George William "Billy" Roop1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 11, 1926, d. August 3, 2000
FatherGeorge Frank Roop1,8,7 b. September 4, 1895, d. July 30, 1963
MotherLonnie Annie Gearheart1,2,7 b. circa 1901, d. March 14, 1940
     His Social Security Number was 229-24-6790.9 George William "Billy" Roop was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.5,6 He married Ruby Iris Harrison.10 George William "Billy" Roop was born on November 11, 1926 at Kingston, Fayette Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1925.9,5,11,6,12,4 He died on August 3, 2000 at Florida at age 73.9,5,11,6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 12, District 41-37A, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Family

Ruby Iris Harrison b. August 9, 1926, d. January 17, 1991
Marriage*George William "Billy" Roop married Ruby Iris Harrison.10 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Frank Roop obituary in the Aug 1, 1963 edition.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Idleane Maggie Mitchem obituary in the Jun 26, 2013 edition.
  4. [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.
  5. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  6. [S3901] West Nottingham Cemetery, Cecil Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Lonnie Roop obituary in the Mar 15, 1940 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the George Frank Roop death certificate.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Ruby I. Roop obituary in the Jan 19, 1991 edition.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Randolph Mason Jewell1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 12, 1927, d. July 27, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 231-24-6840.2 Randolph Mason Jewell was born on May 12, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,5 He married Geneva Dale Roop, daughter of Phillip Frank Roop and Audrey Easter/Ester Mills, on May 12, 1983 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Randolph Mason Jewell and Geneva Dale Roop were divorced on August 8, 1989 at Smyth Co., Virginia.4 Randolph Mason Jewell died on July 27, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.2,5

Family

Geneva Dale Roop b. September 18, 1955, d. September 14, 2001
Marriage*He married Geneva Dale Roop, daughter of Phillip Frank Roop and Audrey Easter/Ester Mills, on May 12, 1983 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Randolph Mason Jewell and Geneva Dale Roop were divorced on August 8, 1989 at Smyth Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Ruby Iris Harrison1,2

F, b. August 9, 1926, d. January 17, 1991
     Her Social Security Number was 236-32-4322.3 Ruby Iris Harrison was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.2,4 Her married name was Roop.2 She married George William "Billy" Roop, son of George Frank Roop and Lonnie Annie Gearheart.2 Ruby Iris Harrison was born on August 9, 1926 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia.3,1 She died on January 17, 1991 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 64.3,2 She Roop - On January 17, 1991, in Union Hospital, Elkton, MD; Ruby I. of 290 East Red Hill Rd., Conowingo, MD, age 64. Wife of George B. Roop and mother of Bill Roop both of Conowingo, MD. Daughter of Martha Harrison of Eccles, WV. Services will be Tuesday, January 22 at 2 p.m. in the R. T. Foard Funeral Home, 111 S. Queen St., Rising Sun, MD., where firends may call Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Interment in West Nottingham Cemetery, Colora, MD. on January 19, 1991.2

Family

George William "Billy" Roop b. November 11, 1926, d. August 3, 2000
Marriage*She married George William "Billy" Roop, son of George Frank Roop and Lonnie Annie Gearheart.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Ruby I. Roop obituary in the Jan 19, 1991 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3901] West Nottingham Cemetery, Cecil Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com

George William "Billy" Roop Jr.1,2,3

M, b. September 27, 1957, d. October 31, 2018
FatherGeorge William "Billy" Roop1 b. November 11, 1926, d. August 3, 2000
MotherRuby Iris Harrison1 b. August 9, 1926, d. January 17, 1991
     George William "Billy" Roop Jr. was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.2 He George “Bill” Billy Roop, Jr. passed away on October 31, 2018. He is survived by his wife Debra Roop and his children Deanne (Roop) Garris, Nicole Roop, Kendra Roop, Lawrence Roop, stepdaughter June Bliss and three grandchildren. Bill loved dogs and cats. He successfully owned his own businesses and he enjoyed driving 18-wheelers. He will forever be in our hearts.3 He married Debra Unknown.3 George William "Billy" Roop Jr. was born on September 27, 1957.2 He died on October 31, 2018 at Maryland at age 61.2,3

Family 1

Debra Unknown
Marriage*He married Debra Unknown.3 

Family 2

Children
  • Deanne Roop3
  • Nicole Roop3
  • Kendra Roop3
  • Lawrence Roop3

Citations

  1. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Ruby I. Roop obituary in the Jan 19, 1991 edition.
  2. [S3901] West Nottingham Cemetery, Cecil Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S12491] Ammen Cremation & Funeral Care, online afcfcare.com, From the George Billy Roop, Jr. obituary.

