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Joseph Green Pleasant

Male Abt 1838 - 1890  (~ 52 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Joseph Green Pleasant was born about 1838 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Oct 1890 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Joseph married Mary Nancy Lowe on 10 May 1862 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1844 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. George H. Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 3. William P. Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 4. Lemuel L. Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1869 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Oct 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rambo Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    4. 5. James B. Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    5. 6. Eliza Jane Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jul 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    6. 7. Samuel J. Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Aug 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Aug 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    7. 8. Jacob Ransom Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    8. 9. Mary Alice Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Oct 1949 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brookshire Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    9. 10. John M. Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Joseph married Sidney Elizabeth Stout on 10 Dec 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sidney (daughter of James D. Stout and Susannah Proffitt) was born on 18 Nov 1859 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Mar 1949 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Eggers Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Noah Daniel Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Sep 1883 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Dec 1960 in Thurston County, , , Washington; was buried in Odd Fellows Memorial Park, , Thurston County, Washington.
    2. 12. Hester Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1884 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 13. Sarah "Sallie" Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jul 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 14. Benjamin Harrison Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Dec 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Mar 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Eggers Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    5. 15. Lula Mae Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Mar 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1976 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George H. Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born about 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  2. 3.  William P. Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born about 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  3. 4.  Lemuel L. Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born in Jan 1869 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Oct 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rambo Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    "Elizabethton Star," Wednesday, October 19, 1938
    LEMIEL L. PLEASANT
    Lemiel L. Pleasant, 69, died at his home, 114 H street, early this morning.
    Funeral services will be held at the Calvary Baptist church Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with the Rev. B. R. Lincoln, the Rev. John Bowery, the Rev. Paul Roberts officiating. Interment will be in the Rambo Cemetery at Doeville.
    Mr. Pleasant is survived by his widow, Mrs. Nannie Pleasant; four daughters, Mrs. F. Hawkins of Laurel Bloomery, Mrs. Elsie Hopson of Elizabethton, Miss Flossie Pleasant and Miss Etaila Pleasant of Elizabethton; three sons, Hobert, Robert, Hansel of Elizabethton; two brothers, Will Pleasant of Phoenix, Arizona, J. R. Pleasant of New Bank, Ky.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Lee of Mountain City, Mrs. Eliza Gentry of Laurel Bloomery.
    Pallbearers will be J. Frank Seiler, Brown Fritts; W. C. Guffey, Will Jones, C. W. Bailey, Clyde Nichols, J. D. Roberts, W. L. Hogin, W. L. Smith.
    Flowerbearers[sic]: Mesdames Clarence Hilton, William Jones, Dave Davis, C. S. York, W. B. Roberts, Sam Johnson, Nora Lee Powers, Lonza Berry, W. L. Nave, Hiram Taylor, Denny Fields, Charles Sanders, Clyde Nichols, Eddie Whitson, James Oliver, D. M. Metler.

    Lemuel married Nancy E. "Nannie" Eggers on 21 Dec 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Cleveland Eggers and Elizabeth J. Eller) was born in Oct 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died after 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Fancy M. Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 17. Flossie T. Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 18. Hobart D. Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 19. Joseph Robert Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dec 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    5. 20. Amanda Elsie Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    6. 21. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 22. James Hansel Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Jul 1973 in , Winnebago County, Illinois, ; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee, .

  4. 5.  James B. Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born about 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  5. 6.  Eliza Jane Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born in Jul 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Eliza married George Bunton Gentry on 6 Dec 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. George (son of Andrew M. Gentry and Margaret E. Worley) was born in Jun 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Mar 1958 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. China E. Gentry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 24. Augustus G. Gentry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 25. Archie Blanche Gentry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jan 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Feb 1942 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Shady Valley, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    4. 26. John Milton Gentry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    5. 27. Russell Fred Gentry  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    6. 28. Chelsie A. Gentry  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    7. 29. Mary L. Gentry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Apr 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Oct 1997 in , Giles County, Tennessee, .
    8. 30. Sue Gentry  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  6. 7.  Samuel J. Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 23 Aug 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Aug 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  7. 8.  Jacob Ransom Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born about 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  8. 9.  Mary Alice Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born about 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Oct 1949 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brookshire Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Mary married Roby Albert Lee about 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Roby (son of William J. Lee and Nancy Catharine Brookshire) was born on 15 Jan 1884 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in May 1970 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brookshire Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Walter M. Lee  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 32. Ina B. Lee  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 33. Jemima Catharine Lee  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Feb 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Dec 2005; was buried in Brookshire Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

