| Hoy Vineyard, 78, of Arnoldsburg died Friday, April 6, 2001, at the
home of a friend, after a short illness.
He was born Sept. 17, 1922, at Vineyard Ridge, Roane County, a son of
the late Wade and Fanny Sarver Vineyard. He was a retired employee of
General Electric, Washington, and a former employee of Monsanto,
Nitro. He was a farmer and a cattleman. He was also an Army veteran of
World War II.
Survivors include stepsons, Tommy V. Carper of Big Bend, and Randall
K. Carper of Sugarland, Texas; special friend and companion, Nell
Marie Graham of Spencer; brothers, Ross and Ralph, both of Vineyard
Ridge; sisters, Opal of Vineyard Ridge, and Gail of Maryland; eight
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Mattie Carper Vineyard; a daughter, Ellen Vineyard Drake; brothers,
Robert, Virgil and Earl.
To honor his request, there will be no service or visitation and his
body will be cremated.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart
Association.
John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, is in charge of arrangements.
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