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     Lawrence A. Walker was born circa 1900 at Ohio.¹ He married Marble Faun Lawrence, daughter of Alexander Carlton "Alex" Lawrence and Ida May Poff, circa 1926.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 234-42-2390.⁵ Her married name was Manis.⁶ Edna May Walker married Orville Robert Manis.^6,4 Edna May Walker was born on February 11, 1928 at Cabell Co., West Virginia.^1,5 She died on November 3, 1985 at Bexar Co., Texas, at age 57.^5,7

     Lawrence Carlton "Larry" Barbour was buried at Kilpatricks Serenity Gardens (also known as Twin Cities Memorial Gardens), West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 234-07-2397.² He was born on May 12, 1920 at Madison, Boone Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Frenchie Leola "Lee" Golsby on June 4, 1944 at Pineville, Rapides Parish, Louisiana.^4,9,6 Lawrence Carlton "Larry" Barbour died on June 22, 2006 at Louisiana at age 86.^2,4 He Funeral services for Lawrence C. "Larry" Barbour, 86, of Monroe, La., were 10 a.m. Monday, June 26, 2006, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, with the Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Interment followed in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, La. Mr. Barbour went to be with the Lord June 22, 2006, at home after a lengthy illness. Mr. Barbour was a member of First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Larry's main focus in life was to serve the Lord. Before moving to West Monroe, he lived in Charleston, W.Va., where he as a deacon for 12 years at Baptist Temple. He was an active member of Gideons International for 34 years. Mr. Barbour was a graduate of Marshall University, Huntington, with a Master's Degree in pre-law. He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he served as a first lieutenant in two wars: World War II where he was in campaigns under General Eisenhower, including the Normandy Invasion; and the Korean Conflict. He was a telephone engineer for C&P Telephone Company for 42 years. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Barbour and Marble Walker, and sisters, Ruby Newburg and Edna Walker. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Frenchie Golsby Barbour; son, Kenneth Lee Barbour of Aiken, S.C; daughter, Jill Barbour of Macon, Ga., brother, Dr. Alfred Walker and wife, Janet, of Baltimore, Md; brother-in-law, Richard Newberg of Philadelphia, Pa; and many nieces and nephews. on August 4, 2006.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 233-30-4251.⁶ Ruth Ann Barber was buried at Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Broomall, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania.⁷ Her married name was Newberg.² She married Richard Harold Newberg.^3,2 Ruth Ann Barber was born on July 28, 1923 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^6,2 She died on March 21, 2003 at Ridley Park, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania, at age 79.^6,7,2 She Ruth A. Barber Newberg, 79, of Folcroft, former commander of American Legion Post 1000 in Aldan and a World War II veteran, died March 21 at Taylor Hospital. She was born in Huntington, W.V. She was a member of the Army Air Corps during World War II and trained for MASH units. Mrs. Newberg was a charter member of the Women's War Memorial and the World War II Memorial. Survivors: Husband, Richard Newberg sons, Richard Newberg, Daniel Newberg and Nathan Newberg brothers, Lawrence Barbour and Dr. Alfred Walker five grandchildren. Service and Burial: Private. on March 26, 2003.²

