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Edwin Grady Sinclair, Jr.

M, #83583, b. 28 October 1912, d. October 1985

Parents

FatherEdwin Grady Sinclair (b. 25 January 1891, d. 13 April 1961)
MotherLenora Vivian Upchurch (b. 11 June 1892, d. 13 August 1975)
Pedigree Link

Family: Lena Northern DeVault (b. 20 January 1920, d. 26 June 1991)

SonEdwin Grady Sinclair, III+ (b. 7 June 1942, d. 17 March 2017)

Biography

Edwin Grady Sinclair, Jr., was born on 28 October 1912 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC. He married Lena Northern DeVault, daughter of Edward Ray DeVault and Gwendolyne Ewing Buckner. Edwin Grady Sinclair, Jr., died in October 1985 in Greenville Co. (probably), SC, dates per SSDI, last residence Greenville.

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Edwin Grady Sinclair

M, #83584, b. 25 January 1891, d. 13 April 1961
Pedigree Link

Family: Lenora Vivian Upchurch (b. 11 June 1892, d. 13 August 1975)

SonEdwin Grady Sinclair, Jr.+ (b. 28 October 1912, d. October 1985)

Biography

Edwin Grady Sinclair was born on 25 January 1891 in Union Co., NC. He married Lenora Vivian Upchurch on 3 January 1912 in Wake Co., NC. He died on 13 April 1961 in Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

He was buried in April 1961 in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA, Findagrave #74335684.
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Lenora Vivian Upchurch

F, #83585, b. 11 June 1892, d. 13 August 1975
Pedigree Link

Family: Edwin Grady Sinclair (b. 25 January 1891, d. 13 April 1961)

SonEdwin Grady Sinclair, Jr.+ (b. 28 October 1912, d. October 1985)

Biography

Lenora Vivian Upchurch was born on 11 June 1892 in North Carolina. She married Edwin Grady Sinclair on 3 January 1912 in Wake Co., NC. She died on 13 August 1975 in Radford City, VA.

She was buried in August 1975 in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA, Findagrave #74335686.
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Edwin Grady Sinclair, III

M, #83586, b. 7 June 1942, d. 17 March 2017

Parents

FatherEdwin Grady Sinclair, Jr. (b. 28 October 1912, d. October 1985)
MotherLena Northern DeVault (b. 20 January 1920, d. 26 June 1991)
Pedigree Link

Family: Heather Louise High

DaughterNancy Louise Sinclair+

Biography

Edwin Grady Sinclair, III, was born on 7 June 1942 in Buncombe Co., NC. He married Heather Louise High in Greenville Co., SC. He died on 17 March 2017

Obituary (Dignity Memorial via Internet):

Edwin Grady Sinclair III, 74, of Greenville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 17, 2017.

Born in Asheville, NC, he was the son of the late Edwin G. Sinclair, Jr. and Lena DeVault Sinclair. Ed was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid marksman, sportsman, and a friend to many.

Ed was a graduate of Wade Hampton High School and the President and owner of American Personnel and owner of Freedom Safe and Security Co. in Greenville, SC. He was a life member of the Sam Poe Lodge 284.

In addition to his wife, Heather, he is survived by one daughter, Nancy Sally, and a grandson, Nick Sally of Greenville, SC.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, March 23rd in the Chapel at Woodlawn Funeral Home. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 1:00-1:45pm.

The family would like to thank Michael Zeager, the staff at Palmetto Family Medicine, Hospice Care of SC, and his special caregivers.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the North Greenville Crisis Ministry, P.O. Box 1672, Travelers Rest, SC 29690; Country SANTA, P.O. Box 856, Pickens, SC 29671; or a charity of one’s choice.



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Charles Henry Stanton, Jr.

M, #83587, b. 16 February 1927, d. 20 August 2010

Parents

FatherCharles Henry Stanton
MotherMary Evelyn Gaston
Pedigree Link

Family: Billie Ray DeVault (b. 13 August 1928, d. 1 July 2012)

Son{ Infant } Stanton (b. 1952, d. 1952)
DaughterLaura Lee Stanton+
DaughterCathy Marie Stanton
DaughterLinda Moore Stanton (b. 15 December 1960, d. 16 November 1991)
SonCharles Ray Stanton (b. 25 August 1962, d. 25 August 1962)

Biography

Charles Henry Stanton, Jr., was born on 16 February 1927 in Swannanoa, Buncombe Co., NC. He married Billie Ray DeVault, daughter of Edward Ray DeVault and Gwendolyne Ewing Buckner. Charles Henry Stanton, Jr., died on 20 August 2010 in Greer, Greenville Co., SC,

OBITUARY - The Greenville News (SC), August 22, 2010

Charles H. Stanton, Jr. 83, died peacefully on Friday, August 20, 2010 at his daughter's home in Greer, SC.

