James W. "Jack" King1

M, b. May 2, 1926, d. December 10, 2008
FatherJohn Willis King1,2 b. January 11, 1891, d. May 3, 1970
MotherChristel Otha Thornton1,2 b. July 26, 1897, d. December, 1986
     James W. "Jack" King James W. Jack King, 82, of Wheatear Way, Quail Valley Estates, Princeton, died on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at his home after a long bout with cancer. He was born May 2nd, 1926, at Ingleside, he was the son of the late John W. and Christel Thornton King. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elizabeth Beth Hollandsworth King, son, Dr. John M. King and wife Jeanie of Beckley, daughters; Mary Beth Trogdon and husband Reverend Robert Trogdon of Eden, NC., Jan Wilkerson and husband Robert Wilkerson of Princeton, Patricia Moore and husband Gary Moore of Wichita, KS., and Kathryn Elliott and husband Reverend Jimmy Elliott of Fuquay Varina, NC. Thirteen grandchildren 10 great grandchildren Sister, Mary Ruth King Hollandsworth of Durham NC His extended family of Dr. Rowena Chambers and her staff, and the Amedisys Hospice Group. Mr. King retired as Chief Dispatcher, Norfolk Southern Railway, Bluefield, after 43 years of service with the Virginian, Norfolk and Western, and Norfolk Southern Railway Companies. He was a member of Johnston Chapel Baptist Church on the Halls Ridge Road in Princeton for 47 years where he formerly served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Superintendent and choir member. He was also a charter member of the Mens Prayer Group and the DMA Dont Mention Age senior citizens of Johnston Chapel. A service of celebration will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Johnston Chapel Baptist Church on the Halls Ridge Road, Princeton with Dr. John M. King, Reverend Jimmie Jones and Pastor Jim Simmons officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road in Princeton.1 He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 He was born on May 2, 1926 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,3 He married Rachel Elizabeth "Beth" Hollandsworth circa 1949.1,4 James W. "Jack" King died on December 10, 2008 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.1,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 155, District 28-35, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

Family

Rachel Elizabeth "Beth" Hollandsworth b. September 14, 1926, d. May 4, 2015
Marriage*James W. "Jack" King married Rachel Elizabeth "Beth" Hollandsworth circa 1949.1,4 
Children
  • Dr. John M. King1,4
  • Mary Beth King1,4
  • Jan King1,4
  • Patricia "Patty" King1,4
  • Kathryn King1,4

Citations

  1. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the James W. King obituary.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Rachel Elizabeth Hollandsworth King obituary.

Rachel Elizabeth "Beth" Hollandsworth1,2

F, b. September 14, 1926, d. May 4, 2015
     Rachel Elizabeth "Beth" Hollandsworth Rachel Elizabeth "Beth" Hollandsworth King, 88, of Loving Hands Adult Care, 402 Airport Road in Bluefield, WV, entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, May 4th, 2015. She was born September 14th, 1926 in Princeton, WV. She was the daughter of the late Guy Melvin and Lillian Chambers Hollandsworth of Welch, WV. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James W. "Jack" King, brother James Hollandsworth of Huntington, WV and wife Marjie, brother Bill Hollandsworth and wife Janice of St. Louis, MO, sister Anna Sue and husband Gene Powers of Homewood, IL, sister Fay and husband Fred Brown of Homewood, IL, brother Luther and wife Mary Hollandsworth of Durham, NC. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Beth Trogdon and husband Bob of Eden, NC, son John King and wife Jeanie of Princeton, WV, daughter Jan Wilkerson and husband Bob of Princeton, WV, daughter Patty Moore and husband Gary of Wichita, KS, daughter Kathryn Elliott and husband Jimmy of Fuquay Varina, NC, 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and nieces & nephews. Mrs. King was raised in Welch, WV where she graduated from Welch High School. She received a Master's degree in home economics from Marshall University. She retired from the West Virginia State Department of Education in School Food Service. he was a member of Johnston Chapel Baptist Church on Halls Ridge Road in Princeton, WV for 54 years where she served in the adult choir and music ministry and was a member of the DMA "Don't Mention Age" Senior Citizen's Fellowship of Johnston Chapel. A service of celebration of her life will be held on Friday, May 8th at 11:00 AM at Johnston Chapel Baptist Church on Halls Ridge Road in Princeton, WV with her son, Pastor John King, son-in-law Pastor Bob Trogdon and son-in-law Pastor Jimmy Elliott officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons Matt Elliott and Andrew Moore, grandsons-in-law Matthew Miller, B. J. Erps and Jon Martin, sons-in-law Bob Wilkerson and Gary Moore and great-grandson Daniel Miller. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens on Courthouse Road in Princeton.2 She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on September 14, 1926 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 As of circa 1949,her married name was King.1 She married James W. "Jack" King, son of John Willis King and Christel Otha Thornton, circa 1949.1,2 Rachel Elizabeth "Beth" Hollandsworth died on May 4, 2015 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 88.2,3