  9. 10.  John M. Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born about 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  10. 11.  Noah Daniel Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 20 Sep 1883 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Dec 1960 in Thurston County, , , Washington; was buried in Odd Fellows Memorial Park, , Thurston County, Washington.

  11. 12.  Hester Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born in Sep 1884 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Hester married John M. Roberts about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Thomas F. Roberts and Mary "Polly" Morley) was born about 1880 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 34. Myrtle Roberts  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 35. Eleanor Mae Roberts  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 36. Maude Roberts  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  12. 13.  Sarah "Sallie" Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born in Jul 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Sarah married Riley V. Blevins about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Riley (son of Thomas A. Blevins and Martha E. Adams) was born in Aug 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. Jennie "Vena Mae" Blevins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jul 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Mar 1998.
    2. 38. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 39. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 40. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 41. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 42. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 43. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 44. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 14.  Benjamin Harrison Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 12 Dec 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Mar 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Eggers Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    PLEASANT, Ben H.
    "Johnson County News," Thursday, May 2, 1946
    BEN H. PLEASANT
    Ben H. Pleasant was born Dec. 12,1888; died March 4, 1946. He professed faith in Christ in 1932, and belonged to the Doe Valley Baptist Church until his death. He was married to Hina[sic] Lowe on April 22, 1916. Mrs. Pleasant preceding him in death on March 2, 1930. To this union eight children were born; four having died in infancy.
    Surviving are: Mrs. Doran Lowe, Mountain City; Mrs. Cecil Cornett, Kingsport; Charles of the navy and Estol of the army.
    Mr. Pleasant was married to Belle Lowe in 1930, and she, too, preceded him in death, August 9, 1941. Four children were born to this union: Pansey and Roxie Pleasant and Bennie and Joe, all of Mountain City.
    His aged mother, Mrs. Sidney Pleasant, Johnson City, survives; also three sisters, Mrs. R. A. Lee, Mountain City; Mrs. Sallie Blevins, Coal City, W.Va., and Mrs. Lula Kirby of Johnson City. Two brothers are left: Dan of Olympia, Wash., and Rance of Indiana.
    A granddaughter and a number of nieces and nephews are also left to mourn his passing.
    The death angel has again visited and taken from his church and community a valuable member and citizen.

    Benjamin married Nina Lowe on 22 Apr 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nina (daughter of Charles E. "Charlie" Lowe and Mary A. "Mollie" Miller) was born about 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Mar 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 46. George William Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Eggers Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    3. 47. James Daniel Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Eggers Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    4. 48. Charlie Albert Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Sep 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Feb 1986 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee.
    5. 49. Estel Guy Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Feb 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Mar 1979; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee.

  14. 15.  Lula Mae Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 22 Mar 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1976 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Lula married William Columbus "Lum" Kirby about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William was born about 1871 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died about 1932 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Morley Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tenessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 50. Ida Bell Kirby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Sep 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 May 1999 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 51. Rae Pearl Kirby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Apr 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 May 1980 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Sparks Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    3. 52. Wilma Lee "Willie" Kirby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Apr 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Nov 1971 in Baltimore, , Baltimore County, Maryland; was buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, , Baltimore County, Maryland.
    4. 53. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 54. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 55. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 56. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 57. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 16.  Fancy M. Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (4.Lemuel2, 1.Joseph1) was born in May 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  2. 17.  Flossie T. Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (4.Lemuel2, 1.Joseph1) was born in Feb 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  3. 18.  Hobart D. Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (4.Lemuel2, 1.Joseph1) was born in Aug 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  4. 19.  Joseph Robert Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (4.Lemuel2, 1.Joseph1) was born in Dec 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  5. 20.  Amanda Elsie Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (4.Lemuel2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Amanda married Walter E. Hopson on 25 Dec 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Walter (son of William Hopson and Amanda (Hopson)) was born on 10 Jul 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 58. Lavelle Hopson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Sep 2018 in Grainger County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    2. 59. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 21.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Lemuel2, 1.Joseph1)

