Person Page - 6457

     Lonnie Ashby Gammon Sr. was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 223-46-1534.⁴ He was born on May 18, 1902 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Maggie May Bryant, daughter of Robert Bibbs Bryant and Nannie Alice Yeatts, on December 29, 1924 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Lonnie Ashby Gammon Sr. died on February 29, 1992 at Hurt, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 89.^2,3,4

     Lonnie Ashby Gammon Jr. was buried at Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on March 25, 1930 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,3 He married Joyce Virginia Rowland on December 10, 1949 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,3 Lonnie Ashby Gammon Jr. married Eugenia Bailess on March 29, 1986 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^8,2,3 Lonnie Ashby Gammon Jr. died on February 21, 2015 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 84.^1,3 He HURT — Lonnie Ashby Gammon, Jr., 84, of 573 Jasper Wood Road, Hurt, died Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Gretna Health and Rehab Center. Born March 25, 1930, in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Lonnie Ashby Gammon, Sr. and Maggie Bryant Gammon. He was predeceased by his first wife, Joyce Rowland Gammon; and a brother, Luther Gammon. Mr. Gammon was a former member of Zion United Methodist Church and was a current member of Broad Street Pentecostal Holiness Church in Altavista. He was a former employee of Klopman; and he enjoyed gardening, fishing, reading the Bible and cutting wood. He is survived by his wife, Eugenia Bailess Gammon of the residence; two sons, Larry Gammon and his wife, Susan of Gretna and Tim Gammon and his wife, Rhonda of Gretna; one step-son, Dwaine DeLappe and his fiancé, Sandra Haskins of Gladys; two step-daughters, Dana Hodges and her husband, Donnie of Ruckersville and Deborah Gillespie and her husband, Mike of Easley, S.C; one brother, Ted Gammon of Ocala, Fla; eight grandchildren, Michael Gammon, Kayla Gammon, Seth Gammon, Jennifer Horn, Michael Gillespie, Chad Hodges, Julie DeLappe and Shauna Wyatt; and nine great-grandchildren. Burial will follow at Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. on February 23, 2015.³

     Her Social Security Number was 228-36-3036.⁵ Joyce Virginia Rowland was buried at Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on July 14, 1930 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,4 As of December 10, 1949,her married name was Gammon.² She married Lonnie Ashby Gammon Jr., son of Lonnie Ashby Gammon Sr. and Maggie May Bryant, on December 10, 1949 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6 Joyce Virginia Rowland died on January 15, 1985 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 54.^1,3

     Eugenia Bailess was buried at Altavista Memorial Park, Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,3 She Eugenia Bailess DeLappe Gammon, 85 of Hurt, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Ashby Gammon and her first husband Charles Reynolds DeLappe. She was born July 22, 1931 in Pittsylvania County, a daughter of the late Charlie Bailess and Audrey Farmer Bailess. She was a member of First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Altavista and a retired supervisor in the finishing department of The Lane Company with forty four years of service. Eugenia was the first woman supervisor at The Lane Company, first woman president of the Lane Fellowship Club, past president of the women's ministry at First Pentecostal Holiness Church, was considered a mom to all her nieces and nephews, and was loved and cherished by her family. She is survived by a son, Dwaine Reynolds DeLappe and his wife Sandra Haskins of Altavista; two daughters, Dana Hodges and her husband Donnie of Ruckersville, and Deborah Gillespie and her husband Mike of Easley, SC; two step sons, Larry Gammon and his wife Susan and Tim Gammon and his wife Rhonda all of Gretna; a brother, Elmo Bailess and his wife Janie of Hurt; five grandchildren, Jennifer R. Horn, Chad D. Hodges and his wife Amy, Michael K. Gillespie, TaShauna DeLappe Wyatt and her husband Corey, Julie Ann DeLappe, and her fiancé Jason Carson; three step grandchildren, Michael Gammon and his wife Paula, Kayla Gammon, and Seth Gammon; six great grandchildren, Victoria "Tori" Horn, Mason Hodges, Reese Hodges, Pasey Hodges, Layton Wyatt, and McCoy Hodges; three step great grandchildren, Olivia, Myra and Jude Gammon; special nephew and nieces, George Mays, Jr., Betty Finch and her husband Page, Judy Brumfield and her husband Wayne, Paulette Payne, Laverne Betterton and her husband Tommy, and Beth Farmer; and special friends, Doris and Bud Kinsler. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Mays and her husband George Mays, Sr., and Reba Anthony and her husband Paul, Jr. Interment to follow in Altavista Memorial Park. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the caregivers with Liberty Home Care and Hospice Services, Courtney, Matt, Tara, Tasha, Kathy, Paige, Whitni, Marie and chaplain Rev. Jeffrey Wright.¹ She was born on July 22, 1931 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of March 29, 1986,her married name was Gammon.² She married Lonnie Ashby Gammon Jr., son of Lonnie Ashby Gammon Sr. and Maggie May Bryant, on March 29, 1986 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Eugenia Bailess died on October 15, 2016 at Hurt, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 85.¹

