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     His Social Security Number was 353-09-0222.⁵ Emmett Joseph Burke was born on April 18, 1918 at Highwood, Lake Co., Illinois.^1,2,6,3,5 He married Nancy Ann Perry, daughter of Clyde Whitman Perry and Madeline James, on April 1, 1967 at Norfolk, Virginia.¹ Emmett Joseph Burke and Nancy Ann Perry were divorced on January 29, 1980 at Amherst Co., Virginia.² Emmett Joseph Burke died on November 27, 2011 at Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 93.^6,5,4 He Emmett (Joe) Burke, 93, of Amherst, died Nov. 27 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Mary Frances Burke. Born April 18, 1918, in Highwood, Ill., he was the son of the late Harry and Mabel Burke. Mr. Burke was a World War II veteran with the 104th Infantry Division in Germany, where he was decorated with the Bronze Star. He had 36 years serving the U.S. government, mostly as a special investigator with the Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Department. Mr. Burke was also a house builder and an avid golfer. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Burke was preceded in death by one son, Walter Burke; and one daughter, Lori Burke. Mr. Burke is survived by three sons, Stan Burke of Amherst, Mike Burke of Baltimore, Md., and Harold Burke of Pennsylvania; one daughter, Karen Wilson and her husband, Edward, of North Myrtle Beach, S.C; two step-daughters, Bonnie Sprouse of Nelson County, and Patricia Campbell and her husband, Jimmy, of Virginia Beach; one sister, Mary Lou Middleton and her husband, Lou, of Orchas Island, Wash; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. on December 8, 2011.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 236-56-5809.² Margaret Gertrude Martin was buried at Pecks Baptist Church Cemetery, 1020 Pecks Road, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on February 1, 1938 at East Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,2 As of January 16, 1962,her married name was Livingston.⁷ She married Otis Leon "Jack" Livingston Jr. on January 16, 1962 at Basel, Switzerland.^7,3,8 Margaret Gertrude Martin died on September 21, 2003 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 65.^7,2,9,10

     Marshall Wayne Martin was buried at DeLand Memorial Gardens, DeLand, Volusia Co., Florida.⁵ His Social Security Number was 232-60-5959.⁶ He married Montrel Hawkins.⁷ Marshall Wayne Martin was born on June 9, 1939 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,6,3 He married Glenna Jean Unknown in July, 2002.^5,3 Marshall Wayne Martin died on December 31, 2010 at Volusia Co., Florida, at age 71.^6,3 He Retired Master Sgt. Marshall Wayne Martin, 71, died Dec. 31, 2010. Born on June 9, 1939, in Beckley, W. Va., to Bernard and Genevieve Perry Martin, now deceased, Wayne attended schools in Lake Helen, Hinton, W. Va., and Beckley. In the late 1940s, Wayne used to walk a little brown-haired, blue-eyed girl named Jean home from elementary school several days a week. Sometime during elementary school, Wayne's father, who was the Beckley fire chief, moved his family from East Beckley to Clyde Street, and Wayne and Jean lost touch until they were in high school, where they occasionally dated. After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School, Jean moved away in August 1958, and, in October 1958, Wayne joined the U. S. Army, where he spent a 20-year career, and received the Bronze Star and the Meritorious Service Medal. He retired as a Master Sergeant E8 in November 1978. During his Army career, Wayne did two tours in Korea, one tour in Vietnam, and two tours in Germany. After retirement from the Army, Wayne spent 22-andone-half years with the Florida Department of Transportation in DeLand, and retired there as an Engineer 3. In 2001, after 43 years, Wayne and Jean found each other again, and were married in July 2002. They both enjoyed traveling, and especially spending time in New Jersey with Wayne's sister Mary and her husband, Bob. Their favorite thing was to do the sights, sounds and tastes of New York City with Bob and Mary. Early on New Year's Eve 2010, Jean's soul mate passed away peacefully in her arms at the Halifax Health Hospice Care Center in Orange City. Wayne was a good, simple man, who loved life and his country, stood up for what he believed in, and backed down from no one. He was preceded in death by his sisters Margaret and Linda, and his brother, Clark. Wayne was a lifetime member of the DeLand Radio Control Club, where he served as secretary, vice president and president, and was on the club's board of directors. He was also a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He will be missed forever, and will always be loved by many, especially his wife, Jean, and his beloved Yorkie, Bridgette. on January 6, 2011.³

