Irvin Allen Flowers1,2,3,4

M, b. June 22, 1984, d. May 16, 2015
     Irvin Allen Flowers was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 6959 W. Broad Street, Galloway, Franklin Co., Ohio.4 He was born on June 22, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He married Ava Elaine Foster, daughter of Michael Joseph Foster and Robin Ann Shepherd, on May 13, 2008 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,4 Irvin Allen Flowers died on May 16, 2015 at Virginia at age 30.4 He Irvin Allen Flowers, 30, of Elliston, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015. He was preceded in death by his sister, Crystal "Crissy" Moore; and son, Irvin Allen Flowers Jr. Irvin is survived by his wife, Ava Foster Flowers; children, Katelyn Michelle Buckner, Rheygan Kay Flowers, and Irvin Allen Flowers II; mother, Wanda McNeil; father, David Flowers; brothers, Paul "George" Abbott, Jr., David Ray Flowers, Jr., and Bradley Flowers; nieces and nephews, Bethany Abbot, Grace Abbot, Paul Isaac Abbot, Tristan Basham, Wyatt Basham, Ethan Flowers, and Jacob Flowers; father-in-law, Danny Basham; and brother-in-law, "Little" Danny Basham. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on May 21, 2015.4

Family

Ava Elaine Foster b. July 7, 1982, d. March 4, 2017
Marriage*He married Ava Elaine Foster, daughter of Michael Joseph Foster and Robin Ann Shepherd, on May 13, 2008 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,4 
Children
  • Rheygan Kay Flowers2
  • Irvin Allen Flowers Jr.4
  • Irvin Allen Flowers II2,4

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Ava Elaine Foster obituary.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin Allen Flowers obituary in the May 21, 2015 edition.

John Lewis Sleath1,2,3

M, b. May 3, 1902, d. March 8, 1944
     His Social Security Number was 233-12-1425.2 John Lewis Sleath was buried at Jarrett Cemetery, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on May 3, 1902 at Roane Co., West Virginia.2,3 He married Nellie Mae Rader, daughter of Fredrick Burton "Fred" Rader and Addie E. "Ada" Elmore, on September 18, 1926 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 John Lewis Sleath died on March 8, 1944 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 41.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 680, District 80-85, Elk, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1940Farmer4

Family

Nellie Mae Rader b. April 13, 1908, d. February 28, 1936
Marriage*John Lewis Sleath married Nellie Mae Rader, daughter of Fredrick Burton "Fred" Rader and Addie E. "Ada" Elmore, on September 18, 1926 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sleath-Rader marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Lewis Sleath death certificate.
  3. [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.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Betty Jo Sleath1,2

F, b. October 8, 1926, d. January 20, 1981
FatherJohn Lewis Sleath1,3 b. May 3, 1902, d. March 8, 1944
MotherNellie Mae Rader1 b. April 13, 1908, d. February 28, 1936
     Her Social Security Number was 280-38-0420.1 Her married name was Sheward.1 Betty Jo Sleath married Unknown Sheward.1 Betty Jo Sleath was born on October 8, 1926 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 As of June 22, 1946,her married name was Hammons.2 She married Arthur Roland Hammons on June 22, 1946 at Spring Hill, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 Betty Jo Sleath died on January 20, 1981 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 54.1,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 680, District 80-85, Elk, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3

Family 1

Unknown Sheward
Marriage*Betty Jo Sleath married Unknown Sheward.1 

Family 2

Arthur Roland Hammons b. May 12, 1915, d. November 13, 2007
Marriage*Betty Jo Sleath married Arthur Roland Hammons on June 22, 1946 at Spring Hill, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hammons-Sleath marriage record.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.

Arthur Roland Hammons1,2,3,4

M, b. May 12, 1915, d. November 13, 2007
     His Social Security Number was 290-03-9439.3 Arthur Roland Hammons was born on May 12, 1915 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.2,3 He married Betty Jo Sleath, daughter of John Lewis Sleath and Nellie Mae Rader, on June 22, 1946 at Spring Hill, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 Arthur Roland Hammons died on November 13, 2007 at Pleasant Garden, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 92.3,4 He PLEASANT GARDEN - Arthur Hammons, 92, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 13, 2007. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 24, at Providence Friends Meeting on Providence Church Road, Pleasant Garden. A native of Columbus, he retired from Ross Laboratories. A devout Christian since youth, he spent his life supporting the work of the Lord, especially the Missions. He was preceded in death by parents, John Franklin Hammons and Maude Myrtle Harding Hammons; brothers and sisters, Vida, Elmer, Amy, William, Pauline, Dorthy, John, and Robert. He is survived by a brother, Kenneth Eugene Hammons. on November 21, 2007.4

Family

Betty Jo Sleath b. October 8, 1926, d. January 20, 1981
Marriage*He married Betty Jo Sleath, daughter of John Lewis Sleath and Nellie Mae Rader, on June 22, 1946 at Spring Hill, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hammons-Sleath marriage record.
  2. [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.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the Arthur Hammons obituary in the Nov 21, 2007 edition.

