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     Roy Eugene Philpotts Jr. was born on September 22, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5,6 He married Jean Marie Prillaman on April 27, 1956 at Collinsville, Henry Co., Virginia.^3,8,6 Roy Eugene Philpotts Jr. died on June 13, 2023 at Collinsville, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 92.⁶ He Roy Eugene Philpotts Jr., passed away on June 13, 2023 in Collinsville, Virginia at the age of 92. He was born in Roanoke, Virginia to Roy Eugene Philpotts, and Virginia Brooks Philpotts on September 23, 1930. In 1956 Gene married Jean Prillaman. Gene earned his BS degree from Virginia Tech. He was very enthusiastic about cheering on the Hokies. When called upon, Gene paused his education at Virginia Tech and served his country in the Navy during the Korean War. He was an educator with Henry County Public Schools for 24 years starting out as a middle school science teacher, then most of his career was teaching adult education. Gene was a lefty pitcher in the Navy and for the minor league team Salem Red Sox. Gene was preceded in death by his parents and beloved Aunt Katie Philpotts. He was survived for three days by his wife of 67 years, Jean; son Don and daughter-in-law Joyce of Marietta, Georgia; grandson Ryan of Houston, Texas; grandson Jake and grand-daughter-in- law Maggie, of Milton, Georgia; two great grandsons, Andrew and William of Milton, Georgia; sister-in-law Glenda Johnson of Greensboro, North Carolina; along with many nieces, nephews. on August 15, 2023.⁶

     Jean Marie Prillaman Jean Marie Prillaman Philpotts, passed away on June 16, 2023, in Collinsville, Virginia at the age of 88. She was born in Henry County, Virginia to Morton Prillaman, and Elizabeth Davis Prillaman on October 10, 1934. In 1956 Jean married Gene Philpotts. They enjoyed a lifetime of laughter about having the same name and were lovingly known as Boy Gene/Girl Jean and later as Papa Gene/Mama Jean. Jean lived all of her life in Henry County Virginia, except for college and 2 years afterward in Bristol, Virginia. She earned her undergraduate degree from Radford University and 2 master’s degrees in education and administration from the University of Virginia. Jean had a servant’s heart with her family, her schools, her community, and her church. She began her career by teaching French in Bristol, Virginia. Jean was an educator with Henry County Public Schools for 35 years starting out teaching fifth grade, then she spent most of her career as an elementary principal. Because she was so well respected, many teachers and principals were mentored by Jean. She loved her family deeply and was a treasured friend. Jean enjoyed working, serving, traveling, and doing a multitude of things as long as it was with her family or friends. She was known to see good in most people calling them “sweet” and always said her son, Don and her grandsons, Ryan and Jake were “perfect” and could do no wrong. Jean’s favorite place to relax was the beach. By only 3 days was Jean preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Gene. Also preceding her in death were her parents, and brother Wayne Prillaman. She was survived by her son Don and daughter-in-law Joyce of Marietta, Georgia; grandson Ryan of Houston, Texas; grandson Jake and grand-daughter-in-law Maggie, of Milton, Georgia; two great grandsons, Andrew and William of Milton, Georgia; sister Glenda Johnson of Greensboro, North Carolina; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.³ She was born on October 10, 1934 at Henry Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of April 27, 1956,her married name was Philpotts.¹ She married Roy Eugene Philpotts Jr., son of Roy Eugene Philpotts Sr. and Virginia Clara “Bobbie” Brooks, on April 27, 1956 at Collinsville, Henry Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Jean Marie Prillaman died on June 16, 2026 at Collinsville, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 91.³

