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     His Social Security Number was 578-22-1361.⁸ Ralph Reece Gill was buried at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road (Route 619), Triangle, Prince William Co., Virginia.^3,5,9 He was born on May 14, 1926 at Hurt, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^{1,8,2,3,4,5,10} He married Doris Rebecca Bobbitt, daughter of David Albert Bobbitt and Tiny Kate Hedrick, on October 14, 1966 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.¹ Ralph Reece Gill and Doris Rebecca Bobbitt were divorced on October 28, 1974 at Campbell Co., Virginia.¹ Ralph Reece Gill died on May 4, 2001 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 74.^8,3,5,10,6,9 He Ralph R. Gill, 74, of Appomattox, died on Friday, May 4, 2001. He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Survivors include a son, Sam Gill; a daughter, Gilda Horn; two brothers, Charles H. and Saul A. Gill; one sister, Neva C. Russell; and four grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Quantico National Cemetery. on May 8, 2001.⁹

     Charlie Wiley Clark Sr. was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 226-03-1785.⁵ He was born on October 12, 1906 at Charlotte Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 He married Mamye Pearl "Mamie" Hodges, daughter of Jesse Henry Hodges and Bessie Mae Hedrick, on December 18, 1926 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,4 Charlie Wiley Clark Sr. died on July 20, 1987 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 80.³

     His Social Security Number was 228-26-0411.² Charlie Wiley Clark Jr. was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^10,5 He was born on January 17, 1928 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,4,5,6,7 He married Nellie Rae Arrington on September 2, 1950 at Lynchburg, Virginia.³ Charlie Wiley Clark Jr. and Nellie Rae Arrington were divorced on July 22, 1971 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁴ Charlie Wiley Clark Jr. married Lula Thurman on October 26, 1991 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^5,3 Charlie Wiley Clark Jr. died on June 25, 1993 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 65.^2,5,11

     Delores Maxine Clark Delores Clark Moon, April 22, 1934 – March 20, 2019. Delores Clark Moon, 84, of Forest went to be with her Lord Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Born in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Wiley Clark and Maymie Hodges Clark. Delores was retired from Ericson/GE and was a longtime member of Thomas Road Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, James Edward “Jim” Moon, Jr., her son, Richard Scott Moon and her daughter, Cathy Powell; her sister, Charlotte C. Merkal and her brother, Charlie W. Clark, Jr. Survivors include four grandchildren, Heather Pratt, Morgan Moon, Katie Guthman and Christopher Cordle and six great grandchildren. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.⁴ She was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.⁴ She was born on April 22, 1934 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^4,3 As of October 29, 1954,her married name was Moon.² She married Dr. James Edward “Jim” Moon Jr. on October 29, 1954 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^4,2,6 Delores Maxine Clark died on March 20, 2019 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 84.⁴

     Charlotte Patricia Clark was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.⁴ She Charlotte Clark Merkal passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2015, at her home in Forest, Va., after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Charlotte was a devoted, loving wife to Ronald S. Merkal, and they happily shared thirty years of wedded bliss. Charlotte was born on November 8, 1936, in Lynchburg, Va., and worked for Nationwide Insurance for several years after graduating from Lynchburg High School. She then moved to Arlington, Va. to work for the U.S. Department of Army as a secretary at the Pentagon. Charlotte's excellent secretarial skills and professionalism enabled her to obtain the lead secretary position for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. After thirty years of faithful service, she retired in 1992, and moved to Forest with her husband. Charlotte loved her husband's extended family, and was gracious and supportive to her four step-children. She absolutely adored her nine step-grandchildren of whom she lovingly dotted over. Charlotte was a magnet for small children, and she delighted in helping raise two of her grandchildren. Charlotte's gentle, loving spirit was a testament to her deep faith in her Lord Jesus Christ, and was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church. Charlotte's beautiful, happy disposition will be treasured and missed by her family and friends. Charlotte was preceded in death by her mother, Mayme P. Clark; father, Charlie Wiley C. Clark; and brother, Charlie W. Clark.Charlotte is survived by her husband, Ronald Merkal; four step-children, Paul Merkal, Donna Schronce, Carol Lancaster, and Daniel Merkal; nine grandchildren; her sister, Delores Moon; her nephews, Donald Clark, Anthony Clark, and Scott Moon; and niece, Cathy Powell. Private interment will be held in Fort Hill Memorial Park.³ She was born on November 8, 1936 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,4,3 As of July 6, 1985,her married name was Merkal.² She married Ronald Samuel Merkal on July 6, 1985 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.^2,3 Charlotte Patricia Clark died on April 2, 2015 at Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 78.^4,3

