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Gary Steven Lawson was born on 23 November 1946 in Salina, Saline Co., KS. He married Meliny S. Moore, Meliny remarried to William John Lamberson on 12 April 1986, Polk County, Florida. He and Meliny S. Moore were divorced in June 1972 in Alameda, Alameda Co., CA. He died on 10 September 1972 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.

He was buried in September 1972 in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, Findagrave #87719040.

Evelyne Pauline Tinkler was born on 14 May 1920 in Gypsum, Saline Co., KS. She married Dr. Charles E. Lawson. She died on 11 February 2011 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA.

She was buried in February 2011 in Gypsum Cemetery, Gypsum, Saline Co., KS, Findagrave #67297696.

Mae Taylor Reeves was born on 15 December 1878 in Tennessee per 1900 census, 1878 per other genealogies.¹ She married Joseph Wells Sensabaugh on 5 July 1909, no children. She died on 13 June 1969 in Abingdon, Washington Co., VA.

She was buried in June 1969 in Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Findagrave #148524668.

Nathaniel Dulaney Reeves was born on 30 September 1880 in Washington Co., TN.¹ He married Hannah J. Lewis in California. He died on 6 October 1953 in Los Angeles Co., CA.

He was buried in October 1953 in Valhalla Memorial Park, North Hollywood, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #106185353.

Nathaniel Dulaney Reeves lived on 9 April 1930 in 537 Spencer Street, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA.²

Paul Reeves was born on 5 June 1889 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, per 1900 census -- or 1889 per other sources.¹ He married Anna Belle Hale on 14 April 1927 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN. He died on 21 December 1953 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN.

He was buried in December 1953 in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #108787925.

Paul Reeves began military service on 7 July 1918 WW I service, enlisted, U.S. Army, 48th Inf., Co. K, discharged 25 jun 1919. Cause of death: He had stayed in a soldier's home, at Grant County, Indiana, for TB, and morphine addiction. Paul died of head injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

Elbert Clay "Bert" Reeves was born on 20 February 1891 in Tennessee.¹ He died on 27 March 1969 in Roseburg, Douglas Co., OR,

He was buried in 1969 in Carr-Reeves Cemetery, Johnson Ciity, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #131203080. Elbert was the last person buried in the Carr-Reeves Cemetery.

John DeVault Reeves, Jr., was born on 7 January 1893 in Washington Co., TN.¹ He married Maude Lee Broce on 7 July 1920. He married Martha Ann Hatcher; John was first married to Maude Lee Bruce on 7 JUL 1920. She died on 12 APR 1921. He died on 2 April 1972 in Fayette Co., KY.

He was buried in April 1972 in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #113299516.

John DeVault Reeves, Jr., began military service WW I service, U.S. Army, Cpl. John was treated in the U.S. National Home for Disabled Volunteer Veterans (Mountain Branch) for Tuberculosis.    He was in the hospital between 18 Jan 1919 and 9 Sept 1922.    During this time he was listed as single.

Julia Love "Love" Reeves was born on 28 May 1897 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN.¹ She married Roland Chambers Craig on 17 May 1919. She died on 27 February 1986 in Abingdon, Washington Co., VA,

Notes written by Willie Reeves Bivins (via Tracy DeVault):

In 1983 Love was awarded a bronze medallion from the Joslin Diabetic Association and a silver engraved identification tag from Eli Lilly and Company in recognition of her having controlled diabetes with insulin for 56 years. She was 86 years old at the time.  (1983 Xmas letter)  She died 27 Feb 1986, after spending 25 days in the hospital. Among her final problems was gangrene in both feet. She was almost 90. She had a very severe case of diabetes, and her survival for about 60 years was because of her own determination and self care, and also the devoted care of her family. Both Rhoda Frances and May Joe inherited diabetes.

Their daughters continued to live in the family home. They were deeply involved in church, civic and social activities in Abingdon, Virginia. Our mothers were life-long friends, as well as first cousins.    May Joe and Rhoda were wonderful hostesses, and visits to them were special events in our lives. They furnished addresses and much of the data for the descendants of John DeVault Reeves.

She was buried in 1986 in Sinking Spring Cemetery, Abingdon, Washington Co., VA.

Anna Belle Hale was born on 21 December 1904 in Tennessee; daughter of Louis T. and Mary "Mollie" Irene (Baker) Hale. She married Paul Reeves, son of John DeVault Reeves and Rhoda Emma Taylor, on 14 April 1927 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN. Anna Belle Hale died on 13 January 2000.

She was buried in January 2000 in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #112910215.

Charlotte Marie Reeves was born on 25 May 1934 in Tennessee. She married Todd Austin Crombie on 26 July 1958 in Hempstead, Nassau Co., NY. She and Todd Austin Crombie were divorced in 1974. She died on 23 February 2019 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Charlotte Marie Reeves Crombie of Knoxville, TN died on February 23, 2019. She was 84 years old.

