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William Shrum

May 1st, 1959 - Nov 18th, 2014

Funeral:  3 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2014, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Visitation:  2-3 p.m. Saturday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home

 

   William D. “Billy” Shrum Jr., age 55, of Flora, Illinois passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at his home in Flora.

   Billy was born May 1, 1959 in Flora to William E. and Agnes (Ruger) Shrum.  He was a graduate of Flora High School Class of 1977 and attended Oak Street Baptist Church.  Billy also loved animals.

   He is survived by siblings: Joyce Meeres of Iuka, John Shrum (friend Chris Boyd) of Flora, Jeannie (Ron) Kincaid of Louisville, and James Allen Shrum of Charlotte, NC; aunt: Sara (William) Tooley; uncle: Bud (Johnalee) Ruger; cousin: Vickie Strange; along with several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister-in-law: Veda.

   A funeral service for Billy Shrum will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation from 2 p.m. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home.  A private burial in Elmwood Cemetery will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. To share a memory or extend a condolence, go to www.frankandbright.com.

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Condolences

Willie Britton

November 20th

I am going to miss your smiling face and sweet giggle each morning at the store Billy. You were such a sweetheart and I know that the angels in heaven are going to love you.

Brenda Sehie Rinehart

November 20th

RIP Billy

Debbie (King) Casell

November 20th

John, my condolences to you and your siblings and families at the passing of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Alan Buck

November 20th

Sympathy is extended to the family. Sorry for your loss.

Ed and Ruth (Tackitt) Trowbridge

November 20th

I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for the family.

Paula Jones Rahn

November 20th

So sorry for your loss he was a sweet kid may he rest in peace now.

Debbie Showalters Slover

November 20th

My deepest sympathies to the entire Shrum family. As a classmate my memories of Billy will be as a very shy classmate but he had a heart full of kindness towards all. The entire FHS Class of 1977 sends condolences as well, Billy will always be fondly remembered.

jeannie

November 20th

sorry for your loss Ray Lewis

Katie Rinehart

November 20th

Tell Aunt Pauline (Sehie) hello. She'll be happy to see you. Neighbors again. Rest in Peace.

Randall Ridgley

November 20th

A shy, quiet soul slipped into eternity. I have fond memories of you, Billy. May we someday meet again in a better place. FHS, 1977

Terry Igert

November 20th

May God's comforting peace be with you during your loss!

Peggy Coble

November 20th

Sorry for loss. Thought and prayers are with you all.

Sammie Wickiser

November 21st

RIP Billy

Kaye White

November 21st

Sending my condolences out to his family. He was a great friend of mine for many years and I'm really going to miss him!

Dana Zimmerman

November 21st

Sorry to hear this. May you find comfort in the knowledge that Billy was loved by many friends.

Schiela Yates

November 21st

You will be missed by so many RIP Billy

Kaye White

November 21st

Sending my condolences out to his family. He was a great friend of mine for many years and I'm really going to miss him!

Kris Schnepper

November 21st

Bud and Linda (King) Martin

November 21st

Joyce, John, Chris and Sara: We are truly sorry for the loss of your brother and nephew. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God wrap His loving arms around each of you and give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Bud and Johnalee

November 21st

John, Joyce, Jeannie, and Jamie. We are so sorry to hear about Billy wish we could be there,we will be praying for all of you. We are so glad we got to visit with him at the reunions. Love you all.

Alan Lake

November 22nd

Terri Glaspy Evans

November 22nd

Velma Price

November 23rd

George and Ruth Ruger like Billy and spoke of him when I visited in Flora. Velma Price

Nancy Mink

November 24th

Rest in peace .

Gina Douthit

November 27th

I am very sorry to hear this. May Our Lord's comfort and peace be with you all.

 

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