  7. 22.  James Hansel Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (4.Lemuel2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Jul 1973 in , Winnebago County, Illinois, ; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee, .

    James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 60. Linda Ann Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Sep 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jul 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    James married Edith Wayne Estepp on 29 Jun 1950 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, . Edith was born about 1928; died about 2002; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 61. Robert Michael Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1952 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died on 12 Oct 2022 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Emory Methodist Church Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, .

  8. 23.  China E. Gentry Descendancy chart to this point (6.Eliza2, 1.Joseph1) was born in Mar 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  9. 24.  Augustus G. Gentry Descendancy chart to this point (6.Eliza2, 1.Joseph1) was born in Feb 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  10. 25.  Archie Blanche Gentry Descendancy chart to this point (6.Eliza2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 22 Jan 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Feb 1942 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Shady Valley, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

  11. 26.  John Milton Gentry Descendancy chart to this point (6.Eliza2, 1.Joseph1) was born in Jan 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    John married Chessie Severt on 26 Feb 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Chessie was born about 1910 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 62. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 63. William J. "Bill" Gentry  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1935 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Apr 2016 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cornett Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

  12. 27.  Russell Fred Gentry Descendancy chart to this point (6.Eliza2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Russell married Ruth Omega Cunningham about 1926. Ruth was born about 1909 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 64. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 65. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 66. Virgie Blanch Gentry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jan 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Aug 2019 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

  13. 28.  Chelsie A. Gentry Descendancy chart to this point (6.Eliza2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  14. 29.  Mary L. Gentry Descendancy chart to this point (6.Eliza2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 10 Apr 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Oct 1997 in , Giles County, Tennessee, .

    Mary married Clarence L. Eggers on 16 Mar 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Clarence (son of William Delaney Eggers and Callie L. Shoun) was born on 3 Dec 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Sep 1990 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 30.  Sue Gentry Descendancy chart to this point (6.Eliza2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  16. 31.  Walter M. Lee Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  17. 32.  Ina B. Lee Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Ina married Sigh Clarence Mullins on 3 Dec 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sigh (son of Robert Elonzo Mullins and Hattie V. Morley) was born on 10 Oct 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jun 1979 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 67. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 68. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 69. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 70. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 71. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 72. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  18. 33.  Jemima Catharine Lee Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 15 Feb 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Dec 2005; was buried in Brookshire Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

  19. 34.  Myrtle Roberts Descendancy chart to this point (12.Hester2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Myrtle is living with her aunt Sallie Blevins, wife of Riley Blevins, in the 1920 Johnson County, TN census.


  20. 35.  Eleanor Mae Roberts Descendancy chart to this point (12.Hester2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Eleanor married Walter Clyde Roberts on 7 May 1925 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Walter (son of James J. Roberts and Ollie Victoria Jenkins) was born on 9 Feb 1904 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 28 May 1971. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 73. Bobbie Clyde Roberts  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1934 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 22 Aug 1991.
    2. 74. Lonnie S. Roberts  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1940 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 28 Feb 1993 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, .
    3. 75. Lois Myrtle Roberts  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Mar 1941 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 20 Jun 2022 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in J. C. Wilson Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, .

  21. 36.  Maude Roberts Descendancy chart to this point (12.Hester2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  22. 37.  Jennie "Vena Mae" Blevins Descendancy chart to this point (13.Sarah2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 27 Jul 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Mar 1998.

