Obituary of John Donald Wysor, 1977 - Pulaski Co. VA ROANOKE TIMES February 27, 1977 John Wysor Dies Saturday John Donald WYSOR a prominent figure in southwestern Virginia agriculture and civic affairs, died early Saturday morning in Wythe County Hospital. WYSOR,83, was the owner and operator of the family farm, "Hillerest" outside of Dublin. Until his retirement he was manager of the Southwest Virginia Production Credit office in Pulaski. He was especially fond of young people and was active in their concerns. From 1922-1945 he resided in Christiansburg and was the first agricultural agent for Montgomery County. While in Montgomery County his 4-H Club livestock judging teams placed highest in the nation. For years he taught. the Young, Men's Bible Class at New Dublin Presbyterian Church and also served on the Pulaski County School Board. Born Aug. 27, 1893, in Dublin he was the son of the late Robert Ed WYSOR and Marguerite BIMPSON WYSOR. He was educated at the old Dublin Institute, Virginia Military Institute, and Pennsylvania State University. During World War I he served as captain and remained in the Army Reserve for many years. After serving in Montgomery County he worked as field representative of the Agriculture Adjustment Administration for Southwest Virginia and was associated with Lindsay-Robinson Co. of Roanoke. He was a member of the Pulaski Science Club, Ruritan International, and a director of the Bank of Dublin. He assisted in the formation of the Pulaski County Lifesaving Crew and was a director. - For 53 -years he was a member of the New Dublin Presbyterian Church and an elder in the Presbyterian Church U.S. He is survived by his widow, Cecil MOOMAW WYSOR; one daughter, Mrs. Archer LACKEY of McLean; three sons, George M. WYSOR of Arlington, John D. WYSOR Jr. of Wytheville, and Chantland WYSOR of Woodridge, Ill.; and eight grandchildren. The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m.. at New Dublin Presbyterian Church with the Rev. John K. Boyd and the Rev. Manson B. Tate officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to his home, "Hillcrest," today at 2 p.m. to remain until one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers the family desires memorials to his church or to the Children's Home in Wytheville. Submitted by Tami Ramsey **************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. ****************************************************************