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Rev Merdith Claude “Merdy” Shryock

Birth	:	6 Nov 1918 Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	1 Aug 2012 Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Flintstone, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.7197304, -78.6354828
Description	:	CUMBERLAND,MARYLAND -- On Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at the Allegany Health Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Merdith "Merdy" Claude Shryock, 93, went home to be with the Lord. Merdy was anticipating this day because he missed his wife of 72 years who would be waiting for him in Heaven. Yet, he knew God would call him home whenever his work on earth was done. Merdy was a true servant of God and lived his life helping others know the Lord. He accepted Jesus as his Savior at the age of 21 years. He was a member of Second Baptist Church,... Read More	CUMBERLAND,MARYLAND -- On Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at the Allegany Health Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Merdith "Merdy" Claude Shryock, 93, went home to be with the Lord. Merdy was anticipating this day because he missed his wife of 72 years who would be waiting for him in Heaven. Yet, he knew God would call him home whenever his work on earth was done. Merdy was a true servant of God and lived his life helping others know the Lord. He accepted Jesus as his Savior at the age of 21 years. He was a member of Second Baptist Church, Cumberland. He served as a deacon in the church, taught Sunday School, sang in the church choir, was active in the Men's Brotherhood and loved pitching and playing shortstop on the church's softball team. He felt the Lord calling him to be a pastor around the age of 50 years. He was pastor to many Southern Baptist Churches in the Maryland/West Virginia area. He served his last pastorate at New Day Baptist Church, Ft. Ashby, W.Va. At 90 years of age he resigned as pastor due to failing health and eyesight, but he continued serving God until the Lord took him to his Heavenly home. Merdy was born November 6, 1918 in Cumberland, to the late William and Lorena Shryock. He grew up in "Little Egypt" (below the railroad) with his older brother, Crable Shryock, who preceded Merdy in death. They also enjoyed spending time on the family farm in Oldtown. Merdy loved to hunt and do farm chores. He also enjoyed playing the guitar and performing in a small band during his teen years. He graduated in 1936 from the last graduating class of the old Penn Ave. School. Upon graduation he worked at the Celanese plant before he enlisted to serve his country during World War II. He was a part of the 278th Field Artillery Battalion, Battery C, of the United States Army. Merdy loved seeing the American flag flying and was proud to serve his country. After the war he worked at the Potomac Farms Milk Company until his retirement at the age of 62 years. Merdy was a faithful husband to his wife of 72 years, Madeline Shryock, until her death on February 20, 2012. Their love and long years of marriage were an inspiration to all who knew them. He was a devoted father to his two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy Hampson and husband Jim, Bedford, Pa., and Debby Strother and husband Doug, Morgantown, W.Va. He was a proud and loving Grandpa to his five grandchildren; Craig Hampson and wife Adrienne, Kevin Hampson and wife Diana, Jeremy Strother and wife, Tara, Ryan Strother and wife Nikki, and Lori Strother. He felt blessed to have ten great grandchildren; Mandy Hampson Johnson, Sgt.Bryan Hampson and wife Crystal, Ricky, Maddie, Aaron, and Lissy Hampson, Ava, Emma, Caleb and Lydia Strother; and one great-great grandson, Christian Johnson. Merdy is also survived by his two sisters-in-law, Nell Shryock and Vivian Bagent, numerous nieces and nephews, and his American Field Service "daughter", Fumiko Shiroki, Tokyo, Japan. Merdy was a family man who selflessly gave all he could to his family. His legacy is his kind spirit, generous heart, and strong faith in Jesus, who was his faithful provider and friend. Friends and family will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, (www.scarpellifh.com), on Sunday, August 5, 2012 from 4 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday, August 6, 2012 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Tom Curtis and the Rev. Sherrill Dillon officiating. Prior to the service on Monday, visitation will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. Interment will be held in the Chapel at Maryland State Veteran's Cemetery, Rocky Gap, Flintstone following the service. Military Honors will be accorded by the Post 13 Veterans Honor Guard. His great-grandson, Sgt. Bryan Hampson will honor his great-grandfather by playing Taps. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Merdy's memory may be made to New Day Baptist Church, PO Box 628, Fort Ashby, W.Va. 26719. Published :August 3, 2012 The Cumberland Times-News Cumberland,Maryland =================================

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Rev Merdith Claude “Merdy” Shryock's memorial is located at: Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Flintstone, Allegany County, USA.
When did Rev Merdith Claude “Merdy” Shryock death?
Rev Merdith Claude “Merdy” Shryock death on 1 Aug 2012 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, USA
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Latitude: 39.7197304
Longitude: -78.6354828

Family Members:

Parent

William Charles Shryock

(1890 - 1973)

Lorena A Twigg Shryock

(1895 - 1967)

Spouse

Madeline Grace Crews Shryock

(1918 - 2012)

Siblings

Crable Charles Shryock

(1914 - 2000)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Maryland Veterans Cemetery
Flintstone, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7197304, -78.6354828

2. Prosperity United Methodist Church Cemetery
Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7102509, -78.6412506

3. Rice-Wilson Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7390862, -78.6220474

4. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7103004, -78.6093979

5. Wigfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7293467, -78.6056581

6. Bucy Cemetery
Flintstone, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6963730, -78.6609830

7. Odd Fellows Cemetery
Flintstone, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7102240, -78.5949900

8. Green Meadow Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6767006, -78.6232986

9. Dicken Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7542442, -78.6783832

10. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6808014, -78.6757965

11. Union Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7033005, -78.6996994

12. Hinkle Cemetery
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6726130, -78.6694100

13. Centenary United Methodist Church Cemetery
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7216830, -78.7055930

14. Sunset Memorial Park
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7123400, -78.7057900

15. Fletcher Cemetery
Flintstone, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6656410, -78.6126390

16. Hardinger Farm Cemetery
Centerville, Bedford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7546000, -78.6958000

17. Frederick Rice Farm Cemetery
Cumberland Valley Township, Bedford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7277950, -78.7104490

18. Dolly Cemetery
Flintstone, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7221530, -78.5577660

19. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6850014, -78.7003021

20. Zion Park Cemetery
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7078018, -78.7130966

21. Seven Dolors Catholic Cemetery
Beans Cove, Bedford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7758500, -78.5993600

22. Samuel Wilson Cemetery
Rush, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6572650, -78.6256100

23. Browning Cemetery
Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7209320, -78.5527990

24. Gross Family Cemetery
Cumberland, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6696700, -78.6870400