Born on May 25, 1934, Charlotte Marie Reeves grew up in Johnson City, TN, with her father Paul, a decorated WWI Veteran, mother Ann Bell of Cherokee heritage, and sister Jewel, who was seven years older. Her Grandmother was the renowned Rhoda Taylor Reeves, sister of Alfred and Robert Taylor, who each served terms as Governor of Tennessee.

Charlotte graduated from Science Hill High School, an honorable member of the ROTC, in 1952. She attended East Tennessee State University, earning her Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education in 1956. She was crowned Beauty Queen one year for the Johnson City Burly Bowl. Charlotte embarked on her teaching career as a Remedial Reading Specialist in Pensacola, FL. There, she met Todd Austin Crombie, a Naval Flight Cadet from Garden City, NY. After he graduated as an Ensign jet aviator, they married in July 1958.

Ensign Crombie’s first Tour of Duty was at San Diego Naval Air Base as a test pilot. Charlotte and Todd had a daughter, Andrea Rene, in 1959, and a son, Tabor Austin, in 1960. They then were stationed in China Lake, CA until 1964. The family transferred to Sanford, FL, and Lieutenant Crombie served two Tours of Duty in Vietnam. After Todd returned as a decorated war veteran prompted to Lt. Commander, Charlotte and Todd had a second daughter, Burnette Nicole, in 1966. Burnette was a gift that ushered in a bright new era of family history.

The next Tour of Duty was at Roosevelt Roads Naval Air Base on the Island of Puerto Rico. Charlotte was active in the Navy Wives Club, serving as Event Coordinator for numerous functions, volunteer in the local community of Fajardo feeding orphaned infants, and participating in Operation Boot Strap poverty relief. She and her family were active at the Navy Chapel, she as Sunday School teacher, and Rene and Tabor in the Chapel Children’s Choir. The family enjoyed visits to San Juan and the US Virgin Islands.

In 1970, the family moved to North Kingstown, RI, where Todd served on board the USS Intrepid at Quonset Point. Charlotte continued as a Navy Wives Club Member, and taught Vacation Bible School at the Navy Chapel, where Tabor and Rene were confirmed, active in the Youth Program, and in the Youth Choir. Charlotte joined Commander Crombie for the Intrepid’s European Tour, visiting Italy, Portugal, Spain, Germany, Denmark and the British Isles. The trip culminated with a visit to the Town of Crombie in Scotland.

When the USS Intrepid was decommissioned in 1974, Charlotte and Todd divorced. Charlotte shifted her focus to being involved in her children’s school activities, helping with the Youth Program at Greenwood Presbyterian Church in West Warwick, RI, and various creative endeavors, including New England Antique restoration. In 1977, Charlotte relocated her family to Knoxville, TN, were she resumed her career as a professional educator, earning a Masters in Early Childhood Development from the University of Tennessee. She taught Preschool for the next 35 years, before finally retiring at age 80 in 2013. She was a member of Second Presbyterian Church.

Charlotte’s Legacy

From her earliest years, Charlotte met life with a gifted intellect and creativity, and a vivacious social charm. She was a true matriarch, instilling strong values in her three children. Each was gifted with talents of their own, and Charlotte took every opportunity to enrich their development, setting them upon their paths to success.

Charlotte’s family held a tradition of musical abilities, which she passed on to her children with great enthusiasm. Her Great Uncles dueled with fiddles on their campaign trails, and her Aunt Love played old time mountain banjo. Rene plays guitar and Appalachian dulcimer. Tabor learned banjo from his Great Aunt Love, and also plays violin and Scottish cantor pipe. Burnette once won a Talent prize for a harmonica performance, and picked up mandolin on her own.

Charlotte had deep appreciation for nature and beauty as portrayed in fine art. Very early in their lives, her children showed talent in drawing and painting. Charlotte encouraged development of this creativity. She educated her children in the works of the Great Masters, particularly after her museum visits in Europe. As a result of their mother’s influence, all of the children found ways to express their creativity artistically. Tabor created murals for his school. Both Rene and Burnette received formal Studio Art training, and are accomplished in their own right. Charlotte proudly displayed their work in her home.

Charlotte was very proud of each of her children’s academic success, and instilled in them a love of lifetime learning. She wanted them all to go as far as they could with their education. This influence by their mother can be seen in the fact all three have remarkable accomplishments in the sciences. Rene earned a PhD from Cornell Medical, with experience in Viral Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Research Center in New York City, and Principal Investigator for the American Foundation for AIDS Research. Tabor pursued Systems Engineering at the US Naval Academy, and a degree in Mathematics at University of Tennessee, with experience in Database Management and Information Science. Burnette holds a degree in Marine Biology from Smith College, with career experience at St Andrews University Marine Institute, Scotland, as well as Laboratory Management at Dartmouth College, NH, University of Maryland, and Genetics and Developmental Biology at University of Tennessee.

Besides being concerned about their intellectual and educational development, Charlotte also worked to develop Godliness and character in her children. They tell of this sweet memory from their childhood, that wonderfully illustrates how Charlotte invested in and shaped their lives. One Easter, Charlotte gave them each a chocolate cross (not bunnies). With each cross she included a notecard with a verse taken from the Beatitudes of Christ’s Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:5-9). For Rene, she included, “Blessed are the meek…” For Tabor, “Blessed are the Peacemakers…” For Burnette, “Blessed are the pure in heart…” This was her way of building them up, and framing their own unique personalities.

