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     Her Social Security Number was 235-48-1709.² Mildred Pearl Acord was born on November 14, 1918 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of April 29, 1935,her married name was Pittman.¹ She married Timothy Thomas Pittman, son of Benjamin Douglas "Ben" Pittman and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Terry, on April 29, 1935 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Mildred Pearl Acord and Timothy Thomas Pittman were divorced in June, 1957 at Brevard Co., Florida.⁴ Mildred Pearl Acord died on April 4, 1997 at St. Lucie Co., Florida, at age 78.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 261-56-4375.¹ Timothy Thomas Pittman Jr. was born on February 18, 1939 at Midway, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on September 3, 2003 at Florida at age 64.¹

     Ira Curtis "Glorybound" Hudson was buried at Downing's Cemetery, Lecato, Accomack Co., Virginia.³ He was born on September 30, 1930 at Chincoteague, Accomack Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Alice Frances Pittman, daughter of Timothy Thomas Pittman and Polly Jane McKinney, circa 1953.^1,3 Ira Curtis "Glorybound" Hudson died on March 19, 2008 at Salisbury, Wicomico Co., Maryland, at age 77.^4,3 He Ira Curtis Hudson, better known as "Glorybound", 77, of Chincoteague, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, March 19, 2008, surrounded by his beloved wife and family, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, Md. Born on Sept. 30, 1930, in Chincoteague, he was the son of the late Lloyd J. and Elsie Bloxom Hudson. For many years he was the owner and operator of Hudsons Heating and Plumbing in Chincoteague. He retired as custodian for Chincoteague Elementary School after 14 years of service. He will be remembered for his decoy carvings, a 3rd generation carver, a grandson of the late Ira D. Hudson, a well-known Duck carver from Chincoteague. He was a past councilmen and vice-mayor for the town of Chincoteague. He was a member of Accomac Lodge #243 AF & AM, Island Commandary #34, Accomack Chapter #62 Order of Eastern Star, Chincoteague Royal Arch Chapter #75, Eastern Shore of Virginia Shrine club Khedive Temple A.A.O. N.M. S. He was a member of Union Baptist Church. He also attended Island Bapitst Church in Chincoteague. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Alice; two sons; two daughters; two brothers; one sister; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Daniel Joel; a brother, Jimmy Hudson; and four sisters, Ruth Hudson, Lula Singer, Pat Walker, and Betty Singer. Several Nieces and Nephews. A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 22, at 2 p.m. at Island Baptist Church, Chincoteague. Pastor Rick Foster officiated. Interment was in the Downing Cemetery, Oak Hall. on April 1, 2008.³

     Daniel Joel Hudson was born on January 21, 1964 at Northampton Co., Virginia.^2,4 He died on September 4, 1964 at Richmond, Virginia.²

     Claude Marshall Phillips was born on December 3, 1913 at Virginia.¹ He married Vera Estelle Poage, daughter of Charles Luther "Charley" Poage and Nettie R. Wilson, on October 14, 1969 at Richmond, Virginia.¹

     Ralph Edward Houghton Ralph Edward Houghton, 90 passed away at 12:40 PM, September 24, 2013 in Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, Indiana. He was born November 8, 1922 in South Bend, Indiana the son of Frank and Alma (Poff) Houghton, who are deceased. He was united in marriage to Zulema Delilah Carroll, who survives. They celebrated 71 years of marriage this year. Ralph faithfully served his country during World War II (Jan. 1943 – Nov. 1945) in the United States Army as a Sergeant in the Northern France Central Europe campaigns under the command of Dwight D. Eisenhower. He was wounded in Brest, France August 27, 1944. He was awarded two Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars for meritorious achievement in ground combat against the armed enemy during WWII in Northern France. He received the WWII Victory Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge. He is also an Honoree Charter Member of the World War II Museum in New Orleans, LA. Ralph was a very happy, loving, and caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He loved to laugh and to tell jokes, and he was a great traveler with his life-long wife, companion, and friend, Zulema. He was part owner and dedicated worker at the Pyramid Oil Company in Etna Green, Indiana for many years. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Etna Green and an Etna Green Volunteer Fireman for numerous years. He also belonged to the Masonic Lodge, Ancient Scottish Rites and the American Legion. Surviving is his wife, Zulema, two daughters: Dianna Holderman (Dean) of Bremen, Indiana, Connie Armey (Roger) of Warsaw, Indiana and a son Rick Houghton (Delia) of Paw Paw, Michigan, a sister, Shirley Houghton of LA Habra, CA. Also surviving are children of Dianna and Dean; Lori, Tammy, Christopher, Cheri and Tara; children of Connie and Roger: Michelle, Melissa, Scott, Kristy, Kimberly and Kayla; and children of Rick and Delia; Steven, Amy, Rebecca and Mark. Also surviving are spouses of the grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, and his special kittens; Chloe and Molly. Ralph was preceded in death by his sister, Alice (Houghton) Singleton (Vance). At Ralph's request, there will be no viewing or services as cremation has taken place. Deaton Clemens Funeral Home is caring for the arrangements. He was buried at Etna Green Cemetery, Etna Green, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.⁵ He was born on November 8, 1922 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,3 He married Zulema Delilah Carroll circa 1942.¹ Ralph Edward Houghton died on September 24, 2013 at Warsaw, Kosciusko Co., Indiana, at age 90.¹