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     His Social Security Number was 232-82-7327.¹ William Robert "Bill" Prater was born on February 7, 1951 at Summerlee, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Linda Rae Higginbotham on December 14, 1985 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.⁶ William Robert "Bill" Prater and Linda Rae Higginbotham were divorced on August 3, 1987 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.⁶ William Robert "Bill" Prater died on November 10, 2003 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 52.^1,2,4 He William Robert Prater, "Bill" - Mr. Prater, age 52, died November 10, 2003 at Presbyterian Hospital Main. He was a native of Fayette County West Virginia and a son of the late Mamie Toney Prater. He is survived by his father, Ernest Leonard Prater, Sr; 3 sisters, Sandra Burnett of Clover, SC, Mary Beel of Marble Hill, MO, and Francis Thomas of Monroe, NC; 1 brother, Ernest Leonard Prater, Jr. of Charlotte; two nieces and five nephews. on November 12, 2003.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 230-34-0662.⁴ Martha Edna Guilliams was born on December 20, 1900 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,1,4 As of October 12, 1919,her married name was Willis. She married Morton Marshall Willis on October 12, 1919 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,6 Martha Edna Guilliams died on September 14, 1975 at Melbourne, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 74.^1,2 She Services for Martha Guilliams Willis, 74, 650 East Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, will be held in Roanoke, Va. Mrs. Willis, a housewife and resident of Brevard County since 1937, died Sunday at home. Survivors include five sons, Otis Willis, Melbourne, Lonis Willis, Melbourne, William Willis, Pittsburgh, Penn., Eugene Willis, Roanoke, Va., Dooley Willis, Springfield, Ga; a daughter, Iris Mitchell Roanoke, Va; two brothers, five sisters, 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Brownlie Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. on September 16, 1975.²

     Charlie Jacob Guilliams was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 227-36-4658.⁵ He was born on August 21, 1902 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,6 He married Grace Katherine King circa 1925.^7,1 Charlie Jacob Guilliams died on July 15, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^1,2

     Terry Irvin Guilliams was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 225-22-0423.⁷ He was born on June 12, 1904 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,7,3 He married Thelma May Nichols circa 1929.^1,8,4 Terry Irvin Guilliams died on November 4, 1973 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 69.¹

     Louis Emmett Guilliams was buried at Shenandoah Memorial Park, 1270 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 226-01-2973.⁷ He and Leila Irene Mills were divorced.² Louis Emmett Guilliams was born on February 17, 1909 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,7,3 He married Leila Irene Mills on December 20, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Louis Emmett Guilliams married Ethel Roberta Rhodes on February 24, 1950 at Winchester, Virginia.⁶ Louis Emmett Guilliams died on May 31, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-6481.⁴ Lucy Gertrude Guilliams was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 She was born on May 8, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of September 5, 1939,her married name was Willett.² She married Roy Baldwin Willett on September 5, 1939 at Hampton, Virginia.^2,3,5 Lucy Gertrude Guilliams died on February 23, 1992 at Virginia at age 80.^3,4,5 She Mrs. Lucy Guilliams Willett, age 80, of Roanoke, died Sunday. She was a longtime member of Greene Memorial United Methodist Church. She was the widow of Roy B. Willett and is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Roy B. and Leslie V. Willett, Roanoke; a grandson, Jonathan B. Willett, a student at East Carolina University; a brother, Albert Guilliams, San Antonio, Texas; five sisters, Mildred Aldridge, Eva Nichols, both of Roanoke; Mary Likens, Roanoke Co; Lottie Flora, Rocky Mount; Daisy Thomas, McClellanville, S.C. Funeral services will be conducted from Lotz Roanoke Chapel 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 26, 1992 with Rev. Walter Lockett officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Burial Park. on February 25, 1992.⁵

     Albert Mead/Meade Guilliams was buried at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, 7405 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.⁶ His Social Security Number was 228-12-5184.² He was born on March 23, 1913 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Lila Dorothy Mills on October 6, 1933 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,9 Albert Mead/Meade Guilliams died on August 11, 2000 at Rockwall Co., Texas, at age 87.^2,5

     Hettie Gladys Guilliams was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on March 28, 1915 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² She died on November 30, 1945 at Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 30.²