     Phyllis June Clark was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2 She was born on April 30, 1931 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on January 8, 1933 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 1.^1,2

     Lula Thurman was born on March 22, 1927 at Virginia.² As of October 26, 1991,her married name was Clark.² She married Charlie Wiley Clark Jr., son of Charlie Wiley Clark Sr. and Mamye Pearl "Mamie" Hodges, on October 26, 1991 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2

     Dr. James Edward “Jim” Moon Jr. was born on July 5, 1934 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Delores Maxine Clark, daughter of Charlie Wiley Clark Sr. and Mamye Pearl "Mamie" Hodges, on October 29, 1954 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,3 Dr. James Edward “Jim” Moon Jr. died on June 9, 2014 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 79.^3,4 He Dr. James Edward "Sonny" Moon, 79, of Lynchburg, went home to be with his Lord, Monday, June 9, 2014, at his residence. He was the loving and devoted husband of Delores Clark Moon for 59 years. Born July 5, 1934, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late James Edward Moon Sr. and Dorothy Barksdale Moon. Jim was a retired Minister and was Co-Pastor, Emeritus of Thomas Road Baptist Church, where he was still a member. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy Reserve. In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by a son, Richard Scott Moon; a daughter, Cathy M. Powell and husband, George, both of Lynchburg; a brother, Robert Moon and wife, Ann, of Rustburg; four grandchildren, Heather Pratt, Morgan Moon, Katie Moon, and Christopher Cordle; six great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Robin Moon. Interment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park. on June 11, 2014.³

     Richard Scott Moon Richard Scott Moon, 61, of Lynchburg went to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at his residence. Born August 2, 1955 in Indianapolis, IN, he was the son of Delores Clark Moon of Forest and the late Dr. James E. Moon. Richard was baptized at an early age and was a member of Thomas Terrace Baptist Church. Richard graduated from Brookville High school and attended CVCC. He was a fan of the Pittsburg Steelers and loved to travel. He worked 15 years for BWXT and Delta Star. He loved to play the piano and had serves as minister of music at Tree of Life and for a number of years, he volunteered at the Adult Care Center, PACE and various other places in Lynchburg playing music. In addition to his mother, he leaves behind his fiancée and devoted caregiver, Deborah Dodson of Forest; two daughters, Heather Moon Pratt and her husband Jason of Floyd and Katie Moon Guthman and her husband James of Floyd; one son, Morgan Scott Moon of Lynchburg; one sister, Catherine June Powell of Forest; three grandchildren, Cassidy Pratt, Harmony Pratt and Kyndal Pratt all of Floyd; a special cousin/friend, Donnie Clark and a number of other relatives and friends. He touched the hearts of so many along the way.⁴ He was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^5,6 He was born on August 2, 1955 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 He married Barbara Jean Almond on October 22, 1973 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.² Richard Scott Moon and Barbara Jean Almond were divorced on December 30, 1980 at Lynchburg, Virginia.³ Richard Scott Moon married Robin Lee Etheridge on August 10, 1984 at Lynchburg, Virginia.² Richard Scott Moon and Robin Lee Etheridge were divorced on May 8, 2013 at Lynchburg, Virginia.³ Richard Scott Moon died on March 9, 2017 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 61.⁴

     George Washington Powell was born on July 27, 1927 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Catherine June "Cathy" Moon, daughter of Dr. James Edward “Jim” Moon Jr. and Delores Maxine Clark, on August 27, 1982 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2

     Clyde Cam Cordle was buried at Randolph Memorial Park, Randleman, Randolph Co., North Carolina.⁴ His Social Security Number was 227-60-4031.² He was born on June 7, 1947 at Richlands, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,4,6 He married Catherine June "Cathy" Moon, daughter of Dr. James Edward “Jim” Moon Jr. and Delores Maxine Clark, on February 14, 1976 at Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ Clyde Cam Cordle and Catherine June "Cathy" Moon were divorced on March 24, 1980.¹ Clyde Cam Cordle died on May 7, 2004 at Asheboro, Randolph Co., North Carolina, at age 56.^2,3,5,4,7