Family

James W. "Jack" King b. May 2, 1926, d. December 10, 2008
Marriage*She married James W. "Jack" King, son of John Willis King and Christel Otha Thornton, circa 1949.1,2 
Children
  • Dr. John M. King1,2
  • Mary Beth King1,2
  • Jan King1,2
  • Patricia "Patty" King1,2
  • Kathryn King1,2

Citations

  1. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the James W. King obituary.
  2. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Rachel Elizabeth Hollandsworth King obituary.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Mary Ruth King1,2,3

F, b. September 15, 1925, d. September 18, 2014
FatherJohn Willis King1,4,2,3 b. January 11, 1891, d. May 3, 1970
MotherChristel Otha Thornton1,4,2,3 b. July 26, 1897, d. December, 1986
     Mary Ruth King was born on September 15, 1925 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 As of April 19, 1946,her married name was Hollandsworth.3 She married Dr. Luther Clarence Hollandsworth on April 19, 1946 at Charlottesville, Virginia.2,3 Mary Ruth King died on September 18, 2014 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 89.2 She DURHAM, N.C. — Mary Ruth Hollandsworth, 89, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2014 at her home. She was born in Bluefield, WV, daughter of the late James Willis King and the late Christel Otha Thornton King. She grew up in Ingleside, WV, and Princeton, WV, graduating as salutatorian of her class from Princeton High School in 1941. She graduated from Concord College in Athens, WV, in 1944. Mrs. Hollandsworth started teaching high school at age 19, beginning a career in education with a focus mainly on chemistry and mathematics. After World War II she moved with her husband to North Carolina, where she spent most of her adult years in Winston-Salem, Lumberton, Chapel Hill, and Durham. As children arrived she became a devoted mother, and later a loving grandmother to six grandchildren. She enjoyed the fellowship of her bridge club, singing in the Epworth United Methodist Church choir, interacting with the Epworth book club, and reading everything she could. She had a quick wit, inquisitive nature, and gentle spirit that touched everyone who knew her. Mrs. Hollandsworth was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Luther Clarence Hollandsworth. She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Barbara Hollandsworth Smith and son-in-law Steve Ridings of Durham, NC; son David Hollandsworth and daughter-in-law Cindy Hollandsworth of Raleigh, NC; daughter Nancy McGivney and son-in-law Rich McGivney of Durham, NC; daughter Sharon Hollandsworth of Durham, NC; and grandchildren Cameron Smith and Marin Smith of Greensboro, NC; Richie McGivney of Wilmington, NC; Mary Grace McGivney of New York, NY; Joshua Hollandsworth and Heather Hollandsworth of Raleigh, NC. A memorial service followed by a reception is scheduled for Epworth United Methodist Church on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 1:00 PM. on September 21, 2014.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 155, District 28-35, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Family

Dr. Luther Clarence Hollandsworth b. August 28, 1923, d. December 6, 1999
Marriage*Mary Ruth King married Dr. Luther Clarence Hollandsworth on April 19, 1946 at Charlottesville, Virginia.2,3 
Children
  • Dr. Barbara Hollandsworth2
  • David Hollandsworth2
  • Nancy Hollandsworth2
  • Sharon Hollandsworth2

Citations

  1. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the James W. King obituary.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mary Ruth Hollandsworth obituary in the Sep 21, 2014 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Dr. Luther Clarence Hollandsworth1,2,3,4

M, b. August 28, 1923, d. December 6, 1999
     His Social Security Number was 235-26-2682.5 Dr. Luther Clarence Hollandsworth was born on August 28, 1923 at Konnarock, Washington Co., Virginia.2,5,3,4 He married Mary Ruth King, daughter of John Willis King and Christel Otha Thornton, on April 19, 1946 at Charlottesville, Virginia.1,3 Dr. Luther Clarence Hollandsworth died on December 6, 1999 at Burnsville, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 76.5,2

Family

Mary Ruth King b. September 15, 1925, d. September 18, 2014
Marriage*He married Mary Ruth King, daughter of John Willis King and Christel Otha Thornton, on April 19, 1946 at Charlottesville, Virginia.1,3 
Children
  • Dr. Barbara Hollandsworth1
  • David Hollandsworth1
  • Nancy Hollandsworth1
  • Sharon Hollandsworth1

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mary Ruth Hollandsworth obituary in the Sep 21, 2014 edition.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Levi Bryant Norman1,2,3,4

