He was one of seven siblings .
Synan , along with his twin brother Vernon , was born on December 1 , 1934 in Hopewell , Virginia to Joseph Alexander and Minnis ( Purdue ) Synan .
Synan was Synan of seven siblings .
Synan , along with his twin brother Vernon , was born on December 1 , 1934 in Hopewell , Virginia to Joseph Alexander and Minnis ( Purdue ) Synan .