** Narrative Summary of the Obituary**  

Willie Calvin Rawls, aged 98, died on 19 Apr 1971 in Richmond. He was a retired merchant and the oldest member of Ivor United Methodist Church. He was survived by his daughter, sister, two brothers, a grandson, and a granddaughter.

** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services**  

A funeral service for Willie Calvin Rawls was held on 22 Apr 1971. Burial took place in Ivory Cemetery.

**Transcript of the Edited Obituary**  
Willie Calvin Rawls

16 October 1872 - 19 April 1971

Willie Calvin Rawls 

IVOR - A funeral service for Willie Calvin Rawls, who died Monday, 19 April 1971, in Richmond, will be held today, 22 April 1971, at 11:30 a.m. in Purviance Funeral Home chapel, Wakefield, by the Rev. R. L. Consolvo. Burial will be in Ivory Cemetery. 

Mr. Rawls, 98, was a retired Ivor merchant and the oldest member of Ivor United Methodist Church. 

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. James A. Thomson of Alexandria; a sister, Mrs. J. R. Rollings of Elberon; two brothers, Robert H. Rawls of Richmond and Hugh M. Rawls of Surry; a grandson; and a granddaughter.

Newport News, Virginia  
Daily Press  
22 April 1971  
Page 18  
Obituary for Willie Calvin Rawls  

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16 October 1872 - Ivor, Southampton County, Virginia, USA  
19 April 1971 - Richmond, Virginia, USA  

The decedent was Willie Calvin Rawls.  
The publication date is 22 April 1971.

** Vital Statistics Summary**  

| Name                    | Age   | Birth                                                    | Death                                  |
|-------------------------|-------|----------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|
| Willie Calvin Rawls     | 98    | 16 October 1872; Ivor, Southampton County, Virginia, USA | 19 April 1971; Richmond, Virginia, USA |

** Table of Relationships**  

| Name                         | Relationship                       | Place of Residence |
|------------------------------|------------------------------------|--------------------|
| Willie Calvin Rawls          | Decedent                                               |
| Mrs. James A. Thomson        | Daughter                           | Alexandria         |
| Mrs. J. R. Rollings          | Sister                             | Elberon            |
| Robert H. Rawls              | Brother                            | Richmond           |
| Hugh M. Rawls                | Brother                            | Surry              |

** Publication Details**  

| Detail                  | Information   |
|-------------------------|---------------|
| Publication Date        | 22 April 1971 |
| Newspaper               | Daily Press   |
| Page                    | 18            |

** Other Relevant Information**  

Willie Calvin Rawls was a retired merchant and the oldest member of Ivor United Methodist Church. He passed away at the age of 98 and was survived by family members including his daughter and siblings.