     Dr. Lewis Alfred Walker was buried at Midkiff Cemetery, West Hamlin, Lincoln Co., West Virginia.^4,6 He was born on January 5, 1931 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio.^2,3,4,6 He married Janet Roberta Adkins on December 31, 1954 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^3,4,6 Dr. Lewis Alfred Walker died on July 5, 2014 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 83.⁶ He Lewis Alfred Walker, 83, of Huntington, WV, a retired chemistry professor and director of academic computing, died July 5, 2014, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV, following a long stroke-related illness. He was a former long-time resident of Sparks, MD. Al Walker was the son of Marble Faun Walker, and the brother of Lawrence Barbour, Ruth Barbour Newberg, and Edna Walker Manis, as well as "Poppaw" to grandson Andrew, all of whom preceded him in death. In addition to Janet Walker, his wife of almost 60 years, survivors include his sons, Christopher A. Walker, of Clearwater, FL, and Dr. Joel W. Walker, MD, of Baltimore, MD, and his grandchildren, Asheley P. Walker, and Brennan J. Walker, both of Baltimore, MD. Al was born in Cincinnati, OH, but grew up in Huntington, WV, graduating from Huntington High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, proudly serving his country for four years, most of it overseas during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge, Al returned to Huntington, WV, where he attended Marshall University, earning a BS with honors in chemistry in 1955. Continuing his studies, he earned a MS from Marshall University followed by a PhD from Indiana University in 1965. While at Marshall University, fellow student Janet Adkins caught Al's eye. The courtship commenced over a nickel mug of root beer and never stopped over almost 60 years of loving, happy marriage. Al delighted in being the very engaged father of two sons, Christopher and Joel. In 1964, Al joined the faculty of Goucher College in Towson, MD, and moved his family to the Baltimore area. Over 31 years of teaching service, Al advanced through the professorial ranks to full professor, retiring in 1995 with professor emeritus honors. During the 1970s, Al recognized early the rising imperative of computing to all academic disciplines. Along with long-time colleague, Dr. Barton Houseman, Al "dragged a somewhat reluctant Goucher community into the new Age of the Computer in the 1970's," stated Dean Welch. The two served for many years as co-directors of academic computing, and in 1981 Goucher's Trustees bestowed on both the Goucher Award for Distinguished Service to the College. Also during the 1970's, Al's support for Christopher and Joel's sports interests led him to become a regular runner and cyclist. Throughout his 40s, Al completed road races of lengths up to, and including, the marathon. He often commuted by bicycle between the family's Sparks home to Goucher's Towson campus. Joel remembers particularly a long-distance cycling trip to Chesapeake, OH that he enjoyed with his father. Chris could always count on his dad as a cheering supporter at cross country races and track meets. Al was also a man of strong and life-long Christian faith. While in the Baltimore area, he was a member and/or active supporter of Valley Baptist, Cockeysville Baptist, Hereford Baptist, and Pleasant Hill Chapel churches. When visiting the Huntington area, he was a congregant at the Union Missionary Baptist Church of Chesapeake, OH. He was an active supporter of, and contributor to, missionary outreach organizations such as the Gideons, Wycliffe, JAARs, and Samaritan's Purse. A funeral service to celebrate Al's life will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12 at the Union Missionary Baptist Church, Chesapeake, Ohio by Pastor Randy See. Military rites will be conducted by The American Legion Post 640. The burial will follow in Midkiff Cemetery, Branchland, WV. on July 11, 2014.⁶

     Richard Harold Newberg was buried at Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Broomall, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ His Social Security Number was 180-12-8014.⁶ He married Ruth Ann Barber, daughter of Daniel Leroy "Dan" Barber and Marble Faun Lawrence.^1,4 Richard Harold Newberg was born on December 21, 1922 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^2,6,3 He died on December 26, 2009 at Pennsylvania at age 87.^6,3

