Obituary of Fred Harcum

FRED HARCUM
DONATED OBIT

Former Virginia Beach pastor, Fred Harcum died on Nov. 7, 1998 in Abington at the age of 96. A native of Southampton County, he began his ministry in Chichport and later ministered in Wise. He served as pastor of Morgans and Flint Hill churches simultaneously, followed by eight years of ministry in Chilhowie. He was pastor of Lebanon Church, Lebanon, for 28 years. He retired in 1969. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Rollins Harcum and a son. Survivors include two daughters, Shirley H. McDaniel and Nancy H. Wetherington; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Funeral services were held in Abington Church on Nov. 10 with interment in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.



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Fred Harcum, a former Virginia Beach pastor, died 7 Nov 1998 in Abington at age 96. He ministered in Chichport and Wise, served Morgans and Flint Hill churches, spent eight years in Chilhowie, and pastored Lebanon Church for 28 years before retiring in 1969.

Funeral services were held 10 Nov 1998 at Abington Church. Burial followed in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.

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FRED HARCUM

DONATED OBIT

Former Virginia Beach pastor, Fred Harcum died on 7 November 1998 in Abington at the age of 96. A native of Southampton County, he began his ministry in Chichport and later ministered in Wise. He served as pastor of Morgans and Flint Hill churches simultaneously, followed by eight years of ministry in Chilhowie. He was pastor of Lebanon Church, Lebanon, for 28 years. He retired in 1969. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Rollins Harcum, and a son. Survivors include two daughters, Shirley H. McDaniel and Nancy H. Wetherington; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Funeral services were held in Abington Church on 10 November 1998 with interment in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.

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| Name  | Fred Harcum                          |
| Age   | 96                                   |
| Birth | 1902 (estimated); Southampton County |
| Death | 7 November 1998; Abington            |
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| Name                  | Relationship      | Residence  |
| Fred Harcum           | Decedent          | Abington   |
| Edna Rollins Harcum   | Wife, predeceased | Not stated |
| Son (name not given)  | Son, predeceased  | Not stated |
| Shirley H. McDaniel   | Daughter          | Not stated |
| Nancy H. Wetherington | Daughter          | Not stated |
| Three grandchildren   | Grandchildren     | Not stated |
| Great-grandchild      | Great-grandchild  | Not stated |
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| Field    | Value            |
| Location | Unknown          |
| Name     | Unknown          |
| Date     | 10 November 1998 |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Former Virginia Beach pastor
• Native of Southampton County
• Began ministry in Chichport
• Ministered in Wise
• Served Morgans and Flint Hill churches simultaneously
• Ministered eight years in Chilhowie
• Pastor of Lebanon Church, Lebanon, for 28 years
• Retired in 1969
• Spouse's birth name was Edna Rollins


[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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