     Luther Thomas Gammon Sr. was buried at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 Highway 72, Sarasota, Sarasota Co., Florida.^3,8 He was born on January 19, 1926 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; His veteran records and gravestone have a birth date of Jan 9, 1926.^2,3,8,4 He married Jeanette Ann Hardy on October 11, 1949 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^7,9 Luther Thomas Gammon Sr. died on December 10, 2012 at Florida at age 86.^3,8

     Jeanette Ann Hardy Jeanette Ann (Hardy) Gammon May 18th, 1931 - June 21st, 2021. She was born in Gretna, Virgina to Douglas Percy and Nora (Oakes) Hardy. She was married to Luther T. Gammon from October 1949 until his passing in 2012. They raised three children: Luther T. Gammon Jr. 1950 - 1985, Steve Gammon b. 1956 of MO, Donna (Gammon) Bax 1958 – 2013. She is survived by her son Steve and five grandchildren: Crystal (Bax) Amend of GA, Jenn Bax of MO, Tim Bax of MI, Nathan Gammon of KS, and Lauren Gammon of KS. She also leaves behind many great-grandchildren in GA and MI. Jeanette served as a military spouse for 21 years. She worked at Kmart and Laverne’s Family Restaurant in Battle Creek MI, and Shoneys in Ellenton FL. She was a leader in her Gideon chapters in Battle Creek South in Battle Creek MI, Manatee East in Ellenton FL, and Gwinnett East in Lawrenceville GA. She was an active member of many churches during her lifetime.² She was buried at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 Highway 72, Sarasota, Sarasota Co., Florida.³ She was born on May 18, 1931 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of October 11, 1949,her married name was Gammon.¹ She married Luther Thomas Gammon Sr., son of Lonnie Ashby Gammon Sr. and Maggie May Bryant, on October 11, 1949 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 Jeanette Ann Hardy died on June 21, 2021 at Florida at age 90.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 369-52-8156.⁷ Luther Thomas Gammon Jr. was buried at Hicks Cemetery, 21761 M-66 N, Pennfield, Calhoun Co., Michigan.⁸ He was born on September 30, 1950 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.^2,9,3,7,8,6 He married Diana M. Shafe on January 31, 1975 at Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan.^5,6 Luther Thomas Gammon Jr. died on March 5, 1985 at Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan, at age 34.^9,3,8,4,6 He Luther T. Gammon Jr., 34, of 48 Pleasant Ave., died Tuesday in Leila Hospital after a short illness. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, and came to Battle Creek in 1962 from Gretna, Va. He was employed as a salesman for Orkin Exterminating Co. During his two and one-half years with the company, he had received awards for top district salesman and became a member of the President's Club, which recognizes outstanding salesmen. He also was a former employee of Clark Equipment Co. He was a U.S. Army veteran and had served in Vietnam. He was a member of Leila Hospital Bowling League and Maranatha Christian Reformed Church, Holland. Surviving are his wife, the former Diana M. Shafe; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther T. Gammon of 1145 Harmonia Road; a sister, Donna Bax of 128 Shellenberger Ave; a brother, Steven A. Gammon of Carbondale, Kan; and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Gammon of Gretna, Va. on March 6, 1985.⁶

