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     Infant McLain was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She died on August 28, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on August 28, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹

     Ella Mastin Bailey was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,3 She was born on August 3, 1896 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of June 15, 1921,her married name was Vest.¹ She married Alton Harry Vest, son of Abraham Lincoln Vest and Emma Ellen Thurman, on June 15, 1921 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5,3 Ella Mastin Bailey died on July 4, 1990 at Fairlea, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 93.^4,3 She Mrs. Ella Bailey Vest, 93, of Fairlea, died Wednesday at a Fairlea nursing home. Born in Bluefield, she was the daughter of the late Winston E. Bailey and Josephine Mastin Bailey. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, a graduate of Concord College and taught in the Mercer County school system. She was preceded in death by her husband, A. Harry Vest, former Mayor of Bluefield. Survivors: sons, Eugene T. Vest of Fairlea and Robert A. Vest of Clearwater, Fla; sister, Lula Walters of Roanoke, Va; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Burial will be at Monte-Vista Park Cemetery at Green Valley. on July 6, 1990.³

     Harry Lincoln Vest On 12 February, 1944 in Italy, PFC Vest, an assistant machinegunner in support of the center rifle platoon, during a determined enemy attack, took over the gun when the gunner became a casualty. His position was isolated by very heavy enemy small arms fire and assistance was unable to reach him. The onrushing enemy pushed to within close proximity of his emplacement, and, being unable to render effective fire from a fixed position on the enemy's defilade forces, PFC Vest disengaged the gun from its mount and courageously exposed himself to fire on the enemy from a kneeling position with devastating results. PFC Vest was fatally wounded by an enemy sniper while performing his gallant feat. His demonstration of aggressiveness, dogged determination, and devotion to duty materially aided in successfully repelling this determined enemy attack.⁶ He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^7,8,9 He was born on March 10, 1922 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,2,9 He died on February 12, 1944 at Italy at age 21.^7,9,6

     Glen Mastin Vest was buried at Maple Park Cemetery, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,2 He was born on April 8, 1924 at West Virginia.¹ He died on July 3, 1926 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 2.^1,2 He Funeral services for Glenn Vest, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A Harry Vest, who was killed in an automobile accident Friday evening, will he held at the home of his parents in Matoaka, Sunday. Burial will follow in Maple Park Cemetery, Bluefield. on July 4, 1926.²

     Robert Alton Vest was buried at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, 2860 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, Pinellas Co., Florida.¹⁰ He was born on October 24, 1925 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,7 He married Patricia A. Freeman on June 21, 1947 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,11,7 Robert Alton Vest married Pearl Frances Reed on February 15, 1992 at Pinellas Co., Florida.^6,12,7 Robert Alton Vest died on June 3, 2017 at Clearwater, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 91.⁷ He VEST, Robert Alton 91, died Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Clearwater, FL. He had resided in Clearwater since 1972. Robert was born to Ella and A. Harry Vest October 24, 1925. He spent most of his childhood in Bluefield, WV and graduated from Bluefield High School in 1943. During Robert's first year of college at West Virginia University, he entered the US Army. Robert went to France with the 100th Infantry Division and was shortly thereafter taken prisoner by the Germans. After the war ended, Robert returned to Bluefield where he met and married Patricia Freeman. After graduating from Virginia Tech in 1949, Robert and Patricia settled in Bluefield, where they raised three children. Robert became a licensed real estate broker and insurance agent. He was President of Vest Insurance Agency and later President of Citizens Real Estate Investment Company. Robert also served as President of the Board of Realtors, Chairman of the Bluefield Chapter of the American Red Cross and Lt. Governor of the Kiwanis Club. Robert and his family were active members of Westminster Presbyterian Church. In 1972, the Vests moved to Clearwater, FL. Robert was a Vice President and Trust Officer at the First National Bank of Clearwater (now Regions Bank) until retirement in 1991. Always active in service to others, he served as President of the local Kiwanis Club and Chairman of the Red Cross. He was an active member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, serving in many capacities, including Treasurer, Elder, Deacon, and Foundation Chairman until his health declined in October of 2016. Robert is preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Freeman Vest; his son, Robert E. Vest; and his second wife, Pearl Bole Vest. Surviving relatives include his two daughters, Nancy Patricia Weinberger and Kathryn "Katie" Vest Aldrich. on June 18, 2017.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 234-36-8416.³ Eugene Thurman "Gene" Vest married Mary Areatha Bonifacio.⁸ Eugene Thurman "Gene" Vest was born on May 16, 1927 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,9,10,5 He married Elizabeth Jane Chamberlain on July 12, 1952 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹¹ Eugene Thurman "Gene" Vest and Elizabeth Jane Chamberlain were divorced before May, 1965.¹² Eugene Thurman "Gene" Vest died on March 17, 2001 at Fairlea, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^3,9,10,5 He Mr. Eugene T. Vest, 73, passed away Saturday March 17, 2001 in the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Fairlea, WV after a long illness. Born May 16, 1927 in Matoaka, WV he was the son of the late Allen Harry and Ella Bailey Vest. Mr. Vest was a 40 years resident of Greenbrier County and formerly of Bluefield, WV, a World War II veteran, member of Westminister Presbyterian Church of Bluefield, WV, was a member of the Men of Greenbrier and was a retired manager from the Greenbrier Laundry, H & R Block, Ray Carr Tire, Jiffy Foam, Thompson’s Tire, and Andy’s Auto Sales. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Harry Vest and Glen Vest. Survivors include his wife, Mary B. Vest of Fairlea; one daughter, Shari L. Bennett of Ronceverte; four sons, Eugene Vest II of Lexington, Va., Jonathan Mark Vest of Gilbert, Arizona, Harry Allen Vest of Tucson, Arizona and Michael Robert Vest of Somerville, New Jersey; one brother, Robert A. Vest of Clearwater, Florida; 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. on March 19, 2001.⁵

