Dr. Arthur LaGrange (Doc) VAN NAME, Jr.

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CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Author L Vannames [Arthur L Vanname]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1912
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: West Point, King William, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Arthur L Vanname
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Name: Ethel C Vanname
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Arthur L Vannames 52
Ethel C Vannames 51
Arthur L Vannames 18
Annie V Vannames 76

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Authar L Van Name
Age: 30
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1910
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Rappahannock, Essex, Virginia
Street: State 611
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rappahannock, Essex, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Occupation: Doctor
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $15
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 99
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Arthur L Van Name 30
Grace A Van Name 30
William M Robinson 65 [lodger]
Annie H Brown 24 [lodger]
Anne L Johnson 26 [lodger]
Juline H Robinson 22 [lodger]
Lillia J Baker 56 [lodger]
Alice M Bundy 60 [lodger]

OBITUARY

Roanoke Times; 17 & 18 Mar 2007

Arthur LaGrange "Doc" Van Name, Jr., M.D., 95, of Boones Mill and formerly of Urbanna, passed away Friday, March 16, 2007 at his home.

He was born April 13, 1911 in Gloucester County, Virginia a son of the late Arthur LaGrange, Sr. and Ethel C. Van Name. "Doc" will long be remembered for his 50 year career as a Family Physician in Urbanna, 30 years as a Medical Examiner for the Commonwealth of Virginia, Medical Society of Virginia, Board of Visitors Medical College of Virginia, Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad, Urbanna Town Council for 12 years.

He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church in Urbanna where he served on the Board of Administration, Trustee and Sunday School Teacher. He committed a lot of time to the Boy Scouts of America.

He was raised a Master Mason in Arlington Lodge #102 Millers Tavern, Virginia, 1943. He was affiliated with Urbanna Lodge #83 1945, Worshipful Master 1948, District Deputy Grand Master 1954, Grand Purveyor of Grand Lodge of Virginia, Board of Governors, Masonic Home of Virginia for 9 years. Exalted a Royal Arch Mason, Urbanna Chapter #59 1945. Served as High Priest 1955-56 and 1981-82, Charter member Penn Neck Commandry #33. He moved to Boones Mill in 1991 and lived with his son and family. While there he became a member of the Cave Spring Masonic Lodge #230, The Royal Arch chapter #22, and present member of Isaac Masonic Lodge #29.

He was a past member of of Big Lick Kiwanis Club, Boones Mill Lions Club, taught Sunday School at Red Hill Church of the Brethren and currently was attending Boones Mill United Methodist Church. Doc tutored many Masons throughout Virginia. He brought joy to many through his pen and ink etchings of sailing vessels and historic landmarks.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Grace C. Van Name. Left to cherish his memory are his son and daughter-in-law, William H., Sr. and Susan N. Van Name; his grandson, William H., Jr. and wife Hillary L. Van Name; special friend, Madeleine Nixon; nephews, nieces and many dear friends and Masonic brothers.

The family expresses special gratitude to caregivers, Edie, Mary Frances and Ruby. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel, 7 p.m. Sunday, March 18, 2007 with the Rev. A. Benjamin Chidester officiating and Masonic rites by Isaac's Masonic Lodge #29.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Doc's family has requested that memorial contributions be made to your favorite charity. Services in Saluda, Virginia will be conducted from Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home 2 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2007 with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Middlesex Memorial Cemetery, Inc. in Urbanna. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount.

Birth:
Public Records Index, Volume 1
Name: Arthur L Vanname Jr
Birth Date: 13 Apr 1911
Address: PO Box 340, Urbanna, VA, 23175-0340 (1980)
[7136 Pine Needle Dr, Boones Mill, VA, 24065-2218 (1991)]

Buried:
Grave location, portrait and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=18501513

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Arthur L. Vanname
Last Residence: 24065 Boones Mill, Franklin, Virginia
Born: 13 Apr 1911
Died: 16 Mar 2007
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1962)

Arthur married Grace Alma CLUVERIUS. Grace (daughter of William Beverly CLUVERIUS and Ula Jane HURST) was born 02 Oct 1908, King and Queen Co. VA; died 25 Feb 1990, Lancaster Co. VA; was buried , Middlesex Memorial Cemetery, Urbanna, Middlesex Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

1. William VAN NAME