John Jackson Musser

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Birth:
John Jackson was born in the Green Mountain Area of Wythe County.

Died:
Name: John J. Musser
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 11 Mar 1885
Death Place: Marion District, Smyth, Virginia
Age: 72
Birth Date: 1813
Birthplace: Smyth Co., Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Peter Musser
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Barbria Musser
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B86867-3
System Origin: Virginia-EASY
Source Film Number: 33991
Reference Number: (Deaths)P.69,L.34
Collection: Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912

Buried:
GRid=92852348

John married Elizabeth Ridings on 24 Apr 1841 in Wythe Co, VA. Elizabeth (daughter of David Ridings and Elizabeth Dean Coley) was born on 16 Apr 1818 in NC; died on 26 Jun 1890 in Smyth Co, VA; was buried in Wythe Co, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Last name probably spelled Mercer

Mary married R C Wright on 4 Jul 1866 in Smyth Co, VA. R died before 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married John J. Grubb on 2 Aug 1860 in Smyth Co, VA. John was born about 1840 in Wythe Co, VA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The family name is often shown as Musser, a very common name in Smyth Co VA. But since Mercer is used most often for this branch of the family in the census and on his death record, I choose to use that

Died:
death certificate shows family name to be Mercer. Information was Luther Mercer son of William Mastin Musser.

Buried:
GRid=92712631

William married Margaret E. Pickle about 1865. Margaret was born on 4 Sep 1847 in Smyth Co, VA; died on 12 Feb 1930 in Smyth Co, VA; was buried in Smyth Co, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Adeline Goodpasture on 7 Oct 1886. Adeline was born in Oct 1844 in VA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ellen married Col. Joseph Benton Wampler on 27 Mar 1876 in Smyth Co, VA. Joseph was born about 1841 in VA; died before 1910 in Smyth Co, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Robert Gould on 21 May 1871 in Smyth Co, VA. Robert died on 8 Jun 1923 in Henrico Co, VA; was buried in Richmond City, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married John Greever on 29 Dec 1887 in Smyth Co, VA. John was born in 1852; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Peter married Susan Cora Henderlite on 17 Sep 1874 in Smyth Co, VA. Susan was born on 28 Jun 1856 in Smyth Co, VA; died about 1925; was buried in Otero Co, CO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
GRid=15148445

Eliza married David Franklin Dutton on 4 Oct 1880 in Smyth Co, VA. David was born on 21 Jun 1856; died on 21 Dec 1919; was buried in Wythe Co, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George and Izora live in Colorado City, TX in 1890 according to Addendum to Early Settlers of old Mount Airy page 27--by Joe Cameron

Family/Spouse: America F [Musser]. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Record Series: Death Records
Collection: Washington State Death Records
County: Statewide
First Name: Cordelia E.
Last Name: Leeds
Date Of Death: 25 May 1934
Age: 70
Gender: Female
Father Name: John J. Grubb
Mother Name: Mary F. Mercer
Batch Id: 276633
Batch Locality: Washington, United States
Death Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington
Spouse Name: D. W. Leeds

Buried:
GRid=122178114

Cordelia married Doratus W Leeds on 4 Jul 1886 in Hamilton Co, OH. Doratus was born in Jan 1836 in OH; died on 27 Jan 1918; was buried in Clark Co, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=182170698

Ollie married Louis Hitzfeld on 28 May 1885 in Hamilton Co, OH. Louis was born in Aug 1869 in Dearborn Co, IN; died on 5 Mar 1937 in Osceola Co, FL; was buried in Hamilton Co, TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

First name on birth record says William but later records show Charles

Birth:
Name: William Forrest Musser
Gender: Male
Christening Date:
Christening Place:
Birth Date: 02 May 1868
Birthplace: Smyth Co., Virginia
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race: White
Father's Name: William M. Musser
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Margaret E. Musser
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C86869-0
System Origin: Virginia-EASy
GS Film number: 34256
Reference ID: p 66

