Michael Andrew "Mike" Gianato Sr
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 199; WV Archives Web Site.
Michael Gianato; age 33; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; married on 22 Nov 1956 in
Powhatan, WV; Lora Mae Gillespie; age 26; born in Hemphill, WV; single; living in Kimball, WV.
3. FindAgrave.com Web Site; submitted by F. Hylton; 23 Jul 2011.
" Michael A “Mike” Gianato, Sr
Birth 4 Jul 1923
Kimball, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 21 Jul 2011 (aged 88)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 73809812"Additional Information Posted:
"July 22, 2011
"Michael A. "Mike" Gianato Sr."Staff Writer Bluefield Daily Telegraph
"KIMBALL — Michael A. "Mike" Gianato Sr., age 88, of Kimball, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center after a short illness. Born July 4, 1923 in Kimball, W.Va., he was the son of the late James Gianato and Rosie Rossi Gianato Anderson. He was a 1941 graduate of Welch High School, and he was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion, and he was a member of the 40&8. He was a member of the Kimball Rotary Club, and he was a former manager of the ABC Store in Kimball, W.Va. He was a life-long member of Our Lady Queen of the Apostoles Catholic Church, Kimball, W.Va. and a member of the St. Peter Catholic Church, Welch, W.Va. At the time of his death, he was the co-owner and operator of the Gianato Grocey and Hardware Store in Kimball, W.Va. He was a life long resident of Kimball, W.Va. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lora Mae Gillespie Gianato in 1980; two brothers, Luke Gianato and Johnny Gianato Sr.
"He is survived by two sons, Michael Gianato Jr. and wife Sue of Claypool Hill, Va., Anthony Gianato and wife Donna of Kimball, W.Va.; one brother, James "Jimmy" Gianato and wife Mary of Kimball, W.Va.; one sister, Marie Nickerson and husband Thomas of Charleston, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Lori Lowe and husband Phillip of Doran, Va., Krystle Burdette and husband Shawn of Pipestem, W.Va., Amanda Ausborne and husband Joey of Kimball, W.Va., Kelli Gianato of Kimball, W.Va.; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a special niece, Shelia.
"A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Monday, July 25, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of the Apostoles Catholic Church, Kimball, W.Va. with Father Paul Manickathan as celebrant. Entombment will follow at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Bluewell, W.Va. where military services will be conducted by the Mercer County Veterans Council and the West Virginia Honor Guard. Friends may call Sunday night from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Widener Funeral Home, Kimball, W.Va. where a Rosary service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Serving as pallbearers will be nephews and grandchildren. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady Queen of the Apostoles Catholic Church, P.O. Box 423, Kimball, WV 24853."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 199; WV Archives Web Site.
Michael Gianato; age 33; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; married on 22 Nov 1956 in
Powhatan, WV; Lora Mae Gillespie; age 26; born in Hemphill, WV; single; living in Kimball, WV.
1. "Taylor Family Tree"; posted by Rcipp; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Troy Hatfield Fletcher
1913–1979
Birth 13 MAY 1913 • Virginia, United States of America
Death 15 FEBRUARY 1979 • English, McDowell County, West Virginia"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"Harley and Clara Clark, Miner" article; Page 119; submitted by Clara Clark, Jolo, WV.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 6B; Family #117.
Listed as Marie Clark; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Jessie B. Clark.
3. "Taylor Family Tree"; posted by Rcipp; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Katherine Marie Clark
1924–1967
Birth 9 FEB 1924 • Canebrake, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 11 FEB 1967 • English, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Frank H. and Tilda Lorraine
Edgell Rushbrook"; Article; Page 234; submitted by Tilda Edgell Rushbrook, PO Box 795, Welch,
WV 24801.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Frank H. and Tilda Lorraine
Edgell Rushbrook"; Article; Page 234; submitted by Tilda Edgell Rushbrook, PO Box 795, Welch,
WV 24801.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 270; WV Archives Website.
Stafford (sic, Stanford)Allen; age 19; born in Kimball, WV; single; Colored; living at Powhatan, WV;
married on 12 Apr 1948 in Powhatan, WV; Hazel Williams; age 19; born in Kyle, WV; single; Colored;
living in Powhatan, WV; with on consent of John Allen, brother and guardian of Stafford Allen and
Cora Williams; mother of Hazel Williams.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; taken 23 Apr 1930; Page 242A; Image 33 of 43;
Family #308/349.
Listed as Hazel Williams; age 2; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, Phil Williams.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 270; WV Archives Website.
Stafford (sic, Stanford)Allen; age 19; born in Kimball, WV; single; Colored; living at Powhatan, WV;
married on 12 Apr 1948 in Powhatan, WV; Hazel Williams; age 19; born in Kyle, WV; single; Colored;
living in Powhatan, WV; with on consent of John Allen, brother and guardian of Stafford Allen and
Cora Williams; mother of Hazel Williams.