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     Richard Lee Huffman Jr. After fighting a hard battle with cancer, Richard Lee Huffman, Jr. surrendered his life to the Lord on January 14, 2023. He was born January 25, 1954, to the late Lucille and Richard Huffman. His paternal grandparents were the late Minor and Maude Huffman and his maternal grandparents were the late Ed and Alva Paitsel. He is leaving behind, but for a short time, his wife and beloved soulmate Karen A. Huffman; his loving daughter, Adrienne (Brandy) Rock and husband, Brandon; his devoted grandsons, Noah LaPrad and Cayden Zysk; his special extended family of step-grandchildren, Kristin Greene, Dakota Rock, and Jadyn Rock; including four great-grandchildren, Adeline, Bentley, Brycen, and Bransyn. He is also survived by three precious sisters, Patsy VanDyke, Louella Patton, & Barbara Ross; and a wonderful brother, Gary Huffman; several aunts, uncles, numerous nieces & nephews, and a multitude of cousins and friends, all of which were very special to him in so many ways. Junior as he was known to most, never met a stranger. He enjoyed meeting and getting to know people and he had friends of all ages, young and old. He would do anything to help a friend and worked jobs alongside many who soon became special friends. He enjoyed many unforgettable hunting, fishing, and trapping adventures with his friends and family members. Junior was a unique kind of man with deep family values, hard work ethics, and was loyal and true to both. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him but let us take solace and rejoice in the knowing that he is now in the Kingdom of Heaven. Graveside Services will be at Brickey Cemetery with Jim Looney officiating.⁴ He was buried at Brickey Cemetery (also known as Mt. View Cemetery), Abbott, Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 25, 1954 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Karen Denise Abbott on June 8, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Richard Lee Huffman Jr. died on January 14, 2023 at Virginia at age 68.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 231-64-7851.⁶ Danny Lee Ross was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on June 2, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,6,5 He married Barbara Gay Huffman, daughter of Richard Lee Huffman and Lucille Norine Paitsel, on June 15, 1973 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Danny Lee Ross died on July 7, 2011 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 60.^2,3,6,4 He Danny Lee Ross, 60, of New Castle, was born on June 2, 1951, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 7, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father Mickey Ross Sr; and father-in-law, Richard Huffman. He was past Master of Mt. Lodge #140. Surviving is his loving wife of 38 years, Barbara Huffman Ross; mother, Betty Ross; brother, Mickey (Judy) Ross; sisters, Angela White and Michele (Robert) Dillon; mother-in-law, Lucille Huffman; sisters-in-law, Patsy Vandyke and Louella Patton; brothers-in-law, Jr. (Karen) Huffman and Gary (Debbie) Huffman; also several nieces and nephews; and a very special companion, "Balley." Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. on July 9, 2011.²

     Kenneth James Paitsel Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 223-23-7804.⁷ He was born on February 24, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,7 He married Evelyn Lorraine "Lorie" Erickson on March 29, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Kenneth James Paitsel Jr. and Evelyn Lorraine "Lorie" Erickson were divorced on March 29, 2004 at Virginia.⁵ Kenneth James Paitsel Jr. died on September 10, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 41.^2,7,6 He Kenneth James Paitsel, Jr., born February 24, 1965, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long illness, September 10, 2006, at the age of 41. He was employed at Metalsa Roanoke. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Alva N. and James E. Paitsel, and maternal grandparents, Raymond and Frances Roop. He is survived by his children, K.J. (Kenneth Jason) Paitsel and Krystal Lorraine Paitsel; parents, Linda and Kenny Paitsel; sibling, Lynn Shepherd and her fianc, Scott Young; fiance, Amy Boggs; second mom, Bonnie King; stepgrandfather, Silas Crum; former wife, Lorie Paitsel; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was a wonderful and loving father, son, brother, and fiance and will be greatly missed. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on September 12, 2006.²