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     Sandra Gail Jones was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,6 She was born on December 5, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 As of May 1, 1970,her married name was LaPrade.³ She married Harold Douglas "Doug" LaPrade on May 1, 1970 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6,7 Sandra Gail Jones died on April 15, 1994 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 43.^8,4,6 She LaPRADE, Sandra Jones, 43, of Rt. 4, Rocky Mount, died Friday, April 15, 1994, at the local hospital. Surviving are her husband, Harold D. ("Doug") LaPrade of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bonita Sue and Allen Watson, Blacksburg, Belinda Gail and Ray McGhee, Rocky Mount; her parents, Casey O. and Nadine H. Jones, Rocky Mount; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Henry and Sarah W. Jones, Rocky Mount, David Jones, Rocky Mount; one sister and three brothers-in-law, Brenda and Eldon Bowman, Hardy, Lewis Brubaker, Rocky Mount, James E. LaPrade, Rocky Mount; her mother-in-law and stepfather-in-law, Polly and Lloyd Flora, Rocky Mount, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. at Flora Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Bud Nichols officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on April 17, 1994.⁶

     Harold Douglas "Doug" LaPrade was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,6 He was born on January 30, 1946 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,7,8 He married Sandra Gail Jones, daughter of Casey Obery Jones and Virginia Nadine Hill, on May 1, 1970 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5,6 Harold Douglas "Doug" LaPrade died on March 2, 2014 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 68.^4,6,9,8 He Having faith in the promises of Almighty God, Doug (Gabby) stepped into the Heavenly Kingdom March 2, 2014. The Lord Jesus and angels are rejoicing at his arrival home. Doug is also being greeted by his wife of 24 years, Sandra Jones LaPrade; father, Edgar LaPrade; in-laws, Casey and Nadine Jones and Johnola Roe; brother, William (Pluck) LaPrade; sisters-in-law, Bea LaPrade, Sarah Jones, and Diane Brubaker; as well as many saints who have made their arrival to the City of God. Doug leaves this side of eternity his wife, Judy Roe LaPrade; mother, Mildred LaPrade Flora and Lloyd; brother, James LaPrade; daughters, Bonita LaPrade and Allen Watson, Belinda LaPrade and Kameron Kitts; stepsons, Jim and Brandon Holtz; six grandchildren, Abigail Nelson, Jakob Watson, Ryleigh Watson, Taylor Kitts, Alaina Pendry, and Bryce Holtz. Doug has been honored to have his loving extended family, sister-in-law, Brenda Jones and Eldon Bowman; brothers-in-law, Henry and David Jones, and Lewis Brubaker; who have always been such blessings in his life. When Doug and Judy married, their family grew and Doug welcomed in new members of his family, Dave and Pat Roe; sisters-in-law, Linda Roe and James McCoy, Susan Roe and DeWayne Steele, Jessica Roe and Mark Calighan, and Melissa Fraley; brothers- in-law, Charles Roe, Danny Roe, and Jim and Kelly Roe. Also, so many nieces and nephews love him dearly. The Lord has blessed Doug and Judy with a wonderful church family who has been the hands and feet of Christ as they have worshipped together at Franklin Heights Baptist Church and Sunday school class of Curtis and Donna Adams. He also leaves this side of eternity so many people who have come to know and love his genuine heart and his wonderful sense of humor. His words of wisdom, his Sunday school and Bible study friends lovingly teased him, comes from the book of Deuteronomy. Doug has also kept a close relationship with a dear Coast Guard friend, Roy Brown and his wife, Sharla, who live in Illinois. Doug proudly served our great nation in the United States Coast Guard from 1965 to 1969. He lived his life believing in God, family, and country. He worked at GE and several other jobs before opening his small engine repair business with his wife, Sandra, in 1979. They both also drove school buses for the Franklin County School System. Doug loved to ride his motorcycle and with Sandra and they traveled to many states as members of the Gold Wing Club. Later he would ride with his family and friends whenever the weather and time permitted. Doug and Judy also enjoyed riding the four-wheeler and playing with the grandkids in the back yard. For Doug there was no better time than sitting around enjoying sweet memories or making new ones with his family. He served the Lord faithfully at Franklin Heights Baptist Church as an Usher, Greeter, Children's Church teacher, in the AWANA's, and he was dedicated to their Sunday school class with his wife, Judy. Doug was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be greatly missed. If you have had the opportunity to know Doug (Gabby), then you were blessed indeed. A casual celebration of Doug's life will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Franklin Heights Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Griffith and Mr. Curtis Adams officiating. Interment will follow with military honors in Franklin Memorial Park. on March 3, 2014.⁶

     Janet Marie Jones was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5 She was born on December 16, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 She died on November 7, 1949 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1; Died by drowning after she fell in a creek.^3,5

