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World War II - George Patrick served in the United States Navy. He and his buddy Garland were due to ship out but for some reason, George was called back. (We don't know what that reason was.) The ship was hit and his buddy Garland was killed. Many years later George named his first born son, Garland. |
![]() L to R: Dewey Parks, Rich Carter, Johnson Jessee, Unknown, Unknown |
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![]() Ancil Cody 30 June 1877 - 24 April 1954 Victoria Cody 1890 - 6 August 1971 Ancil Cody & Victoria Shepherd were married in Lee County, Virginia on 20 October 1903.Victoria lied about her age; she was 13. |
![]() Clarence Woodard Clarence was the son of Mary Lee "Ma" Woodard. He bought the store from her and did most of the work that needed to be done from his wheelchair. After his death, son-in-law and daughter (Aubra & Cleata Woodard Dean) ran the store. |
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![]() Noah & Anna Stidham The Stidhams lived in Monarch, VA and were the parents of 18 children. Noah worked in the mines at VIC. |

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Riding a wheelbarrow through the street of Middlesboro. When Ike won the election, George got a ride! |

