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     Richard Clay Proctor was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ He Richard Clay Proctor, 90, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Richard was the husband of Virginia Hudgins Proctor and son of the late Grover T. and Elizabeth McCraw Proctor. Richard is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Barry Lynn and Anne Pratt-Proctor of Abingdon and Cary Edwin and Donna Minnix Proctor of Boones Mill. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Proctor Lane; his former wife, Evelyn Dalton Proctor; a niece, Sherry Chandler; and seven siblings. He also leaves eight grandchildren, Clay Proctor, Clinton Proctor, the Rev. Cathryn (Kate) Costa, Jordian Lane, Kristopher Proctor, Nicholaus Proctor, Victoria Proctor, and Mary Proctor; a niece, Pat Homan; a nephew, Calvin Proctor, Sr; and many friends. A true member of the "Greatest Generation", Richard served his country in the army during World War II. He landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day, twice, because a mortar struck his initial landing craft, forcing his unit to return to the ship and transfer to a second craft before landing successfully. He retired from the Salem VA Medical Center, where he worked for 36 years. Interment to follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.⁷ He was born on April 3, 1923 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,6 He married Evelyn Pawnee "Pat" Dalton, daughter of Roy Waldon Dalton and Katie McChessney "Kate" Rose, on February 18, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Richard Clay Proctor and Evelyn Pawnee "Pat" Dalton were divorced on April 18, 1983 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Richard Clay Proctor died on March 26, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.³

     Sharon Evette Proctor was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^5,8,10 Her Social Security Number was 229-62-8372.⁴ She was born on June 23, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 As of October 27, 1979,her married name was Lane.² She married James Michael Lane on October 27, 1979 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5,8 Sharon Evette Proctor died on July 4, 1986 at Smith Mountain Lake, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 27.^4,5,8 She Sharon Proctor Lane, age 27 of 178 Christian Ave. N.E. died Friday, July 4, 1986. She was a employee of Berguland Chevrolet Corp. She is survived by her husband, James Michael Lane, one daughter, Jordian Michelle Lane, her father and step-mother, Richard C. and Jenny Proctor, Salem; her mother, Evelyn Proctor, Vinton; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Cary E. and Donna Proctor, Roanoke; Barry L. and Anne Proctor, Abingdon; grandmother, Mrs. Roy Dalton, Roanoke. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on July 7, 1986.⁸

     Barry Lynn Proctor Barry Lynn Proctor (68) passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of June 12, 2019. Barry was born on May 15, 1951, to Richard and Evelyn (Pat) Proctor in Roanoke, Virginia. The world was immediately a better place. As a man with unshakeable moral and ethical integrity, he was a voice of the voiceless, a friend to every stranger on the street, an advocate for the less fortunate, a lover of puns and bad jokes, and a relentless defender of justice, compassion, patience, civility, care for the earth, and love. A consummate learner with legal pad in hand, he graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in 1973 and University of Richmond’s T.C. Williams School of Law in 1976. He met Anne, his wife of 38 years, as he toured the country’s National Parks in a Volkswagen van, before crossing the continental US on bicycle. After they married, they moved to Abingdon, Virginia, to take a job at Southwest Virginia Legal Aid. He later went into private practice with a passion to serve the disenfranchised and underrepresented. They raised their five children with love and, by being in two places at once, made it a priortity to attend every church service, choir/orchestra practice, soccer game, cross country race, karate meet, ballet recital, youth group trip, and scout meeting. His faith in God was the bedrock of all he did. He served the church as Council President at St. John Lutheran Church and Redeemer Lutheran Church, as well as on the Council of the Virginia Synod of the ELCA. Despite his best efforts, he never quite found his perfect pitch. Barry also served proudly as a board member of the Washington County Habitat for Humanity and Hungry Mother Lutheran Retreat Center. As an Assistant Scout Master of Boy Scout Troup 222, he was the infamous “Voice of the Eagle” at eagle scout ceremonies and gave the “Scout Master’s Minute” to close each weekly meeting for over twenty years. His last act was the capstone of a life of selfless service: he and his son Nick biked 569 miles across the Commonwealth of Virginia with Bike the US for MS, fundraising over $3,000 for people living with multiple sclerosis. Daddio, Popparino, PopPop, Bar leaves behind his beloved Anne Elizabeth Pratt-Proctor and their five children, Cathryn (Jonathan Costa), Kristopher, Nicholaus, Victoria (Joseph Dahl), and Mary Cathryn; grandsons James and Luke Costa; brother Cary Proctor (Donna); nephews Clay (Larissa) and Clinton Proctor; our dear Winships; and numerous other friends, relatives and dearly loved “in-laws”. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Sharon.⁶ He was born on May 15, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,6 He married Addie Susan Creasy on December 16, 1972 at Bedford Co., Virginia.² Barry Lynn Proctor and Addie Susan Creasy were divorced on December 13, 1977 at Richmond, Virginia.⁴ Barry Lynn Proctor married Anne Elizabeth Pratt circa 1981.⁶ Barry Lynn Proctor died on June 12, 2019 at Virginia at age 68.⁶

     Cary Edwin Proctor Cary Edwin Proctor, 3/24/1953- 3/03/2026. Cary Edwin Proctor, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, March 3rd, from a series of unfortunate medical issues related to his 60-year struggle with Type 1 diabetes. A graduate of William Byrd High School and Virginia Western Community College, Cary was a professional surveyor, retiring from VDOT in December of 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Clay Proctor (Virginia) and Evelyn Dalton Proctor, his brother Barry Lynn Proctor, and sister Sharon Proctor Lane. Surviving family includes his wife of 52 years, Donna Minnix Proctor; sons, Clay Edwin Proctor (Larissa) and Clinton Allen Proctor; and grandchildren, Evangelyn, Corban, and Judah Proctor. Cary's second career was as a gentleman farmer, where he could spend the day riding the pasture on his big green tractor, and caring for his horses and rescued pets. He also enjoyed anything with two wheels, especially his bicycle and Harley Davidson Fat Boy. Cary was an action-oriented troubleshooter, a whiz with tools, who was anxious to help his family and friends solve any mechanical or handyman-type problem. He loved the challenge of a problem. Cary was a quiet soul with a dry wit who wasn't afraid of a good pun.⁴

He was born on March 24, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Donna Lee Minnix on September 8, 1973 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 Cary Edwin Proctor died on March 3, 2026 at Virginia at age 72.⁴

     Homer Henry Morris Jr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on October 6, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,3,4,5 He married Leona Mae Dalton, daughter of Roy Waldon Dalton and Katie McChessney "Kate" Rose, on June 4, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7 Homer Henry Morris Jr. and Leona Mae Dalton were divorced on June 10, 1982 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Homer Henry Morris Jr. died on April 9, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^2,6,3 He Homer H. "Bill" Morris Jr., 85, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2011. Bill was born in Roanoke on October 6, 1925. He served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. Bill retired from the Norfolk and Western Railway after 42 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer H. Morris Sr. and Earnestine Moore Morris. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Harth Morris; his daughters, Carol Shifflett, of Salem, Rita Jenkins and husband, John, the "best son-in-law one could have", of Grandy, N.C; his grandchildren, Angela Shifflett Daniel and husband, Jerry, and Trey W. Shifflett III, all of Salem, and Brian J. Jenkins and wife, Meredyth, of Richmond; his great-grandchildren, Kaylee Shifflett, and Jacob and Lyn Daniel, all of Salem. He is also survived by former wife, Leona Dalton Morris, of Salem; along with several cousins, nieces, nephews and their families. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at Oakey's East Chapel with Pastor Dava Hensley officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. on April 10, 2011.³