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     Gordon Newton Cocke was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,7 His Social Security Number was 238-22-2001.¹² He was born on February 24, 1920 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^{3,4,12,5,13,7} He married Helen Graves Bennett on March 14, 1942 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,14,7 Gordon Newton Cocke died on January 21, 2010 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 89.^3,12,6,13,7 He Gordon Newton Cocke, age 89, of Gretna, died Thursday, January 21, 2010, at Gretna Health & Rehab Center after a brief illness. Born February 24, 1920, in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Giles Owen Cocke and Toy Owen Cocke. Mr. Cocke was the owner-operator of Gretna Tractor and Implement Company, Inc. He was a member of Anderson Memorial United Methodist Church, and a Master Mason in Anderson Masonic Lodge 258 A.F. & A.M. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite in Danville, the Acca Temple in Richmond, a charter member of the Izaak Walton League, now the Brushy Mountain Club, and was a charter member of the Gretna Lions Club. He was an Army Air Corp veteran of World War II, a member of American Legion Post 232, and a member of the NRA. Gordon was an avid hunter, a motorcycle enthusiast, a member of Retreads International, and a Life member of the American Motorcycle Association. He is survived by his wife of over 67 years, Helen Bennett Cocke of Gretna; two sons, Richard Cocke and wife, Paula of Gretna, Raymond Cocke and wife, Pat of Gretna; two daughters, Gail Ferguson and husband, Bobby of Gretna and Ava Lee Bernish and husband, Bill of Clemmons, N.C; one brother, Elmer J. Cocke of Gretna; two sisters, Gladys Blair of Gretna and Adylene Shelton of Chatham; 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Masonic rites will be by Anderson Masonic Lodge 258 A.F. & A.M. Internment will follow in Gretna Burial Park. on January 22, 2010.⁷

     Gladys Lynwood Cocke was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^8,4 She Gladys Cocke Blair, age 93, of Gretna, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at the Edley Place in Lynchburg. Born July 23, 1922, in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Giles Owen Cocke and Toy Owen Cocke. Mrs. Blair was predeceased by her husband, Leslie Wyatt Blair; and a brother, Gordon Cocke. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gretna where she was a member of the WMU: Group 3, Fidelis Sunday School Class and was a Charter Member of Care and Share. Mrs. Blair was a teacher's aide with Pittsylvania County schools. She is survived by one daughter, Anne Blair of Gretna; one son, Greg Blair of Rustburg; one brother, Elmer Cocke of Gretna; one sister, Adylene Shelton of Chatham; three grandchildren, Amanda Blair of Rustburg, Brad Pickerel and wife, Kim, of Gainesville, Ga.,and Barry Pickerel and wife, Julie, of Ball Ground, Ga; and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted at Gretna Burial Park. The family would like to thank Seven Hills Hospice, the Edley Place and all of her care givers for the excellent care that she received.⁴ She was born on July 23, 1922 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^8,9,4 As of July 21, 1940,her married name was Blair.⁵ She married Leslie Wyatt Blair on July 21, 1940 at Danville, Virginia.^4,5 Gladys Lynwood Cocke died on May 18, 2016 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 93.^8,4

     Elmer James Cocke was born on April 7, 1924 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Hilda Blanch Keesee on December 21, 1943 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^7,10 Elmer James Cocke married Bernice Evelyn Law on September 20, 2001 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁷ Elmer James Cocke and Bernice Evelyn Law were divorced on May 7, 2009 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹¹

     Adylene Elnora Cocke Adylene Cocke Shelton, age 89, of 1349 Halifax Road Chatham, VA, entered into rest on Wednesday December 12, 2018 at Roman Eagle Nursing Home. She was born on April 22, 1929, in Chatham, the daughter of the late Giles Owen Cocke and the late Toy Lee Owen Cocke. She was married to the late Stuart Iverson Shelton. She was a longtime member of Chatham Baptist Church and later attended Oak Grove Christian Church. She was a member of the Home Demonstration Club, a Cub Scout Den Mother, and a Teacher’s aid/volunteer at Gretna elementary. She is survived by one son, Henry G. (Tonya) Crider of Mt. Herman; a grandson, Forrest Crider of Penhook; a granddaughter, Hannah (Matt) Stowe of Holly Springs, NC; four great-grandchildren, Brayden Crider, Colton Crider, Cameron Crider, Crider Stowe; and one brother, Elmer J. Cocke, In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Gordon Cocke; and a sister, Gladys Blair. Graveside rites will be conducted at Hillcrest Burial Park. Special thanks is extended to Roman Eagle, specifically the “Northeast Wing,” Sharon East, Linda Smith, and all other cargivers.⁴ She was buried at Hillcrest Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^9,4 She was born on April 22, 1929 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^10,3,9,4 As of February 19, 1947,her married name was Crider.² She married Carlton Amos Crider on February 19, 1947 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² Adylene Elnora Cocke and Carlton Amos Crider were divorced on September 18, 1975 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹⁰ As of April 18, 1990,her married name was Shelton.² Adylene Elnora Cocke married Stuart Iverson Shelton on April 18, 1990 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,4,11 Adylene Elnora Cocke died on December 12, 2018 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 89.^9,4