     Daisy Elizabeth Guilliams was buried at Five Fathom Baptist Church Memorial Gardens, 227 Scotia Street, McClellanville, Charleston Co., South Carolina.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 226-28-2089.² Her married name was Thomas.⁷ She married Manard Brammer Thomas.^7,4 Daisy Elizabeth Guilliams was born on March 19, 1917 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She died on February 3, 2006 at Mount Pleasant, Charleston Co., South Carolina, at age 88.^2,4 She MCCLELLANVILLE - Daisy Guilliams Thomas, 88, died Friday, February 3, 2006, at Franke at Seaside in Mt. Pleasant. Mrs. Thomas was born in Callaway, Va. on March 19, 1917, a daughter of Charles Peter Guilliams and Mary Della Sowder Guilliams. She lived in Virginia prior to moving to McClellanville, where she and her late husband, Manard Brammer Thomas, operated M. B. Thomas Farms for a number of years. She was a member of McClellanville Baptist Church. Mrs. Thomas was also predeceased by: three sons, Jack B. Thomas, Willard N. Thomas, and Howard S. Thomas. Surviving are: two sons, Charles R. Thomas of Jamestown and Ralph L. Thomas of Awendaw; three daughters, Betty T. Owens of Charleston and Brenda T. Hutchinson and Donna T. Marcinak, both of McClellanville; two sisters, Eva Nichols and Mary Likens, both of Roanoke, Va; fourteen grandchildren; and nineteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be two o'clock Sunday afternoon, February 5, 2005, at McClellanville Baptist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Ricky West and Pastor Sherry Sykes. Burial will follow in McClellanville Baptist Church Memorial Gardens. on February 4, 2006.⁴

     Mary Isabelle Guilliams was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 226-01-4596.⁹ She was born on March 14, 1919 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,4 As of October 18, 1937,her married name was Likens.⁸ She married Dewey Wilson "Jake" Likens Sr. on October 18, 1937 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,8 Mary Isabelle Guilliams died on May 21, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.^9,2,3 She Mary Guilliams Likens, 91, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Friday, May 21, 2010. She worked for many years in the family business, Jakes Garage, and she was a long time member of Haran Baptist Church. Mrs. Likens was preceded in death by her husband, Jake Likens; and two sons, Danny and Jimmy. She is survived by her sons, Dewey Likens Jr. and wife, Sue, Wayne Likens; a daughter, Debbie Johnson and husband, Tom; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. at 2 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2010. The Rev. Mike Anderson will officiate. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on May 23, 2010.²

     Lottie Evelyn Guilliams was buried at Antioch Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 2996 Callaway Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,4 Her Social Security Number was 229-12-2536.² She was born on March 29, 1921 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,5 As of April 27, 1940,her married name was Flora.³ She married Roy Eugene Flora on April 27, 1940 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^3,4 Lottie Evelyn Guilliams died on March 3, 2003 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 81.^2,5,6 She FLORA, Lottie Guilliams, 81, Rocky Mount, died Monday, March 3, 2003. She retired form Select Sires and was a member of Antioch Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy E. Flora on August 6, 1998. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Mary Flora of Mechanicsville, Phil and Alice Flora of Cedar Park, Texas; two grandchildren, Stephanie Boynton and Crystal Flora. Also surviving are three sisters, Daisy Thomas, Mary Likens, Eva Nichols; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday from Antioch Church of the Brethren with Pastor Thomas S. Powers officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on March 5, 2003.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 223-38-9515.² Eva Agatha Guilliams was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on February 2, 1923 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of October 1, 1943,her married name was Nichols.³ She married Alvie Nelson Nichols on October 1, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 Eva Agatha Guilliams died on January 19, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^2,4,6 She Eva Guilliams Nichols, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, January 19, 2007. She was born in Franklin County on February 2, 1923 to the late Charles Peter and Mary Della Guilliams. Eva is preceded in death by her husband, Alvie N. Nichols, her parents, and twelve siblings. She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Whitlock, and her husband Larry, of Roanoke; a granddaughter, Kelly D. Whitlock of Columbia, S.C; a sister, Mary Likens of Roanoke; two brothers-in-law, Erby F. Nichols of Roanoke and Lewis G. Nichols and his wife, Nancy of Oceana, W.Va; and a host of nieces and nephews. Eva was a former member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salem. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 22, 2007 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Rd. SW. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Sherwood Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Jeff Gardner officiating. on January 22, 2007.⁴

