Hassel Woodrum, 81, of Sumerco, WV was taken to heaven with angels by his side Saturday, November 27, 2010 after a long illness.
He was born May 27, 1929 in McCorkle, he was a long time resident of Sumerco, WV. He was employed by C.J. Hughes Construction Company for 30 years. He was a member of the Yawkey Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Nona Mae; parents, Rocky and Stella; daughter, Lisa Ann, several brothers and sisters, and a great granddaughter Katelynn Gillenwater.
Hassel cherished his family and friends and leaves behind his wife, Mable; Daughters: Jean (Danny) Gillenwater of Alum Creek, Rita (Tom) Smith of St. Albans; Son, Brian (Lori) of Sod; Grandchildren, Chris (Kara) Gillenwater, Monica (Chris) Tharp, Heather (Mike) Jennings, Elizabeth Woodrum and Charlie Woodrum; Great Grandchildren, Kaylee, Jenna and Jackson Gillenwater; Maelee and Addison Tharp; Chloe Huffman and Paige Jennings; Siblings: Dolly Woodrum of Bear Fork Road; Christine Wilson of Julian; Judy (Bob) Pauley of Tango and John (Marge) Woodrum of Michigan.
Hassel was a faithful, loving and devoted Christian, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was always there to lend a helping hand and give advice. He will truly be missed by many.
A service to celebrate Hassel’s life will be 11:00 am Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memorial Gardens. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 6-8 PM on Monday at the funeral home.