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Opie Eugene Woodruff

M, #145561, b. 19 February 1909, d. 24 November 1995
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Florence Keefauver (b. 5 May 1920, d. 11 December 2002)

SonBillie Eugene Woodruff+ (b. 25 April 1939, d. 1 July 2010)
DaughterRuth Delores Woodruff
SonDavid L. Woodruff

Biography

Opie Eugene Woodruff was born on 19 February 1909 in Washington Co., TN. He married Mary Florence Keefauver, daughter of William Henry Keefauver and Willie Irene Rose Martin, on 17 June 1938 in Bristol, VA. Opie Eugene Woodruff died on 24 November 1995 in Washington Co., TN,

Obituary -- Johnson City Press (TN); November 26, 1995:

OPIE E. WOODRUFF

Opie E. Woodruff, 86, 136 Hillside Drive, Jonesborough, died Friday, Nov. 24, 1995, at Johnson City Medical Center.

He was a Washington County native and a son of the late John C. and Jane Sims Woodruff.

Mr. Woodruff was a retired hydraulics specialist for Martin Marietta and Goodyear Aerospace.

He was an Army veteran.

Mr. Woodruff was a member of Johnson City Masonic Lodge No. 0486 F&AM and the Nolichucky-Grandview Chapter No. 194 of the Order of the Eastern Star.

He was a member of New Victory Baptist Church.

Mr. Woodruff was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Florence Keefauver Woodruff; one daughter, Delores Daniels, New Bern, N.C.; two sons, Billie Woodruff, San Antonio, and David Woodruff, Jonesborough; one sister, Annette Cloyd, Telford; two brothers, Charlie Woodruff, Johnson City, and Thomas Woodruff, Hickory, N.C.; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Dillow-Taylor, Jonesborough (753-0514)

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press (TN); November 26, 1995:

DILLOW-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME

Jonesborough

Opie E. Woodruff

Funeral services for Mr. Opie E. Woodruff, 84, 134 Hillside Drive, Jonesborough, will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Monday, November 27, 1995, from the Dillow-Taylor funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jon Rogers and the Rev. Albert South officiating. Masonic rites will be conducted at 8 p.m. by Lodge No. 0486 F&AM. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 1995, at Sulphur Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers, who are requested to meet at the cemetery at 9:45 a.m. Monday, will be Bob Keplinger, Jimmie Furches, Calvin Furches, Roy Cloyd, Dalfert Woodruff, Oscar Woodruff, Daryl Woodruff and Bill Woodruff. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 1995. Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home, Jonesborough, is in charge of the arrangements.

He was buried in November 1995 in Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #71179182.
Opie Eugene Woodruff lived in 1969 in Akron, Summit Co., OH.
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Billie Eugene Woodruff

M, #145562, b. 25 April 1939, d. 1 July 2010

Parents

FatherOpie Eugene Woodruff (b. 19 February 1909, d. 24 November 1995)
MotherMary Florence Keefauver (b. 5 May 1920, d. 11 December 2002)
Pedigree Link

Family: Lynda Earse Rigsby

DaughterJanet Lynn Woodruff+
SonBilly Scott Woodruff
DaughterTracy M. Woodruff

Biography

Billie Eugene Woodruff was born on 25 April 1939 in Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN. He married Lynda Earse Rigsby on 5 June 1964 in Manchester, Walker Co., AL. He died on 1 July 2010

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Billie E. Woodruff of Wichita Falls, TX, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, went to be with his Lord, July 1, 2010. He was surrounded by those that love him.

A son of the late Opie and Florence (Keefauver) Woodruff, he was born April 25, 1939 in Jonesboro, TN. Billie's love of airplanes and flying led him to join the Civil Air Patrol while still in high school and on November 11, 1956 he enlisted in the United States Air Force. In addition to multiple stateside airbases, he was stationed in Turkey, Okinawa, Germany, and served in both Korea and Vietnam. After retiring in April 1979, Billie continued serving his country by working as a civilian in flight simulator operations at Columbus AFB, MS; Randolph AFB, TX; Vance AFB, OK; Laughlin AFB, TX; and finally as the Site Manager at Sheppard AFB, TX.

Billie married the love of his life, Lynda Rigsby, of Manchester, Alabama on June 5, 1964. They had three children: Janet Gresham, Scott Woodruff and Tracy Merritt. Billie had many talents and pastimes including painting, drawing, and woodworking, and took great pleasure in creating special hand-made gifts for his children and grandchildren. He was a member of New Salem Baptist Church in Caledonia, MS where he served as a Deacon and formed many lasting friendships.

