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     Infant Wright died on November 3, 1965 at Richmond, Virginia.¹ She was born on November 3, 1965 at Richmond, Virginia.¹

     Walter Alfred Loving was buried at Signal Hill Memorial Park, 12360 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, Hanover Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on February 12, 1944 at Richmond, Virginia.^5,3 He married Linda Carrol Tatum, daughter of William Baily Tatum Sr. and Louise Beatrice "Shewatha" Conner, on August 7, 1965 at Henrico Co., Virginia.¹ Walter Alfred Loving and Linda Carrol Tatum were divorced on June 17, 1980 at Henrico Co., Virginia.² Walter Alfred Loving died on August 16, 2019 at Hanover Co., Virginia, at age 75.^4,5 He LOVING, Walter A., 75, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Horace and Pauline Loving; and son, Wayne Bangs. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Audrey Loving; daughters, Dayna Tenorio (Rico) and Debra Peyton (Frank); son, Kenneth Bangs (friend, Wanda); eight grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren and one on the way; sisters, Barbara Talley, Bernice Gammon and Laurie Fisher; brother, Billy Loving (Julie); and longtime friend, Gregg Hopkins. Walter was a rock to his siblings and many others. He enjoyed being active in his church, Ashland Church of God, and loved his church family. Interment will take place in Signal Hill Memorial Park. on August 20, 2019.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 226-05-9231.² Viola Virginia Strickler was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.³ She was born on November 17, 1914 at Middlebrook, Augusta Co., Virginia.² As of June 26, 1971,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Forrest Linwood Conner, son of Luel Alfred Conner and Eula Belle Hodges, on June 26, 1971 at Richmond, Virginia.¹ Viola Virginia Strickler died on January 15, 2005 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 90.^2,4,5,3 She Viola Stickler Fox Smith died Saturday (Jan. 15, 2005) at the Rittenour Rest Home in Staunton. She was born in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Earl D. Strickler and Emma D. Strickler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard E. Fox, and her second husband, William R. Smith; four brothers Clarence, Wallace, Lloyd and Robert Strickler; three sisters, Irene Bell, Margaret Lumsden and Gladys McClain and a step-daughter, Maxine Blosser. She is survived by one stepson, William R. Smith Jr. of Charlottesville; and one stepdaughter, Helen Payne of Charlottesville. Graveside services will be held at Westhampton Memorial Park. on January 16, 2005.³

     Lucille Elaine Earl was buried at Farnham Baptist Church Cemetery, 4632 Farnham Creek Road, Downings, Richmond Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 226-20-1123.⁶ She was born on December 6, 1924 at White Stone, Lancaster Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3,4,5 As of October 25, 1957,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Forrest Linwood Conner, son of Luel Alfred Conner and Eula Belle Hodges, on October 25, 1957 at Richmond, Virginia.¹ Lucille Elaine Earl and Forrest Linwood Conner were divorced on March 7, 1961 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁷ Lucille Elaine Earl died on December 15, 1990 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 66.^6,3,5

     Her Social Security Number was 577-01-1733.² Ruby Inez Rosenbaum was buried at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's Co., Maryland.³ She was born on November 20, 1916 at Valdosta, Lowndes Co., Georgia.^2,4,5 As of April 18, 1937,her married name was Morgan.¹ She married Elbert Leo Morgan, son of Willie Elbert Morgan and Ocie Alice "Lydia" Conner, on April 18, 1937 at Washington, D.C..¹ Ruby Inez Rosenbaum and Elbert Leo Morgan were divorced on July 19, 1941 at Virginia.⁶ Ruby Inez Rosenbaum died on July 7, 1989 at Eastlake, Lake Co., Ohio, at age 72.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 231-05-7628.⁴ Elvin Minor Taylor was born on June 14, 1903 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Ethel Lewis Conner, daughter of Charles Lewis Conner and Elizabeth Jane Conner, on May 28, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Elvin Minor Taylor and Ethel Lewis Conner were divorced on January 15, 1945 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Elvin Minor Taylor died in January, 1968 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 64.⁴

