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     Edward Franklin "Eddie" Wilson Edward Franklin Wilson, 69 of Christiansburg, VA formerly of Rich Creek, VA passed away Monday, March 2, 2015 at his home. Born March 25, 1945 at Rich Creek, VA he was the son of the late Beulah Wilson. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by a son, Grant Meadows. Survivors include his loving wife of 14 years, Sandra Meador Wilson, two sons, Robert and Wayne Wilson of Blacksburg, VA, daughter, Sherry Cooper and husband Benny of Rich Creek, VA, step daughter, Jessica McCraw of Pearisburg, VA, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren and his Cocker Spaniel, Little Sandy.⁵ He was born on March 25, 1945 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Sandra Lee Meador, daughter of Ronald Dewey "Buzzie" Meador and Shirley Lucille Neely, on January 17, 2001 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Edward Franklin "Eddie" Wilson died on March 2, 2015 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 69.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 228-86-0176.⁵ Robert Allen McCraw was buried at Fillinger Cemetery, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He was born on November 1, 1956 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6,7 He married Sandra Lee Meador, daughter of Ronald Dewey "Buzzie" Meador and Shirley Lucille Neely, on March 1, 1980 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Robert Allen McCraw died on November 1, 1981 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 25.^1,2,4 He Robert Allen McCraw, age 25, died Sunday morning in an automobile accident near Newport. Mr. McCraw was born in Dublin on November 1, 1956 and was a son of the late Ralph and Nancey Brumfield McCraw. He was an employee of the National Gypsum Company. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Meador McCraw of Rich Creek; one daughter, Miss Jessica Lynn McCraw of the home; three brothers, Barry McCraw of Pearisburg; Bernie and Billy McCraw of Pembroke; one sister, Ann Nelson Blacksburg; one half-brother, Ricky Manning of Gold Bond, Va; two half-sisters, Mrs. Carol Blankenship of Pearisburg; Mrs. Frankie Allen of Florida. Burial in the Fillinger Cemetery, Pembroke. on November 2, 1981.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-42-4120.⁷ Charles Edward Meadows was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on February 17, 1936 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,4,5 He married Sandra Lee Meador, daughter of Ronald Dewey "Buzzie" Meador and Shirley Lucille Neely, on May 15, 1982 at Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Charles Edward Meadows and Sandra Lee Meador were divorced on March 21, 1995 at Giles Co., Virginia.⁶ Charles Edward Meadows died on August 16, 2011 at Virginia at age 75.^7,2,3,5 He Charles Edward Meadows, 75, of Narrows, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 16, 2011. A lifelong resident of Giles County, he was born on February 17, 1936, and was the son of the late Ralph Grant and Lelia Virginia Vaughn Meadows. In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Grant Meadows; and three brothers, Harry Gene Meadows, Billy Eugene Meadows and James Harold Meadows. Charlie was a faithful and active member of North Narrows Tabernacle Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, an avid Narrows Green Wave, Washington Redskins, and NASCAR fan. He was a retired employee of Federal Mogul in Blacksburg with over 30 years of service. Charlie loved his family and was a dedicated father, grandfather and brother, and friend to all he knew. Left to cherish his memory are five sons, Barry Dean Meadows, of Princeton, Christopher Michael Meadows, of Niceville, Florida, Dwight Dwayne Dunford, of Baker, Florida, Steven Russell Ellis, of Niceville, Florida, Troy Lee Ellis, of Narrows; two daughters, Hope Lynn Meadows, Jessica Lynn McCraw, of Pearisburg; four grandchildren; two brothers, Eldon Mason (Hammer) Meadows and wife, Amanda Cheryl Meadows, of Narrows, David Whittaker and wife, Dee, of Narrows; three sisters, Peggy Harless, of Pearisburg, Barbara Perkins and husband, Walter, of Pearisburg, Donna Meadows, of Narrows; a lifelong companion, Judy Bird, of Narrows; several nieces, nephews and cousins, and many special friends. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. on August 19, 2011.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 227-53-8913.³ Ronald Grant Meadows was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on February 28, 1985 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 He died on October 18, 2006 at Giles Co., Virginia, at age 21.^1,2,3,4 He Ronald Grant Meadows, 21, of Narrows, was called away from his Earthly home on Wednesday, October 18, 2006. He was born in Pearisburg on February 28, 1985 and was the son of Charles (Charlie) Meadows of Narrows, and Sandra and Edward (Eddie) Wilson of Christiansburg. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph and Lelia (Eak) Meadows; his uncle James Harold (Junior) Meadows; a greatgrandmother, Grace (Bobow) Meador; and a very special cousin, Ronald (R.J.) Meador. He was an active member of the Narrows Volunteer Fire Department, the Giles County Firefighters Association and the Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Ronald (Buzzy) and Shirley Meador of Pearisburg; his sister and brothers, Jessica McCraw of Pearisburg, Chris (Peanut) Meadows of Niceville, Florida, Barry Meadows of Princeton, West Virginia; two half brothers, Robert Wilson and Wayne Wilson, both of Christiansburg; a half sister, Sherry Cooper of Rich Creek; a very, very special niece, Leah Perdue; a special companion, Brittany Harvey; many aunts and uncles, friends, co-workers and numerous cousins, greatuncles and great aunts. The Narrows Volunteer Fire Department will serve as active and honorary pallbearers. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. on October 21, 2006.¹