     Helen Graves Bennett Helen Bennett Cocke, age 87 of 137 Taylors Mill Road, Gretna died Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at Gretna Health & Rehab. Born January 25, 1923 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late John Eddie Bennett and Ava Graves Bennett. She was predeceased by her husband of over 67 years, Gordon Cocke; three brothers, Frank Bennett, Edward Bennett and Harold Bennett, Sr; two sisters, Iris Price and Ava Mae Kelley. Mrs. Cocke was retired employee of the Pittsylvania County Schools, a member of Anderson Memorial United Methodist Church, a member of the Gretna Chapter No. 118 Order of the Eastern Star, the Gretna Lioness Club, a member of Gretna American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 232 and was a charter member of Gretna Weed & Weep Garden Club. She was an avid gardener, homemaker, enjoyed quilting, bridge and traveling with her husband. Mrs. Cocke was a graduate of Gretna High School and attended Phillips Business College. She is survived by two sons, Richard Cocke and wife Paula of Gretna, and Raymod Cocke and wife, Pat of Gretna; two daughters, Gail Ferguson and husband, Bobby of Gretna, and Ava Lee Bernish and husband, Bill of Clemmons, NC; one brother, Floyd Bennett of Gretna; 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park.² She was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 223-26-6627.⁵ She was born on January 25, 1923 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,4 As of March 14, 1942,her married name was Cocke.¹ She married Gordon Newton Cocke, son of Giles Owen Cocke and Toy Lee Owen, on March 14, 1942 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 Helen Graves Bennett died on August 4, 2010 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 87.^2,3,5,7

     Robert Henry "Bobby" Ferguson Jr. Robert Henry "Bobby" Ferguson, Jr., born May 28, 1940 in Lynchburg, VA to the late Robert Henry Ferguson, Sr. and the late Bernice DeBoe Ferguson, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2012 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Bobby was preceded in death by his brother, Sammy. As a boy, Bobby delivered papers for the Danville Register and Bee, delivered milk for Bennett Farm Dairy and groceries for Amos Grocery. Upon graduation from Gretna High School in 1958, Bobby attended post graduate at Hargrave Military Academy and then attended Ferrum College, where he played football. Bobby served his country as a member of the United States Air Force from 1960 through 1964, stationed in the U.S. and Korea. After his military service, he worked for Klopman Mills. In 1974, Bobby joined Nationwide Insurance Company and was a career agent, opening Bobby Ferguson Insurance Agency in Gretna, VA, where he and his wife, Gail, worked together for over 32 years. Bobby loved life and lived it to the fullest, enjoying cooking, gardening, golfing, fishing, hunting and dancing. An avid sports fan, Bobby loved Hokie football and was a member of the Franklin County Hokie Club. Bobby was a member of the Anderson Masonic Lodge #258 A.F. and A.M. and the American Legion Post #232. He served on the Gretna Planning Commission and was on the board of Cedars Country Club. Bobby attended First Baptist Church of Gretna. Bobby is survived by his wife, Gail of the residence; daughter, Nancy Ayers (Jimmy) of Monroe, VA; daughter, JoJo Stamey (Dave) of Hoover, AL; son, Kenton Ferguson (Kathy) of Raleigh, NC and four grandchildren, Jamie and Jordan Ayers and Brannon and Bennett Ferguson. Internment to follow at Carl O. Moran Memorial Gardens. The family would like to extend warmest thanks to the staff of Seven Hills Home Health and Hospice (Lynchburg) and to Bobby's special caregiver from Seven Hills, Stephanie Hubbard, LPN; Dr. Francis Carter and staff (Altavista) and the physicians and staff of the UVA Hepatic Service.⁵ His Social Security Number was 228-48-0548.⁸ He was buried at Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on May 28, 1940 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,4,5,6,8 He married Gail Annette Cocke, daughter of Gordon Newton Cocke and Helen Graves Bennett, on September 8, 1962 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Robert Henry "Bobby" Ferguson Jr. died on November 24, 2012 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 72.^4,5,8,7

     His Social Security Number was 398-38-1000.⁵ William Richard "Bill" Bernish Jr. was born on July 22, 1941 at Saint Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.^3,4,5 He married Ava Lee Cocke, daughter of Gordon Newton Cocke and Helen Graves Bennett, on April 29, 1967 at Danville, Virginia.^1,2,3 William Richard "Bill" Bernish Jr. died on March 6, 2014 at age 72.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 224-14-5610.³ Leslie Wyatt Blair was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on February 26, 1920 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3,6,4 He married Gladys Lynwood Cocke, daughter of Giles Owen Cocke and Toy Lee Owen, on July 21, 1940 at Danville, Virginia.^2,7 Leslie Wyatt Blair died on June 15, 2002 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 82.^1,3,8,5