     William Ashby Blanford Jr. was born on June 6, 1908 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He married Veronica Marie Krupka on July 23, 1939 at Dade Co., Florida.^8,9 William Ashby Blanford Jr. and Veronica Marie Krupka were divorced on December 30, 1976 at Volusia Co., Florida.⁴ William Ashby Blanford Jr. died on August 12, 1998 at Ormond Beach, Volusia Co., Florida, at age 90.^3,5 He William Ashby Blanford, 90, of South Arbor Drive, a retired restaurant manager, died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Blanford was born in Bluefield, W.Va., and came here in 1941 from Miami. He was manager of the second Howard Johnson Restaurant in the state, located in Miami, and in 1941 he opened the third restaurant in the state in Holly Hill. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Daytona Beach. Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Thompson, Ormond Beach, Virginia Bauer, Boca Raton, and Susan Carter, Port Orange; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. on August 13, 1998.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 010-05-9745.¹ Veronica Marie Krupka was born on March 7, 1914 at Boston, Massachusetts.^1,4,3 As of July 23, 1939,her married name was Blanford.⁵ She married William Ashby Blanford Jr., son of William Ashby Blanford and Ethel Rose Beckett, on July 23, 1939 at Dade Co., Florida.^2,5 Veronica Marie Krupka and William Ashby Blanford Jr. were divorced on December 30, 1976 at Volusia Co., Florida.⁶ Veronica Marie Krupka died on December 1, 1996 at Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., Florida, at age 82.^1,4,7 She Veronica K. Blanford, 82, of Vail View Drive, a retired practical nurse for Dr. Stevenson, died Sunday at home. Mrs. Blanford moved to this area in 1946 from Boston, her birthplace. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, where she sang in the choir, and of Epsilon Sigma Alpha. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. Survivors include three daughters, Susan Carter, Daytona Beach, Patricia Thompson, Ormond Beach, and Virginia Bauer, Boca Raton; two sisters, Stella Krupka and Felicia Wolson, both of Randolf, Mass; and four grandchildren. on December 2, 1996.⁷

     Susan Jane Blanford Susan Jane Carter, 48, of Magnolia Circle, a registered nurse, died Wednesday at Florida Hospital-Orlando. Ms. Carter was born in Daytona Beach, where she graduated from Seabreeze High School in 1971 and the Daytona Beach Community College nursing program. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Daytona Beach. She enjoyed animals and exercising. Survivors include two sisters, Trish Thompson, Ormond Beach, and Virginia Bauer, Boca Raton.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 266-80-1921.⁴ She was born on January 27, 1953 at Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., Florida.^4,5 As of March 18, 1978,her married name was Green.³ She married Patrick Randolph Green on March 18, 1978 at Volusia Co., Florida.³ Susan Jane Blanford and Patrick Randolph Green were divorced on September 10, 1981 at Volusia Co., Florida.⁶ As of August 14, 1982,her married name was Carter.³ Susan Jane Blanford married David Henry Carter III on August 14, 1982 at Volusia Co., Florida.³ Susan Jane Blanford and David Henry Carter III were divorced on March 3, 1987 at Volusia Co., Florida.⁶ Susan Jane Blanford died on August 12, 2001 at Orleans, Orange Co., Indiana, at age 48.^4,7,5

     Her Social Security Number was 293-22-7698.³ Peggy Virginia Beckett was born on December 24, 1920 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 As of May 8, 1942,her married name was Walls.⁴ She married Edward L. Walls Jr. on May 8, 1942 at Franklin Co., Ohio.⁴ Peggy Virginia Beckett died in April, 1977 at age 56.³

     Edward L. Walls Jr. was born on July 23, 1920 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.^1,2 He married Peggy Virginia Beckett, daughter of Esker Andrew Beckett and Ida Mabel Rardon, on May 8, 1942 at Franklin Co., Ohio.¹ Edward L. Walls Jr. died on August 9, 2014 at Clallam Co., Washington, at age 94.³

     Leonard Mynatte Barrow Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 225-44-1956.⁴ He was born on September 27, 1937.⁴ He married Barbara Ann Rose, daughter of Carl Ellis Rose Sr. and Margie Beckelheimer, on July 7, 1959 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.¹ Leonard Mynatte Barrow Jr. and Barbara Ann Rose were divorced on May 1, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Leonard Mynatte Barrow Jr. died on August 24, 1997 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 223-36-1150.⁵ Russell Eugene St. Clair was buried at St. Clair Cemetery, Laymantown Road, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on September 11, 1932 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5,4 He married Barbara Ann Rose, daughter of Carl Ellis Rose Sr. and Margie Beckelheimer, on May 8, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Russell Eugene St. Clair died on March 29, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 47.^3,4

     Rodney Clay St. Clair was buried at St. Clair Cemetery, Laymantown Road, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on January 11, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on July 8, 1963 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 1; Murdered with a blow from an ax.^1,3