Ressie O. Jeffrey1,2

F, b. July 22, 1920, d. November 12, 1984
     Her Social Security Number was 218-30-5899.3 Ressie O. Jeffrey was born on July 22, 1920 at Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia.1,3,4 As of December 7, 1940,her married name was Pickett.1 She married Edward Alcott Pickett, son of Andrew Warner "Andy" Pickett and Helen Amy Gilmore, on December 7, 1940 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.1 Ressie O. Jeffrey died on November 12, 1984 at Osceola Co., Florida, at age 64.3,4,2 She Ressie O. Loreto, 64, 1717 Emmett St., Kissimmee, died Monday. A native of Pocahontas, Va., she moved to Kissimmee from Baltimore in 1957. She was a homemaker and a Protestant. Survivors: daughter, Gail Cope, Kissimmee; sisters, Oma Odhom, Pocahontas, and Jane Haga, Nemours, W. Va; brothers, Herman Jeffrey, Pocahontas, and Dalles Jeffrey, Newport News, Va; two grandchildren. Grissom Funeral Home, Kissimmee. on November 13, 1984.2

Family

Edward Alcott Pickett b. January 26, 1919, d. February 6, 1955
Marriage*She married Edward Alcott Pickett, son of Andrew Warner "Andy" Pickett and Helen Amy Gilmore, on December 7, 1940 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Ressie O. Loreto obituary in the Nov 13, 1984 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ellen Gail Pickett Cope Guard obituary.

Ellen Gail Pickett1

F, b. January 30, 1943, d. June 14, 2014
FatherEdward Alcott Pickett2,1 b. January 26, 1919, d. February 6, 1955
MotherRessie O. Jeffrey2,1 b. July 22, 1920, d. November 12, 1984
     Her married name was Estep.1 Ellen Gail Pickett Ellen "Gail" Pickett Cope Guard was born in Durhing, West Virginia, the daughter of Edward Alcott "Cot" Pickett and Ressie Loretha Jeffrey Pickett Loretto (George), both parents preceded her in death, as well as her step father, George. Wife of Douglass William Guard who survives. Preceeded in death by her beloved husband Jesse Verble Cope, who passed from this life on February 15, 1986. There were two children born to this union; they survive. Tammy Lynn and Christopher Dean; 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Gail will be cremated at her request. There are no services planned. Gail was also briefly married at a young age to Jim Estep, the contributor knows nothing of him. Gail was cremated, ashes scattered in the ocean.1 Her married name was Cope.3 She married Jesse Verble Cope.1 Ellen Gail Pickett married Jim Estep.1 Ellen Gail Pickett was born on January 30, 1943 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 She and Jesse Verble Cope were divorced on February 9, 1973 at Osceola Co., Florida.4 As of May 16, 1992,her married name was Guard.5 Ellen Gail Pickett married Douglas William “Doug” Guard on May 16, 1992 at Osceola Co., Florida.5 Ellen Gail Pickett died on June 14, 2014 at Osceola Co., Florida, at age 71.3 She ELLEN G. GUARD, 71, Kissimmee, died Saturday. Osceola Memory Gardens Cemetery, Funeral Home & Crematory, Kissimmee. on June 16, 2014.3

Family 1

Jim Estep
Marriage*She married Jim Estep.1 

Family 2

Jesse Verble Cope b. May 2, 1941, d. February 15, 1986
Marriage*Ellen Gail Pickett married Jesse Verble Cope.1 
Divorce* Ellen Gail Pickett and Jesse Verble Cope were divorced on February 9, 1973 at Osceola Co., Florida.4 
Children
  • Tammy Lynn Cope1,6
  • Christopher Dean Cope1,6

Family 3

Douglas William “Doug” Guard b. May 12, 1942, d. February 10, 2015
Marriage*Ellen Gail Pickett married Douglas William “Doug” Guard on May 16, 1992 at Osceola Co., Florida.5 

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ellen Gail Pickett Cope Guard obituary.
  2. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Ressie O. Loreto obituary in the Nov 13, 1984 edition.
  3. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Ellen G. Guard obituary in the Jun 16, 2014 edition.
  4. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  5. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  6. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the J. Verbel Cope obituary in the Feb 17, 1986 edition.