     Alberta Ferguson was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,3 She was born on September 8, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 As of June 17, 1959,her married name was Jones.¹ She married James Bernard "Buster" Jones, son of Henry Hairston Jones and Martha Ellen Addie Martin, on June 17, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Alberta Ferguson died on January 7, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^4,3,5 She Alberta Ferguson (Bert) Jones, 85, of Roanoke, formerly of Ferrum, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 7, 2006. Mrs. Jones was a former resident of Ferrum but due to her illness, she has spent the past year with her nephew in Roanoke. Her husband, James B. Jones, preceded her in death. Mrs. Jones is survived by a number of nieces and nephews on both sides of the family, including one great-nephew. Graveside services will be conducted from Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery 10 a.m. Tuesday with Rev. Bud Nichols officiating. on January 9, 2006.³

     Samuel Dewey Pate was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Goochland, Goochland Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 224-24-3372.⁴ He was born on November 5, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Helen Louise Jones, daughter of Henry Hairston Jones and Martha Ellen Addie Martin, on January 31, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Samuel Dewey Pate died on January 9, 1997 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 75.^4,5

     Martha Anna Bussey and James Bernard "Buster" Jones were divorced.¹ Martha Anna Bussey was born on September 29, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² As of January 22, 1945,her married name was Jones.¹ She married James Bernard "Buster" Jones, son of Henry Hairston Jones and Martha Ellen Addie Martin, on January 22, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-12-2684.¹² Walter Thomas Cooper was buried at Benjamin Wade Cooper Family Cemetery, Rt. 806, 0.4 miles from Rt. 640, Six Mile Post Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,6 He was born on December 31, 1912 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,12,2,4 He married Annie Mamie Dixon on July 3, 1935 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^3,10,7 Walter Thomas Cooper and Annie Mamie Dixon were divorced on September 6, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Walter Thomas Cooper married Elaine Jones circa 1961.^6,13 Walter Thomas Cooper died on October 18, 1992 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 79.^12,4,5,6 He EDEN - Walter T. Cooper, 79, of 106 S. Hamilton St. died Oct. 18, 1992, at his home. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Cooper Family Cemetery in Callaway, Va. A native of Callaway, Va., he was a retired carpenter and an Army veteran. Surviving are wife, Elaine Jones Cooper; daughters, Jean C. Scott of Walkertown, Bettie C. Yokeley of Rural Hall, Bonnie Sue Watson of Winston-Salem; son, Kenneth Cooper of Hillsville, Va; stepdaughter, Doris Kevett of Eden; stepson, Jimmy Hall of Ruffin; sisters, Gladys Williams, Lura Jones, Glenda Sigmon, Edith Heatherly, all of Danville, Va; brothers, Claude Cooper of Rocky Mount, Va., Buford Cooper of Collinsville, Va., Eldridge Cooper of Bassett, Va., Marvin Cooper of Ohio; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. on October 19, 1992.⁶

     William Eldridge Cooper was buried at Benjamin Wade Cooper Family Cemetery, Rt. 806, 0.4 miles from Rt. 640, Six Mile Post Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 227-03-3364.⁹ He was born on April 28, 1915 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,3,9,4 He married Willie Beulah Slone on August 8, 1936 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,6 William Eldridge Cooper died on September 5, 1995 at Henry Co., Virginia, at age 80.^10,3,9

     Raymond Charles Cooper was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 2, 1917 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,6,4 He married Claudia Marie Rose in August, 1940.⁴ Raymond Charles Cooper died on April 25, 2008 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 91.^6,4 He PRINCETON — On Friday, April 25, 2008, Raymond C. Cooper, of 291 Delaney Street, Princeton, W.Va., left this world to be with his Lord at the age of 91. Born in Calloway, Va. on February 2, 1917, he was the son of the late William and Pearl Martin Cooper. At the age of 15, he left Virginia and made his home with Cleve and Lewis Ferrell. At this time he began a lifelong career with U.S. Steel, working as a pump boss in the mines. He enjoyed attending union meetings and belonged to Local 1713 District 17. In August of 1940 he married Marie Rose. His friends and coworkers thought of him as an honest and considerate man. He took great pride in his family and never failed to provide for them. They lived in Gary #10 and Thorpe for 60 years before moving to Princeton. Raymond enjoyed a long retirement. His favorite pastimes included sitting on the porch watching the hummingbirds, reading his Bible as well as the newspaper and working on the polls on election day. He also never missed an episode of Wheel of Fortune, wrestling, or a John Wayne Western. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Marie Cooper; daughter, Delores Atkins and husband Don of Princeton; son, Phillip Cooper of Lake Wiley, S.C. and his devoted and dedicated son, Gary Cooper of Princeton; grandchildren, Marc Cooper and Raymond Cooper of Lake Wiley, S.C., Traci Lamfrom and husband Brian of Pittsburgh, Kelli White and husband Sam of Princeton; three great-grandchildren; four sisters, Gladys Williams of Danville, Va., Edith Heatherly of Shelby, N.C., Lura Dillard of Danville, Va. and Glenda Sigmon of Danville, Va; brother, Claude Cooper of Rocky Mount, Va.He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be conducted at the Cravens-Shires Funeral home in Bluewell with Minister Fred Farley officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell where sons and grandsons will serve as pallbearers. on April 27, 2008.⁴