Jack Raffensberger Jr.1,2
M, b. January 2, 1959, d. January 30, 2021
Jack Raffensberger Jr. Jack Raffensberger, Jr., 62, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial, Roanoke, VA due to complications from Mantel Cell and T cell Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma and recently was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Jack was born on 01-02-1959, in Girard, PA, the son of Jack, Sr. and Janet (Hayes) Raffensberger. Preceding him in passing: Parents: Jack and Janet Raffensberger, Paternal Grandparents, Raymond and Evelyn (Daggett) Raffensberger, Maternal Grandparents, Robert and Thelma (Lawrence) Hayes, and a uncle, Jerry Raymond Raffensberger. Jack graduated from Girard High School, class of 1977. Following graduation, Jack worked for the Girard School District for 29 years, and continued his hard work ethics with the Montgomery County School District until his diagnosis with Lymphoma in June, 2020. Survivors include his loving wife (Cristal Huff Raffensberger) Cristal’s children and Papa’s Jack’s grandchildren: Cristy (Keith) Keiper, grandchildren, Zachary Huff and Kaylin Keiper of Dublin, VA and Sabrina (Andy) Rutledge and grandson, Colton of Narrows, VA. Jack’s daughter Alicia Raffensberger Tellers (Michael) and Papa Jack’s grandchildren, Anthony, Owen and Cecilia Tellers of Erie, PA. Jack is also survived by his six siblings: Debra (Thomas) Karwoski, Sue (Paul) Frey, Sandy, Karen, Sheri Raffensberger and his brother, Jeffrey (Denise) Raffensberger. Survived also by many nieces and nephews, as well as his Uncle & Aunt, Richard and (Dottie) Hayes of Albion, PA. Jack was mostly known for his quick wit and big heart to all those he was in contact with, especially the special needs students. Jack was one of the “Good Guys”, always positive and happy-go-lucky! He will forever be loved and cherished through the countless (funny) memories we have all made with him throughout the years.2 He was born on January 2, 1959 at Girard, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.2 He married Cristal Kay Nichols, daughter of Junior Allen Nichols and Vioma Lee Hale, on June 27, 2010 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.1,2 Jack Raffensberger Jr. died on January 30, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.2
Family | Cristal Kay Nichols |
Marriage* | He married Cristal Kay Nichols, daughter of Junior Allen Nichols and Vioma Lee Hale, on June 27, 2010 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.1,2 |
Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S4514] McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, VA, online http://www.mccoyfuneralhome.com, From the Jack Raffensberger, Jr. obituary.
Barbara Ann Leonard1,2,3
F, b. September 26, 1952, d. June 6, 2016
Barbara Ann Leonard was buried at Gray Family Cemetery, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia.4 She was born on September 26, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 As of January 7, 1997,her married name was Hale.1 She married Ricky Lane Hale, son of Frank Wilson Hale Jr. and Lillie Belle "Linda" Howard, on January 7, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Barbara Ann Leonard and Ricky Lane Hale were divorced on March 22, 2002 at Bedford Co., Virginia.2 Barbara Ann Leonard died on June 6, 2016 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.4 She Barbara Leonard Hale, 63, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Mose E. and Clara S. Leonard; brothers, Ed and Freeman Leonard; and sisters, Mavis Dowell, Iris DeWeese and Charlotte Brown. Left to cherish her memory are two brothers, Charlie M. Leonard and Tony V. Leonard; and three sisters, Elizabeth G. Leonard, Patricia G. Leonard and Martha R. Leonard. Graveside Services will be held at the Gray Family Cemetery in Bedford County, Va. on June 11, 2016.4
Family | Ricky Lane Hale b. April 20, 1957, d. December 31, 2004 |
Marriage* | She married Ricky Lane Hale, son of Frank Wilson Hale Jr. and Lillie Belle "Linda" Howard, on January 7, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 |
Divorce* | Barbara Ann Leonard and Ricky Lane Hale were divorced on March 22, 2002 at Bedford Co., Virginia.2 |
Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barbara Leonard Hale obituary in the Jun 11, 2016 edition.
Dorothy Marie Hancock1,2
F, b. July 11, 1928, d. January 5, 2010
Her Social Security Number was 224-32-3219.3 Dorothy Marie Hancock Dorothy Hancock Hale, 81, of Roanoke, Va., died on Tuesday, January 5, 2010.4 She was born on July 11, 1928 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 As of July 23, 1977,her married name was Hale.1 She married William Wayne "Billy" Hale, son of Frank Wilson Hale Sr. and Elsie May Aldridge, on July 23, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Dorothy Marie Hancock died on January 5, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.4,3
Family | William Wayne "Billy" Hale b. November 19, 1946, d. January 25, 1994 |
Marriage* | She married William Wayne "Billy" Hale, son of Frank Wilson Hale Sr. and Elsie May Aldridge, on July 23, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 |
Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Dorothy Hancock Hale obituary.
Charlie Walter Robertson Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. May 30, 1920, d. October 18, 1999
Charlie Walter Robertson Sr. was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.7,2 His Social Security Number was 229-09-0312.3 He was born on May 30, 1920 at Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3,5,6 He married Jamie Clyde Altis, daughter of James Elmer Altis and Bertha Clyde Aldridge, on June 18, 1938 at Martinsville, Virginia.1 Charlie Walter Robertson Sr. and Jamie Clyde Altis were divorced on March 13, 1941 at Franklin Co., Virginia.8 Charlie Walter Robertson Sr. died on October 18, 1999 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 79.2,3,9,4 He Charlie W. Robertson, Sr., 79, of Rocky Mount, died October 18, 1999, in Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was a son of Rufus R. and Maggie F. Robertson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, "Little Thomas" Robertson. He retired from Pulaski Furniture Company and was a member of New Vision Baptist Church. He played in many blue grass bands over the years in Franklin and Henry Counties and was a member of the Fiddle and Banjo Club in Roanoke. Surviving are his wife, Carlene Rakes Robertson; his children, Mrs. Sammy (Gaynell) Hardie, Charlie W. Jr. (Debbie) Robertson, Louis Robertson, George D. (Donna) Robertson, Mrs. Jerry (Donna) Jefferson; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Carroll (Mary) Hankins; a brother, George (Mattie) Robertson. Interment will follow in Henry Memorial Park. on October 19, 1999.2
Family | Jamie Clyde Altis b. October 10, 1920, d. March 29, 2017 |
Marriage* | He married Jamie Clyde Altis, daughter of James Elmer Altis and Bertha Clyde Aldridge, on June 18, 1938 at Martinsville, Virginia.1 |
Divorce* | Charlie Walter Robertson Sr. and Jamie Clyde Altis were divorced on March 13, 1941 at Franklin Co., Virginia.8 |
Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie W. Robertson, Sr. obituary in the Oct 19, 1999 edition.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
- [S2776] Henry Memorial Park, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=padgett&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2846&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=23415376&CRid=50595&df=all&
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.