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     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

     Iris Edna Willis was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 She was born on October 31, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,5 As of December 4, 1947,her married name was Mitchell.³ She married David Paul Mitchell Sr. on December 4, 1947 at Yanceyville, Caswell Co., North Carolina.^3,4,8 Iris Edna Willis died on July 14, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^4,5 She Iris Willis Mitchell, 83, of Roanoke, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, July 14, 2014. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, David Paul Mitchell Sr. and parents, Morton and Martha Willis; brothers, Otis, Bill, Lonis, Gene and Dude Willis. Iris attended Andrew Lewis High School. She worked 20 years at Woolworth's at Towers Mall and later with her husband at AAA Homes. She was a member of Cave Spring Baptist Church. Iris loved sports, music and theatre, especially when her children and grandchildren were involved. Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Phyllis Yancey and husband, George, Jeanne Bailey, and Toni Austin and husband, Mike; son, David Mitchell Jr. and wife, Mary Jo. The joy of her life were her grandchildren, Ann Marie and G. L. Herndon, Donnie and Klea Yancey, Erika Bailey, Trey Mitchell, Brandon Bailey, Joseph Mitchell, Chloe Austin, and Trevor Austin; and great-grandchildren, Tripp Herndon, Mitchell Herndon, Evana Yancey and Isabelle Yancey; brother-in-law, James K. Mitchell Jr. and wife, Reta; sisters-in-law, Marjo, Margie, Mabel and Helen Willis; and several nieces; and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Kevin Meadows and the Rev. Mark Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 16, 2014.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 230-34-0634.² Hannis Dooley "Dude" Willis was buried at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery, 290 Corinth Church Road, Springfield, Effingham Co., Georgia.^4,3 He married Helen Shepherd.^3,4 Hannis Dooley "Dude" Willis was born on October 31, 1932 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,8,4 He died on December 31, 2005 at Augusta, Columbia Co., Georgia, at age 73.^2,8,3,4 He Shawnee - H. D. "Dude" Willis, 73, died Saturday, December 31, 2005 at GA War Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta. The Virginia native was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the Federal Government as a heavy equipment operator. Survivors include his wife, Helen Shepherd Willis; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Arthur Edwards all of Shawnee; son and daughter-in-law, William D. and Pam Willis of Gainesville, FL; two grandchildren, Brandon and Samantha Willis of Gainesville, FL; sister and brother-in-law, Iris and David Mitchell of Roanoke, VA; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Eugene and Mable Willis of Roanoake, VA, and Otis and Marjo Willis of Melbourne, FL; five sisters-in-law and a brother -in-law, Margie Willis of Pittsburgh, PA, Rachel Bowen of Elkton, MD, Betty Bennett of Campbellsville, KY, Claudine Kanode, Christine Kanode Trumbell and Ez all of Salem, VA; and a number of niecesand nephews. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Corinth Baptist Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. on January 1, 2006.³

     Her Social Security Number was 226-26-6043.⁴ Mildred Madeline Mabry was born on January 27, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 As of October 1, 1957,her married name was Willis.¹ She married Lonis Morton Willis, son of Morton Marshall Willis and Martha Edna Guilliams, on October 1, 1957 at Portsmouth, Virginia.¹ Mildred Madeline Mabry and Lonis Morton Willis were divorced on October 12, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Mildred Madeline Mabry died on May 15, 1998 at age 73.⁴

     Timothy Allen Willis was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on September 29, 1954 at Virginia.^1,3 He died on December 3, 1958 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 4.^1,3

     His Social Security Number was 228-30-8521.⁷ David Paul Mitchell Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on May 29, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,7,5 He married Iris Edna Willis, daughter of Morton Marshall Willis and Martha Edna Guilliams, on December 4, 1947 at Yanceyville, Caswell Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3 David Paul Mitchell Sr. died on May 31, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^4,3,7,6 He David Paul Mitchell Sr., 80, of Roanoke, Va., passed away May 31, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Kermit Mitchell Sr. and Virginia Ethel Nichols Mitchell; and two sisters, Virginia Ellen Mitchell and Anne Mitchell Robinson. David attended Andrew Lewis High School where he participated in football and continued to participate in sports the remainder of his life, especially baseball and fast pitch softball. For a short period of time, he played for the Roanoke Red Sox. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 63 years, Iris Willis Mitchell; daughters, Phyllis Yancey and husband, George; Jeanne Bailey; and Toni Austin and husband, Mike; and son, David Mitchell Jr. and wife, Mary Jo. The joy of his life were his grandchildren, Ann Marie and G. L. Herndon, Donnie and Klea Yancey, Erika Gleeson, Trey Mitchell, Brandon Bailey, Joseph Mitchell, Chloe Austin, and Trevor Austin; and great-grandchildren, Tripp Herndon, Mitchell Herndon, and Evana Yancey; brother, James K. Mitchell Jr. and wife, Reta; and nephews, Michael and Mark Mitchell and Danny Benois. The family would like to express a special thank you to his friends and co-workers at Physicians to Children and Physicians to Women. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon, Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Dr. Kevin Meadows officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 2, 2010.³