Died:
Name Charles Forest Mercer
Event Date 02 Jul 1950
Event Place Yakima, Yakima, Washington
Gender Male
Age (Formatted) 82 years
Birth Year (Estimated) 1868
Father's Name Matt Mercer
Mother's Name Margaret Elizabeth Pickle

Buried:
GRid=174120536

Charles married Dona D Davidson on 14 Jan 1890 in Scott Co, VA. Dona was born on 5 Oct 1871 in Scott Co, VA; died on 5 Mar 1965 in Yakima Co, WA; was buried in Yakima Co, WA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Name Luther R. Mercer
Gender Male
Birth Date 15 Aug 1874
Birthplace Smyth, Virginia
Father's Name Wm. M. Mercer
Mother's Name Margret E. Mercer

Died:
Name Luther R Mercer
Titles and Terms Flagman R.R.
Event Type Death
Event Date 20 Jul 1945
Gender Male
Age 70
Race White
Birth Date 15 Aug 1874
Birthplace Marion, Va.
Birth Year (Estimated) 1875
Father's Titles and Terms Not known
Mother's Name Margaret Pickle
Spouse's Name Lucy Jane Pillot

Buried:
based on death certificate

Luther married Lucy Jane Pillot on 17 Oct 1923 in Cuyahoga Co, OH. Lucy was born on 22 Sep 1878 in Stark Co, OH; died on 10 Jul 1954 in Stark Co, OH; was buried in Stark Co, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Luther married Jessie Spencer on 16 Sep 1905 in Smith Co, WV. Jessie was born about 1877 in Wood Co, WV; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=193867201

Family/Spouse: Deliah Alica Kitts. Deliah was born on 22 Apr 1900 in Smyth Co, VA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Name Grotruel Murcer
Gender Male
Birth Date 29 Jun 1880
Birthplace Smyth, Virginia
Father's Name William M. Murcer
Mother's Name Margaret E.

Buried:
GRid=96338076

Family/Spouse: Charles D. Grubb. Charles was born on 26 Dec 1878; died on 4 Jul 1951; was buried in Wythe Co, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Name: William J. Wampler
Gender: Male
Christening Date:
Christening Place:
Birth Date: 26 Aug 1877
Birthplace: Pine Glade, Smyth, Virginia
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race: White
Father's Name: J.B. Wampler
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Ellen C. Wampler
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C02045-0
System Origin: Virginia-EASy
GS Film number: 33991
Reference ID:

Family/Spouse: Emma C Acker. Emma was born on 25 Aug 1879; died on 1 May 1964 in Hamilton Co, TN; was buried in Etowah Co, AL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Name: John R. Wampler
Gender: Male
Christening Date:
Christening Place:
Birth Date: 10 May 1878
Birthplace: Pine Glade, Smyth, Virginia
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Joseph B. Wampler
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Ellen C.
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I01759-8
System Origin: Virginia-EASy
GS Film number: 2046968
Reference ID: 158

Buried:
GRid=79586667

John married Barbara Jane Pickle before 1930. Barbara was born about 1890 in VA; died on 22 May 1948; was buried in Smyth Co, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary Kate Musser on 17 Apr 1907 in Wythe Co, VA. Mary was born on 30 Jan 1885; died on 6 Feb 1920 in Wyandotte Co, KS; was buried in Wythe Co, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Oscar Benjamin Steffey on 27 Dec 1911 in Smyth Co, VA. Oscar was born on 21 Apr 1888 in Smyth Co, VA; died in May 1971 in Hamilton Co, TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

CENSUS: 1880 Smyth Co VA

Notes:

CENSUS: 1880 Smyth Co VA

Elizabeth married Marion Luther Catron on 22 Jul 1896 in Wythe Co, VA. Marion was born on 9 Sep 1875 in VA; died on 8 Jul 1937 in Pierce Co, WA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
GRid=203239387

