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     Elsie Joanne Byrd was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,9 Her Social Security Number was 230-44-5909.¹⁰ She was born on July 27, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,10,9 As of August 12, 1953,her married name was Snead.² She married Thomas Sidney Snead on August 12, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6,3,8 Elsie Joanne Byrd died on October 26, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^3,4,10,9,11 She Elsie Joanne Byrd Snead, 77, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday night, October 26, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy E. and Elsie O. Byrd; and a brother, Roy E. Byrd Jr. She is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Thomas Sidney "Sam" Snead; sister-in-law, Betsy Byrd, of Shelburne, N.H; niece, Katherine Byrd and her husband, Jack Pierce, of Sacramento, Calif; nephew, Jarrod Byrd, of Shelburne, N.H; aunt and uncle, Mary Frances and Bob Conlon, uncle and aunt, Rucian and Jenesta Obenshain. The family would like to thank both Berkshire Health Care Center and Good Samaritan Hospice for all of their loving care. Funeral service will be held at the graveside at Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 28, 2011.³

     Charles Ralph Byrd was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born on September 2, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He died on December 21, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     Thomas Sidney Snead was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,5 His Social Security Number was 223-36-1912.⁷ He was born on January 21, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,7,6 He married Elsie Joanne Byrd, daughter of Roy Edward Byrd and Elsie Cline Obenshain, on August 12, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,2,9 Thomas Sidney Snead died on July 15, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^4,7,5,6 He Thomas Sidney (Sam) Snead, 80, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2013, at his home. He retired from General Electric in 1996 with 37 years service and was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served from 1953 to 1957. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Snead; parents, Alfred L. and Daisy W. Snead; brothers, Wesley, Fred and Clyde Snead. He is survived by two sisters, Lillian E. Blankenship, of Alexandria, Betty Laine and husband, James, of Lexington, N.C; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park with Military Honors. on July 17, 2013.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 566-12-5873.⁴ Walter Max Helmick was born on March 31, 1886 at Covington, Miami Co., Ohio.^2,4,3 He married Louise Cora Madison, daughter of Samuel Leonard "Sam" Madison and Clara Florence Cabe, on January 30, 1939 at California.^1,5 Walter Max Helmick died on March 22, 1968 at Alameda Co., California, at age 81.²

     His Social Security Number was 701-03-5557.⁴ Arthur Raymond Dubois was born on May 1, 1891 at Marion Co., Kansas.^2,4,3 He married Louise Cora Madison, daughter of Samuel Leonard "Sam" Madison and Clara Florence Cabe, on May 10, 1970 at San Joaquin Co., California.¹ Arthur Raymond Dubois died on December 1, 1974 at San Joaquin Co., California, at age 83.²

     His Social Security Number was 558-14-7110.⁵ Charles Robert Gillit was buried at Park View Cemetery, 3661 E. French Camp Road, Manteca, San Joaquin Co., California.⁴ He was born on February 4, 1906 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.^2,3,5 He married Verna Esther Lile, daughter of Elisha Elmer Ernest Lile and Louise Cora Madison, circa 1927.⁶ Charles Robert Gillit died on December 3, 1984 at Manteca, San Joaquin Co., California, at age 78.^3,4 He Charles R. Gillit (Manteca) — A service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the P.L. Fry & Son Chapel for Charles R. Gillit, 78, who died Monday at his Manteca home. Burial will be in Park View Cemetery. Mr. Gillit had lived in Manteca for 53 years and was a retired dairyman. He was a native of Hanford. He belonged to the Moose Lodge of Manteca. He is survived by his wife, Ida Gillit of Manteca; six sons, Clifford Gillit and Leonard Lile, both of Manteca, Cleo Gillit of Ripon, and Walt Lile, Charlie Gillit, and Calvin Gillit, all of Modesto; three daughters, Elsie Medeiros and Carolyn Gillit of Manteca and Frances Henson of Stockton; a brother, Arthur Gillit of Stockton; four sisters, including Geneva Berry of Stockton; 19 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. on December 4, 1984.⁴