Mr. Stanton was born in 1927 in Swannanoa, NC to the late Charles Stanton, Sr. and Evelyn Gaston Stanton. He graduated from Swannanoa High School. After high school he entered the U.S. Navy and served active duty during WWII on the USS Sarsfield. Following active duty he attended the University of Tennessee where he obtained his MBA. After graduation Mr. Stanton went to work for General Motors where he retired after 30 years of service. Mr. Stanton also worked for Sears-Roebuck and permanently retired after 18 years of service. He was a member of the USS Sarsfield Association.

He is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Billie D. Stanton; two daughters, Cathy Witherspoon of Greer, SC; and Laura Francis of Chesterfield, VA, and is preceded in death by daughter Linda Michaels and son Charles Ray Stanton. He has eight grandchildren and three great grand children.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday at Penland Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at Lewis Memorial Park following the service.



He was buried in August 2010 in Lewis Memorial Park, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC.
Charles Henry Stanton, Jr., began military service

WW II, U.S. Navy, served on the USS Sarsfield.

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{ Infant } Stanton

M, #83590, b. 1952, d. 1952

Parents

FatherCharles Henry Stanton, Jr. (b. 16 February 1927, d. 20 August 2010)
MotherBillie Ray DeVault (b. 13 August 1928, d. 1 July 2012)
Pedigree Link

Biography

{ Infant } Stanton was born in 1952. He died in 1952 died at birth.

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Linda Moore Stanton

F, #83594, b. 15 December 1960, d. 16 November 1991

Parents

FatherCharles Henry Stanton, Jr. (b. 16 February 1927, d. 20 August 2010)
MotherBillie Ray DeVault (b. 13 August 1928, d. 1 July 2012)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Linda Moore Stanton was born on 15 December 1960 in Buncombe Co., NC. She married Michael. She died on 16 November 1991 in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC.

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Charles Ray Stanton

M, #83596, b. 25 August 1962, d. 25 August 1962

Parents

FatherCharles Henry Stanton, Jr. (b. 16 February 1927, d. 20 August 2010)
MotherBillie Ray DeVault (b. 13 August 1928, d. 1 July 2012)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Charles Ray Stanton was born on 25 August 1962. He died on 25 August 1962 died at birth.

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Joseph Griffith Leedy

M, #83597, b. 20 March 1928, d. 18 March 1953
Pedigree Link

Family: Marion DeVault "Pat" Cobb (b. 20 August 1925, d. 18 March 2010)

SonJoseph Griffith Leedy, Jr.+
DaughterPatricia Ann "Tish" Leedy+
DaughterDeborah Kay Leedy

Biography

Joseph Griffith Leedy was born on 20 March 1928 in Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA; son of John and Mae (Griffith) Leedy. He married Marion DeVault "Pat" Cobb, daughter of Robert Carr Cobb, Sr., and Ettie Estelle DeVault, on 27 March 1947 in Washington, D.C., three children, names not known. Joseph Griffith Leedy died on 18 March 1953 in Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV,

Obituary -- The Cumberland News, Cumberland, Maryland; Thursday, 19 MAR 1953; Page 11 (Newspapers.com & Find-A-Grave):

Joseph G. Leedy

Joseph Griffith Leedy, 24, of 230 Beail Street, died yesterday morning in Newton D. Baker VA Center, Martinsburg, where he had been admitted Sunday afternoon.

He was employed as a yard clerk with the Western Maryland Railway Company.    A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy and graduated from LaSalle High School in 1945.

A native of Harrisburg, Pa., he was a son of John and Mae E. (Griffith) Leedy.    Mr. Leedy was a member of SS. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church and J. Louis Wolford Post 1, Amvets.

Surviving besides his parents are his wife, Mrs. Pat (Cobb) Leedy; three children. Joseph G. Leedy Jr., Patricia Ann and Deborah Kay Leedy, at home; two brothers, John F. Leedy Jr., Robert D. Leedy, city.

The body is at George's Funeral Home.



He was buried in March 1953 in Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD, Findagrave #119934009.
Occupation: Yard clernk, Western Maryland Railway. Joseph Griffith Leedy began military service on 27 February 1946 WW II service, U.S. Navy, SFC, enlisted, discharged 24 DEC 1947. He lived in 1953 in Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD. He lived in 1954.
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Thaddeus Clifton Byrd

M, #83598, b. 4 December 1913, d. 11 September 1990

Parents

Pedigree Link

Family: Clete Elizabeth Sisk (b. 6 July 1917, d. 23 September 2002)

DaughterWanda Byrd
SonHarold D. Byrd+

Biography

Thaddeus Clifton Byrd was born on 4 December 1913 in McDowell Co., NC. He married Clete Elizabeth Sisk, daughter of William Benjamin Sisk and Pearl S. Sigmon. Thaddeus Clifton Byrd died on 11 September 1990 in Nebo, McDowell Co., NC.