     Patricia A. Freeman was buried at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, 2860 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, Pinellas Co., Florida.³ She was born on August 4, 1925 at Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.^1,4,2 As of June 21, 1947,her married name was Vest.¹ She married Robert Alton Vest, son of Alton Harry Vest and Ella Mastin Bailey, on June 21, 1947 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 Patricia A. Freeman died on October 10, 1987 at Clearwater, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 62.^4,2 She VEST, Patricia A., of 2065 Attache Court, Clearwater, died Saturday (Oct. 10, 1987) at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater. Born in Oil City, Pa., she came here in 1972 from Bluefield, W.Va. She was a member of American Red Cross, Ladies of Kiwanis and Reach to Recovery Program of American Cancer Society. Locally, she was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert A; a son, Robert E., Clearwater; two daughters, Nancy Patricia Weinberger, Clearwater, and Kathryn Vest, Atlanta; five sisters, Sarah F. Crockett, St. Petersburg, Madeleine F. Lazenby, Fort Myers, Nancy F. Patterson, Winston-Salem, N.C., Mary Ray F. Potts, Shippenville, Pa., and Virginia F. Velleca, Atlanta; and a brother, William G. Freeman, Winter Haven. on October 12, 1987.²

     His Social Security Number was 236-88-4964.⁴ Robert Ellwood Vest was buried at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, 2860 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, Pinellas Co., Florida.⁷ He was born on July 14, 1960 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,6,8 He married Robin Lynn Orgera on November 28, 1987 at Pinellas Co., Florida.⁵ Robert Ellwood Vest died on May 3, 1992 at St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 31.^3,4,6,8 He VEST, Robert Ellwood, 31, of Clearwater, died Sunday (May 3, 1992) at Bon Secours-Maria Manor, St. Petersburg. He came here in 1972 from his native Bluefield, W.Va. He was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Clearwater, and Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. Survivors include his wife, Robin; his father and stepmother, Robert A. and Pearl Vest, Clearwater; and two sisters, Nancy P. Weinberger, Palm Harbor, and Kathryn Aldrich, Atlanta. Rhodes Funeral Directors, Belcher Chapel, Clearwater. on May 5, 1992.³

     Pearl Frances Reed was buried at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, 2860 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, Pinellas Co., Florida.³ She VEST, Pearl Bole (Reed) passed away Dec. 12, 2014. Pearl was born in Derby, NY, on March 7, 1926. She was a graduate of Angola High School in 1943, serving as president of her class in 1939. She was employed by Spencer Kellogg & Sons from 1943-1946; secretary of the First Church of Evans 1946-1970; and secretary to the President of Evans National Bank in Angola, NY, 1967-1976. She moved to Clearwater in 1976 as the bride of Albert C. Bole. Following his death in 1989, she married Robert A. Vest in 1992. She served Trinity Presbyterian Church in several capacities including Clerk of Session for 5 years. She is survived by her husband, Robert A. Vest; foster sisters, Carol Gates Maxwell (Kent), Diane Gates Bedell (John); and foster brother, Earle W. Gates Jr; step daughters, Nancy Vest Weinberger and Kathryn Vest Aldrich; as well as numerous beloved nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by brother, George F. Reed; and sisters, Alice Reed Erzkus and Margaret Reed Olmsted; step hildren, Albert Cleaver Bole, James Renwick Bole, and Barbara Bole.⁴ She was born on March 7, 1926 at Evans, Erie Co., New York.^2,4 As of February 15, 1992,her married name was Vest.¹ She married Robert Alton Vest, son of Alton Harry Vest and Ella Mastin Bailey, on February 15, 1992 at Pinellas Co., Florida.^1,4,5 Pearl Frances Reed died on December 12, 2014 at Florida at age 88.⁴