George Thomas Canterbury Jr.1,2,3

M, b. May 16, 1925, d. April 12, 1992
FatherGeorge Thomas Canterbury1,4,2 b. January 12, 1899, d. August 9, 1979
MotherNona Elva "Nonie" Rader1,4,2 b. May 18, 1906, d. November 11, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 381-20-1377.2 George Thomas Canterbury Jr. was born on May 16, 1925 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.2,3 He died on April 12, 1992 at Marion Co., Florida, at age 66.2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 102, District 891, Dearborn, Wayne Co., Michigan1
1940Dwelling 163, District 82-31, Dearborn, Wayne Co., Michigan4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Norma J. Canterbury1,2

F, b. January 27, 1928, d. February 25, 2008
FatherGeorge Thomas Canterbury1,3 b. January 12, 1899, d. August 9, 1979
MotherNona Elva "Nonie" Rader1,3 b. May 18, 1906, d. November 11, 1987
     Her Social Security Number was 368-24-8669.4 Her married name was McCarthy.2 Norma J. Canterbury was buried at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly, Oakland Co., Michigan.5 She married Thomas Roy "Tom" McCarthy Jr.2 Norma J. Canterbury was born on January 27, 1928 at Michigan.1,4 As of circa 1984,her married name was Foster.2 She married Seymour Robinson "Rob" Foster circa 1984.2 Norma J. Canterbury died on February 25, 2008 at Bloomfield, Oakland Co., Michigan, at age 80.4,2 She Foster, Norma J. (nee Canterbury) February 25, 2008. Age 80 of Bloomfield, formerly of Dearborn. Beloved wife of S. Robinson "Rob" Foster for 24 years. Dear mother of Shawna M. Bruce (Joey), Sharyn A. McCarthy and Nancy J. DiMattia (Pat). Step-mother of Kathryn C. Foster, William C. Foster, III (Marcie), Julie R. Foster-Lindquist (George) and Sam R. Foster (Cymbre). Grandmother of Jason, Emily, Michael, Sharda and Taryn. Step-grandmother of Anna, Eliza, Mikaela, Savannah, Chloe and Eliana. on February 27, 2008.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 102, District 891, Dearborn, Wayne Co., Michigan1
1940Dwelling 163, District 82-31, Dearborn, Wayne Co., Michigan3

Family 1

Thomas Roy "Tom" McCarthy Jr. b. March 9, 1930, d. October 6, 1984
Marriage*Norma J. Canterbury married Thomas Roy "Tom" McCarthy Jr.2 
Children
  • Shawna McCarthy2
  • Sharyn A. McCarthy2
  • Nancy J. McCarthy2

Family 2

Seymour Robinson "Rob" Foster b. February 8, 1927, d. December 2, 2008
Marriage*Norma J. Canterbury married Seymour Robinson "Rob" Foster circa 1984.2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3819] Detroit News, The, From the Norma J. Canterbury Foster obituary in the Feb 27, 2008 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S4975] Great Lakes National Cemetery, Oakland Co., MI, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Seymour Robinson "Rob" Foster1,2,3,4

M, b. February 8, 1927, d. December 2, 2008
     His Social Security Number was 510-30-8310.5 Seymour Robinson "Rob" Foster was buried at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly, Oakland Co., Michigan.1 He was born on February 8, 1927 at Mount Vernon, Westchester Co., New York.5,3,6,4 He married Norma J. Canterbury, daughter of George Thomas Canterbury and Nona Elva "Nonie" Rader, circa 1984.2 Seymour Robinson "Rob" Foster died on December 2, 2008 at Michigan at age 81.5,6

Family

Norma J. Canterbury b. January 27, 1928, d. February 25, 2008
Marriage*He married Norma J. Canterbury, daughter of George Thomas Canterbury and Nona Elva "Nonie" Rader, circa 1984.2 

Citations

  1. [S4975] Great Lakes National Cemetery, Oakland Co., MI, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S3819] Detroit News, The, From the Norma J. Canterbury Foster obituary in the Feb 27, 2008 edition.
  3. [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.
  4. [S8254] New York State Department of Health, New York State, Birth Index, 1881-1942.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.