Jesse Verble Cope1,2,3,4

M, b. May 2, 1941, d. February 15, 1986
     His Social Security Number was 409-68-4659.2 Jesse Verble Cope J. VERBLE COPE, 44, 1350 Palm Tree Drive, Kissimmee, died Saturday. Born in Sparta, Tenn., he moved to Kissimmee from there in 1959. He was general manager for Panning Lumber and Supply Co., Kissimmee, and a Protestant. He was a member of the International Order of Lumbermen. Survivors: wife, Gail E; daughter, Tammy Lynn, Kissimmee; son, Christopher Dean, Kissimmee; sisters, Louena Adcock, Walling, Tenn., Brenda Pegg, Wayne, Mich., Faye Summers, Jeanette Lott, Rena McCurdy, all of Kissimmee; brothers, Wayne Carter, Steve Carter, Maxie Carter, all of Kissimmee, Jim Carter, St. Cloud; stepfather, Wayne B. Carter, Kissimmee. Grissom Funeral Home, Kissimmee.4 He married Ellen Gail Pickett, daughter of Edward Alcott Pickett and Ressie O. Jeffrey.5 Jesse Verble Cope was born on May 2, 1941 at Sparta, White Co., Tennessee.2,3 He and Ellen Gail Pickett were divorced on February 9, 1973 at Osceola Co., Florida.1 Jesse Verble Cope died on February 15, 1986 at Seminole Co., Florida, at age 44.2,3,5,4

Family

Ellen Gail Pickett b. January 30, 1943, d. June 14, 2014
Marriage*He married Ellen Gail Pickett, daughter of Edward Alcott Pickett and Ressie O. Jeffrey.5 
Divorce* Jesse Verble Cope and Ellen Gail Pickett were divorced on February 9, 1973 at Osceola Co., Florida.1 
Children
  • Tammy Lynn Cope4
  • Christopher Dean Cope4

Citations

  1. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  4. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the J. Verbel Cope obituary in the Feb 17, 1986 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ellen Gail Pickett Cope Guard obituary.

Douglas William “Doug” Guard1

M, b. May 12, 1942, d. February 10, 2015
     Douglas William “Doug” Guard was born on May 12, 1942.2 He married Ellen Gail Pickett, daughter of Edward Alcott Pickett and Ressie O. Jeffrey, on May 16, 1992 at Osceola Co., Florida.1 Douglas William “Doug” Guard died on February 10, 2015 at Florida at age 72.

Family

Ellen Gail Pickett b. January 30, 1943, d. June 14, 2014
Marriage*He married Ellen Gail Pickett, daughter of Edward Alcott Pickett and Ressie O. Jeffrey, on May 16, 1992 at Osceola Co., Florida.1 

Citations

  1. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  2. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Mary Frances Sexton1

F, b. January 25, 1928
     Mary Frances Sexton was born on January 25, 1928 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1 As of October 27, 1951,her married name was Pickett.1 She married Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett, son of Andrew Warner "Andy" Pickett and Helen Amy Gilmore, on October 27, 1951 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.1

Family

Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett b. September 26, 1915, d. June 16, 1979
Marriage*Mary Frances Sexton married Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett, son of Andrew Warner "Andy" Pickett and Helen Amy Gilmore, on October 27, 1951 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Rachel Mae Pierce1,2

F, b. February 6, 1913, d. July, 1993
     Her Social Security Number was 245-34-4824.2 Rachel Mae Pierce was born on February 6, 1913 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 As of February 10, 1936,her married name was Pickett.1 She married Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett, son of Andrew Warner "Andy" Pickett and Helen Amy Gilmore, on February 10, 1936 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1 Rachel Mae Pierce died in July, 1993 at age 80.2

Family

Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett b. September 26, 1915, d. June 16, 1979
Marriage*She married Joseph Samuel "Joe" Pickett, son of Andrew Warner "Andy" Pickett and Helen Amy Gilmore, on February 10, 1936 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1 
Child
  • Dale L. Pickett3

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joe Samuel Pickett obituary in the Jun 17, 1979 edition.