     Her married name was Bax.¹ Donna Gammon married Unknown Bax.¹ Donna Gammon was born in 1958.¹ She died in 2013.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 225-26-9265.³ Elizabeth Ruth Shields was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.^2,4 She was born on March 30, 1911 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 24, 1931,her married name was Bryant.¹ She married Reuben Jackson Bryant, son of Robert Bibbs Bryant and Nannie Alice Yeatts, on December 24, 1931 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 Elizabeth Ruth Shields died on January 13, 1990 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 78.^2,3

     Jack Dempsey Bryant Jack D. “Coach” Bryant, 87, of Dry Fork, Va., passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at his residence with his loving family at his side. Mr. Bryant was born February 27, 1934 in Gretna, Va. to the late R. Jackson Bryant and the late Ruth Shields Bryant. He was married to Jean Morrow Bryant, who survives, of the residence. Mr. Bryant proudly served in the United States Army from 1957-1959. He earned his BA in Education from Wake Forest University and his Masters of Education from the University of Virginia. He played second base for Wake Forest and was a member of the 1955 National Championship team. For many years he held the record for doubles recorded in a College World Series game and for the series. Jack also played professional baseball for the Chicago Cubs. After his playing days he worked at Whitmell High School and then finished his career at Tunstall High School. During his career as an educator, he was a Teacher, a Guidance Counselor, and a very successful Baseball Coach. Jack was a very dedicated and loving man, and he will be missed by all who knew him, especially his dear family. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Barry Bryant and Bobby Bryant and his wife Susan; twin grandchildren, granddaughter, Jaki Bryant and grandson, Jordan Bryant. Jack was also predeceased by his daughter-in-law, Denise Bryant; and a brother, Wayne Bryant. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Danville Memorial Gardens with Pastor Jeff Woods officiating.² He was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.² He married Sara Ivagene "Jean" Morrow.² Jack Dempsey Bryant was born on February 27, 1934 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on March 14, 2021 at Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 87.²

     Philip Wayne Bryant Mr. Philip Wayne Bryant, age 77, of 815 Liberty Street, Martinsville, VA, died on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Martinsville Memorial Hospital, Martinsville, VA. Mr. Bryant was born on November 18, 1938, in Gretna, VA, to the late Ruben Jackson Bryant and Ruth Shields Bryant. He worked at Bassett Furniture Company as a Machine Operator and served two years, 1962-1964, in the United States Army. Mr. Bryant is survived by his brother Jack Bryant and wife Jean of Dry Fork, VA.⁴ He was born on November 18, 1938 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on May 1, 2016 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 77.⁴

     Denise Elizabeth Francis Denise Elizabeth Francis Bryant, 59 of Danville, Va., died Friday, February 26, 2021 at her home. She had been in declining health for more than six months and was served by the loving care of Mountain View Hospice & Palliative Care since November of 2020. Born October 4, 1961 in Danville, she was the daughter of the late James “Red” Francis and Doris Rowland Francis. Denise was raised and lived in Danville all her life where she meet and married Barry W. Bryant, on May 28, 1983. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a brother, Kenneth James Francis of Danville and his wife Patricia and their children Ryan Francis and Emily Neely, their spouses, and children. Niece Melissa D. Hairston of High Point, NC., and her daughter Olivia Tucker. Parents-in-law Jack and Jean Bryant of Danville, and Brother-in-law Bobby Bryant, his wife and their two children. Special mention to cousin Jerry Rowland, his wife Lisa, and daughter Brandy for all their support; a well as Cousin Faye Emerson and her daughter Dana Shively who assisted with day-to-day caregiving in the home over the past few months. So many other loving cousins and family members we cannot begin to thank in this platform.³ She was born on October 4, 1961 at Danville, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of May 28, 1983,her married name was Bryant.¹ She married Barry Wayne Bryant, son of Jack Dempsey Bryant and Sara Ivagene "Jean" Morrow, on May 28, 1983 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3 Denise Elizabeth Francis died on February 26, 2021 at Danville, Virginia, at age 59.³