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Edwin Garfield “Eddie” Scherr Jr.

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Birth	:	22 Jan 1918 District of Columbia, USA
Death	:	23 Oct 2014 Jackson County, West Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Koontz Cemetery, Kenna, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.6088470, -81.6286020
Description	:	Edwin G. Scherr, Jr., 96, passed away peacefully at home on October 23, 2014. "Eddie", with a grateful heart, was often heard saying, "I've been blessed. God has been good to me. I've had a wonderful life." Eddie was a founding member of Pleasant View Methodist Church on Fisher Ridge, Jackson County. His career at Carbide, working in Research and Development, lasted 38 years and he assisted with projects including the development of Sevin, Prestone, Sorbic Acid, soaps, and detergents. As a lifelong farmer, he was a Century Farm Award receiver and was elected District Supervisor... Read More	Edwin G. Scherr, Jr., 96, passed away peacefully at home on October 23, 2014. "Eddie", with a grateful heart, was often heard saying, "I've been blessed. God has been good to me. I've had a wonderful life." Eddie was a founding member of Pleasant View Methodist Church on Fisher Ridge, Jackson County. His career at Carbide, working in Research and Development, lasted 38 years and he assisted with projects including the development of Sevin, Prestone, Sorbic Acid, soaps, and detergents. As a lifelong farmer, he was a Century Farm Award receiver and was elected District Supervisor for the Western Soil Conservation District. He was elected to the Community Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service and was recognized for his many years of service to the farmers of Jackson County. He helped found the Jackson County Jr. Fair. He was a part owner of Rippling Waters Recreation Area and was instrumental in the building of the Ripley City Park Swimming Pool. As a member of the Jackson County School Board for 6 years, he fought hard for the construction of the Roane-Jackson Technical Center. He went door to door to get funding and right of way permission for water for 250 families in southern Jackson Co. For thirty years he worked with others to plan and construct the Millcreek Watershed dams. He, also, helped implement the creation of Woodrums Lake. He was a member of the Masons, Shriners, and Knights Templar. He was born in Washington, D.C. January 22, 1918, to Edwin Garfield Scherr and Grova A. (Koontz). He married Evelyn L. (Baker) in 1940. He is pre-deceased by his wife, Evelyn, daughter, Bobbie; grandson, Todd A. Scherr; and daughter-in-law, Jo Ann Slaven Scherr (Jim). Special thanks to the exemplary caregivers, Bev Bird, Emma Criner, and Hospice. Funeral service will be held Sunday, October 26, at Pleasant View Methodist Church on Fisher Ridge. A viewing will held there from 1 to 2 p.m. with the service beginning at 2 p.m. He will be buried at the Scherr-Koontz Cemetery following the service on Highland Farms Road. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Pleasant View Methodist Church. Condolences may be left with www.longfisherfuneralhome.com. --Charleston Gazette [WV] Oct 25, 2014 Sat

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Edwin Garfield “Eddie” Scherr Jr.'s memorial is located at: Koontz Cemetery, Kenna, Jackson County, USA.
When did Edwin Garfield “Eddie” Scherr Jr. death?
Edwin Garfield “Eddie” Scherr Jr. death on 23 Oct 2014 in Jackson County, West Virginia, USA
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Latitude: 38.6088470
Longitude: -81.6286020

Family Members:

Parent

Edwin Garfield Scherr Sr.

(1882 - 1959)

Grova Audrey Koontz Scherr

(1891 - 1981)

Spouse

Evelyn Louise Baker Scherr

(1922 - 2009)

Siblings

Phoebe Scherr Trost

(1921 - 2005)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Koontz Cemetery
Kenna, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6088470, -81.6286020

2. Fisher Memorial Church Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6050360, -81.6358150

3. Fisher Hollow Cemetery
Kenna, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6014500, -81.6318900

4. Hammack Fisher Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6105900, -81.6178700

5. Greenberry Fisher Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6187630, -81.6222260

6. Carney Cemetery
Goldtown, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6187160, -81.6220520

7. Lanham
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6188590, -81.6223700

8. Pleasant View Church Cemetery
Goldtown, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6195120, -81.6228150

9. Duff Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6150100, -81.6458400

10. Fisher Cemetery
Goldtown, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6098900, -81.6478200

11. Boggess Cemetery
Goldtown, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6033000, -81.6481000

12. Reuben Harrison Cemetery
Goldtown, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5891000, -81.6391000

13. Josiah Harrison Cemetery
Goldtown, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6102490, -81.6627290

14. Duff Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6322700, -81.6031100

15. Huffman Cemetery
Goldtown, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5828000, -81.6543000

16. Comer Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6025009, -81.5847015

17. Mangus Cemetery
Advent, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6094017, -81.5839005

18. Boggess-Shamblen Cemetery
Goldtown, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6312670, -81.6633080

19. Harris Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6046982, -81.6755981

20. Marion Cemetery
Kenna, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5787690, -81.5995570

21. Ray Cemetery
Kenna, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5736520, -81.6078940

22. Centerview Cemetery
Kentuck, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6472015, -81.6211014

23. Lanham Cemetery
Advent, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5792007, -81.5950012

24. Covey Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5922012, -81.5808029