marriage*He married Gladys Elizabeth Light, daughter of Robert Lee Light and Ida Elizabeth Smith, on September 3, 1938 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Forrest Alexander Hodge Sr. and Gladys Elizabeth Light were divorced on October 21, 1970 at Henrico Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

James Clarence Bishop1

M, b. circa 1908, d. July 7, 1933
     James Clarence Bishop married Gladys Elizabeth Light, daughter of Robert Lee Light and Ida Elizabeth Smith. James Clarence Bishop was born circa 1908 at Virginia.2 He died on July 7, 1933 at Gaston Co., North Carolina.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 119, District 12, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1930Rayon plant spinner2

Family

Gladys Elizabeth Light b. March 16, 1911, d. September 11, 1978
Marriage*James Clarence Bishop married Gladys Elizabeth Light, daughter of Robert Lee Light and Ida Elizabeth Smith
Child

Citations

  1. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Gerald Ellsworth Bishop1,2

M, b. March 15, 1930, d. July 15, 2007
FatherJames Clarence Bishop1 b. circa 1908, d. July 7, 1933
MotherGladys Elizabeth Light1,3 b. March 16, 1911, d. September 11, 1978
     Gerald Ellsworth Bishop was born on March 15, 1930 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on July 15, 2007 at Michigan at age 77.1,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 65, District 8-16, Pastures, Augusta Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S3235] Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ruby Eleanor Hodge1,2

F, b. March 26, 1941, d. December 3, 1963
FatherForrest Alexander Hodge Sr.1 b. May 20, 1913, d. January 17, 1993
MotherGladys Elizabeth Light1 b. March 16, 1911, d. September 11, 1978
     Ruby Eleanor Hodge was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, Churchville, Augusta Co., Virginia.1 She was born on March 26, 1941 at Augusta Co., Virginia.1,2 She died on December 3, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 22.1

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Forrest Alexander Hodge Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 13, 1948, d. January 10, 2004
FatherForrest Alexander Hodge Sr.1,4 b. May 20, 1913, d. January 17, 1993
MotherGladys Elizabeth Light1,4 b. March 16, 1911, d. September 11, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 229-62-2590.2 Forrest Alexander Hodge Jr. was born on November 13, 1948 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.1,2,4,5 He married Betty Ruth Putt on September 30, 1972 at Richmond, Virginia.4 Forrest Alexander Hodge Jr. and Betty Ruth Putt were divorced on October 20, 1987 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.5 Forrest Alexander Hodge Jr. married Shelby Lee Perkins on December 5, 1987 at Henrico Co., Virginia.4 Forrest Alexander Hodge Jr. died on January 10, 2004 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 55.2,3

Family 1

Betty Ruth Putt
Marriage*He married Betty Ruth Putt on September 30, 1972 at Richmond, Virginia.4 
Divorce* Forrest Alexander Hodge Jr. and Betty Ruth Putt were divorced on October 20, 1987 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.5 

Family 2

Shelby Lee Perkins
Marriage*Forrest Alexander Hodge Jr. married Shelby Lee Perkins on December 5, 1987 at Henrico Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.