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     Jessie Mae Stump was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 231-05-6700.⁶ She was born on July 25, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6 As of March 2, 1935,her married name was Johnson.⁷ She married Thomas Lester Johnson on March 2, 1935 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^3,7 Jessie Mae Stump and Thomas Lester Johnson were divorced on January 13, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ As of May 21, 1965,her married name was Gross.² Jessie Mae Stump married William Ernest Gross on May 21, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5,8 Jessie Mae Stump died on February 10, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^8,5 She GROSS, Jessie Johnson, 81, of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Ernest Gross; her daughter, Norma J. Teass; a sister, Ethel English, and three brothers, Clarence Stump, Wade Stump and Clyde Stump. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald L. and Janie B. Johnson of Vinton, Donald E. and Cheri A. Johnson and Roger W. and Darlene T. Johnson of Roanoke; a son-in-law, Leo W. Teass of Bedford; also, seven grandsons, four granddaughters, one great-grandson and nine great-granddaughters. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel Tuesday, February 13, at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Robert W. Lanier of Riverdale Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. on February 12, 1996.⁵

     Mary Lee Willis was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Trent.² She married Randolph L. Trent.² Mary Lee Willis was born on June 20, 1913 at Little Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of circa 1930,her married name was Stump.⁴ She married Clarence Willard Stump, son of Kannah Ell Stump and Nancy Virginia M. Smith, circa 1930.⁴ Mary Lee Willis died on June 2, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.²

     His Social Security Number was 215-12-2641.⁵ John Silas English was buried at Barnhardt Cemetery, 1033 Brittle Street, Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia.³ He was born on February 8, 1904 at Taylor's Store, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Ethel P. Stump, daughter of Kannah Ell Stump and Nancy Virginia M. Smith, circa 1926.^1,6 John Silas English died on December 27, 1946 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 42.^3,5

     Her Social Security Number was 226-26-5583.⁴ Ruth Priscilla English was born on February 11, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 As of July 7, 1943,her married name was Hamilton.⁵ She married Jack Lee Hamilton on July 7, 1943 at York, York Co., South Carolina.⁵ Ruth Priscilla English and Jack Lee Hamilton were divorced on May 31, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ As of May 22, 1948,her married name was Pate.² Ruth Priscilla English married Wyatt Lester Pate Sr. on May 22, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Ruth Priscilla English and Wyatt Lester Pate Sr. were divorced on December 15, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Ruth Priscilla English died on August 21, 2004 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^4,7

     John Silas English Jr. was buried at Mount Ed Baptist Church Cemetery, 1606 Craigs Store Road, Batesville, Albemarle Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 26, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He married Ruby Ann Buckner on March 27, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ John Silas English Jr. and Ruby Ann Buckner were divorced on November 17, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ John Silas English Jr. married Norma Jean Jones on February 5, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ John Silas English Jr. and Norma Jean Jones were divorced on September 12, 1968 at Charlottesville, Virginia.⁵ John Silas English Jr. married Frances Lucille Marshall on September 23, 1968 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.³ John Silas English Jr. died on March 18, 2016 at Albemarle Co., Virginia, at age 86.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 229-36-5465.⁵ Marvin Alvin English was born on August 6, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 He died on March 25, 2004 at Cudahy, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin, at age 69.^5,4 He English, Marvin A. - Thurs., March 25, 2004, age 69 years. Father of Daniel (fiancee Patricia Hittman) English. Grandfather of Shannon English. Best friend of Sue Schmidt and her daughters, Pamela (Rock) Pelkey and Mary (Jeff) Pekar. Stepfather of Michael (Sue) Davis and the late Scott (Donna) Davis. Special "Grandpa" of Zak Hittman, Samuel and Sara Pelkey, John Pekar, Amber and Ashley Davis and Dylan. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Memorial Gathering Mon., March 29 at Oeschlaeger-Dallmann Post 434, 9327 S. Shepard Ave., Oak Creek from 6-9 PM with a Memorial Service at 7 PM. Mr. English was a former member of Oak Creek Lions Club, a recipient of the Melvyn Jones Award, former member of the Masonic Lodge and made many friends in the world of racing. on March 28, 2004.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 225-01-2567.² Frances Lucille Wood was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on November 21, 1917 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² As of May 13, 1937,her married name was Stump.¹ She married Clyde Calvin Stump Sr., son of Kannah Ell Stump and Nancy Virginia M. Smith, on May 13, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5,3 Frances Lucille Wood died on February 14, 2004 at Moneta, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 86.^2,4,3 She Frances "Lucille" Stump, 88, of Vinton, died at her son's residence in Moneta on Saturday, February 14, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde C. Stump, Sr., sisters, Virgie Poff and Ruth Bowlling and brother, Joseph Wood. Surviving are her son, Clyde C. Stump, Jr. and wife, Susan; and daughter, Bonnie Carroll and her husband, John; sister, Julia Harless; and brother, Raymond Wood and his wife, Betty; grandchildren, Calvin, Melissa, Nicole and Greg; and six great-grandchildren; several caring nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Patty Bailey and Charles Bowlling. Services will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Jim Foringer officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery. on February 16, 2004.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-0032.⁷ Thomas Lester Johnson was born on January 27, 1913 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^3,5,7 He married Jessie Mae Stump, daughter of Kannah Ell Stump and Nancy Virginia M. Smith, on March 2, 1935 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^2,4 Thomas Lester Johnson and Jessie Mae Stump were divorced on January 13, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Thomas Lester Johnson died on June 2, 1995 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 82.^7,6

