Loy Shrum

Loy Basil Shrum, 77, of Millersville passed away Oct. 4, 2020, at his home.

He was born Nov. 21, 1942, in Patton, Missouri, to Thomas Benjamin Franklin "B.F." and Hester Mae Lorance Shrum. He and Alta "Pete" Bollinger were married Nov. 11, 1962, at Sedgewickville (Missouri) United Methodist Church.

Loy was a lifelong cattle and crop farmer. His other employment included International Shoe Factory in Cape Girardeau and Charles Sander Hardware Store and Hosiery Mill, both in Jackson. He then worked 32 years for MoDot, retiring Jan. 1, 2005. Thereafter, he was a part-time bus driver for Meadow Heights.

Loy was a longtime, faithful member of Sedgewickville United Methodist Church, serving on many committees through the years. With a cheerful spirit, he enjoyed helping others and was always happy to arrive early or stay after church to help with anything.

His family affectionately remembers his devotion as their "full-time" father and grandpa.

Loving survivors include his wife of nearly 58 years, Alta "Pete" Shrum of Millersville; three sons, Loy E. "Beaver" (Leah) Shrum of Millersville, Kendall (Marsha) Shrum of Valles Mines, Missouri, and Keith (Allison) Shrum of Millersville; a brother, Robert "Bob" (the late Lois) Shrum of Perryville; grandchildren: Andrew Shrum, Kendra (Corey) Trowbridge, Ashlynne (Justin) Miller, Kurtis (Ericka) Shrum, Brittany, Tyler, Alexis, Nathan, Alyssa, Brandon, Caleb, Mason and McKenna Shrum; and great-grandchildren, Bryson and Carter Trowbridge, Taylor and Jodi Miller, with another great-grandchild expected very soon.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson, and from 9:30 a.m. to service time Wednesday at Sedgewickville United Methodist Church.

Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with the Revs. Doug Booth, Anthony Stewart and Jimmie Corbin officiating. Interment will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Sedgewickville United Methodist Church.

To send online condolences, visit Loy's personal obituary page at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com and click on the "Tribute Wall" tab.