He was buried in September 1990 in Nebo First Baptist Church Cemetery, Nebo, McDowell Co., NC.
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Eldridge Sage Byrd

M, #83599
Pedigree Link

Family: Minnie Susanna Denny

SonThaddeus Clifton Byrd+ (b. 4 December 1913, d. 11 September 1990)

Biography

Eldridge Sage Byrd married Minnie Susanna Denny.
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Minnie Susanna Denny

F, #83600
Pedigree Link

Family: Eldridge Sage Byrd

SonThaddeus Clifton Byrd+ (b. 4 December 1913, d. 11 September 1990)

Biography

Minnie Susanna Denny married Eldridge Sage Byrd.
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James Edward Watkins

M, #83604, b. 7 September 1920, d. 6 January 1982

Parents

Pedigree Link

Family: Hazel Bell Sisk (b. 2 April 1919, d. 21 August 2007)

DaughterNancy Watkins (b. 11 February 1942, d. 10 November 2001)
Daughter{ Unknown Name } Watkins+

Biography

James Edward Watkins was born on 7 September 1920 in North Carolina. He married Hazel Bell Sisk, daughter of William Benjamin Sisk and Pearl S. Sigmon, four chilidren. James Edward Watkins died on 6 January 1982 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.

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John Watkins

M, #83605
Pedigree Link

Family: Callie Hicks

SonJames Edward Watkins+ (b. 7 September 1920, d. 6 January 1982)

Biography

John Watkins married Callie Hicks.
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Callie Hicks

F, #83606
Pedigree Link

Family: John Watkins

SonJames Edward Watkins+ (b. 7 September 1920, d. 6 January 1982)

Biography

Callie Hicks married John Watkins.
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Nancy Watkins

F, #83607, b. 11 February 1942, d. 10 November 2001

Parents

FatherJames Edward Watkins (b. 7 September 1920, d. 6 January 1982)
MotherHazel Bell Sisk (b. 2 April 1919, d. 21 August 2007)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Nancy Watkins was born on 11 February 1942 in McDowell Co., NC. She married Michael Herman Roebuck. She died on 10 November 2001 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.

She was buried in November 2001 in Raleigh National Cemetery, Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.
Nancy Watkins was educated. She began military service U.S. Navy.
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Michael Herman Roebuck

M, #83608, b. 13 October 1933, d. 24 October 1983
Pedigree Link

Biography

Michael Herman Roebuck was born on 13 October 1933. He married Nancy Watkins, daughter of James Edward Watkins and Hazel Bell Sisk. Michael Herman Roebuck died on 24 October 1983.

He was buried in October 1983 in Raleigh National Cemetery, Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.
Michael Herman Roebuck began military service Korean War service, U.S. Navy.
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Virginia E. Swafford

F, #83609, b. 12 July 1929, d. 29 December 2008

Parents

FatherJames D. Holler
MotherMaggie Swafford (b. about 1909)
Pedigree Link

Family: Ralph B. Sisk

DaughterDianne Sisk+
DaughterKay Sisk+
DaughterSherry Sisk+
DaughterPatti Sisk
DaughterDebbie Sisk+

Biography

Virginia E. Swafford was born on 12 July 1929 in Prince George Co., VA. She married Ralph B. Sisk, son of William Benjamin Sisk and Pearl S. Sigmon. Virginia E. Swafford died on 29 December 2008 in Nebo, McDowell Co., NC,

OBITUARY

Virginia Swafford Sisk, age 79, of Nebo, passed away Monday, December 29, 2008 at her residence. A native of Prince George County, Va., she was born July 12, 1929 to the late James D. Holler and Maggie Swafford. In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by a brother, James Daniel Swafford and a step-father, George P. Bailey. She was a member of Nebo First Baptist Church and a homemaker. Virginia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mrs. Sisk leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Ralph B. Sisk of the home, five daughters: Dianne Bennick and husband Leonard of Nebo, Kay Simmons of Old Fort, Sherry Jones and husband Johnny of Morganton, Patti Wood and husband Jack of Marion, Debbie Smith of Nebo; a sister, Louise Church and husband Harold of Marion; nine grandchildren, Missy Duckworth, Todd Bennick, Jonathan Bennick, Stephanie Lytle, Scott Simmons, Chris Jones, Tracy Jones, Daniel Smith and Darren Smith; nine great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 31 at 12:00 noon at Nebo First Baptist Church with the Rev. Hall Hollifield and Rev. Doug Worley officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00-12:00 noon, one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Nebo First Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, P. O. Box 336, Forest City, N. C. 28043.



She was buried in January 2009 in Nebo First Baptist Church Cemetery, Nebo, McDowell Co., NC.
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