Robert Earle Johnston

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Robert E. Johnston, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 25, 2013. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Julia Williams Johnston; parents, Earle and Nell Johnston; and brother, William Johnston. Bob is survived by his wife, Carol Johnston; children, Linda Hogan and son- in-law, Ron Hogan; Ryne Johnston and daughter-in-law, Frances Johnston; step daughters, Susan Rhodes and husband, Mike, Kirsten Cooper and husband, Jeff; grandchildren, Quinn Chalkley and wife, Allison and Bryce Chalkley; step grandchildren, Cole Hogan, Meredith Rhodes, Sydney Rhodes, Caleb Cooper, Caitlyn Cooper and Caroline Cooper. Bob served in the United States Army during WW II, stationed in Italy. He was a past president of Hidden Valley Country Club and served on various committees, including chairman of the golf committee. He retired as Vice President of Sales at Webster Brick Co. Bob was a long time former member of Grandin Court Baptist Church and was a Sunday school teacher for the Disciples Class. He later became a member of Troutville Baptist Church where he taught the T.E.L. Sunday School Class. Bob was an avid golfer and gardener. A special thank you to Dr. Nobbee, Dr. Fintel, Dr. Schmidt, Gentiva, Good Samaritan Hospice and Generation Solutions. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 10-11 am at Troutville Baptist Church, memorial service following with Rev. Dr. Kevin Meadows officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob's memory to Troutville Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. 309, Troutville, Va. 24175.

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GRid=189839120

Robert married Julia Ellen Williams on 18 Jan 1947 in Radford City, VA. Julia was born on 19 Nov 1926 in McDowell Co, WV; died on 17 Aug 1976 in Roanoke City, VA; was buried in Roanoke City, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Linda Kay Johnston
2. Ryne Ryden Johnston

Family/Spouse: Carol N [Johnston]. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GRid=91643266

Earle married Marguerite Nell Ryden on 5 Dec 1922 in Sullivan Co,TN. Marguerite (daughter of Elbert Lagie Ryden and Lena May Carrier) was born on 12 Jul 1902 in Sullivan Co,TN; died on 18 May 1984 in Bristol City, VA; was buried in Sullivan Co,TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GRid=91643294

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GRid=84532308

Gravemarker has name as Losie E Ryden

Elbert married Lena May Carrier on 24 Dec 1902 in Sullivan Co,TN. Lena was born on 4 Nov 1883 in TN; died on 29 Feb 1984 in Sullivan Co,TN; was buried in Sullivan Co,TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GRid=84532401

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Groom's Name: E. L. Ryden
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Bride's Name: Lena Carrier
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Marriage Date: 24 Dec 1902
Marriage Place: Blountville, Sullivan, Tennessee
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I02556-1
System Origin: Tennessee-EASy
Source Film Number: 1928833
Reference Number: 515
Collection: Tennessee Marriages, 1796-1950

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The last name was spelled Ridens or Ryden on the TN census. This is the only branch of the family, I am aware of, that changed the spelling of the family name.

Father's name listed as William (sic) Ryden on David's death certificate

Died:
Name: David Thomas Ryden
Gender: Male
Burial Date: 21 Apr 1926
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Death Date: 18 Apr 1926
Death Place: Bluff City, Sullivan, Tennessee
Age: 75
Birth Date: 11 May 1850
Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Southern Railway
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
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Father's Name: William Ryden
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Mallisse Crawford
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B06443-1
System Origin: Tennessee-EASy
Source Film Number: 1876716
Reference Number: cn 15589
Collection: Tennessee Deaths and Burials, 1874-1955

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GRid=87407667

David married Nannie Smith on 17 Mar 1874 in Sullivan Co,TN. Nannie was born in Aug 1856 in TN; died about 1929 in Sullivan Co,TN; was buried in Sullivan Co,TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GRid=87407713

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Married:
Name David T Riden
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 17 Mar 1874
Event Place Sullivan, Tennessee, United States
Gender Male
Spouse's Name Nannie Smith
Spouse's Titles and Terms Miss
Spouse's Gender Female