Notes:

Birth:
Name: Cordelia E. Dutton
Gender: Female
Christening Date:
Christening Place:
Birth Date: 15 Aug 1881
Birthplace: Pleasant Hill, Smyth, Virginia
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race: White
Father's Name: David Dutton
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Eliza J. Dutton
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C02045-0
System Origin: Virginia-EASy
GS Film number: 33991
Reference ID:

Died:
Name: Cordelia Dutton Suiter
Event Date: 21 Dec 1962
Event Place: Mercer, West Virginia
Gender:
Age (Expanded):
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: David Franklin Dutton
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Jennie Musser
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Address:
Residence Place:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
GS Film number: 2074176
Digital Folder Number: 4258512
Image Number: 2671
Affiliate Repository Type: County Records
Reference ID: 18651

Buried:
Also known as Temple Hill

Cordellia married Samuel Davis Suiter on 12 Oct 1905 in Wythe Co, VA. Samuel was born on 12 Mar 1884 in Wythe Co, VA; died on 18 Dec 1960 in Mercer Co, WV; was buried in Bland Co, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=42871063

Beulah married Robert Miller Freeman on 20 Jan 1909 in Wythe Co, VA. Robert was born on 24 Feb 1886 in Wythe Co, VA; died on 28 Dec 1944 in Dodge Co, NE; was buried in Dodge Co, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Virginia Estell Snavely. Virginia was born on 10 Nov 1892 in Smyth Co, VA; died on 24 Dec 1982 in Smyth Co, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

GRid=149631433

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Died:

Phoebe R. Leeds

Birth
18 Aug 1888
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA
Death
14 Mar 1907 (aged 18)
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA
Burial
Tacoma Cemetery
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA

Memorial ID
235896549 · View Source

Memorial
Photos 0
Flowers 1

OBITUARY: Miss Phoebe R. Leeds, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Leeds, 724 South C Street, died last night of spinal meningitis after an illness of two weeks. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was 18 years of age August 18. The body was removed to the undertaking rooms of Roberts & Sons, and the funeral will be held from their chapel Sunday at 2 PM. Rev. George W. Frame of St. Paul's M.E. Church officiating. The interment will be in Tacoma Cemetery.

Buried:
GRid=235896549

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Buried:
GRid=150692222

Notes:

Name Ethel Murcer
Gender Female
Birth Date 27 May 1891
Birthplace Washington County, Virginia
Race White
Father's Name Forrest Murcer
Mother's Name Dona Murcer

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=17271673

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Died:
M. Lucille Mercer "Lucille", died on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, in Winston - Salem, N.C. She was born on March 21, 1923, in Nebo, Va., to William S. Mercer and Delia A. Kitts. She was preceded in death by her four siblings, William "Bill", Luther "Boots", Vivian "Ruth", and Forest. Lucille graduated from Rural Retreat High School and earned a degree in Nursing from Johns Hopkins University. Lucille was known for her sassy, lively wit, artistic flair and a penchant for nature, animals and children. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral service is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Rosewood Memorial Park, Rural Retreat, Va. Flowers and condolences may be sent to Rosewood Memorial Park, 7764 W. Lee Hwy, Rural Retreat, VA 24368.

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Buried:
GRid=112155661

Luther married Helen Virginia Aker on 17 Jan 1949 in Smyth Co, VA. Helen was born on 23 Aug 1927 in Smyth Co, VA; died on 4 Jan 2006 in Smyth Co, VA; was buried in Wythe Co, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Forest Curtis Mercer took his final flight on Angel Wings on October 25, 2011. Mr. Mercer, 82 of Fancy Gap, was born in Smyth County, Virginia to the late William L. and Delia Kitts Mercer. He is survived by his wife Amanda Hill Mercer of the home; daughters Pattie Zadrozny and Jennifer Mercer Vining both of Staunton; step children and spouses Sue and Dennis Bennett of Glade Valley, NC, Linda and Bill Williams of Thermopolis, WY, and David and Jeanie Hodges of Galax; grandchildren and spouse Joe and Meg Zadrozny and Katherine Zadrozny; four step grandchildren David Evans, Jade Young, Chad Hodges and Noelle Wolfe; sister Lucille Mercer of Clemmons, NC; one nephew; and one niece.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Bluemont Presbyterian Church at 2:00 PM with Rev. Stewart Childress officiating. Burial will follow in the Bluemont Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel on Friday, October 28, 2011 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.

