Person Page - 5757

     Gordon Byron Walsh was buried at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Hurlock, Dorchester Co., Maryland.⁴ His name was legally changed to Gordon Byron Browning.^3,2,4 He was born on May 7, 1937 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Eva Teresia Schiller circa 1967.⁵ Gordon Byron Walsh died on April 20, 2020 at Chestertown, Kent Co., Maryland, at age 82.^2,4 He Gordon Browning of Chestertown, Maryland died on April 20th, 2020. He was 82. He was the son of the late Charles Browning and Gladys Glenn. Gordon was born in Logan, West Virginia and graduated from Logan County High School. He attended Marshall University and served as an Armor Officer with the Maryland National Guard. Gordon earned a Master’s Degree from Washington College and a PhD at the University of Maryland. Gordon taught Graduate School Statistics at Washington College and worked for 35 years with the Maryland State Department of Education. Gordon retired in 1996 as the Director of Pupil Services and Special Education for Kent County Public Schools. He was married for 57 years to the late Eva Browning who predeceased him on January 18, 2020. Gordon served in leadership positions with every organization of which he was a member. Gordon was a member and Past Master of Chester Lodge #115, member and Past Commander of Frank M. Jarman Post 36, and a member of Chestertown Elks Lodge #2474. His contributions to the American Legion included Commanding at the Post, District and State level. Gordon also served as a National Vice-Commander of the American Legion. Gordon was a consummate volunteer. He was a Boy Scout, Sunday school leader, teacher, school administrator and advocate for patriotism and love of Country. Gordon spent the bulk of his life giving to others. He also coached and mentored people across the state of Maryland for the American Legion to enhance the organization’s overall performance. Gordon and Eva were committed to their service organizations and truly loved the friends they made along the way. He is survived by his son Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Byron Browning, his daughter-in-law, Kathleen, his daughter, Mary Conklin; and five grandchildren: Olivia Alligood, Madison Browning, Hunter Browning, Spencer Conklin and Winston Conklin. A private memorial service will be held on April 27th at the Eastern Shore Veteran’s Cemetery in Hurlock, Maryland. on April 21, 2020.²

     Captain Anderson "Cap" Glenn was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill, Logan Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on June 15, 1919 at Jesse, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Gladys Marie Lee, daughter of Edward Price Lee and Josephine "Josie" Hudnall, on July 4, 1968 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia.² Captain Anderson "Cap" Glenn died on June 14, 2002 at age 82.¹

     Eva Teresia Schiller was buried at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Hurlock, Dorchester Co., Maryland.² She was born on March 20, 1936 at Sulzbach-Rosenburg, Germany.^2,1 As of circa 1967,her married name was Browning.¹ She married Gordon Byron Walsh, son of Unknown Walsh and Gladys Marie Lee, circa 1967.¹ Eva Teresia Schiller died on January 18, 2020 at Maryland at age 83.^3,2,1 She CHESTERTOWN — Eva Teresia Browning passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on Jan. 18, 2020. Eva was the daughter of Simon and Regina Schiller. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Doctor Gordon Browning; her son Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Byron Browning; her daughter-in-law Kathleen; her daughter Mary Conklin; and five grandchildren, Olivia Alligood, Madison Browning, Hunter Browning, Spencer Conklin and Winston Conklin. Eva was born in Sulzbach-Rosenburg, Federal Republic of Germany on March 20, 1936. She immigrated to the United States in 1957 through Staten Island in New York City and became a proud naturalized citizen eight years later. Eva was a longtime resident of Chestertown, Md., having relocated there in 1972. She worked at Washington College for 35 years in both the business office and with the department of public safety. Eva volunteered endless hours with the Post 36 American Legion Auxiliary, serving in numerous leadership positions at the local, district and state levels. Eva's recognized leadership led to her election as the President of the American Legion Auxiliary for the State of Maryland. As President, she travelled across the state of Maryland, officiating, speaking and visiting Legion posts through this role. She developed lifelong friendships with people all around Maryland. Eva was instrumental in advocating the American Legion Auxiliary mission to support the American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of veterans, military and their families, both at home and abroad. Eva played a vital role each year as a staff member for Girls State. She worked with future youth leaders and inspired in the girls a sense of patriotism and love of Nation. Eva loved her family and friends and she will be missed by all who knew her. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no funeral service. A private memorial service will be held later at the Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in Hurlock, Md. on January 30, 2020.¹