M, b. July 18, 1919, d. November 2, 1991
     Levi Bryant Norman was buried at Lakeland Memorial Gardens, 2125 Bartow Road, Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida.2 His Social Security Number was 232-24-8517.5 He was born on July 18, 1919 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.1,5,6,3,4 He married Margaret Ruth Martin, daughter of Walter Norvell Martin and Zada "Zadie" Thornton, on June 29, 1940 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.1,7 Levi Bryant Norman died on November 2, 1991 at Bartow, Polk Co., Florida, at age 72.6,5,8 He Levi Bryant Norman, 72, of Bartow died Saturday at home. A native of Marion, Va., he moved to this area in 1961 from Chuluota. He was an electrical supervisor, a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army, a member of the National Rifle Association and of Bartow First United Methodist Church. He is survived by four sons, Levi B. Jr. of Houston, Martin of St. Petersburg, David and Michael, both of Bartow; two daughters, Nancy Gore of Chuluota and Susan Bacher of Clio, Ala; three brothers, Ives of Sarasota, James and Ronnie, both of Lithia; two sisters, Autrey Darnell and June Dillow, both of Marion; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. on November 4, 1991.8

Family

Margaret Ruth Martin b. February 11, 1920, d. March 9, 1991
Marriage*He married Margaret Ruth Martin, daughter of Walter Norvell Martin and Zada "Zadie" Thornton, on June 29, 1940 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.1,7 
Children
  • Levi Bryant Norman Jr.8,7
  • Martin Norman8,7
  • David Norman8,7
  • Michael Norman8,7
  • Nancy Zada Norman8,7
  • Margaret Susan Norman8,7

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S8174] Lakeland Memorial Gardens, Polk Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  7. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Margaret Norman obituary in the Mar 11, 1991 edition.
  8. [S1608] Tampa Tribune, From the Levi Bryant Norman obituary in the Nov 4, 1991 edition.

Glen Austin Surber1,2,3,4

M, b. February 11, 1926, d. October 4, 2004
     Glen Austin Surber was buried at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.3,4 His Social Security Number was 450-34-4715.2 He married Mary Frances Martin, daughter of Walter Norvell Martin and Zada "Zadie" Thornton.1 Glen Austin Surber was born on February 11, 1926 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.2,3,4 He died on October 4, 2004 at Grand Saline, Van Zandt Co., Texas, at age 78.2,3,4

Family

Mary Frances Martin b. May 7, 1917, d. February 17, 2013
Marriage*He married Mary Frances Martin, daughter of Walter Norvell Martin and Zada "Zadie" Thornton.1 

Citations

  1. [S8173] Weaver Funeral Home and Cremation Services, online www.weaverfuneralhome.net, From the Mary Frances Sink Surber obituary.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S7952] Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas Co., TX, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.

Robert Quinn "Bob" Womick Sr.1,2,3

M, b. January 18, 1925, d. March 22, 2014
     Robert Quinn "Bob" Womick Sr. was buried at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 250 Hudlow Road, Forest City, Rutherford Co., North Carolina.1,3 He Robert Quinn "Bob" Womick, Sr., age 89, of Owens Street, Forest City, died Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Hospice House of Forest City. A native of Rutherford County, he was a son of the late W. Worth Womick, Sr. and Irma Freeman Womick. Mr. Womick retired as a department manager with Milliken & Company, Columbus, NC and was a US Navy veteran serving during WWII. He was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church where he was involved in Methodist Men, the choir and handbells, former Sunday School Superintendent, and also served on many church committees. Survivors include his wife, Glenna "Lake" Martin Womick of the home; a son, Robert Womick, Jr. and wife Carol of Forest City; daughters, Sharon Graham and husband Mickey of Ellenboro, Sandra Dale and husband Tom of Bermuda, and Toni Gamble and husband John of Cary, NC; a sister, Frances Cobb of Forest City; grandchildren, John Gamble, Jr., Lisa Gamble, Skip Steffey, Rich Steffey, Ryan Steffey, Chip Graham, Tracy Miller, Lori Carpenter, and Quinn Womick and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew Lail, brothers, Don Womick, and Worth Womick, Jr., and a sister, Louise Huskey. Funeral services will be held 2 pm Wednesday, March 26, 2014 in the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Ron Setzer and Dr. Phil Dunford officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.3 He was born on January 18, 1925 at Rutherford Co., North Carolina.1,4,3 He married Glenna Lake Martin, daughter of Walter Norvell Martin and Zada "Zadie" Thornton, on June 14, 1947.5,1,2,3 Robert Quinn "Bob" Womick Sr. died on March 22, 2014 at Forest City, Rutherford Co., North Carolina, at age 89.1,3,4

Family

Glenna Lake Martin b. October 11, 1926, d. May 5, 2014
Marriage*He married Glenna Lake Martin, daughter of Walter Norvell Martin and Zada "Zadie" Thornton, on June 14, 1947.5,1,2,3 
Children
  • Robert Quinn Womick Jr.2,3
  • Sharon Womick2,3
  • Sandra Womick2,3
  • Toni Womick2,3

Citations

  1. [S8172] Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rutherford Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Glenna Martin Womick obituary.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Robert Quinn Womick, Sr. obituary.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2936] Tributes.com, online http://www.tributes.com/, From the Robert Killey Martin obituary.