Richard Allen Guilliams1,2,3,4

M, b. January 1, 1958, d. January 2, 1958
FatherJames Terry Guilliams1,3 b. August 6, 1930, d. March 29, 2019
MotherMary Frances Bernard1,3
     Richard Allen Guilliams was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on January 1, 1958 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3,4 He died on January 2, 1958 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Terry Guilliams obituary in the Mar 31, 2019 edition.
  2. [S3519] Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Cecil Howard Guilliams1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 3, 1931, d. June 21, 2020
FatherTerry Irvin Guilliams1,2,6,5 b. June 12, 1904, d. November 4, 1973
MotherThelma May Nichols1,2,6,5 b. January 2, 1913, d. July 28, 1990
     Cecil Howard Guilliams was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.5 He was born on October 3, 1931 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3 He married Bertha Green on May 9, 1953 at Chester Co., South Carolina.4 Cecil Howard Guilliams died on June 21, 2020 at Virginia at age 88.5 He Cecil Howard Guilliams age 88 of Roanoke passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Cecil was an United States Army Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict and retired with 55 years of service from Noland Company, Inc. He was a son of the late Terry and Thelma Nichols Guilliams and was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kendall Guilliams; brother, James T. Guilliams; brothers-in-law, Don Grantham and Earl Hudson. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Bertha G. Guilliams; daughter, Terry McConaughy (Robert), Roanoke; son, Cecil H. "Chuck" Guilliams (Michelle), Bedford; five grandchildren, Mary Margaret McConaughy, Kathleen, Alyssa, Joshua and Jacob Guilliams; one great-grandson, Nolan Guilliams; sisters, Barbara Ann Grantham and Mary Hudson; sister-in-law, Mary Guilliams. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, other family members and a host of many friends. Graveside services will be conducted at Franklin Memorial Park. on June 25, 2020.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 216, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2

Family

Bertha Green
Marriage*Cecil Howard Guilliams married Bertha Green on May 9, 1953 at Chester Co., South Carolina.4 
Children
  • Terry Lynne Guilliams7,5
  • Cecil Howard Guilliams II7,5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Terry Guilliams obituary in the Mar 31, 2019 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S8110] South Carolina Department of Archives and History, South Carolina, County Marriage Records, 1907-2000.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Howard Guilliams obituary in the Jun 25, 2020 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Nichols Guilliams obituary in the Jul 29, 1990 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Donald Eskridge Grantham1,2,3,4

M, b. December 23, 1934, d. March 6, 2018
     Donald Eskridge Grantham was buried at Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 643 & Rt. 739, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 He was born on December 23, 1934 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.2 He married Barbara Ann Guilliams, daughter of Terry Irvin Guilliams and Thelma May Nichols, on January 31, 1953 at Chester Co., South Carolina.4,5 Donald Eskridge Grantham died on March 6, 2018 at Virginia at age 83.3 He Donald E. Grantham, 83, of Callaway went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Don was preceded in death by his sister, Jewell Dunmore and a son, Steve Grantham. Don was a dedicated member of Fairmont Baptist Church where he served in many capacities over the years including Trustee, Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He was the owner and operator of Ridgerunner Motors for 16 years and was always quick to help anyone in need but he always put his family first. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Barbara A. Grantham; children, Patricia G. Dudley (Michael), Michael Grantham (Donna) and Darla Grantham-Guilliams (Gary Brown); grandchildren, Steve, Danielle (whom both considered him a father), Scott, Keith, Brad, Derrick, Darren, Nicki, Kimberly, and Justin; 23 great-grandchildren; special friends, Buddy and Paige White and Fred and Linda Jamison. Funeral services will be conducted from Faith Fellowship Church 3 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2018 with Pastor Gary Hoffman officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery. on March 8, 2018.3

Family

Barbara Ann Guilliams
Marriage*He married Barbara Ann Guilliams, daughter of Terry Irvin Guilliams and Thelma May Nichols, on January 31, 1953 at Chester Co., South Carolina.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Nichols Guilliams obituary in the Jul 29, 1990 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald E. Grantham obituary in the Mar 8, 2018 edition.
  4. [S8110] South Carolina Department of Archives and History, South Carolina, County Marriage Records, 1907-2000.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Howard Guilliams obituary in the Jun 25, 2020 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Steve Grantham obituary.

Earl Hudson Hudson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 27, 1929, d. December 25, 2013
     Earl Hudson Hudson was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on January 27, 1929 at Arden, Henderson Co., North Carolina.3,5,6 He married Mary Julia Guilliams, daughter of Terry Irvin Guilliams and Thelma May Nichols, circa 1975.1,7,2 Earl Hudson Hudson died on December 25, 2013 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.2,3,4 He Earl H. Hudson, age 84, of Rocky Mount, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013. Mr. Hudson was a retired truck driver for UPS. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Mary G. Hudson. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2013, from the Chapel of Devotion at Mountain View Memorial Park with the Rev. Leonard Martin officiating. on December 28, 2013.2

Family

Mary Julia Guilliams
Marriage*He married Mary Julia Guilliams, daughter of Terry Irvin Guilliams and Thelma May Nichols, circa 1975.1,7,2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Nichols Guilliams obituary in the Jul 29, 1990 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earl H. Hudson obituary in the Dec 28, 2013 edition.
  3. [S3519] Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  6. [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.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Howard Guilliams obituary in the Jun 25, 2020 edition.

Steven Lynn "Steve" Grantham1,2,3,4

M, b. November 11, 1956, d. April 30, 2011
FatherDonald Eskridge Grantham1,6,5 b. December 23, 1934, d. March 6, 2018
MotherBarbara Ann Guilliams1,5
     Steven Lynn "Steve" Grantham Steve was of Boones Mill, Virginia. He was the Owner and President of Ridgerunner Motors and was a member of Fairmont Baptist Church. Steve loved to watch football and racing but his true passion in life was his family, especially his grandkids whom he enjoyed taking walks with. Surviving are his children Stevie Grantham (Emily), Nikki Hodges (Barry), Justin Grantham (Kady), Kimmy Grantham, and Cody Grantham; parents Don and Barbara Grantham; sisters Pat Dudley (Mike), Darla Grantham (Gary); brother Mike Grantham (Donna); grandchildren Ann-Marie Grantham, Cheyenne Grantham, Liam Hodges, Cole Grantham and Wyatt Grantham; many nieces and nephews.5 He was buried at Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 643 & Rt. 739, Franklin Co., Virginia.2 He was born on November 11, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4 He married Thelma Loretta Ball on November 7, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Steven Lynn "Steve" Grantham died on April 30, 2011 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 54.2,3

Family

Thelma Loretta Ball
Marriage*He married Thelma Loretta Ball on November 7, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Children
  • Stevie Grantham5
  • Nikki Grantham5
  • Justin Grantham5
  • Kimmy Grantham5
  • Cody Grantham5

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S7739] Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Steve Grantham obituary.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald E. Grantham obituary in the Mar 8, 2018 edition.