    Notes:

    In the 1920 Johnson County, TN Census, her name was given as Jennie. Her birth certificate states that her name was May Blevins. Her death certificate lists her as Vena Mae Keffer. Her great granddaughter always knew her as Vena Mae.

    Jennie married James Porter Keffer on 21 Nov 1923 in Raleigh County, , , West Virginia. James was born about 1908. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  23. 38.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Sarah2, 1.Joseph1)

  24. 39.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Sarah2, 1.Joseph1)

  25. 40.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Sarah2, 1.Joseph1)

  26. 41.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Sarah2, 1.Joseph1)

  27. 42.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Sarah2, 1.Joseph1)

  28. 43.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Sarah2, 1.Joseph1)

  29. 44.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Sarah2, 1.Joseph1)

  30. 45.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (14.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1)

  31. 46.  George William Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (14.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Eggers Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

  32. 47.  James Daniel Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (14.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Eggers Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

  33. 48.  Charlie Albert Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (14.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 21 Sep 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Feb 1986 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee.

  34. 49.  Estel Guy Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (14.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 22 Feb 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Mar 1979; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Estel married Loveta Shipley about 1951 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Loveta was born on 10 Apr 1934; died on 28 May 2012 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 76. Norman Craig Pleasant  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 May 1959 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Nov 2021 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee.

  35. 50.  Ida Bell Kirby Descendancy chart to this point (15.Lula2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 21 Sep 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 May 1999 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    Ida married Raymond F. Spoon about 1936. Raymond was born on 17 Feb 1903; died on 8 Dec 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  36. 51.  Rae Pearl Kirby Descendancy chart to this point (15.Lula2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 16 Apr 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 May 1980 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Sparks Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Rae married Edward Sparks on 13 Mar 1935 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Edward (son of John H. Sparks and Dora Young) was born on 7 Dec 1915 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 16 Mar 1968 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  37. 52.  Wilma Lee "Willie" Kirby Descendancy chart to this point (15.Lula2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 16 Apr 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Nov 1971 in Baltimore, , Baltimore County, Maryland; was buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, , Baltimore County, Maryland.

  38. 53.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (15.Lula2, 1.Joseph1)

  39. 54.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (15.Lula2, 1.Joseph1)

  40. 55.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (15.Lula2, 1.Joseph1)

  41. 56.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (15.Lula2, 1.Joseph1)

  42. 57.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (15.Lula2, 1.Joseph1)


Generation: 4

  1. 58.  Lavelle Hopson Descendancy chart to this point (20.Amanda3, 4.Lemuel2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Sep 2018 in Grainger County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Lavelle Hopson Gourley Fair, 90, of Blaine, Tenn., formerly of Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018, at RidgeView Terrace of Life Care, Rutledge, Tenn.
    A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Walter E. and Elsie Pleasant Hopson.
    Lavelle was a graduate of Elizabethton High School and attended Carson-Newman College. She was a homemaker.
    Lavelle was a member and former organist at East River Park Christian Church. She attended Buffalo Springs Baptist Church in Blaine, Tenn.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Rev. Lewis Gourley, a Baptist minister, who passed away August 6, 1987; her second husband, Grady Fair, who passed away September 1, 2016; and a brother, Eugene Hopson.
    Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Karen Gourley and Richard and Cathy Gourley, all of Rutledge, Tenn., six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
    Graveside services for Lavelle Hopson Gourley Fair will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 6, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. John H. Smith, minister, officiating. Interment will follow the service. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

    Lavelle married Rev. Lewis D. Gourley on 29 Dec 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lewis (son of Carter Francis Gourley and Minnie Nave) was born on 14 Aug 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Aug 1987 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Lavelle married Grady Ben Fair about 1990. Grady (son of Ben Fair and Ida Nell Estep) was born about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Sep 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 59.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (20.Amanda3, 4.Lemuel2, 1.Joseph1)

  3. 60.  Linda Ann Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (22.James3, 4.Lemuel2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 1 Sep 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jul 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Linda Ann Pleasant Cole, 79, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 after an extended illness.