     Robert Allen Watson Sr. was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,8,7 His Social Security Number was 226-70-7008.⁹ He was born on February 16, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,8,3,9,4 He married Joyce Ann Beverly on January 11, 1969 at Clintwood, Dickenson Co., Virginia.^3,2 Robert Allen Watson Sr. and Joyce Ann Beverly were divorced on March 21, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ Robert Allen Watson Sr. died on May 27, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 29.^2,8,7 He Robert A. (Bobby) Watson, Sr., age 29, of 379 Mountain Ave., SW, pased away in a local hospital Sunday morning. Surviving are one daughter, Lisa Watson of Clintwood; one son, Robert A. Watson, Jr., Roanoke; his father, Robert L. Watson, Jr., Vinton; his step-mother, Eileen M. Watson; his mother, Mrs. Ethel P. Watson, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Robert K. Kennedy, Lynchburg; Mrs. Anita W. Clements, Roanoke; a step sister, Miss Deborah Welch of Vinton; and one brother, Andrew W. Watson, Vinton. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan. on May 29, 1973.⁷

     Andrew Wayne Watson was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^9,6,3 His Social Security Number was 230-60-2851.² He was born on February 13, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2,3,4 He died on August 20, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 46.^9,6,2,3,10 He Andrew W. (Andy) Watson, age 46, of Roanoke, died Thursday, in a local hospital. He was retired from Norfolk and Southern Corporation. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert A. Watson, Sr. He is survived by his father, Robert L. Watson; and wife, Eileen Watson, Vinton; mother, Ethel Patsel Watson, Roanoke; three sisters, Harriet W. Kennedy, Lynchburg; Anita W. Lumsden, Boones Mill; Deborah Jo Welch, Fort Lauderdale, Fla; a number of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan, Va. on August 20, 1992.⁶

     Robert Kenneth "Bob" Kennedy was buried at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery, 528 Leesville Road, Lynchburg, Virginia.^4,7 His Social Security Number was 227-48-8640.⁸ He was born on May 24, 1938 at Slate Mills, Rappahanock Co., Virginia.^4,8,6,7 He married Harriet Edythe Watson, daughter of Robert Lewis Watson Jr. and Ethel Mae Stump, on December 29, 1962 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Robert Kenneth "Bob" Kennedy died on August 18, 2010 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 72.^4,8,5,7 He Robert "Bob" Kenneth Kennedy of Lynchburg, VA, went to be with his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, August 18, 2010. Bob was born in Slate Mills in Rappahannock County, VA. He was a proud graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He served as a 1st Lt. in the Hawk Missile Unit of the Air Defense Artillery Division in El Paso, TX. After his military service Bob held several jobs including 20 years at B&W Nuclear Power Generation Division in Lynchburg, VA, spending his final years as Manager of the Systems Design & Instrumentation and Engineering Unit. Bob had an infectious smile, wonderful since of humor, and was loved by all who knew him. He was a positive and happy person who enjoyed being with people, helping others, and giving back to the community. Bob worked with Habitat for Humanity for over a decade, was a member of the Lynchburg Toastmasters, and was also a long time member of the Lynchburg Exchange Club, serving a term as Exchange Club President. He enjoyed golf, traveling, and spending time with his family. Bob loved and faithfully served Beulah Baptist Church for many years including two mission trips to Thailand. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Harriet, of 47 years, daughter Vicki Whitley and husband Jeff of New Freedom, Pennsylvania, son Doug Kennedy and wife Kristy of Lynchburg, Virginia, granddaughters Taylor and Emily Kennedy, sister Betty Coates and husband John, as well as many other relatives. His sister Jean Minnis, brothers Charles and Douglas Kennedy, mother Goldie Jenkins Kennedy and father Waver Kennedy preceded Bob in death. A celebration of Bob's life will be held at Beulah Baptist Church with graveside service to follow at the church cemetery. on August 19, 2010.⁷