     His Social Security Number was 223-24-0563.⁴ William Ernest Gross was buried at Montvale Baptist Church Cemetery, Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 10, 1907 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Jessie Mae Stump, daughter of Kannah Ell Stump and Nancy Virginia M. Smith, on May 21, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 William Ernest Gross died on March 4, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^4,3

     Wyatt Lester Pate Sr. was buried at Pate Family Cemetery, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on November 21, 1929 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,4,5 He married Ruth Priscilla English, daughter of John Silas English and Ethel P. Stump, on May 22, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Wyatt Lester Pate Sr. and Ruth Priscilla English were divorced on December 15, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Wyatt Lester Pate Sr. died on September 18, 2009 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^7,4,5,6 He Wyatt Lester Pate Sr., 79, of Boones Mill, Va., died Friday, September 18, 2009. Wyatt retired from Life of Virginia Insurance Company after 35 years of service and was a 45 year member of North Minister Baptist Church in Richmond, Va. After retiring, he continued part-time as a courier for BB&T Bank, limousine service for CSX and a greeter for Shoney's in Mechanicsville, Va. He loved music and volunteered his talents by playing at nursing homes, family reunions and birthday parties. Boating, fishing and being around people were ways he loved to pass the time. He loved making up songs and singing them to you. Twisting and playing on words to see that look on your face always put a smile on his. Wyatt was born November 21, 1929, a son of the late Robert and Vergie Whorley Pate and was also preceded in death by his son, Wyatt "Mike" Lester Pate Jr; brothers, John and Forrest Pate; sister, Winnie Lorraine Lambert; brothers-inlaw, Elmer Embrey and Albert St. Clair. Wyatt is survived by his sisters, Lillie Pate Embrey and Ruby Pate St. Clair; sistersin-law, Charlotte and Mary Pate; his special friend and caregiver, Linda Smith; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted from Lynch ConnerBowman Funeral Home 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2009, with Dr. Richard Harrell and the Rev. Jim Steele officiating. Interment will follow in the Pate Family Cemetery, Boones Mill. on September 21, 2009.⁴

