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JOEL THOMAS BANDY

Joel Thomas Bandy, capitalist, promoter, and real
estate agent, is one of the leading citizens of Roanoke,
and one who has done his share towards the upbuilding
of this city. Mr. Bandy
was born in Roanoke
County, Virginia, in
1860, and is a son of Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas L.
Bandy. He was educated
in the public schools
of the county and at
Roanoke College and
came to Roanoke
twenty-five years ago
and engaged in the real
estate and building business.
He is thoroughly
posted on real estate
values and his judgment,
acquired by years
of practical experience,
is always at the service
of the buyer. For a
period of ten years Mr. Bandy was engaged in the coal
and wood business, but was forced to give it up in order
to devote his entire time and attention to his real estate
and property interests. He buys and sells real estate,
builds houses, and was one of the leading promoters of
the Virginia Heights Corporation Company, owners of
more than three hundred acres of fine suburban residence
property, located west of the city and just across
Roanoke River. Mr. Bandy is Treasurer of the Company
and resides in a beautiful home erected three
years ago on this property.

He is a member of the County School Board from the
Big Lick District and takes an active interest in educational
affairs.

In 1891 he was married to Miss Nannie P., daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Nelms, and they have one daughter,
Mary Frances.

Fraternally he is a member of Lakeland Lodge No.
190 A. F. and A. M., Murray Chapter No. 22 Bayard
Commandery No. 15 and Acca Temple, A. A. O. K. M.
S., and is a Fourteen Degree Scottish Rite Mason.

Religiously he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal
Church.

Mr. Bandy has well appointed offices in Watt,
Rettew & Clay Building.