     Brenda Joyce Moore was buried at Rowan Memorial Park, 4126 U.S. Highway 601 N, Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina.^4,5 She Brenda Moore Messick, 70, of Salisbury passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House. Born in Giles, VA on January 19, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Vida Pyles Moore and Lacey Moore. Brenda worked as a transplanter at a nursery and was a member of Westside Baptist Church in Salisbury. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, James Messick, whom she married in 1977; sons, J.R. Neely (Regina) of Pearisburg, VA, Christopher Messick (Susan) of Salisbury, and Warren Messick (Anne) of Salisbury; daughters, Lori Shipton (Damon) of Gold Hill, Jennifer Holstine (Edward) of Salisbury, Connie Lee (Ed) of Climax, Melinda Cruse (Cory) of Climax, and Lorraine Messick of Winston-Salem; sister, Donna McQuire of Winston-Salem and twin sister Linda Fisher of Pearisburg, VA; 22 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Burial will follow at Rowan Memorial Park.⁵ She was born on January 19, 1950 at Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 As of October 28, 1966,her married name was Neely.¹ She married Arnold Ray Neely, son of John Clayton Neely and Lucille Martin, on October 28, 1966 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Brenda Joyce Moore and Arnold Ray Neely were divorced on November 5, 1977 at Giles Co., Virginia.² Brenda Joyce Moore died on December 25, 2020 at Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina, at age 70.^4,5

     Lourine Crawford was buried at Neely Cemetery, Adair’s Run, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She Lourine Crawford Neely, 90, of Adair's Run, Oakvale died Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born February 28, 1926 in Willowton she was the daughter of the late Andy Crawford and Alice McGraw Crawford. She retired in 1988 from Maidenform in Princeton with thirty one years of service. Lourine devoted her entire life to her family making sure they were well cared for and also nourished and cared for her favorite rose bush in her front yard. She had been a lifelong resident of this area. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Nancy Williby; son-in-law, Jerry Williby; one grandson, Arnold Junior Williby; and five brothers and sisters. Survivors include one son, Harold Neely and wife Paulette of Adair's Run; three daughters, Janice Steele and husband Lendell of Lynco, WV, Dreama Cottle and husband Kevin of Willowton, and Rita Diann Falls and husband Barry of Adair's Run; ten grandchildren, David, Lisa, Kenny, Jake, Squeeky, Brock, Misty, Shannon, Samantha and Kevin Wayne; ten great grandchildren, Travis, Jessie, Tara, Hunter, Bo, Ty, Bralend, Alexis, Parker and Zane; one great great grandchild, Kenton; one brother, Paul Crawford and wife Earnestine of Glen Lyn, VA; and many special nieces and nephews. Burial will be conducted at the Neely Family Cemetery, Adair's Run, Oakvale.² She was born on February 28, 1926 at Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² As of August 31, 1946,her married name was Neely.¹ She married Jack Junior Neely, son of James Carl Neely and Effie Mary Dewese, on August 31, 1946 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Lourine Crawford died on March 9, 2016 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 90.²

     His Social Security Number was 232-74-4822.⁴ Jerry Ray Williby was buried at Neely Cemetery, Adair’s Run, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He was born on January 6, 1948 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Nancy Ruth Neely, daughter of Jack Junior Neely and Lourine Crawford, on August 13, 1966 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Jerry Ray Williby died on December 23, 2012 at Kellysville, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^2,4 He Jerry Ray Williby, 64, of Adairs Run Road, Kellysville, W.Va., died unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, December 23, 2012. Born in Mercer County January 6, 1948, he was the son of the late Arnold and Frances Blanche Williby. He was a retired construction worker and was a member of the General Laborers Local Union #453, Jerry was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing, He loved spending time with his grandchildren and was their biggest fan. He could be heard above all others cheering them on at every game. Jerry's love of children and his kind heart touched everyone he knew, He was “Papaw” to all the children who knew him and always had a smile to share. Jerry served in the West Virginia Army National Guard for six years and faithfully served at the Buffalo Creek Flood in 1972. He was a lifelong resident of this area. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by two brothers, Arnold “Bo” Williby and Donald Williby. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Nancy Neely Williby of the home; one son, David Williby and his wife Debbie; one daughter, Jerri “Jake” Moses and her husband Dean; one granddaughter, Jessie Moses and three grandsons, Hunter Moses, Bo Williby and Ty Williby all of Adairs Run; three brothers, Larry Williby and wife Ginger of Oakvale, Bobby Williby and wife Sharon of Peterstown and Dennis Williby and his wife Beckey of Oakvale; mother-in-law, Lourine Neely of Adairs Run; sisters-in-law, Janice Steele and husband Lendell of Lynco, W.Va., Dreama Cottle and husband Kevin of Willowton and Diann Neely of Adairs Run; brother-in-law, Harold Neely and wife Paulette of Adairs Run; and several nieces and nephews. Interment in the Neely Family Cemetery. on December 26, 2012.²

     Harold Eugene Neely Harold Eugene Neely, 72, of Adairs Run Road, Princeton, died suddenly Sunday, January 19, 2020, at his home. Born July 22, 1947, in Pearisburg, VA, he was the son of the late Jack Junior and Loraine Crawford Neely. Harold loved spending time with his family and being outdoors. He was a retired Iron Worker In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Williby. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 52 years, Paulette Reed Neely; His sons, Kenneth and Cindy Neely, Brock and April Neely, Harold (Squeaky) Neely and Melissa Dick; Grandchildren, Travis Neely and Danielle Conner, Zane Neely and Gabriel Neely Great-grandchildren, Kenton and Kendall Neely; Sisters, Janice and Lyndall Steele, Dreama and Kevin Cottle, Rita and Barry Falls. Burial will follow in the Neely Family Cemetery, Adairs Run Road, Princeton.⁴ He was buried at Neely Cemetery, Adair’s Run, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on July 22, 1947 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Paulette Sue Reed on November 27, 1967 at Glen Lyn, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,4 Harold Eugene Neely died on January 19, 2020 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 72.⁴