    A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Hansel & Patsy Pleasant. She was raised by her aunt, Miss Flossie Pleasant.

    She was a 1959 graduate of Elizabethton High School. Linda was a Licensed Practical Nurse for 40 years. She was employed at the Carter County Memorial Hospital, the nursing department of NARC and retired from Life Care Center of Elizabethton. She was of the Baptist Faith. Linda was a homemaker, she loved working in her flowers, yard work and crafts. She was preceded in death by her husband Billy Cole who passed away January 19, 2020 and by a brother: Master Sgt. US Air Force, James Ronnie Pleasant who passed away in December 2006.

    Survivors include her children: Shelby Cole (Doug) Rasnick, Barbara (Scott) Curtis and Christy Simerly (Rick Barker). One Granddaughter; Hannah Simerly (Caleb) Marshall.

    Graveside Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2021 in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery with Dr. Kenneth Jordan and her son-in-law, Doug Rasnick officiating. Burial will follow the service. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Thursday will be: Doug Rasnick, Rick Barker, Caleb Marshall, Josh Rasnick, Eli Rasnick and Scott Curtis.

    Buried:
    Linda Ann Pleasant Cole, 79, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021, after an extended illness.
    A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Hansel and Patsy Pleasant. She was raised by her aunt, Miss Flossie Pleasant.
    Linda was a 1959 graduate of Elizabethton High School. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse for 40 years. She was employed at Carter County Memorial Hospital, the nursing department of NARC and retired from Life Care Center of Elizabethton. She was of the Baptist Faith.
    Linda was a homemaker. She loved working in her flowers, yard work and crafts.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Cole, who passed away January 19, 2020, and a brother, Master Sgt. U.S. Air Force, James Ronnie Pleasant, who passed away in December 2006.
    Survivors include her children, Shelby Cole (Doug) Rasnick, Barbara (Scott) Curtis and Christy Simerly (Rick Barker), and one granddaughter, Hannah Simerly (Caleb) Marshall.
    The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 22, in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery with Dr. Kenneth Jordan and her son-in-law, Doug Rasnick, officiating. Interment will follow the service. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, will be Doug Rasnick, Rick Barker, Caleb Marshall, Josh Rasnick, Eli Rasnick and Scott Curtis.

    Family/Spouse: Billy Edward Cole. Billy (son of Charles L. Cole and Ethel L. Shoun) was born on 8 Jan 1940 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 19 Jan 2020 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 61.  Robert Michael Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (22.James3, 4.Lemuel2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1952 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died on 12 Oct 2022 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Emory Methodist Church Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, .

    Notes:

    Robert Michael (Mike) Pleasant, 69, of Telford, passed away October 12, 2022, at his home. Mike was born in Sullivan County and his family moved to Rockford, IL when he was about two years old. He returned to the Tri-Cities area in his early twenties. Mike was a member of the Army Reserves. He worked for Tri-City Towel & Linen before becoming a farmer in 1987, in Washington County. Mike was a caring person and always ready to help someone in need. He enjoyed working on antique cars, working on the farm, watching NASCAR races, and traveling, especially out west.

    Mike was preceded in death by his parents, James Hancel and Edith Estep Pleasant; brother, Rick Pleasant; sister, Lesia Pleasant; aunt, Helen Carpenter; and special cousin, Teresa Carpenter.

    Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Betty Pleasant; brothers-in-law Ralph Horne of Greeneville and Fred (Jane) Horne, of Kingsport; sisters-in-law Neta (Steve) Vance, Margie Larkins, both of Kingsport, Stacey Overbay, of Lake Junaluska, NC; cousins, Cindy Carpenter of Kingsport, Jeff & Robin Carpenter of Fall Branch; and several nieces and nephews.

    Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Emory United Methodist Church Cemetery.