Billie was preceded in death by his parents.

He was buried in July 2010 in Bennett Cemetery, Thach, Walker Co., AL, Findagrave #139414299.
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Dorothy Dolene Keefauver

F, #145573, b. 22 October 1934, d. 2 September 2017

Parents

FatherWilliam Henry Keefauver (b. 1 November 1897, d. 31 January 1960)
MotherWillie Irene Rose Martin (b. 2 December 1901, d. 11 May 1987)
Pedigree Link

Family: John T. Barnes (b. 9 May 1924, d. 31 January 2007)

SonDonald Dawson Barnes

Biography

Dorothy Dolene Keefauver was born on 22 October 1934 in Washington Co., TN. She married John T. Barnes, son of Willie Dawson Barnes and Mary Letha Slemons, in 1953. Dorothy Dolene Keefauver died on 2 September 2017 in Telford, Washington Co., TN.
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John T. Barnes

M, #145574, b. 9 May 1924, d. 31 January 2007

Parents

FatherWillie Dawson Barnes (b. about 1904, d. 16 April 1979)
MotherMary Letha Slemons (b. about 1904, d. 15 December 1991)
Pedigree Link

Family: Dorothy Dolene Keefauver (b. 22 October 1934, d. 2 September 2017)

SonDonald Dawson Barnes

Biography

John T. Barnes was born on 9 May 1924 in Telford, Washington Co., TN. He married Dorothy Dolene Keefauver, daughter of William Henry Keefauver and Willie Irene Rose Martin, in 1953. John T. Barnes died on 31 January 2007.
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Willie Dawson Barnes

M, #145575, b. about 1904, d. 16 April 1979
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Letha Slemons (b. about 1904, d. 15 December 1991)

SonJohn T. Barnes+ (b. 9 May 1924, d. 31 January 2007)

Biography

Willie Dawson Barnes was born about 1904 in Washington Co., TN. He married Mary Letha Slemons. He died on 16 April 1979 in Johnson City Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN.
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Mary Letha Slemons

F, #145576, b. about 1904, d. 15 December 1991
Pedigree Link

Family: Willie Dawson Barnes (b. about 1904, d. 16 April 1979)

SonJohn T. Barnes+ (b. 9 May 1924, d. 31 January 2007)

Biography

Mary Letha Slemons was born about 1904 in Washington Co., TN. She married Willie Dawson Barnes. She died on 15 December 1991 in Johnson City Medical Center Hospital, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN.
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Francesco Pangallo

M, #145582, b. 19 October 1946, d. 6 October 2011

Parents

FatherAntonio Pangallo (d. about 1950)
MotherRosina Aspromonti (b. 19 October 1923, d. 21 December 2011)
Pedigree Link

Family: Bettie Forrest Martin

SonAnthony Reed Pangallo+ (b. 3 April 1969, d. 16 June 2014)
SonWilliam Joseph Pangallo
SonFrancesco P. Pangallo, Jr.

Biography

Francesco Pangallo was born on 19 October 1946 in Plati, Reggio di Calabria, Italy. He married Bettie Forrest Martin, daughter of William Reed Martin, Jr., and Mary Allene Windle, on 2 December 1968 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN. Francesco Pangallo and Bettie Forrest Martin were divorced. He died on 6 October 2011 in Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., IN,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Francesco Pangallo Sr.

October 19, 1946 - October 6, 2011

Francesco Pangallo Sr., age 64, residing in Mishawaka, IN passed away peacefully with all of his children by his side at Rivercrest Hospital, Mishawaka on October 6, 2011 at 10:20 p.m.

Frank came to South Bend with the support of his cousin, Joe Germano, to work and live the American dream. He became a citizen and loved it here. He worked for Harold Medow Dodge (where he found his love for cars), Beck Welding, General Sheet Metal and AM General , retiring from AM General after thirty plus years. Frank was a member of the UAW and the Sacred Heart League

Frank loved gardening, canning, making his own wine, garage sales, tinkering with things, and loved helping others.

Frank was preceded in death by his father, Antonio Pangallo; grandmother, Elisabetta Sergi; and nephew Luigi Pangallo, all in Italy. He is also preceded in death by a father-in-law, William R. Martin, Jr.; and mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Fotia.