Buried:
GRid=79362008

Forrest married Floella Faye Johnson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Forrest married Elizabeth Keith Phillips [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Forrest married Frances Amanda Hill [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Name Clair Cecil Grubb
Event Type Death
Event Date 28 Jul 1951
Event Place Grosse Pointe Woods, Wayne, Michigan, United States
Gender Male
Age 45
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 15 Jan 1906
Birthplace Grosse Close, Virginia
Birth Year (Estimated) 1906
Father's Name Charles Grubb
Mother's Name Gertrude Mercer

Buried:
GRid=210256504

Family/Spouse: Viola Elizabeth Hofmeister. Viola was born on 11 Dec 1906 in MI; died on 11 DEB 2008 in Croix Co, WI; was buried in Oakland Co, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=96338061

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Died:
Mrs. Alma Wampler Sharp — Sumter

Mrs. Alma Wampler Sharp, 98, widow of the Rev. Sam Howell Sharp, died Thursday, August 3, 2006, at Jolley Acres Healthcare Center, Orangeburg, after an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 6, at the First Church of God with the Rev. Ron Bower and the Rev. Bill Neece officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Harold Turner III, Stanley Wampler, Johnny Ricketts, Wayne Gordon, Keith Gordon and Jim Keith.

Born June 19, 1908, in Rural Retreat, Va., a product of the Great Depression, she was the daughter of the late John Robert Wampler and the late Mary Wampler. Mrs. Sharp was a devoted wife, mother, and pastor's wife. She took great delight in her family and in serving God and others. A champion for the underdog, Mrs. Sharp lovingly visited the often-forgotten elderly and protected and fed stray animals and hungry people. She received more pleasure in giving small gifts of money to those who needed a little help than in self indulgence. Where she was, there was fun and laughter. Throughout her life, she served the Church of God Movement (Anderson, Indiana affiliated) with her husband the Rev. Sam Howell Sharp. Most significantly, she practiced "loving the unlovely."

Survivors are three children, Robert Howell "Bob" Sharp and wife Donna, of Sumter, Emily Sharp White and husband Peyton, of Orangeburg, and Richard Wilkes "Rich" Sharp and wife Donna, of Anderson, Ind.; five grandchildren, Cindy Sharp Turner, Rea Sharp Glancy, Alison Sharp Watford, Bobbie Sharp Owens, all of Sumter, and Susan Sharp Nieten, of Noblesville, Ind.; eight great-grandchildren, Harold, Caroline, and Sharp Turner, Rebecca and Kaitlind Glancy, Sam and Lindy Watford, and Madeline Owens, all of Sumter.

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements.

Alma married Samuel Sharp on 19 Jun 1940 in Madison Co, IN. Samuel was born on 28 Sep 1905 in Davidson Co, TN; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=79586571

Bentley married Mary Gertrude Dale on 3 Nov 1934 in Montgomery Co, VA. Mary was born about 1912 in Pulaski Co, VA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
GRid=111160665

Rose married Elbert Manton Keith on 6 May 1938 in Hamilton Co, TN. Elbert was born about 1909 in AL; died about 1961 in Jefferson Co, AL; was buried in Jefferson Co, AL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Rev Harry Melvin Wampler

Birth
9 Jul 1915
Alabama, USA
Death
26 Dec 1999 (aged 84)
Missouri, USA
Burial
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Groseclose, Smyth County, Virginia, USA