     Clifford Earl Gillit Clifford Earl Gillit, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Hospice House of San Joaquin on April 16, 2021. He was born March 16, 1934 in French Camp, CA and spent his life in Manteca, CA after serving 2 years in the Army and 4 years in the National Guard. Clifford married the love of his life Shirley and would have celebrated 65 years this July 14th. Cliff leaves behind his loving wife Shirley Gillit. Children: Raleigh Gillit of Manteca, CA, Dan (Teresa) Gillit of Farr West, Utah and Denise Gillit of Spokane, Wa. Grandchildren: Shanan (Matt) Gonzales of Sonora, CA, Jennifer (Amy) Burton of Oakdale, CA and Eli Gillit-Silva of Spokane, WA. Great grandchildren: Mathew and Korey Gonzales of Sonora, CA. He also leaves behind many brothers and sisters: Cleo Gillit of Riverbank, CA, Leonard Lile of Salida, CA, Walter Lile of New Mexico, Charlie Gillit of Walnut Grove, CA, Elsie Medeiros of Manteca, CA, Frances Henson of Missouri, Linda Andujo of Fernley, NV and Carolyn Gillit of Conyers, GA. He worked as a welder for 33 years and retired from Tuff Boy Trailers. Though many who knew him know he never really retired. He always found a new project to work on, whether it be a tractor, engine, or project at the house. He could fix anything and would help anyone with anything. Active member of Valley Tractor Pullers Association and Western Heritage Engines Antiques Tractors, Inc. and pulled an array of Case and Alice Chalmer tractors over 37 years. His love for family, friends, tractors and engines was abundant. Services will be held in the chapel at Park View Cemetery 3661 E. French Camp Rd, Manteca CA on Wednesday April 28th at 1 p.m.³ He was buried at Park View Cemetery, 3661 E. French Camp Road, Manteca, San Joaquin Co., California.³ He was born on March 16, 1934 at French Camp, San Joaquin Co., California.^2,3 He married Shirley Cull on July 14, 1956.³ Clifford Earl Gillit died on April 16, 2021 at Stockton, San Joaquin Co., California, at age 87.³

     Her Social Security Number was 555-46-9048.³ Peggy Arlene Bullard was buried at Park View Cemetery, 3661 E. French Camp Road, Manteca, San Joaquin Co., California.⁴ She was born on January 9, 1936 at Porterville, Tulare Co., California.^5,3,4 As of June 22, 1952,her married name was Gillit.¹ She married Cleo Edward Gillit, son of Charles Robert Gillit and Verna Esther Lile, on June 22, 1952 at San Joaquin Co., California.¹ Peggy Arlene Bullard and Cleo Edward Gillit were divorced in December, 1975 at San Joaquin Co., California.² Peggy Arlene Bullard died on October 25, 2004 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California, at age 68.^3,4 She Peggy A. Silveira Jan. 9, 1936 — Oct. 25, 2004. Peggy Arlene Bullard Silveira, 68, of Modesto died Monday at Memorial Medical Center. Mrs. Silveira was a native of Porterville. She lived in Modesto eight years and previously lived in Manteca. She was an administrative assistant for the federal government. She enjoyed gardening, interior decorating and motorcycling. She is survived by her husband, Henry Joseph Silveira of Modesto; children, Sandra Apuan and Brian Gillit, both of New Mexico, and Cleo E. Gillit Jr. of Modesto; brother, Delbert Bullard of Oklahoma; and seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her son, Mark Gillit; and six brothers. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Fri- day at P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home, Manteca, with burial at Park View Cemetery, French Camp. on October 28, 2004.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 552-31-4145.⁷ Mark William Gillit was buried at Park View Cemetery, 3661 E. French Camp Road, Manteca, San Joaquin Co., California.⁴ He was born on June 7, 1960 at Tracy, San Joaquin Co., California.^1,2,7,3 He married Lisa Louise Pickering on October 9, 1982 at Zephyr Cove, Douglas Co., Nevada.⁵ Mark William Gillit died on October 12, 1990 at French Camp, San Joaquin Co., California, at age 30.^7,2,4 He Mark W. Gillit, 30, of Manteca died Friday in a French Camp hospital from injuries suffered in a car accident. Mr. Gillit was born in Tracy. Survivors include a son, Mark W. Gillit Jr; his parents, Cleo Gillit of Ripon and Peggy Silveira of Manteca; two brothers, Cleo Gillit Jr. of Ceres and Brian Gillit of Manteca; a sister, Sandy Apuan of Manteca. Burial at Park View Cemetery. on October 14, 1990.⁴