Celebrating the life of
Harry Edmund Shuman
January 22, 1926 - February 08, 2013
Harry Edmund Shuman, 87, died Friday, February 8, 2013 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in DuBois Town, Pennsylvania, son of the late Harry S. and Frances Snyder. Mr. Shuman retired as a conductor from CSX Railroad after 36 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps serving during World War II where he was a turret gunner having been shot down over Italy. He was an avid mechanic loving to work on alternators and starters and enjoyed farming and gardening. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather . He was preceded in death by his sister, Marion Gore, grandson, Christopher Shuman and grand-dog, Samantha.
Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Clarice Cone Shuman of Savannah; son, Harry E. Shuman Jr., daughter, Janet Shuman Hodge and son-in-law, George W. Hodge, Jr., grandchildren, Stacey Ann Hodge, James W. Hodge, Valerie McLaughlin, great grandchildren, Pete and Sophie Hodge and Bryson and Brayden McLaughlin, three brothers, Bob, Jack and Bill Shuman of Williamsport, PA.
The funeral service will be private.
Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190,
Savannah, GA 31416.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Granddaddy, I miss you from the bottom of my heart. You helped teach me to drive, taught me to love liver pudding, always had “petty cash” to offer, and I truly believed you were Santa Claus for years! You were the first person to know Gene proposed to me. I love and miss you so much. I know we will all be together again in heaven one day. Thank you for being the best grandfather ever. I love you!
- Stacey Hodge Purvis, Savannah , GA
Aunt Clarice and Family, We were so sorry to hear about Uncle Harry's death. Mom and Dad and you and Uncle Harry always had a very special loving friendship that has lasted throughtout many, many years. They always loved the time they spent together with you and Uncle Harry. All of you were always family to us. We love you all and you are in our prayers. John and Patricia Sumner and Bill and Karen Gattmann
- Patricia Sumner, Savannah, GA
Clarice and family, I am so sorry to hear of Harry's death and sorry that I have not stayed in touch. We all live such busy lives and fail to stay in touch like we should although you are often in my thoughts. Harry was a very nice fellow and will be missed.
- Faye Ricks, Savannah, GA
Although it is hard to put in words exactly what to say, our thoughts of deepest sympathy are there with you and your family today.
- Lem & Bea Campbell, 1929 Arcadian st Savannah, GA
Granny, We will all miss Harry very much! It was a great ride spending many of my younger and older years with him. We had many memories together, camping etc. I remember once in the mountains of NC he said if you see a bear run down hill? He said their hind feet are front-er! I can honestly say when ever I needed help he would always be there for me and I would for him. He got me started on the railroad and it was one of the best things that happened in my life. We all will truly miss him very much!
- GEORGE HODGE, SAVANNAH, GA
Mrs. Clarice, We send our love to you. We'd love to put our arms around you and give you a big L O N G hug. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You and Mr. Shuman were an important part of Mama's and Daddy's lives. You have been a blessing to Ray and I, also. What a precious friend you were to my mom. Mr. Shuman was a wonderful friend, husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed by all of us. We will hold you in our heart and pray God's comfort and peace for you now. Much love, Lynn and Ray
- Ray and Lynn Flake Suddath, Amelia Island, FL
Granddaddy, I miss you from the bottom of my heart. You helped teach me to drive, taught me to love liver pudding, always had “petty cash” to offer, and I truly believed you were Santa Claus for years! You were the first person to know Gene proposed to me. I love and miss you so much. I know we will all be together again in heaven one day. Thank you for being the best grandfather ever. I love you!
- Stacey Hodge Purvis, Savannah , GA
Aunt Clarice and Family, We were so sorry to hear about Uncle Harry's death. Mom and Dad and you and Uncle Harry always had a very special loving friendship that has lasted throughtout many, many years. They always loved the time they spent together with you and Uncle Harry. All of you were always family to us. We love you all and you are in our prayers. John and Patricia Sumner and Bill and Karen Gattmann
- Patricia Sumner, Savannah, GA
Clarice and family, I am so sorry to hear of Harry's death and sorry that I have not stayed in touch. We all live such busy lives and fail to stay in touch like we should although you are often in my thoughts. Harry was a very nice fellow and will be missed.
- Faye Ricks, Savannah, GA
Although it is hard to put in words exactly what to say, our thoughts of deepest sympathy are there with you and your family today.
- Lem & Bea Campbell, 1929 Arcadian st Savannah, GA
Granny, We will all miss Harry very much! It was a great ride spending many of my younger and older years with him. We had many memories together, camping etc. I remember once in the mountains of NC he said if you see a bear run down hill? He said their hind feet are front-er! I can honestly say when ever I needed help he would always be there for me and I would for him. He got me started on the railroad and it was one of the best things that happened in my life. We all will truly miss him very much!
- GEORGE HODGE, SAVANNAH, GA
Mrs. Clarice, We send our love to you. We'd love to put our arms around you and give you a big L O N G hug. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You and Mr. Shuman were an important part of Mama's and Daddy's lives. You have been a blessing to Ray and I, also. What a precious friend you were to my mom. Mr. Shuman was a wonderful friend, husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed by all of us. We will hold you in our heart and pray God's comfort and peace for you now. Much love, Lynn and Ray
- Ray and Lynn Flake Suddath, Amelia Island, FL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