Frank is survived by his mother, Rosina (Aspomonte) Pangallo of Italy; step father Francesco Pangallo, brother and sister-in-law, Giuseppe and Lisa Pangallo; niece, Rosina, and her family; and a nephew, Antonio Pangallo, and many cousins all of Italy.

He is also survived by his seven children. Three sons from his first marriage to Bettie F. Pangallo: Anthony R. (Suzanne) Pangallo of Mishawaka, William J. "Joe" (Tonia) Pangallo of South Bend, and Francesco "Frankie" Pangallo, Jr. of Mishawaka. Four children from his second marriage to Maria (Fotia) (Pangallo) Perkins; Katharina Pangallo of South Bend, Rosina Pangallo and Elisabetta Pangallo both of Mishawaka, and Joseph Rocco "JoJo" Pangallo of South Bend.

Also surviving are six grandchildren: Brandon M. Pangallo, Coty A. Pangallo, Kyle R. Pangallo, Keaton J. Pangallo, Tiler J. Pangallo, and Tailer F. Pangallo; a mother-in-law, Mary A. Martin; two sisters-in-law, Billye L. Purdy and Barbara A. (Robert) Martin-Jordan; niece, Melissa Burger; great niece, Christina Abarca; great nephew, Michael Abarca; and numerous cousins in South Bend, Mishawaka, and Italy.

Frank was loved by his family and will be missed!

May you walk the path before you with angels by your side, and may the peace and love of God within your heart abide.

Memorial services for Francesco Pangallo, Sr. will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 15th in Palmer Funeral Home - River Park Chapel, 2528 Mishawaka Ave, South Bend 46615. Friends may visit with the family from 12:00 Noon until time of services on Saturday. Private burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka.

He was buried in October 2011 in Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., IN, Findagrave #77877032.
Francesco Pangallo married Bettie Forrest Martin, daughter of William Reed Martin, Jr., and Mary Allene Windle, on 15 May 1971 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN, ceremony by Leo Lisek, J.P. Francesco Pangallo and Bettie Forrest Martin were divorced before 19 October 1985.
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Anthony Reed Pangallo

M, #145583, b. 3 April 1969, d. 16 June 2014

Parents

FatherFrancesco Pangallo (b. 19 October 1946, d. 6 October 2011)
MotherBettie Forrest Martin
Pedigree Link

Family: Suzanne Marie Kobek

SonBrandon M. Pangallo
SonCory A. Pangallo

Biography

Anthony Reed Pangallo was born on 3 April 1969 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN. He married Suzanne Marie Kobek, daughter of Alex Arnold Kobek and Suzanne Kovach, on 13 May 1994 in Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., IN, ceremony by George N. Beamer, Judge. Anthony Reed Pangallo died on 16 June 2014 in Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., IN,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Anthony R. "Tony" Pangallo April 3, 1969 - June 16, 2014

MISHAWAKA - Anthony "Tony" R. Pangallo, 45, of Mishawaka, IN, passed away Monday, June 16, 2014, in his home.

He was born on April 3, 1969, in South Bend, IN, to Francesco Sr. and Bettie F. (Martin) Pangallo. He was united in marriage on May 13, 1993 (sic), in South Bend, IN, to the former Suzanne M. Kobek. Tony is survived by his wife, Suzanne M. Pangallo; two sons, Brandon M. Pangallo and Coty A. Pangallo, both of Mishawaka, IN; granddaughter, Macie K. Pangallo; his mother, Bettie Pangallo; siblings, William J. Pangallo of South Bend, IN, Francesco Pangallo Jr. of Mishawaka, IN, Melissa D. Burger of South Bend, IN, Joseph Rocco Pangallo of Mishawaka, IN, Katherina J. Singleton of South Bend, IN, Rosina M. Pangallo of Mishawaka, IN, and Elisabetta M. Pangallo of South Bend, IN; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces including David M. Kobek of OR, Barbara A. (Bob) Martin-Jordan of South Bend, IN, and Billye L. Purdy of South Bend, IN; maternal grandparents, Alex (Suzanne) Kobek of South Bend, IN; and paternal grandparents, Mary A. Martin of South Bend, IN, and William R. Martin, deceased. He was preceded in death by his father, Francesco Pangallo, and brother-in-law, Alex Kobek.

Tony was a lifelong resident. He attended John Adams High School and worked in the automotive industry as a painter.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2014, at the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service. Contributions in memory of Tony Pangallo may be offered to the family c/o Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46614. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

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