Throughout her life, Charlotte’s greatest legacy is as Professional Educator. She is best remembered for her expertise and commitment to nurturing the minds of countless young students. Her career at the West Hills Baptist Church Preschool, and then at the Sequoyah Hills Elementary Education Program in Knoxville, endeared her to the parents of these children, who appreciated Charlotte’s knowledgeable approach and innovative techniques. It was obvious She loved children, and loved touching their lives, helping them grow to their fullest potential. Charlotte’s impact on the emotional, social, and academic well-being of future generations is immeasurable.

Charlotte is remembered for her compassion. She showed kindness by visiting sick neighbors. She was outgoing, bubbly, friendly, and a good listener. She was also very nurturing, and caring. This readily can be seen in the way she took care of Tabor throughout the health challenges he faced after his diagnosis with brain cancer in his Jr Year at the Naval Academy, multiple recurrences, and experimental treatments at Bethesda Naval Hospital and the National Institutes of Health in Washington, DC. At present, Tabor remains in remission. Charlotte truly lived a remarkable life, and will be missed by those who knew and loved her.

“But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the Kingdom of God.” Luke18:16 KJV

Charlotte was received into the arms of the mercy of Christ, on February 23, 2019, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville. She is preceded in death by her parents, and sister Jewel Teague. She is survived by daughter Andrea Rene Crombie, 59 of New York City; son Tabor Austin Crombie, 58, and daughter Burnette Nicole Crombie, 52, of Knoxville; niece Jackie Teague Lyons and family, of Abingdon, VA; niece Pam Teague, of San Diego,CA; and other relatives and descendants of the Alfred and Robert Taylor Family, and Rhoda Taylor Reeves Family. She has relatives of the Hale family in Johnson City, TN.

A private Funeral Service was held on March 4, 2019 at the Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel in Knoxville. Chaplain Nancy Twigg of UTMC officiated, with musician Sam Ware, and Funeral Director Keith Richards of Mann Heritage Chapel. Charlotte is buried beside her parents in the “Garden of the Heavenly Rest” at Monte Vista Cemetery in Johnson City, TN.

She was buried in February 2019 in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #197760074.

Charlotte Marie Reeves was educated in 1956 in East Tennessee State University, BA degree, Education.

Andrea Rene Crombie was born on 14 June 1959 in San Diego Co., CA. She died in February 2020

Obituary -- (Website: https://www.rosefuneraltn.com/obituaries/Andrea-Crombie/#!/Obituary):

Dr. Andrea Rene Crombie, age 60 of Knoxville, and formerly of New York, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at her home. Rene was a Presbyterian from birth, and a loving, supporting sister to her brother. She is preceded in death by her mother, Charlotte Reeves Crombie; her maternal and paternal grandparents, and by her very special friend, Richard H. Schwarz. She is survived by her father, Todd A. Crombie (Virginia); brother, Tabor A. Crombie; sister, Burnette N. Crombie, and several cousins. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 27, 2020, Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel; memorial service to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Dr. Alan Smith officiating.

Andrea Rene Crombie was educated in Weill Medical College of Cornell University, PhD. Specialized in Viral Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Research (NYC), Principal Investigator for the American Foundation for AIDS Research. She lived in 2007 in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY. She lived in 2019 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.

Jewell Christine Reeves was born on 19 October 1928 in Washington Co., TN. She married Haskiel Jackson "Jack" Teague on 20 February 1947 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, ceremony by Rev. C. A. McGillen, minister of the Tacoma Avenue Church of God. She died on 3 July 2010 in Abingdon, Washington Co., VA.

She was buried in July 2010 in El Cajon Cemetery, El Cajon, San Diego Co., CA, Findagrave #203247232.

Jewell Christine Reeves lived in 1962 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. She lived in 1976 in Lakeside, San Diego Co., CA. She lived in 1977 in El Cajon, San Diego Co., CA.

Haskiel Jackson "Jack" Teague was born on 13 January 1928 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN; son of William A. and Willie B. (Berry) Teague. He married Jewell Christine Reeves, daughter of Paul Reeves and Anna Belle Hale, on 20 February 1947 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, ceremony by Rev. C. A. McGillen, minister of the Tacoma Avenue Church of God. Haskiel Jackson "Jack" Teague died on 1 July 1988 in La Mesa, San Diego Co., CA,

He was buried in July 1988 in El Cajon Cemetery, El Cajon, San Diego Co., CA, Findagrave #219184047.

Joseph Wells Sensabaugh was born on 13 February 1874 in Waynesville, Haywood Co., NC; son of Joseph Haskew and Mary A. (Warlick) Sensabaugh. He married Mae Taylor Reeves, daughter of John DeVault Reeves and Rhoda Emma Taylor, on 5 July 1909, no children. Joseph Wells Sensabaugh died on 30 December 1953 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.

He was buried in January 1954 in Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Findagrave #69870717.

Occupation: locomotive engineer.