Harold Edward Shrum 79, of Achille, Okla., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born Dec. 27, 1941 in Bennington, Okla. to Ray and Irene Minyard Shrum.
He was educated in Durant schools and has lived in Achille for the past 45 years. He worked for many years for W.J. Smith making railroad ties for the Katy Railroad and was also a brick layer.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jane Shrum; brother, John Shrum and nephew, David Shrum.
Survivors include son, Ronnie Shoemake and wife Betty of Achille, Okla.; daughter, Kim Meade of Achille, Okla.; brothers: Jessie Ray Shrum of Denison, Texas, Ernest Shrum of Sumner, Texas, Charlie Shrum of Bonham, Texas, Richard Shrum of Honey Grove, Texas, Lloyd and Jerry Shrum both of Denison, Texas, Jessie Lee Shrum of Barnhart and Arthur Ray Shrum of Hinton, Okla.; sisters: Juanita Pender of Kenefic, Okla. and Mary Ann Shrum of Durant, Okla.; granddkids: Josh Little and wife Miranda, Ashleigh South and Caleb Shoemake; great-grandkids: Taven Heath, Isley Little, Quinn Little and Raelee South; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside service for Harold Shrum will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 at the Rosewood Cemetery in Achille, Okla. with Reverend Anthony Williams officiating.
Pallbearers will be Donnie Shrum, Danny Shrum, Tommy Shrum, Chad Shrum, Clint Shrum and Dylan Shrum. Family hours will be held from 3-5 p.m Sunday, Nov. 7 at the Funeral Home.
Arrangements are entrusted to Cunningham Funeral Home in Colbert, Okla.