     Wyatt Lester "Mike" Pate Jr. was buried at Pate Family Cemetery, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,7 He was born on September 19, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,4,5 He married Linda Gayle Akers on August 5, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Wyatt Lester "Mike" Pate Jr. and Linda Gayle Akers were divorced on February 16, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Wyatt Lester "Mike" Pate Jr. died on August 21, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 51.^2,7,3 He PATE, Wyatt L. Jr., 51, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, August 21, 2001. He was formerly a Roanoke City Fireman and recipient of the Young Fireman of the Year Award, and taught first aid and CPR classes with the Red Cross, and retired from RPS. Surviving are his father, Wyatt L. Pate, Sr. of Mechanicsville, Va; his mother, Ruth English Pate of Roanoke, Va; and his brother, Charlie English of North Carolina; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel by the Rev. James Steele with burial in the Pate Family Cemetery. on August 23, 2001.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-2956.² Ethel Blanche Hutton was born on January 1, 1903 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.² As of circa 1928,her married name was Stump.³ She married Wade Griffin Stump, son of Kannah Ell Stump and Nancy Virginia M. Smith, circa 1928.^4,3 Ethel Blanche Hutton died on January 24, 1998 at age 95.²

     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-6557.¹ Annie Marlene Stump was born on July 6, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2,4 As of April 9, 1948,her married name was Parrish.³ She married David Blaine Parrish Sr. on April 9, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Annie Marlene Stump and David Blaine Parrish Sr. were divorced on December 4, 1981 at Bedford Co., Virginia.⁴ Annie Marlene Stump died on July 2, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^1,6,7

     David Blaine Parrish Sr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on February 10, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He married Annie Marlene Stump, daughter of Clarence Willard Stump and Mary Lee Willis, on April 9, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ David Blaine Parrish Sr. and Annie Marlene Stump were divorced on December 4, 1981 at Bedford Co., Virginia.² David Blaine Parrish Sr. died on February 22, 2015 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.³ He David Blaine Parrish, Sr., 90, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, February 22, 2015. He was a proud Navy Veteran of World War II and Korea. He was employed by NS Railroad for 40 years until his retirement in 1985. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Franklin Parrish and Mary Custer Parrish; his brother, Ronald Parrish; and his sister, Mary Ann Sallee. Mr. Parrish is survived by his children, Judith Lynn Potts (Marcus), David B. Parrish, Jr., Mary Beth Cargill (Jim) and Leigh Ann Stevens; grandchildren, Shawn Harwood (Farrell), David B. Parrish, III (Katie), Benjamin D. Parrish (Kristen), Matthew Potts, Wesley Bell (Ali), Andrew Bell, Mary Isaac Cargill and Miriam Stevens; great-grandchildren, Megan Harwood Rebecca Harwood and Grayson Bell; sister, Martha Critzer; long-time companion, Louise Traylor; numerous, very loved, nieces and nephews. The family will receive family and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. A funeral service will be held at noon Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Chaplain Sherill Michael officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park with military honors. on February 24, 2015.³

     David Blaine Parrish Jr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on March 22, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He married Beth-Boyd Denson on June 30, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.² David Blaine Parrish Jr. and Beth-Boyd Denson were divorced on September 28, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ David Blaine Parrish Jr. died on July 30, 2020 at Virginia at age 66.⁵ He On Thursday, July 30, 2020, David Parrish Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 66. He was a life-long resident of Roanoke, Virginia growing up in the Cave Spring area. David is survived by his sons, David (Katie) and Benjamin (Kristen); grandchildren, Oliver, Ford, Maclin, and Elsie; his sisters, Judy (Marcus) Potts, Mary Beth (Jim) Cargill, and Leigh Ann Stevens. He was predeceased by his father, David Parrish Sr. and mother, Marlene Stump. David graduated from Cave Spring High School, Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, and Hollins University with a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies. Following college, he developed a successful career as a data analyst in health care and was a devoted member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Roanoke. David was also an avid guitarist. In college, he was known to play Jimi Hendrix solos through an amp posted in his dorm room window for everyone to hear. He went on to play more subtle, live acoustic sets at local venues around Roanoke. He loved the outdoors and particularly enjoyed long rides on the Blue Ridge Parkway, whether by bicycle or convertible. His love of music and the outdoors continued throughout his life and he delighted in sharing these passions with his grandchildren, who lovingly called him "Pappy." A Graveside Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Evergreen Burial Park. on July 31, 2020.⁵