     Elbert Clark Martin was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, DeLand, Volusia Co., Florida.⁹ His Social Security Number was 232-64-2644.³ He married Genevieve Unknown.⁹ Elbert Clark Martin was born on January 26, 1941 at East Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,3,5,10 He married Brenda Diana Durrance on May 17, 1972 at Columbia Co., Florida.⁴ Elbert Clark Martin and Brenda Diana Durrance were divorced on September 9, 1974 at Columbia Co., Florida.⁶ Elbert Clark Martin died on August 12, 1996 at Volusia Co., Florida, at age 55.^9,3,5,11,10

     Helen Elizabeth Martin Helen Martin Biggs, age 78, left this troubled world on September 26, 2021 for eternal joy and peace in Heaven. She was born one of six children to the fire chief of Beckley, WV, Bernard Martin and his wife, Genevieve Perry. All eight of her family are now deceased except one sister, Mary Hall (husband Bob) of Chatham, NJ. She is survived by two daughters, whom she raised as a single mother. They are: Kendra Therrell (Husband Jay) of Jacksonville and Beth Johnson (husband Matt) of DeLand. Helen's grandsons who filled her heart with joy are: Paul Therrell, son of Kendra and Jay, and Gabriel Johnson, son of Beth and Matt. Helen worked nearly 45 years, beginning as a roller-skating car hop at the old Dog N' Suds in DeLand; a bank teller in DeLand; a few years at the State Dept. in Washington, D.C; co-owner of a funeral home in Lake City, FL; owner of a flower shop in Lake City, FL; and 23 years at Daytona State College where she had various jobs, the last several years as a facilities planner. After retirement, Helen traveled to many countries with her daughters, including the Holy Land in Jerusalem; the pyramids in Egypt and Vatican City in Italy. They also drove across America twice, visiting most of the fifty states. Helen enjoyed creating cross-stitched pieces for her family; playing bridge; and planting flowers and shrubs in the yard. She felt privileged to represent abused and neglected children in court as a Guardian ad Litem, and was passionate about serving senior citizens as a hospice volunteer. She was a longtime member of DeLand's First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery.³ She was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, DeLand, Volusia Co., Florida.³ She was born on October 25, 1942 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ As of September, 1963,her married name was Biggs.⁶ She married Kenneth Lee Biggs in September, 1963 at Volusia Co., Florida.⁶ Helen Elizabeth Martin and Kenneth Lee Biggs were divorced on November 18, 1980 at Columbia Co., Florida.⁷ Helen Elizabeth Martin died on September 26, 2021 at Florida at age 78.³

     Her Social Security Number was 263-84-1888.⁷ Linda Lee Martin was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, DeLand, Volusia Co., Florida.² Her married name was Miles.⁴ She married Unknown Miles.^4,8 Linda Lee Martin was born on August 9, 1947 at West Virginia.^1,2,7 As of May 4, 1974,her married name was Menard.³ She married Wilfred Joseph Menard on May 4, 1974 at Volusia Co., Florida.³ Linda Lee Martin died on December 22, 2008 at Taylor, Alabama, at age 61.^2,7,8 She Linda Lee Miles, 61, a resident of Taylor passed away on Monday, Dec. 22, 2008, at her residence after an extended illness. on December 24, 2008.⁸

     Otis Leon "Jack" Livingston Jr. was buried at Greenhill Memorial Gardens, Reform, Picken Co., Alabama.² He was born on November 8, 1937 at Kennedy, Lamar Co., Alabama.^1,2 He married Margaret Gertrude Martin, daughter of Bernard Martin and Helen Genevieve Perry, on January 16, 1962 at Basel, Switzerland.^1,3,2 Otis Leon "Jack" Livingston Jr. died on February 1, 2016 at Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., Alabama, at age 78.² He O.L. (Junior or Jack) Livingston, Jr., age 78, of Northport, died February 1, 2016, at Hospice of West Alabama. Burial will follow in Greenhill Memorial Gardens. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 41 years, Margaret; and daughter, Belinda. Survivors include his wife, Betty; sons, Bruce Livingston and Barry Sullivan; sisters, Louise Burgess and Lisa Cobb; parents, Otis Leon and Erdeal Homan Livingston; and five grandchildren. Jack was born in Kennedy, Ala. on November 8, 1937. He served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1963. He married his first wife, Margaret Martin, while stationed in West Germany. He continued to serve and work for the United States Government (CIA) until his retirement in 1988. His work assignments were stateside, Okinawa, Thailand, South America and the Middle East. After the death of his first wife, he returned home to Alabama and married Betty in 2005. on February 3, 2016.²

