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     Martin Luther Howell Jr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 235-34-7967.⁶ He was born on June 24, 1926 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,3,5 He married Mary Emmaline/Emalyne Hill, daughter of Cauley Edward Hill and Nellie Cleo Bruce, on April 5, 1954 at Chester, Chester Co., South Carolina.^2,4 Martin Luther Howell Jr. died on January 6, 2013 at Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^6,3 He PIPESTEM — Martin Luther Howell Jr., 86, of Pipestem, died early Sunday morning, January 6, 2013 at his home. Born June 24, 1926, in Princeton, he was the son of the late Martin Luther Howell Sr. and Edna Mae Smith Howell. Mr. Howell was a graduate of Princeton High School, and was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army. Mr. Howell's career with the railroad spanned for more than 44 years, having worked for the Virginian Railroad, Norfolk and Western Railroad and retiring from the Norfolk Southern Railroad as a signal foreman. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Signals. Mr. Howell was a simple man, he enjoyed his garden, fishing and hunting, building bird houses, being outdoors and collecting trains. Early in his life, he along with his sisters sung on the Princeton Radio Station for several years. While his health permitted, he attended Painters Chapel United Methodist Church at Speedway. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life of 60 years, Mary Emmaline Hill Howell; a daughter-in-law, Donna S. Howell; and a son-in-law, Keith Danieley. He was also preceded in death by four siblings, Emma Craig, Elva Kendrat, Alma Jean Stewart, and Margaret Craig. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Those left to cherish his memory, six children, Michael Reed Bailey and wife Kathy of Delaware, Martin Edward Howell and friend Janet Holliday, Kenneth "Jerry" Howell all of True, Regina Carol Danieley, Timothy Wayne Howell and wife Ellen all of Pipestem, and Thomas Kevin Howell and wife Melissa of Charlotte North Carolina; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Military graveside services will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, under the direction of the West Virginia Honor Guard and the Mercer County Veterans Council. on January 8, 2013.³

     Brenda Gail/Gale Witt was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on February 23, 1951 at Virginia.^1,2,3 As of June 1, 1973,her married name was Mullins.¹ She married Charles Vernie Mullins Jr., son of Charles Vernie Mullins Sr. and Halene Virginia Bruce, on June 1, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Brenda Gail/Gale Witt died on May 1, 1982 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 31; Died in a motorcyle accident.^2,3

     Samuel Reed/Reid "Sam" Bailey and Mary Emmaline/Emalyne Hill were divorced.⁴ Samuel Reed/Reid "Sam" Bailey was born on November 13, 1927 at Ada, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Mary Emmaline/Emalyne Hill, daughter of Cauley Edward Hill and Nellie Cleo Bruce, on August 30, 1947 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-42-2780.⁵ David Lee Lucas was buried at Eaton Chapel Cemetery, Staffordsville, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,6 He was born on May 23, 1934 at Bane, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,7 He married Dena Virginia Hill, daughter of Cauley Edward Hill and Nellie Cleo Bruce, on October 9, 1954 at Staffordsville, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 David Lee Lucas died on September 10, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.^3,4,5,8 He David Lee Lucas, age 58, died Thursday in a Salem hospital. He was born May 23, 1934 in Giles County, Va. the son of Mrs. Maxie Brown Lucas, Staffordsville and the late, David Allen Lucas. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dena H. Lucas; one son, David Wayne Lucas, Pearisburg; two daughters, Mrs. Brenda L. Thornton, Narrows; Mrs. Janet L. Blankenship, Staffordsville; one brother, Bobby Lucas, Staffordsville; one sister, Mrs. Lois McGhee, Cleveland, Ohio; five grandchildren. Burial in the Eaton's Chapel Cemetery, Staffordsville. on September 12, 1992.⁴

     William Ford Poindexter was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on September 21, 1906 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Nellie Mary Bryant, daughter of William Green Bryant and Alice Mary Wimmer, circa 1926.^1,2 William Ford Poindexter died on September 26, 1958 at Cullman Co., Alabama, at age 52.^3,4

     Marjorie Christine Scott was born on October 13, 1923 at Bedford Co., Virginia.³ As of December 6, 1945,her married name was Bryant.² She married Wilton Hugh Bryant, son of William Green Bryant and Alice Mary Wimmer, on December 6, 1945 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Marjorie Christine Scott died on August 16, 2000 at age 76.

     Jerry Wayne Bryant was born on October 13, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Brenda Faye Crigger on April 4, 1975 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 Jerry Wayne Bryant died on October 6, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.^3,4 He Loving husband, father, grandfather, friend and coach to many, Jerry Wayne Bryant, 63, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, October 6, 2013. Jerry was born on October 13, 1949 in Roanoke. Jerry, the son of the late Wilton Hugh Bryant and Marjorie Scott Bryant, of Vinton, was a graduate of William Byrd High School and Virginia Tech. Jerry is survived by his wife of 38 years, Brenda Crigger Bryant; son, Ronald Christopher and wife Jennifer Soltis Bryant, of Charlotte, N.C; daughter, Erin Bryant Rice and husband, Christopher Charles Rice, of Suffolk; son, Travis Wayne Bryant, of Richmond; grandson, Owen Beck Bryant; and granddaughter, Cecilia Carter Rice. He is also survived by his older brother, Jimmy Scott Bryant and wife, Mimi Koster Bryant, of Jacksonville, Fla; aunts, Janet Scott Beck, Jean Scott Lansing, and Virginia Scott Connor; uncle, Richard Scott; in-laws, Billy and Pam Williams and Jeff and Mary Crigger; as well as other family members. He is predeceased by his younger brother, Ronald David Bryant. An avid sports fan himself, Jerry enjoyed coaching youth sports for much of his life. He also loved college football, and spent many Saturdays cheering on the Virginia Tech Hokies and Clemson Tigers. A service in celebration of Jerry's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2013, at Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church, where Jerry was a long-time member, with the Rev. Bart Smith officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, as well as immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall. The family would like to offer special thanks to Dr. William Fintel, Dr. Nina K. Sweeney, as well as the staff at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church for the Jerry Bryant Memorial Fund, 1837 Grandin Road, Roanoke, VA 24015. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on October 9, 2013.⁴

     Brenda Faye Crigger was born on December 4, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of April 4, 1975,her married name was Bryant.¹ She married Jerry Wayne Bryant, son of Wilton Hugh Bryant and Marjorie Christine Scott, on April 4, 1975 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Brenda Faye Crigger died on February 4, 2017 at age 68.

     His Social Security Number was 227-64-2570.⁵ Ronald David Bryant was born on April 29, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,3,4 He died on February 6, 1977 at San Bernardino Co., California, at age 22.¹

     Elizabeth Blanch Lockard was born on September 29, 1910 at Tye River, Nelson Co., Virginia.² As of May 9, 1930,her married name was Bryant.¹ She married Clifton Robert Bryant, son of William Green Bryant and Alice Mary Wimmer, on May 9, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Elizabeth Blanch Lockard and Clifton Robert Bryant were divorced on February 5, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