## Narrative Summary of the Obituary James Oglesby Billingsley, 50, of Elephant's Fork, Nansemond County, died 25 Jan 1949 of a heart attack. He was survived by his wife, Eula Babb Billingsley, one son, three stepdaughters, two stepsons, and three grandchildren. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services for James Oglesby Billingsley were held on 27 Jan 1949 at Hill Funeral Home. Burial took place at Rescue Cemetery in Rescue, Virginia. ## Transcript James Oglesby Billingsley 23 DEC 1898 - 25 JAN 1949 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JAMES O. BILLINGSLEY Suffolk, Jan. 26 1949. Funeral services for James Oglesby Billingsley, 50, who died suddenly on Tuesday morning 24 January 1949 of a heart attack at his home at Elephant's Fork in Nansemond County, will be conducted on Thursday afternoon 27 January 1949 at 2:30 o'clock at the Hill Funeral Home with Dr. I. W. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Rescue Cemetery at Rescue. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Eula Babb Billingsley; a son James O. Billingsley, Jr., of Nansemond County; three grandchildren; three stepdaughters, Misses Phyllis Jean Morton and Georgia Morton and Mrs. George Duke, Nansemond County; two stepsons, Edward Lee Morton of Norfolk County and Lemuel Alvin Morton, U.S.N. [Name in obituary, James Oglesby Billingsley, differs from official records, James Oglevy Billingsley.] Norfolk, Virginia Ledger-Star 26 Jan 1949 Page 2 Article clipped from Ledger-Star -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 23 DEC 1898 - Portsmouth, Virginia, USA] [Death: 25 JAN 1949 - Nansemond County, Virginia, USA] ## Vital Statistics Summary | Field | Information | |---------|--------------------------------------------------| | Name | James Oglesby Billingsley | | Age | 50 years | | Birth | 23 December 1898; Portsmouth, Virginia, USA | | Death | 25 January 1949; Nansemond County, Virginia, USA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |---------------------------|----------------------|---------------------- | | James Oglesby Billingsley | Decedent | Elephant's Fork, Nansemond County | | Eula Babb Billingsley | Wife | Not specified | | James O. Billingsley, Jr. | Son | Nansemond County | | Phyllis Jean Morton | Stepdaughter | Nansemond County | | Georgia Morton | Stepdaughter | Nansemond County | | Mrs. George Duke | Stepdaughter | Nansemond County | | Edward Lee Morton | Stepson | Norfolk County | | Lemuel Alvin Morton | Stepson | U.S.N. (U.S. Navy) | | Unnamed | Three grandchildren | Not specified | ## Publication Details | Field | Information | |---------------|-------------------| | Newspaper | Ledger-Star | | Location | Norfolk, Virginia | | Date | 26 Jan 1949 | | Page | 2 | ## Other Relevant Information - Cause of death: Heart attack - Place of death: Home at Elephant's Fork in Nansemond County - Funeral officiant: Dr. I. W. Johnson - Funeral home: Hill Funeral Home - Burial location: Rescue Cemetery at Rescue - Note: Name in obituary (James Oglesby Billingsley) differs from official records (James Oglevy Billingsley) ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary James Oglesby Billingsley, 50, died on 25 Jan 1949 of a heart attack at his home in Elephant's Fork, Nansemond County. He was survived by his wife Eula, son James Jr., three grandchildren, three stepdaughters, and two stepsons. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services for James Oglesby Billingsley were held on 27 Jan 1949 at 2:30 PM at Hill Funeral Home, with Dr. I. W. Johnson officiating. Burial followed at Rescue Cemetery in Rescue. ## Transcript James Oglevy Billingsley 23 Dec 1898 - 25 Jan 1949 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JAMES O. BILLINGSLEY Suffolk, Jan. 26. Funeral services for James Oglesby Billingsley, 50, who died suddenly on Tuesday morning of a heart attack at his home at Elephant's Fork in Nansemond County, will be conducted on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Hill Funeral Home with Dr. I. W. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Rescue Cemetery at Rescue. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Eula Babb Billingsley; a son James O. Billingsley, Jr., of Nansemond County; three grandchildren; three stepdaughters, Misses Phyllis Jean Morton and Georgia Morton and Mrs. George Duke, Nansemond County; two stepsons, Edward Lee Morton of Norfolk County and Lemuel Alvin Morton, U.S.N. [Name in obituary, James Oglesby Billingsley, differs from official records, James Oglevy Billingsley.] Norfolk, Virginia Ledger-Star 26 Jan 1949 Page 2 Article clipped from Ledger-Star -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 23 Dec 1898 - Portsmouth, Virginia, USA] [Death: 25 Jan 1949 - Nansemond County, Virginia, USA] ## Vital Statistics Summary | Field | Information | |---------|----------------------------------------------| | Name | James Oglevy Billingsley | | Age | 50 years | | Birth | 23 Dec 1898; Portsmouth, Virginia, USA | | Death | 25 Jan 1949; Nansemond County, Virginia, USA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |----------------------------|-----------------------------|---------------------------------------------| | James Oglevy Billingsley | Decedent | Elephant's Fork, Nansemond County, Virginia | | Eula Babb Billingsley | Wife | Unknown | | James O. Billingsley Jr. | Son | Nansemond County, Virginia | | Phyllis Jean Morton | Stepdaughter | Unknown | | Georgia Morton | Stepdaughter | Unknown | | Mrs. George Duke | Stepdaughter | Nansemond County, Virginia | | Edward Lee Morton | Stepson | Norfolk County, Virginia | | Lemuel Alvin Morton | Stepson | U.S.N. (United States Navy) | ## Publication Details | Field | Information | |---------------|-------------------| | Newspaper | Ledger-Star | | Location | Norfolk, Virginia | | Date | 26 Jan 1949 | | Page | 2 | ## Other Relevant Information The obituary notes a discrepancy between the name used in the obituary (James Oglesby Billingsley) and official records (James Oglevy Billingsley). The decedent died suddenly of a heart attack at his home. The funeral was scheduled for Thursday, 27 Jan 1949, which is consistent with the day of the week.