  5. 62.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (26.John3, 6.Eliza2, 1.Joseph1)

  6. 63.  William J. "Bill" Gentry Descendancy chart to this point (26.John3, 6.Eliza2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1935 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Apr 2016 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cornett Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    JOHNSON CITY — William J. "Bill" Gentry, age 81, of Johnson City, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Cornerstone Village, Johnson City following a lengthy illness.

    A native of Mountain City, TN, he was a son of the late Milton John and Chessie Severt Gentry. Mr. Gentry served in the Army National Guard. He was a member of a non-denominational Christian Church.

    In addition to his parents, Mr. Gentry was preceded in death by two sons, William Dean Gentry, Joseph C. Gentry; 2 sisters, Donna Kay Asbury and infant sister, Betty Gentry.

    Survivors include his son, Jeff Gentry and wife Pam, Johnson City; two brothers, Bert Gentry, Milford, Delaware, Elmer Gentry, Houston, TX; sisters, Sue Manuel, Damascus, VA, Ruby Hanson, Blountville, TN. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

    The funeral service for Mr. Gentry will be conducted at 12:00 PM on Friday, April 30, 2016, in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Mr. Jerome Frandle and Mr. Laren Spellman, ministers, officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 11:00 until 12:00 noon in the East Parlor of the funeral home. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at Cornett Cemetery, Mountain City, following the funeral service at the funeral home. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.


  7. 64.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (27.Russell3, 6.Eliza2, 1.Joseph1)

  8. 65.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (27.Russell3, 6.Eliza2, 1.Joseph1)

  9. 66.  Virgie Blanch Gentry Descendancy chart to this point (27.Russell3, 6.Eliza2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 20 Jan 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Aug 2019 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Virgie Blanch Gentry, age 79, of Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, surrounded by her family, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Virgie was born in Laurel Bloomery, TN on January 20, 1940, to the late Russel Fredrick 'Fred' Gentry and Ruth Omega Cunningham Gentry. In addition to her parents, Virgie is preceded in death by 4 brothers Jackie, Andy, Lester, and Russell Gentry and 2 nephews, Bobby Gentry and Marcus Bishop.

    Virgie worked at the UT Extension Office in Johnson County as an administrative assistant for 45 years before retiring. She was a faithful and active member of State Line Baptist Church in Laurel Bloomery until her health would not allow. Virgie was an avid Tennessee Volunteer Football fan and enjoyed working in her flower gardens.

    Those left to cherish Virgie's memory are her sisters, Della Campbell, Carolyn Bishop, and Margaret Spivey and husband Ted; nieces and nephews, Linda Carter, Brenda Isham, Sharon Winters, David Campbell, Sherry Stout, Darlene Bishop, Teresa Tester, Bonnie Nelson, Gary Gentry, Gregory Bishop, and Bridgett Dunn. Virgie is also survived by her very special friends, Tom Fortune, Paul Blevins, and June Williams.

    Services for Virgie will be held at 3 pm on Sunday, August 18, 2019, at State Line Baptist Church in Laurel Bloomery, with Michael Icenhour and Paul Graybeal officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm – 3 pm prior to the service. Graveside service and burial will follow in the Gentry Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Noah Nelson, Gregory Bishop, Eugene Campbell, Nathan Winters, Gary Gentry, and Daniel Stout. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ezra and Silas Stout, Ted Spivey, David Campbell, Aiden Griffin, Zachary Winters, Richard Eller, and Dr. John Whitlock.


  10. 67.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (32.Ina3, 9.Mary2, 1.Joseph1)

  11. 68.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (32.Ina3, 9.Mary2, 1.Joseph1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 77. Harold Edwin Phillippi  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jun 1948 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Oct 2018 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brookshire Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    2. 78. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 69.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (32.Ina3, 9.Mary2, 1.Joseph1)

  13. 70.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (32.Ina3, 9.Mary2, 1.Joseph1)

  14. 71.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (32.Ina3, 9.Mary2, 1.Joseph1)

  15. 72.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (32.Ina3, 9.Mary2, 1.Joseph1)

  16. 73.  Bobbie Clyde Roberts Descendancy chart to this point (35.Eleanor3, 12.Hester2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1934 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 22 Aug 1991.

