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     Gomer Francis Jones was buried at Clear Run Cemetery, Bridgeton, Parke Co., Indiana.² His Social Security Number was 295-03-1893.⁷ He was born on February 22, 1896 at Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.^{1,2,3,5,4,8,7} He married Mary Elizabeth Burris on April 7, 1928 at Indiana.^3,9 Gomer Francis Jones died on December 11, 1980 at age 84.^2,7

     David Thomas Jones was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 313-10-8004.⁸ He was born on April 2, 1899 at Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,4,5,7,8 He married Essie Swickard on January 21, 1918 at Clay Co., Indiana.⁷ David Thomas Jones died on January 24, 1970 at Berrien Center, Berrien Co., Michigan, at age 70.² He BRAZIL, Ind. - David T. Jones, 70, Berrien Center, Mich., formerly of Clay County, died Saturday evening at his residence. Survivors include the widow, Essie; a brother, Gomer, Rockville, and a niece. Burial will be in Calcutta Cemetery. on January 26, 1970.²

     Mary Elizabeth Burris was buried at Clear Run Cemetery, Bridgeton, Parke Co., Indiana.^3,2 She was born on March 6, 1898 at Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio.^3,1,2,4 As of April 7, 1928,her married name was Jones.¹ She married Gomer Francis Jones, son of Thomas T. Jones and Lydia Catherine "Lida" Pilant, on April 7, 1928 at Indiana.^1,2 Mary Elizabeth Burris died on January 28, 1973 at Rockville, Parke Co., Indiana, at age 74.^3,2

     Essie Swickard was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.^4,2,3 Her Social Security Number was 307-09-5047.⁵ She was born on July 12, 1899 at Parke Co., Indiana.^1,2,5 As of January 21, 1918,her married name was Jones. She married David Thomas Jones, son of Thomas T. Jones and Lydia Catherine "Lida" Pilant, on January 21, 1918 at Clay Co., Indiana.¹ Essie Swickard died on April 18, 1989 at Martinsville, Morgan Co., Indiana, at age 89.^2,3 She Essie Jones 90, Martinsville, died Tuesday, April 18, 1989, at Morgan County Memorial Hospital. The former Brazil resident had been in the hospital one week. The daughter of Samuel John and Luella Alma White Swickard, she was born July 12, 1899, in Parke County. Mrs. Jones was an employee of Wilson Shirt Co. in South Bend for, several years, before moving to Geneva. Fla., to make her home. She had been in nursing homes for the past five years. Survivors include a nephew, Don Swickard, Martinsville; a niece, Dorothy Williams, Humble, Texas; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. The 11 a.m. Saturday graveside service will be at Calcutta Cemetery in Harmony, with the Rev. John Flockhart officiating. on April 21, 1989.³

     Catherine Patricia Jones was born circa 1921 at Indiana.¹

     His Social Security Number was 035-12-8768.¹ Charles Edward Brown was buried at Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 301 South County Trail, Exeter, Washington Co., Rhode Island.^2,3 He married June Virginia Byrd, daughter of Joseph Valentine Byrd and Adeline M. "Addie" Davis.³ Charles Edward Brown was born on April 17, 1921 at Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island.^1,4,2,3 He died on May 18, 1996 at Rhode Island at age 75.^1,5,2,3

     Elsie Olive/Cline Obenshain was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 230-34-1023.⁴ Her married name was Byrd.¹ She married Roy Edward Byrd, son of Joseph Valentine Byrd and Florence Virginia Oliver.^1,5 Elsie Olive/Cline Obenshain was born on June 30, 1913 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,4,3,1 She died on October 8, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^4,1

     His Social Security Number was 230-34-1030.⁴ Roy Edward Byrd Jr. was buried at Wheeler Cemetery, Shelburne, Coos Co., New Hampshire.^2,3 He Roy E. Byrd, Jr. 69, of 7 Seyah Road, passed away February 17, 2003. Mr. Byrd was born May 5, 1933 in Roanoke, Virginia. He was the son of the late Roy and Elsie (Obenshain) Byrd. He was a proud US Army Korean War Veteran who served at the Chosin Reservoir in Korea where he was awarded a Purple Heart with Oak Leaf cluster; he was then stationed at Camp Dodge, New Hampshire. After his discharge in 1953 he made the North Country his home, retiring from Crown Vantage Paper Company after 44 years of service. He worked part-time for many years at the Mt. Washington Auto Road as a stagedriver. He enjoyed telling his passengers all about the history of the Auto Road. His passions in life were country music (Hank Williams Sr. and Dick Curless), and automobiles, especially his antique Buicks that he had painstakingly restored to original condition. Beloved husband of Betsy (Sherburne) Byrd for 49 years. Loving father of Kathryn Byrd and husband Jack Pierce of Citrus Heights, CA; son Jarrod Byrd and Jennifer Spaulding, grandchildren Shelby and Tristan Byrd all of Gorham, NH; his loving sister Joanne and husband Sidney Snead of Roanoke, VA; his sister-in-law, Carole Harris, Lee, NH. He also leaves his pet Shih Tzu, Trilby, his constant companion who will dearly miss him. Many caring aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews survive him. Burial will take place in late spring at Wheeler Cemetery, Shelburne, NH.² He was born on May 5, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,6 He married Betsy J. Sherburne circa 1954.² Roy Edward Byrd Jr. died on February 17, 2003 at Shelburne, Coos Co., New Hampshire, at age 69.^2,3,4,6

     Elsie Joanne Byrd was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 230-44-5909.⁶ She was born on July 27, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,6 As of August 12, 1953,her married name was Snead.² She married Thomas Sidney Snead on August 12, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5,3 Elsie Joanne Byrd died on October 26, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^3,4,6 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 noon on Saturday, October 29, 2011, at Sherwood Memorial Park, the Rev. Jim Rivers will officiate. 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 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 He married Elsie Joanne Byrd, daughter of Roy Edward Byrd and Elsie Olive/Cline Obenshain, on August 12, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,2 Thomas Sidney Snead died on July 15, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^4,7,5 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 11 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2013, 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