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     Mary Margaret Eakin was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 223-30-5216.⁴ She was born on April 30, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of January 9, 1933,her married name was Wheeler.¹ She married Albert Oakley Wheeler, son of Charles Harrison "Charlie" Wheeler and Charity Elizabeth Manning, on January 9, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 Mary Margaret Eakin died on January 23, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^2,4,3 She Margaret Eakin Wheeler, age 78, formely of Fieldale Rd., N.E., Roanoke, died Wednesday, January 23, 1991. She was a member of Oakland Baptist Church and the Dorcas Sunday School class. She was the widow of Albert O. (Monk) Wheeler; She was predeceased by one grandson, Michael J. Wheeler; one brother, the Rev. Frank E. Eakin. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, James A. and Ethelyn (Kitty) Wheeler; Joseph C. and Alice S. Wheeler, all of Troutville; three grandchildren, David A. Wheeler, Lance G. Wheeler, Shannon M. Heathscott. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. on January 24, 1991.³

     James Albert Wheeler was buried at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 Highway 72, Sarasota, Sarasota Co., Florida.² He was born on September 12, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,5 He married Ethelyn Faithe Moore on July 24, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ James Albert Wheeler died on March 30, 2019 at Wimauma, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 85.⁴ He James A. Wheeler, 85, of Wimauma, Fla., passed peacefully at his home Saturday, March 30, 2019. He was a member of Simmons Loop Baptist Church. He retired in 1993 from American Electric Power in Roanoke, Va. After six years of traveling in their RV, they settled in their Florida home. He is preceded in death by parents, Albert (Monk) Wheeler, Margaret Wheeler; his son, Michael J Wheeler. Survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Ethelyn ( Kitty ) Wheeler; son, David Wheeler; and daughter-in-law, Linda Kubicki Wheeler. Brother, Joesph Wheeler, and wife Alice. Jim was a loving dedicated family man always providing for his wife and family. He enjoyed traveling with his wife in their RV and many cruises they took together. on April 4, 2019.⁴

     Michael James Wheeler was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,8 His Social Security Number was 153-48-3901.⁵ He was born on July 11, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He married Sharon Virginia Layman, daughter of Henry Harrison Layman and Rubye Danease Rose, on December 8, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Michael James Wheeler and Sharon Virginia Layman were divorced on December 22, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Michael James Wheeler married Michelle Suzanne Legnon on March 30, 1987 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,8 Michael James Wheeler died on April 3, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 30.^1,6,8 He Michael J. Wheeler, age 30, of 2308 East Ruritan Road died at his home Friday, April 3, 1987. He was a member of Oakland Baptist Church; was a product designer Rock Drill Division, Ingersoll-Rand Co; was a graduate of Virginia Western College; and a veteran of the U.S. Navy; a former volunteer firefighter and was a certified scuba diver. Survived by his wife, Michelle Legon Wheeler; his parents, James A. and Ethelyn (Kitty) Wheeler, Blue Ridge; one brother and sister-in-law, David A. and Donna Ferrell Wheeler, Charlotte, N. C; his grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Eakin Wheeler, Roanoke. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 4, 1987.⁸

     Davy Richard Jones was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 225-21-0124.⁶ He Davy R. Jones, 33, died Monday, August 6, 2001 at his home in Cornelius. Davy, who was employed as a Service Manager with Crown Athletic Club, was born November 5, 1967 in Radford, VA. He grew up in Christiansburg, VA and later served in the US Marines. He will be deeply missed by the many people whose lives he touched, especially his mother who adored him, Joyce Phillips, of Christiansburg, VA; his father and step-mother, Alvin and Alice Jones of Pilot, VA; his brother, Grover D. Jones of Riner, VA; three step-sisters, Brenda Bence of Colorado, Dongie Plant of Leominster, MA, and Sheena of Bedford, VA; and grandmother, Virginia Ford, also of Christiansburg; as well as aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also deeply loved by his best friend and roommate, Brian Koch; special friend Michael Bake, and Dee Wilkins, all of Charlotte, John and Babes Koch of Fairmont, WV, Patrick Bary and Walter, both of Los Angeles, CA, Julie Callantine of Indianapolis, IN, Sarah Fleming of Antioch, TN, and Walter; in addition to his co-workers and many other special friends. Davy also loved and was loved by Mr. Puddy, his cat. Davy, we will always remember the smile you brought to everyone you came in contact with, no matter how you felt deep inside. We hope you are happy and have found peace in your heart.² He was born on November 5, 1967 at Radford, Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6 He died on August 6, 2001 at Cornelius, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 33.^2,4,5,6

     Gerald Lee Johnson Jr. was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 He Gerald Lee Johnson, Jr., age 48, of Vinton passed away Friday, January 20, 2012. He was born January 16, 1964. He was preceded in death by his mother, Janie Blackwell Johnson. Surviving are his father, Gerald Lee Johnson, Sr. of Vinton; brother, Keith Johnson of Vinton; niece, Megan Johnson; uncles, Roger Johnson and wife Darlene of Roanoke, Don Johnson and wife, Cheri of Roanoke, Todd Johnson and wife Laurie of Garner, NC; aunts, Lillian Palmer of Franklin County, Juanita Hartman of Raleigh, NC, Sherry Blackwell of Vinton; special friend, Serena Cole and other loving family members. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery.⁵ His Social Security Number was 224-13-9009.⁷ He was born on January 16, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2,4,5 He died on January 20, 2012 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 48.^7,3,4,5