     Alvie Nelson Nichols was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 231-16-1176.³ He was born on August 11, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Eva Agatha Guilliams, daughter of Charles Peter Guilliams and Mary Della Sowder, on October 1, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 Alvie Nelson Nichols died on May 9, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^3,5,6 He NICHOLS, Alvie Nelson, 79, of Roanoke, died Friday, May 9, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Eva G. Nichols; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Larry Whitlock of Vinton; granddaughter, Kelly D. Whitlock of Columbia, S.C; brothers, E.F. Nichols of Salem and Lewis G. Nichols of Oceana, W.Va; sisters-in-law, Mary Likens of Roanoke and Daisy Thomas of McClellanville, S.C; special nephew, Aubrey G. Nichols, of Salem; nieces and nephews; and a special caregiver, Linda Mize. Graveside funeral services will be held 12 noon Monday at Sherwood Memorial Park by Rev. Marvin Barbre. on May 11, 2003.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 229-12-2636.⁵ Roy Eugene Flora was buried at Antioch Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 2996 Callaway Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on March 13, 1921 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 He married Lottie Evelyn Guilliams, daughter of Charles Peter Guilliams and Mary Della Sowder, on April 27, 1940 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,3 Roy Eugene Flora died on August 6, 1998 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 77.^2,3,4,5 He FLORA, Roy E., 77, of Rocky Mount, died Thursday, August 6, 1998 at his home. He was a U. S. Army veteran of WWII, serving as a member of General MacArthur's Honor Guard. Mr. Flora was retired from Select Sires. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Lottie G. Flora; sons and daughters, Stephen and Mary Flora, Richmond, Philip and Alice Flora, Austin, Texas; granddaughters, Stephanie Flora, Oak Harbor, Washington, Crystal Flora, Richmond; one sister, Lois King, Salem. Funeral services will be conducted from Antioch Church of the Brethren 2 p.m. Sunday, with the Rev. Gerald and Rebecca Baile Crouse officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on August 8, 1998.⁴

     Manard Brammer Thomas was buried at Five Fathom Baptist Church Memorial Gardens, 227 Scotia Street, McClellanville, Charleston Co., South Carolina.³ His Social Security Number was 230-12-7636.⁴ He married Daisy Elizabeth Guilliams, daughter of Charles Peter Guilliams and Mary Della Sowder.^5,6 Manard Brammer Thomas was born on December 24, 1912 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,5,4,7 He died on April 15, 1988 at Charleston Co., South Carolina, at age 75.⁴

     Morton Marshall Willis was buried at Willis Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 170-03-5035.⁵ He was born on December 4, 1897 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,5,3,4 He married Martha Edna Guilliams, daughter of Charles Peter Guilliams and Mary Della Sowder, on October 12, 1919 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,6 Morton Marshall Willis died on August 18, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^5,3

     His Social Security Number was 224-09-5883.⁸ Otis Marshall Willis Sr. was born on September 1, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,8,4 He married Marjo Marie Martin in July, 1946 at Brevard Co., Florida.^2,9,10 Otis Marshall Willis Sr. died on January 5, 2011 at West Melbourne, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 90.^2,8 He West Melbourne - Otis Marshall Willis Sr., 90, of West Melbourne, FL, passed away peace fully on January 5, 2011 at home. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marjo Martin Willis, and his son, Otis (Lou) Willis of Fleming, GA, and daughters Theresa (James) McMillan of Savannah, GA, and Tammi (Keith) Cummings of West Melbourne, FL. He also leaves behind 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren and is also survived by his sister, Iris Mitchell, of Roanoke, VA. Otis is preceded in death by his parents Morton and Martha Willis and his brothers, Charles, William, Lonis, Duley, and Eugene Willis. Otis was born on September 1, 1920, in Franklin County, VA. He served in the United States Navy in the Pacific Region during World War II. He met Marjo in Melbourne in March 1945 when stationed at Banana River Naval Air Station, now Patrick Air Force Base (PAFB). Otis moved to Melbourne from Roanoke, VA and they were married in July 1946. Otis worked for Indian River Gas Company, was Owner/Agent for Ryder Truck Lines, and is now retired from Civil Service with PAFB. He was Area Coordinator for the Melbourne Boy Scout troop in the 1960's, was Exaulted Ruler for the Elks Club, President of the Melbourne Exchange Club, a member of the Melbourne Masonic Lodge, and chairman of the Advisory Board for the Harbor City Rainbow Assembly. Both Otis and Marjo have been very active in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. He was an honorable man who always put his church and family first. He will be missed by many, but his strength, caring and loving support will be everlasting to those whose lives he touched. on January 6, 2011.²

