Kathy Akers

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OBITUARY

Bristol Herald Courier; 6 June 2013

BRISTOL, Tenn. Leroy Dean Akers, 81, passed away Monday, June 3, 2013, unexpectedly at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Abingdon, Va., on Oct. 6, 1931, a son of the late Ed and Pearl Akers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Pruitt Akers; and brother, C. E. Akers.

Leroy is survived by his children, Jerry Akers and wife Ruth of Bristol, Va., Kathy Thomas of Johnson City, Tenn., Venida Kelly of Hayters Gap, Va., and Dion Akers and wife Crystal of Bristol, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth Akers of Abingdon and Eugene Akers of Bristol, Va.; and sister, Nellie Hay of Abingdon.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 until 7 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2013, at Blevins Funeral and Cremation Services. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor Jackie Cox officiating. The committal service and interment will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2013, at Mountain View Cemetery.

Those wishing to go in procession to the cemetery are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:30 am. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.BlevinsCares.com. Mr. Akers and his family are in the care of Blevins Funeral and Cremation Services (423) 764-7123.


Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Leroy Dean Akers
Birth Date: 6 Oct 1931
Birth Place: Washington Co. VA

Buried:
Grave location, obituary, and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=111858137

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Leroy D Akers
BORN: 6 Oct 1931
Died: 3 Jun 2013
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Leroy married Edith Pruitt. Edith was born 08 Dec 1929; died 01 Jun 2003; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum, Bristol, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

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Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=140621864

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Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=120757547

Charles married Pearl Frances Kestner. Pearl (daughter of Walter Jackson Kestner and Lottie Annis Gilmer) was born 23 Oct 1907, Washington Co. VA; died 07 Jun 1997, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

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CENSUS RECORDS

1910 Census
Name: Pearl F Kestner
Age in 1910: 2
Birth Year: abt 1908
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Walter J Kestner
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Lottie A Kestner
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter J Kestner 29
Lottie A Kestner 22
Pearl F Kestner 2
Bessie M Kestner 10 months

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=120759038

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CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: Walter J Kestner
Age: 21
Birth Date: Oct 1879
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: North Fork, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Andrew Kestner
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Mary J Kestner
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Andrew Kestner 53
Mary J Kestner 56
Walter J Kestner 21
Mary F Kestner 18
James W Kestner 14
Andrew S Kestner 13
Lilburn E Kestner 8

1910 Name: Walter J Kestner
Age in 1910: 29
Birth Year: abt 1881
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lottie A Kestner
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: General Farm
Employer, Employee or Other: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Rent
Farm or House: Farm
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 3
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter J Kestner 29
Lottie A Kestner 22
Pearl F Kestner 2
Bessie M Kestner 10 months

1920
Name: Walter J Kestner
Age: 39
Birth Year: abt 1881
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: North Fork, Washington, Virginia
House Number: Farm
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lattie W Kestner
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Miller
Industry: Custom Mill
Employment Field: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter J Kestner 39
Lattie W Kestner 31
Pearl F Kestner 12
Bessie M Kestner 10
Cora K Kestner 8
Cleo J Kestner 4 years 9 months
Walter J Kestner 1 year 8 months
Jewel A Kestner 8 months

1930
Name: Walter Kesner [Kestner]
Birth Year: abt 1881
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: North Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia
Street address: R. B. Street
Dwelling Number: 29
Family Number: 30
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: 20.00
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 27
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Miller
Industry: Flour Mill
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter Kestner 49
Lottie Kestner 42
Cleo Kestner 15
Virginia Kestner 6
Blanche Kestner 5

1940
Name: Walter Kistner Junior [Kestner]
Age: 59
Estimated birth year: abt 1881
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place, Russell, Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Occupation: Miller
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $20
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Income: $800
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter Kistner 59
Lottie Kistner 52
Virginia Kistner 16 [she also listed on the census with her sister Kate in Kingsport, TN]

OBITUARY

Kingsport News; 27 June 1963

ABINGDON, VIRGINIA - Walter J. Kestner, 82, died Wednesday afternoon, in a Chilhowie nursing home after a long illness.

