Tenth Generation

21213. Living was born in 1937 in Alleghany Co., VA.

A living couple was married in 1958.⁴⁷⁹³⁶ He/she⁴⁷⁹³⁶ was divorced in 1977 in Alleghany Co., VA.⁴⁷⁹³⁷ Basil Roosevelt "B. R." King, son of Connie H. King and Mary Pearle Gaines, was born on 15 April 1933 in Alleghany Co., VA. Basil died in Covington, VA on 21 November 2012. Cedar Hill Cemetery in Covington, VA on 24 November 2012 .⁴⁷⁹³⁸ Basil Roosevelt “B.R.” King passed away at his beloved home in Covington, Virginia on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. 

He was born April 15, 1933 in Alleghany County, the son of the late Connie Harry King and Mary Pearl Gaines King.  Born into The Great Depression alongside his parents and eight sisters and brothers, Basil worked hard to provide for their family on Pott’s Creek and later in Dolly Ann Hollow.  He was a graduate and helped organize many reunions of the Covington High School class of 1950. 

Except for his service in the United States Air Force, Basil very seldom traveled outside the mountains where he grew up, raised a family and worked.  Both his childhood and adult life were centered in the Alleghany Highlands as he was an avid believer that “if it’s not in Covington, you don’t need it.”  As with his parents he honored the ethic of working till the day is done, the same values he instilled in his family.  As a builder, he is known for much of the stonework throughout the Alleghany Highlands and also many homes and renovations.  He was also a vital part of the Westvaco “Instrument Gang” for 41 years until his retirement in 1999. 

At work and home he is remembered both for his craftsmanship as well as creating a laugh with his quick wit.  An avid member of The Grace Brethren Church throughout the 50’s and 60’s he did everything from repair and build both the church and it’s Camp Tuk-A-Way, to sing in the choir, lead Sunday School, and drive the church bus.  Many of the church’s children will remember Basil leading the singing on the bus as they went to camp and Vacation Bible School as well as the return home stops at The Dairy Queen and Bud Johnson’s “Fillin” Station for fireball treats. 

In later years Basil and his family grew to love the home they built atop Valley Ridge.  It and the nearby “Pickin Shed” are renown for being the venues where “BR” shared his love for music, especially gospel and old-time country, and for those who both played and listened.  He also enjoyed building his home and enjoying it with the best of friends and hosting family reunions and holidays.  Some of his favorite times were spent watching the wildlife, especially the abundance of deer, bear and turkeys from his mountaintop sunroom on a winter’s day.
 
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Dorothy “Dot” Fix King as well as his sons and stepchildren.   His family legacy includes:  his sons, Gregory L. King of Blacksburg, Dennis R. King and his wife Kay of Richmond, Mason W. King and his wife Patty of Troutville; his stepchildren, Mickey L. Craghead of Covington, Joan C. Foster and her husband Kip of Roanoke and Jerry W. Craghead Sr. and Melissa Crowder of Covington; his grandchildren who know him as “BAR”, Lance King, Aric King, Allyssa King, Gabrielle King, Aaron King, Jerry Craghead Jr., Jeremy Craghead and Joshua Foster; and his sisters, Rae Lewis, Dreama Blake and her husband Cecil, Glenna Thacker, sisters-in-law Annette King and Charlotte Redmon and brothers-in-law Roy Lockhart Jr. and Armand J. Morelli Jr.; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.

In addition to his parents, Basil was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Gerald King, Dorothy Morelli, Elva Nadine Lockhart, Wayne King and Curtis King. 

The family will receive friends Saturday, November 24, 2012, from 2:00 P.M. until 3:30 P.M. and a service celebrating his life will be conducted Sunday, November 25th at 2:00 at Loving Funeral Home in Covington with the Rev. Billy Price officiating and interment following in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Greg King, Dennis King, Mason King, Mickey Craghead, Kip Foster, Jerry Craghead, Sr., Lance King and Jerry Craghead, Jr.  Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Warren Kegley, Dennis Harmon, Bill Kelly, Danny Vess, Hank Forbes, Harold Lacks, and Freddie Dunford.

Memorial contributions can be made to Mountain Regional Hospice, P.O. Box 637, Clifton Forge, VA 24422 or Faith Baptist Church, 311 Jackson Street, Covington, VA 24426. 

Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home; www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.

Living and Basil Roosevelt "B. R." King had the following children:

A living couple was married in 1978 in Dunn, Harnett Co., NC. Robert L. McDonald, son of Duncan Robert McDonald and Oraleen Parker, was born on 5 September 1924 in Dunn, Harnett Co., NC. Robert died in Lexington, VA on 8 November 2007 and was buried at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens in Lexington, VA in November 2007 .^{47939,47940,47941}

Obituary, The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, VA, Sat., Nov. 10, 2007

Robert L. McDonald, 83, of Lexington, Va., died on Thursday, November 8, 2007. He was born September 5, 1924 in Dunn, N.C., a son of the late Duncan Robert and Oraleen Parker McDonald.

He was predeceased by a son, Robert Michael McDonald. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Alice C. McDonald; a daughter, Sue McDonald Kezios, Wilmington, N.C.; three step-children, Gregory L. King, Dennis R. King and Mason W. King; two sisters, Mary Lou Hurlock, Texas, and Jean Marvin, Ore. and seven grandchildren. Mr.

McDonald was retired from the United States Navy after 20 years of service. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, November 12, 2007 at Harrison Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Carl Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens with military rites conducted by VFW.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lexington First Aid, P.O. Box 957, Lexington, Va., 24450 or to Kerrs Creek Fire Dept., 2880 W. Midland Trail, Lexington, Va., 24450.

Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va.