Memorial ID
92932488 · View Source

Memorial
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Flowers 1

The Rev. H. Melvin Wampler, 84, of St. Peters, Mo., formerly of the Bronx, N.Y., and Groseclose, (Virginia) died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, Dec. 28, at Dardene Presbyterian Church, Dardene, Mo. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 30, at 8 p.m. at Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat. Burial will be held Friday, Dec. 31, 11 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Groseclose.
A minister for more than 50 years, he was a past member of "Who's Who in America in the East." He was a former president of the Bronx Protestant Council and vice-president of the New York City Protestant Council. He pastored the Pilgrim United Church of Christ in the Bronx, N.Y., for 39 years and was pastor emeritus.
He is survived by his wife, Emily Speer Wampler of St. Peters, Mo.; one son and daughter-in-law, Stanley E. and Raphaela Vazquez Wampler of St. Peters, Mo.; and two grandchildren, Matthew F. and Jessica L. Wampler, both of St. Peters, Mo.
Visitation will be held Thursday, Dec. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church or synagogue of the donor's choice.
Stygar Mid Rivers Funeral Home in St. Charles, Mo. and the Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat are in charge of the arrangements.
Published in the SW VA Enterprise, Wytheville, Virginia, Wednesday, December 29, 1999

Buried:
GRid=92932488

Harry married Emily Elliott Sperry on 22 Dec 1940 in Madison Co, IN. Emily was born on 4 Jun 1911 in Hamilton Co, OH; died on 9 Jan 2001 in MO; was buried in Smyth Co, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lulla married Jerald Roscoe Pirkey on 30 Aug 1940 in Madison Co, IN. Jerald was born on 1 May 1919 in Okmulgee Co, OK; died on 21 Aug 1993; was buried in St. Charles Co, MO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Maurice L Murphy about 1956. Maurice was born on 23 Mar 1915 in Rooks Co, KS; died on 29 Jul 1992; was buried in Smith Co, KS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Florence [Steffey]. Florence was born about 1906 in TN; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Eva Mary Rigsby on 20 Dec 1933 in Hamilton Co, TN. Eva was born about 1913; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Harry Tonge. Harry was born about 1902 in England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
s/o Samuel D. & Cornelia Dutton Suiter
h/o Thelma Cronise Suiter

Obituary -
Roanoke Times, The (VA) - January 12, 1990

Albert Franklin Suiter, age 81, of 3704 London Circle, S W., died Thursday, January 11, 1990.

He was a member of Huntington Court United Methodist Church and was owner and operator of Harvey's Dry Cleaning and Laundry, was a past president of Tri-State laundry and Dry Cleaners Association, also a member of Williamson Road Kiwanis Club, a member of and past chaplain of Roanoke Lodge #197, BPOE. he was a member of Williamson Road Lodge #163 A.F. the Scottish Rite Bodies, and Kazim Temple Shrine.

He is survived by his wife, Thelma Cronise Suiter; one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Ronald D. and Kathy Suiter, Burlington, Vt.; one daughter and son-in-law, Angelita S. and Dr. Milton N. Kabler of Alexandria; four grandchildren, Cynthia and Stephen Kabler, Scott and Brian Suiter; two sisters, Mrs. Vivian S. Brown and Mrs. Garnett S. Garst, both of Salem.

Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's North Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 13, with the Rev. George H. Gravitt officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Arthur Cooley Memorial Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 5066, Roanoke, Va. A memorial service by Williamson Road Lodge #163 will be held at Oakey's North Chapel 8:00 p.m. Friday.

Buried:
GRid=120447561

Notes:

Died:
Garnett Suiter GARST, 88, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2000. She was a long time resident of Friendship Manor, and was a retired employee of Stephenson Aldridge Furniture Company. She was a long time member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edward Garst and three brothers. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Robert Edward Jr. and Maria Garst; one sister, Vivian Brown, all of Roanoke and several nieces and nephews.