1. Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center, Princeton, WV; Posted Obit.
"Harold Edward Wilson, 77 of Sandlick Road, Bluefield died Sunday evening, October 6, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Randleman, NC. Born on September 28, 1942 in Bradshaw. He was the son of the late Willard and Ethel Breeden Wilson. Harold was a graduate of Big Creek High School, was a retired coal miner and a proud member of the UMWA and was a US Air Force Veteran. He had the distinction of winning the very first JFK physical fitness award while serving in the Air Force. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Kathryn Gladys Wilson, three brothers, Bill, George Edward and James Willard Wilson, and a Special Uncle Smokey Joe Wilson. Survivors include his four children, Joseph W. Wilson and wife Lisa of Princeton, Elizabeth “Betsy” Bailey of Kenova, Patricia “Patty” Walls of Randleman, NC and James “Jimmy” Wilson of Rock Hill, SC; Seven grandchildren, Bo Bailey and wife Leann, Kassie Collins, Bridgett Wilson, Cody and Zach Wilson, Andrew Wilson and Evan Walls; Four great-grandchildren, Chloee Grace Bailey, Rhett Collins, Capri Collins and Hadley Wilson; He is also survived by one brother, David Wilson of Smith Mtn. Lake, VA. The family has honored his wishes to be cremated. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 12 Noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Jesus Church at Bartley. Burial will follow in the Hagerman Cemetery in Jolo. Online condolences can be shared with the family via www.memorialfd.com. The Wilson family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton. "
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 262; WV Archives Web Site.
Cecil Edward Watkins; age 26; born 8 Aug 1938 in Caretta, WV; single; no previous marriage; Negro;
living at Thorpe, WV; son of Sylvester and Lucy Mae (Shade) Watkins; married on 23 Jan 1965 in
Thorpe, WV; Portia Olean Eldridge; age 25; born 2 Jan 1939 in Indian Mound, TN; divorced; one
previous marriage; Negro; living at 803 Parhem, Clarkesville, TN; daughter of Roosevelt and Sadie
(Blair) Eldridge.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 262; WV Archives Web Site.
Cecil Edward Watkins; age 26; born 8 Aug 1938 in Caretta, WV; single; no previous marriage; Negro;
living at Thorpe, WV; son of Sylvester and Lucy Mae (Shade) Watkins; married on 23 Jan 1965 in
Thorpe, WV; Portia Olean Eldridge; age 25; born 2 Jan 1939 in Indian Mound, TN; divorced; one
previous marriage; Negro; living at 803 Parhem, Clarkesville, TN; daughter of Roosevelt and Sadie
(Blair) Eldridge.
1. 1940 Census, Greenup Co, KY; Russell District; Flatwoods; E.D. 45-19; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 284A; Image 19 of 34; Household #167.
Listed as Helen L. Akers; age 20; born in WV; single; 4 yrs HS education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John B. Akers.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Helen Louise Akers
[Helen Walker]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 27 Mar 1920
Birth Place: Wilcoe, West Virginia
Death Date: 27 Nov 2006
Father: John B Akers
Mother: Agnes M Linkons
SSN: 403205652
Notes: May 1941: Name listed as HELEN LOUISE AKERS;
20 Sep 1984: Name listed as HELEN WALKER;
15 Dec 2006: Name listed as HELEN L WALKER"
3. Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Helen Louisse Akers Walker
Birth Date: 27 Mar 1920
Gender: Female
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Not Hispanic (Latino)
Residence Place: Dublin, Franklin, Ohio, United States
Residence Zip Code: 43016
Death Date: 27 Nov 2006
Death Time: 07:30 AM
Hospital of Death: Nursing Home
Death Place: Ohio, USA
Certificate: 95035
Age at Death: 86
Registrar's Certificate Number: 009945
Certifier: Physician
Referred to Coroner: Not Referred to Coroner
Autopsy: No Autopsy performed
Method of Disposition: Burial
Filing Date: 12 Dec 2006
Hospital Status: Other/Nursing home
Injury at Work: Unclassifiable
Father's Surname: Akers
Mother's Maiden Name: Linkous
Marital Status: Widowed
Education: 1 year college
Armed Forces Indicator: No
Industry of Decedent: Occupation Not Classifiable
Occupation of Decedent: Occupation Not Classifiable
Census Tract: 9999
Primary Registration District: 2512"
4. "Lexington Herald-Leader"; Lexington, KY; Wednesday, 29 Nov 2006; Newspaper Obit.
"ASHLAND - Helen Louise Akers Walker; 86, died Mon. Graveside services 1pm, Thurs, Bellefonte Memorial Gardens. No visitation. Caniff Funeral Home."
5. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Helen L. Walker
Birth Date: 27 Mar 1920
Death Date: 27 Nov 2006
Cemetery: Bellefonte Memorial Gardens
Burial or Cremation Place: Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America
Has Bio?: N
Spouse: James J. Walker
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/mem..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 453; WV Archives Web Site.
Howard Joe Wilson; age 26; born 1 Sep 1939 in Rockingham, NC; single; no previous marriage;
Negro; living at Gary, WV; son of Bert and Lora (Manns) Wilson; married on 31 Oct 1965 at Welch,
WV; Gloria Ann Finney; age 29; born 26 jul 1936 in Thorpe, WV; single; no previous marriagel Negro;
living at General Delivery, Welch, WV; daughter of Floyd and Verna (Trent) Finney.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Howard J Wilson
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 1 Sep 1939
Death Date: 16 Jan 1993
Claim Date: 28 Oct 1968
SSN: 235629791"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 453; WV Archives Web Site.
Howard Joe Wilson; age 26; born 1 Sep 1939 in Rockingham, NC; single; no previous marriage;
Negro; living at Gary, WV; son of Bert and Lora (Manns) Wilson; married on 31 Oct 1965 at Welch,
WV; Gloria Ann Finney; age 29; born 26 jul 1936 in Thorpe, WV; single; no previous marriagel Negro;
living at General Delivery, Welch, WV; daughter of Floyd and Verna (Trent) Finney.