     Kenneth Lee Biggs was buried at Beulah Church Cemetery, Georgetown, Putnam Co., Florida.¹ He Kenneth Lee Biggs, 77, of Crescent City, passed away at his home Sunday, June 25, 2017, after an extended illness. Affectionally known as Kenny or "Digger" by so many, he was originally from Georgetown. His father, Thomas S. Biggs, was a commercial fisherman on the St. Johns River and his mother, Clara Bell Summersill Biggs, retired from a career as a licensed practical nurse. He was raised on the river but attended school in Crescent City. After graduating as class president in 1957, he moved to DeLand and attended Stetson University while working part time at Allen Summerhill Funeral Home. It was clear caring for families and helping them through their time of loss was both his talent and calling. In 1960, he moved to Nashville, Tenn., to attend the John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science. He returned to Volusia County and opened his first funeral home in Orange City. He eventually landed in Lake City in 1964, where he owned and operated Biggs Funeral Home for 40 years. Along with serving the families of Columbia County, he was passionate about serving the community. He served many years on City Council for Lake City and was an active member in numerous charitable and civic organizations, including being past president of the Jaycees and Lions Club in Lake City, and held membership in the Moose Lodge in Lake City and Crescent City. He was a Mason and member of Lake City Lodge 127, F&AM. A member of the Lake City Shrine Club, he was a part of the Motorcycle Brigade in parades and was a noble of the Mystic Shrine. He was the first general in the re-enactment at the annual Olustee Battle Festival. Other community involvement included founding of the Golden Age Senior Center for the Council on Aging in Lake City, developing the Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo (PRCA) in Lake City and bringing the first AKC Dog Show to Lake City and served on the Columbia County Resources board, which put on the annual fair. He was likewise the founder of the Boys Club and was honored by the Boys Club of America as Man of the Year. He was also a member of the Florida Funeral Directors Association and the Independent Funeral Directors Association of Florida. He was eager to return to Crescent City, and in 2002, he became the owner and operator of Clayton Frank and Biggs Funeral Home. He quickly re-acclimated back into the community, and true to form, he continued to serve the people of Putnam County. Upon his return to Putnam County, he became a member of the Rotary Club of Crescent City and two years later served as president. He was also a member of Beulah Baptist Church in Fruitland. He had many interests and hobbies. He enjoyed spending time with friends, traveling across the nation and to Florida Gators football games. He especially loved boating and fishing with his children and grandchildren. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication, celebrating 60 years as a funeral director only one week ago. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, William Albert and Thomas S. Biggs Jr; and a sister, Edna Mae Biggs. He is survived by a sister, Betty Faye Biggs Stidham; his wife, Teres Biggs; two daughters, Kendra Biggs Therrell and Beth Biggs Johnson; two sons-in-law, Jay Therrell and Matt Johnson; two stepchildren, Richard Hillyard (Tish) and Christy Thistleton; and five grandchildren, Paul Therrell, Gabriel Johnson, Kathryn Hillyard, Amanda Hillyard and Shea Thistleton.³ He was born on February 13, 1940 at Georgetown, Putnam Co., Florida.^1,3 He married Helen Elizabeth Martin, daughter of Bernard Martin and Helen Genevieve Perry, in September, 1963 at Volusia Co., Florida.² Kenneth Lee Biggs and Helen Elizabeth Martin were divorced on November 18, 1980 at Columbia Co., Florida.⁴ Kenneth Lee Biggs died on June 25, 2017 at Crescent City, Putnam Co., Florida, at age 77.^3,1

     Belinda Ann Livingston was born on July 12, 1963 at Alabama.³ As of February 12, 2010,her married name was Elliott.² She married Glenn Thomas Elliott on February 12, 2010 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,4 Belinda Ann Livingston died on March 2, 2015 at Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., Alabama, at age 51.⁴ She Belinda Livingston, age 51, died March 2, 2015, at Hospice of West Alabama. A private memorial service will be held. She will rest at a "special" place meaningful to her and husband, Glenn Elliott. on March 11, 2015.⁴

     Genevieve Unknown was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, DeLand, Volusia Co., Florida.¹ Her married name was Martin.¹ She married Elbert Clark Martin, son of Bernard Martin and Helen Genevieve Perry.¹ Genevieve Unknown was born on May 31, 1913.¹ She died on July 30, 1996 at age 83.¹

     Bernard Stevens Martin was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, Stonewall, Clarke Co., Mississippi.³ He was born on October 29, 1962 at Lee Co., Alabama.² He died on October 31, 1962 at Opelika, Lee Co., Alabama.^1,2 He MARTIN, Bernard Stevens, the infant son of Sgt. and Mrs. Marshall W. Martin, died Wednesday. on November 1, 1962.¹