     Frenchie Leola "Lee" Golsby was buried at Kilpatricks Serenity Gardens (also known as Twin Cities Memorial Gardens), West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.² Her Social Security Number was 232-44-4825.⁴ She Funeral services for Mrs. Frenchie Lee Golsby Barbour, age 84, will be 11:00 AM, Friday, January 23, 2009, at Feazel Chapel in West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Mark Fenn and Dr. Woods Watson. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, 8729 Cypress Street in West Monroe, LA. Frenchie Lee Golsby Barbour was a great educator, a wife, a mother, and a volunteer. She was born in Dubach, LA, graduated from Crowville High School, received a BA of E from Louisiana Baptist College, and 45 plus Master's Degree in Education from Marshall University in Huntington, WV. After marriage to Larry C. Barbour, she moved to West Virginia. She endured the pains of separation as her husband went to two wars: WWII and the Korean Conflict. Kenneth and Jill, her two children, were the pride of her life. Activites in the Baptist Temple in Charleston, West Virginia as a deaconess, a choir member, and Sunday school teacher gave her great joy. She retired from Kanawha County School System in West Virginia with 36 years of elementary school education to her credit 8 as a teacher and 28 years as a principal. Frenchie loved to read, sing, cook, attend opera, and pet her animals. She was a member of several educational organizations: A.C.E; Phi Delta Kappa; Alpha Delta Kappa from which she received the 50 year Golden Sister Award; American Association of University Women which named three scholarships after her. After retirement, she moved to West Monroe, LA in 1984 to be near her relatives. She continued to be very active in her retirement years, giving of herself to her community. She became an active member of the First Baptist Church of West Monroe, singing in the choir and participating in Sunday school. Her activities included a Lifetime Member of the Glenwood Auxiliary from which she was a past president, a member of Mon Amie Newcomers Club serving as president and treasurer 3 times, a member of the Monroe Symphony League, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Gideons, a member of the Ministry of Inspirational Therapy, and a member of the Ouachita Parish Women's Republican Club. She was preceded in death by her parents Leslie E. and Ruby Golsby; brother Leslie E. Golsby, Jr., husband Larry C. Barbour; and son Kenneth Lee Barbour. Survivors include her daughter Jill Ruby Barbour of Macon, GA; sisters Beverly Thomas and Gloria Jones and husband, Joel of West Monroe, LA; brother-in-laws Richard Newberg of Philadelphia, PA and Dr. Alfred Walker and wife, Janet of Baltimore, MD. Memorials may be made to the Monroe Symphony League, the Gideons International, or the Ministry of Inspirational Therapy. Pallbearers will be from the Gideons International of Monroe. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, January 22, 2009, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. During the services for Mrs. Barbour, a celebration of life for her son, Kenneth Lee Barbour, age 63, will also take place. Kenneth was born on March 26, 1945 in Huntington, West Virginia and passed away on January 3, 2009 in Macon, Georgia.² She was born on December 27, 1924 at Dubach, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.^2,4 As of June 4, 1944,her married name was Barbour.³ She married Lawrence Carlton "Larry" Barbour, son of Daniel Leroy "Dan" Barber and Marble Faun Lawrence, on June 4, 1944 at Pineville, Rapides Parish, Louisiana.^1,2,3 Frenchie Leola "Lee" Golsby died on January 18, 2009 at West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, at age 84.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 235-72-3762.⁴ Kenneth Lee Barbour was born on March 26, 1945 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 He died on January 3, 2009 at Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia, at age 63.^2,4,3 He Kenneth Lee Barbour, 63, of Aiken, South Carolina passed away Saturday, January 3, 2009. Funeral services will be held at a later date in Louisiana. Born in Huntington, West Virginia, son of the late Lawrence Carlton Barbour. A 1964 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School in Charleston, West Virginia, with a Masters Degree from M.I.T. He was a retired chemical engineer from Westinghouse, Savannah River Company, and a Vietnam War veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his mother, Frenchie Lee Barbour of West Monroe, LA; Sister, Jill Barbour of Macon, GA; Aunts, Beverly Thomas and Gloria and Joel Jones, all of West Monroe, LA. Uncles; Dr. Alfred Walker and wife, Janet of Baltimore, Md. Richard Newberg of Philadelphia, PA. on January 9, 2009.³

     David Aaron Newberg was buried at Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Broomall, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on October 17, 1948 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.¹ He died on May 8, 1958 at Folcroft, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania, at age 9.¹

     His Social Security Number was 236-32-9605.³ Orville Robert Manis married Edna May Walker, daughter of Lawrence A. Walker and Marble Faun Lawrence.^4,5 Orville Robert Manis was born on September 20, 1927 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^3,2 He died on April 21, 1984 at Middleburg Heights, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 56.^3,1

     His Social Security Number was 302-48-5843.⁴ John Arthur Manis was born on May 6, 1950 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^4,2 He died on May 22, 1977 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 27.¹