He was a native of Washington County, and lived near Abingdon most of his life, having operated the Lebanon Milling Company, in Lebanon, Whites Mill near Abingdon, and Light Milling Company, in Abingdon before retirement in 1948. He was a member of the Methodist Church.

Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Charles Hyter, Greendale, Virginia; Mrs. Roy Light, Bristol, Virgina; Mrs. Robert Cannon, Kingsport; Mrs. Walker Donald, Dalton, Georgia; Mrs. C. E. Akers, Abingdon; one brother, James Kestner, Huntington, West Virginia; 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. (DST) Friday, at the Campbell Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Walter Gates, Rev. Clayton Widner officiating.

Burial will be in Knollkreg Memorial Park.

The body will remain at Campbell Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends Thursday evening.

Birth:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Walter Kestner
SSN: 225-18-9863
Last Residence: Virginia
BORN: 13 Nov 1880
Died: Jun 1963
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Buried:
Grave location, obituary, and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Kestner&GSiman=1&GScid=50911&GRid=23602974&

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Walter Jackson Kestner
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 82
Birth Date: 13 Nov 1880
Death Date: 26 Jun 1963
Death Place: Chilhowie, Smyth, Virginia
Registration Date: 1 Jul 1963
Father: Andrew Kestner
Mother: Mollie Lilly
Spouse: Lottie Annis Gilmer

Walter married Lottie Annis Gilmer. Lottie (daughter of George G. Gilmer and Sarah J. QUILLIN) was born 23 Feb 1888, Russell Co. VA; died 15 May 1946, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Knollkreg Memorial Park, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: Lottie A Gilmer
Age: 12
Birth Date: Feb 1888
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: George Gilmer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Sarah G Gilmer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
George Gilmer 61
Sarah G Gilmer 52
Dora E Gilmer 33
James H Gilmer 32
Elizabeth Gilmer 30
Arnold H Gilmer 28
Otto B Gilmer 27
Robert W Gilmer 25
Lucy M Gilmer 17
Lottie A Gilmer 12

1910 Census
Name: Lottie A Kestner
Age in 1910: 22
Birth Year: abt 1888
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Walter J Kestner
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Native Tongue: English
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 3
Number of Children Born: 2
Number of Children Living: 2
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter J Kestner 29
Lottie A Kestner 22
Pearl F Kestner 2
Bessie M Kestner 10 months

1920 Census
Name: Lattie W Kestner [Lottie]
Age: 31
Birth Year: abt 1889
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: North Fork, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Walter J Kestner
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter J Kestner 39
Lattie W Kestner 31
Pearl F Kestner 12
Bessie M Kestner 10
Cora K Kestner 8
Cleo J Kestner 4 years 9 months
Walter J Kestner 1 years 8 months
Jewel A Kestner 8 months

1930 Census
Name: Lottie Kesner [Kestner]
Birth Year: abt 1888
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Homemaker?: Yes
Home in 1930: North Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia
Street address: R. B. Street
Age at First Marriage: 19
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter Kestner 49
Lottie Kestner 42
Cleo Kestner 15
Virginia Kestner 6
Blanche Kestner 5

1940 Census
Name: Lottie Kistner [Kestner]
Age: 52
Estimated birth year: abt 1888
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place, Russell, Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Native Language: English
Veteran: No
Social Security Number: No
Usual Occupation: Housewife
Usual Industry: Housewife
Usual Class of Worker: Unpaid family worker
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter Kistner 59
Lottie Kistner 52
Virginia Kistner 16 [She was also listed in the census in the household of her sister in Kingsport, TN]


Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=54460572&ref=acom

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Lottie Annis Kestner
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age at Death: 58
Birth Date: 23 Feb 1888
Death Date: 11 May 1946
Death Place: Abingdon, Washington, Virginia
Registration Date: 15 May 1946
Father: George Gilmer
Mother: Sarah Cullen [Quillen]
Spouse: Walter Jackson Kestner