     William Coy Willis was buried at Jefferson Memorial Park, 401 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ His Social Security Number was 184-14-9310.⁹ He was born on April 12, 1922 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,9,10,4 He died on June 26, 1987 at age 65.^10,4

     His Social Security Number was 226-28-4566.¹⁴ Lonis Morton Willis married Jeraldene Unknown.⁵ Lonis Morton Willis was born on November 7, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,14,15,6 He married Ellen Virginia Frye on December 30, 1947 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^4,8 Lonis Morton Willis and Ellen Virginia Frye were divorced on September 8, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Lonis Morton Willis married Mildred Madeline Mabry on October 1, 1957 at Portsmouth, Virginia.⁷ Lonis Morton Willis and Mildred Madeline Mabry were divorced on October 12, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ Lonis Morton Willis and Jeraldene Unknown were divorced on October 25, 1984 at Brevard Co., Florida.⁵ Lonis Morton Willis died on March 24, 1987 at Melbourne, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 61.^3,15,9 He Lonis Morton Willis, 62, a retired maintenance worker, died Tuesday at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne. Mr. Willis, of 1236 Arnold Drive, Melbourne, was a Brevard resident for 21 years. He retired from the Navy after serving as chief petty officer on several ships, said his brother, Otis Willis of Melbourne. He was a Baptist and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4206 in Melbourne. Other survivors include his sons, Johnny Reynolds and Greg Reynolds, both of Arcanum, Ohio; daughters, Diane Green of Troy, Ohio, and Elaine Reynolds of Melbourne; brothers, William Willis of Pittsburgh, Eugene Willis of Roanoke, Va., and H.D. Willis of Chickamauga, Ga; sister, Iris Mitchell of Roanoke; 14 grandchildren; six aunts; two uncles; 13 nieces and nephews; and many friends from the Myrtle Church of the Old Regular Baptist in Palm Bay. Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Melbourne chapel of South Brevard Funeral Homes. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Myrtle Church of the Old Regular Baptist on Brandywine Lane in West Melbourne. on March 26, 1987.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 228-30-7875.¹¹ Eugene Edsel Willis was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,4 He was born on April 5, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,11,5,4 He married Mable Gertrude Mills on June 26, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 Eugene Edsel Willis died on December 21, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^11,4,5,6 He Eugene E. Willis, 82, of Vinton, Va., passed away on Tuesday afternoon, December 21, 2010, at Lewis Gale Hospital. Eugene is preceded in death by a son, Timothy Allen Willis; and by his brothers, William Willis, Lone Willis, and Duley Willis. He is survived by his wife, Mabel Mills Willis; and his children, Steven and Cynthia Willis, of Vinton, Va., and Sherri and Peter West, of Blacksburg, Va. He also leaves behind two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Eugene is also survived by his sister, Iris Mitchell, of Roanoke, Va; and his brother, Otis Willis, of Melbourne, Fla. Born on April 5, 1928, in Roanoke, Va., Eugene lived in his birthplace for most of his life. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1946 to 1948. He married Mabel in 1951 and worked at the Norfolk Southern Railroad for 38 years. During his retirement, he traveled extensively in the United States visiting 49 of the 50 states. The daily Roanoke Times crossword and his workshop received his free time at home. On Wednesdays and Sundays, Eugene was found at Vinton Baptist Church where he exemplified the servant character of a life time deacon. He held up his family in love and was held in their love in the end. His strength and character inspired friend and relative alike to attain a higher standard for him or herself. Maintaining his easy-going way and humility, Eugene walked through life as a good man. He did not condescend and found good in everyone. People mattered most to him and he felt much gratitude when they cared for him. The Funeral Services will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, December 24, 2010, at Vinton Baptist Church. Eugene will be laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery immediately following the funeral service. on December 23, 2010.⁴