     Omie Unknown and Leander Lee Hudnall were divorced.² Her married name was Hudnall.¹ Omie Unknown married Leander Lee Hudnall, son of Luther Cummings Hudnall and Grace Petry.¹ Omie Unknown was born circa 1916 at West Virginia.¹

     John Carl Morris was buried at Ward Cemetery, off U.S. 60 East on Kelley's Creek Road, Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He was born circa 1906 at Coalburg, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Genetta Agnes "Nettie" Hudnall, daughter of Anderson "Buck" Hudnall and Barbara Jane Meadows, on May 31, 1929 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3 John Carl Morris died on May 23, 1931 at Montgomery, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Carl was headed to the Indianapolis 500 on Labor Day weekend. He had a flat tire on the way and was on the side of the road changing it when he was struck by an automobile, rupturing his liver along with all other vital organs and was dead on arrival at Coalburg Hospital.^2,3 He Carl Morris, a native of Coalburg, Kanawha, West Virginia. He is survived by his father Pete Morris and mother Nancy Smith. He is also survived by his wife, Genetta Agnes Hudnall who he married on May 29th, 1929 and their young son, John Carl who was born on June 20th, 1930. Carl was struck and killed by an automobile on May 23rd, 1931 in Cannelton, West Virginia while changing a tire on the side of the road. He was also survived by many brothers and sisters. Now, in the year 2012, I am happy to list all of his descendants as well. John Carl Morris, his only son married Beulah Mae Allison in 1952 and he gave his father Carl, 10 beautiful grandchildren. Julia Ann, Connie Lynn, Brenda Kay, Bobbie Jean, Pamela Sue, John Carl & Thomas Errol (twins), Teri Jean & Sheri Jean (twins) and now deceased, Allen Dean Morris Nov 1963 - Nov 2011. Carl Morris has 21 plus grandchildren and way too many to count, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren I know he would be proud of. in 2012.³

     John Carl Morris Jr. was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He and Beulah Mae Allison were divorced.⁵ John Carl Morris Jr. was born on June 20, 1930 at Cannelton, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Beulah Mae Allison on March 4, 1952 at Holly Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 John Carl Morris Jr. died on August 13, 1998 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 68.³ He John Carl Morris Jr., of St. Albans died August 13, 1998 at home after short illness. He was a former mechanic, and Army veteran and a 15 year resident of St. Albans. Surviving daughters, Bobbi Morris and Pamela Slack, both of Charleston, Julia Wilkerson of Winter Springs, Fla., Connie Morris and Brenda Lowery both of Anaheim, Calif., Terri O'Brian and Sherri Sobeck both of Santee, Calif., sons, John Morris lll and Allen Morris both of St. Albans, Tom Morris of Katy, Texas, sister, Pauline Estep of Oregon, brothers, Paul Estep of Oregon, Sammy Estep of Idaho, 32 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. today in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes, with Rev. Frankie Russell officiating. on August 16, 1998.³

     Her Social Security Number was 232-48-3928.³ Beulah Mae Allison was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,4 She and John Carl Morris Jr. were divorced.⁴ Beulah Mae Allison was born on August 9, 1932 at Coalburg, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,5,3 As of March 4, 1952,her married name was Morris.¹ She married John Carl Morris Jr., son of John Carl Morris and Genetta Agnes "Nettie" Hudnall, on March 4, 1952 at Holly Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Beulah Mae Allison died on August 2, 1998 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^5,3,4 She Beulah Mae Nichols, 65, of Charleston died Aug. 2, 1998, in General Division, CAMC, after a short illness. She was a homemaker, a Christian and a native of Coalburg. Surviving: sons, Tom Morris of Katy, Texas, John and Allen Morris, both of St. Albans; daughters, Bobbie Morris and Pamela Slack, both of Charleston, Judy Wilkinson of Longwood, Fla., Connie Morris and Brenda Lowry, both of Anaheim, Calif., Terri O'Brian and Sherri Sobeck, both of San Diego; brother, Lermon Allison of Compton, Calif; sisters, Loretta Carter, Marcella Surbaugh and Carrie Campbell, all of Charleston; 32 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes, with the Rev. Earl Hissom III officiating. There will be no visitation. on August 4, 1998.⁴