  17. 74.  Lonnie S. Roberts Descendancy chart to this point (35.Eleanor3, 12.Hester2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1940 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 28 Feb 1993 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, .

  18. 75.  Lois Myrtle Roberts Descendancy chart to this point (35.Eleanor3, 12.Hester2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 18 Mar 1941 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 20 Jun 2022 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in J. C. Wilson Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, .

    Notes:

    Lois Myrtle Wilson, age 81, passed away on June 20, 2022, at her home. Lois was born March 18, 1941 to the late Walter and Ella Mae Roberts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, JC Wilson, four sisters, and five brothers.

    Lois loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and taking care of them was her greatest joy. She was a simple woman that loved her family and gardening.

    Those left to cherish her memories include her brother, Johnny Roberts (Ilene); special friends, Buddy and Lois Stout; daughter, Nancy Bunting (Jim); sons, JC Wilson Jr. “Bo” (Joyce), Mike Wilson (Linda); grandchildren, Aimee Nelson (Bill Habermann), Matthew Bunting (Megan), Amber Lawley (Josh), Dustin Bunting (Ashley), Brayden Hawkins, Gabriel Silsby, Lilyanna Silsby, Kim Collins (Chris), Danielle Trivett (Adam), Muhlayla Wilson, Gabe Wilson, Gus Wilson, Jacinda Triplett (John), Brian Hopson; special grand fur baby, JAKE; great grandchildren, Cody Jennings (Heather), Katy Jennings (Robert), Ally Augustine, Peyton Bunting, Jaycee Bunting, Kaden Webb, Zander Webb, Brooklyn Lawley, Skyelyn Lawley, Jordan Lawley, Bella Bunting, Colten Bunting, Jordan Hopson (Amber), Camron Hopson (Laurel), Carrie Berry (Taylor), Addi Collins, Emma Collins, Rylee Collins, Callie Trivett, Lane Trivett; one great great grandson and one great great granddaughter on the way.

    The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with John Brookshire and Danny Cullop officiating. The burial will follow at the JC Wilson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Matthew Bunting, Dustin Bunting, Adam Trivett, Chris Collins, Cody Jennings, Josh Lawley, Robert Gwinn, and Brian Hopson. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Pierre Triozzi and Dr. Jim Shine.


  19. 76.  Norman Craig Pleasant Descendancy chart to this point (49.Estel3, 14.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 3 May 1959 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Nov 2021 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    It is with great sadness that the family of Norman Craig Pleasant announces his passing on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at his residence at the age of 62. Norman was born in Johnson County, Tennessee, on May 3, 1959. He was the son of the late Estel Pleasant and Loveta Shipley Pleasant. He was also proceeded in death by two brothers, Doug and Wendell Pleasant.
    Norman was a carpenter, loved lawn work, being in the outdoors, and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
    Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters; Priscilla Lowe (Matthew), Brittany Evans (Gary), three sisters; Mildred Eastridge (Joe), Sharon Merryman (Doug), and Jackie Thomas (Larry), a brother; Anthony Pleasant (Kathy), seven grandchildren; Brayden, Bryson, and Piper Lowe, Paislee, Violet, CoraLeigh, and Millie Evans, close friends; Angie Johnson and Cheryl Ann Lindsey, his one true love and the mother of his children; Tammy Cress Arnold. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
    A graveside service for Norman will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at the Phillippi Cemetery with his Brother Anthony Pleasant to officiate. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Hux & Lipford Funeral Home and then go in procession for the graveside service.
    His pallbearers will be; Matthew Lowe, Gary Evans, Joe Eastridge, Doug Merryman, Larry Thomas, Joey Eastridge, Paul Johnson, and Steven Puddy Pardue.



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