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     Floyd Duane Black was born on May 2, 1930 at Avon, Fulton Co., Illinois.³ He married Maxine Lois Jones, daughter of Charles Kline Jones and Ferole Beatrice Smith, in September, 1972 at Knox Co., Illinois.^1,2 Floyd Duane Black died on January 12, 2015 at Silvis, Rock Island Co., Illinois, at age 84.³ He Floyd Duane Black, 84, of Silvis, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at Aspen Rehab and Health Care in Silvis. Floyd was born May 2, 1930, in Avon, Ill., the son of Ora and Rhoda Black. He served in the military during the Korean War. He married Darlene Johnson in 1989. Survivors include his wife, Darlene, Silvis; children, Randy (Deb) Black, Macomb, Rodney (Dana) Traman, Taylor Ridge, Julie (Gary) Shafer, Moline, Steve (Ida) Traman, East Moline, Roger Traman, Rock Island, Robin (Lee) Thomas, Moline, and Terry Traman, Orion; sister, Darlene Howe, Knoxville; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. on January 14, 2015.³

     Brian L. Putnam was buried at Knoxville Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Illinois.² He was born on April 4, 1964 at Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois.² He died on May 7, 2014 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at age 50.² He KICKAPOO - Brian L. Putnam, 50, Kickapoo, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. He was born April 4, 1964, in Galesburg, the son of Theodore and Marilyn Pruett Putnam. He is survived by his mother, Marilyn; two sons, Zackary (Samantha Underwood) Putnam of Kickapoo, and Jordan (Amanda Lester) Putnam of Peoria; and one granddaughter, Emilia Putnam. Also surviving are two brothers, J.D. (Sally) Putnam of Knoxville, and Phillip (Lori) Putnam of Abingdon. Several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins survive. He was preceded in death by his father. He attended and graduated from Knoxville High School in 1982. He previously was employed by Illinois Department of Corrections, Knox County Sheriff's Department, and Ameren. He most recently was employed by PAR Electrical Contractors. He was a member of IBEW Local 51. He was a great cook and loved to cook for his friends and family. He enjoyed all sports, and was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. He loved his sons and granddaughter and enjoyed boating on his pontoon boat. Interment will be in Knoxville Cemetery, Knoxville. on May 9, 2014.²

     Jesse Willard Underwood was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 408-09-4926.³ He was born on August 22, 1919 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,7,4,5 He married Evelyn Marie Jones, daughter of Posey Lester Jones and Naomi Victoria Richards, on October 31, 1945 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,8,9,10 Jesse Willard Underwood died on October 23, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^2,1,3,7,6 He Jesse Willard Underwood, 85, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2004. A native of Franklin County, Va., he was a local resident for the past 60 years. He was retired from the City of Roanoke as a heavy equipment operator after 30 years of service. He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church and he was the first one called from Franklin County for the draft in World War II where he served in the U.S. Army until the end of World War II. He was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn Jones Underwood and daughter, Sharon Underwood Craft. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen Lyle Underwood, Sr. and wife Donna, Philip Brian Underwood, Sr. and wife Christine, Bradley Jones Underwood and wife Sharon. He is also survived by his brother, James Frank Underwood; grandchildren, Jessica R. Underwood, Stephen L. Underwood, Jr., Sarah U. Martin, Philip B. Underwood, Jr., Victor B. Underwood, Alexandra A. Underwood, Darrell W. Craft, Richard S. Toney, and Kenneth C. Toney. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. on October 25, 2004.¹

     Sharon Victoria Underwood was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 229-72-9917.⁸ She was born on February 7, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,6,8,9 As of June 11, 1966,her married name was Craft.⁴ She married Donald Ray Craft on June 11, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Sharon Victoria Underwood and Donald Ray Craft were divorced on May 9, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Sharon Victoria Underwood died on June 11, 1997 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 47.^3,2,8,10 She CRAFT, Sharon Victoria Underwood, 47, of Vinton, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 1997. She is survived by her only son, Darrell Wayne Craft; parents, Jesse W. and Evelyn J. Underwood, Roanoke; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Stephen L. and Donna Underwood, Phillip B. and Christine Underwood, all of Vinton, Bradley and Sharon Underwood, Roanoke. She is also survived by her fiancé , Marvin T. Hodgson, Roanoke; best friend, Faye H. Wheeler, Vinton, as well as, many beloved others. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. on June 13, 1997.²

     Donald Ray Craft was born on October 16, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He married Sharon Victoria Underwood, daughter of Jesse Willard Underwood and Evelyn Marie Jones, on June 11, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Donald Ray Craft and Sharon Victoria Underwood were divorced on May 9, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Donald Ray Craft died on August 13, 2018 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.³ He Donald Ray “Donnie” Craft, 74 of Roanoke, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers. Donnie was retired from the City of Roanoke and was an avid golfer and bowler. He is survived by his wife, Barbara D. Craft, 2 sons, Darrell Craft and Corey Craft, 2 sisters, 3 brothers and numerous other relatives. on August 14, 2018.³