Harvey Umberger Sr.

Harvey Umberger Sr.

Harvey Umberger Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 16, 2011.
Harvey Umberger Sr. Harvey Burton "Butch" Umberger Sr., 84, of Wytheville died on Monday, Nov. 14, 2011. Funeral service will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church conducted by Pastor Steve Ridenhour with the interment in the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church from noon until service time. American Legion Post No. 9 will conduct military graveside rites. He was the son of the late Cloyd C. and Martha Ann Umberger. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, member of American Legion Post No. 9 and a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Grace Irene Catron Umberger, of the home; daughters, Rita Umberger Martin of Max Meadows and Regina Lou Umberger of Wytheville; son and daughter-in-law, H.B. Jr. and Janice Umberger; grandchildren and spouses, Zachary T. Martin and Sarah of Christiansburg, Vincent L. Martin of Blacksburg, Stacie Umberger of Wytheville and Cara Umberger Epes and Travis of Floyd; sister-in-law, Ruth L. Umberger of Wytheville; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Virginia 600 W. Ridge Road Wytheville, VA 24382 or to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Property Committee, 405 W. Main St. Wytheville, VA 24382 Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements.

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November 20, 2011

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Rebecca Corvin Owens

November 20, 2011

My deepest sympathy and prayers for all. Mr Butch will be missed.

November 17, 2011

So sorry to hear of Butch's passing.Our love to all of you and we are keeping you all in our prayers. May the good Lord bless and comfort you during this sad time. Karen, Eddie and Kenneth Kegley

Linda Fields David Gammon

November 17, 2011

H.B., Janice and Umberger Family, everyone has my deepest sympathy, Everyone is in my Prayers and Thoughts,

Delena Scott

November 16, 2011

Irene, Rita, Regina & family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I will think of you and Butch everytime I drive by.

Delena Ogle Scott

Joe/Glenda Salerno

November 16, 2011

Joe and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your dad will be missed by so many. One of the nicest people I've ever known.

Gene Neal III

November 16, 2011

Umberger Family: All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Paw Paw Butch was a great man and we will miss him alot.

Kathy Slavin

November 15, 2011

Regena, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Kathy Slavin

Barbara Hall

November 15, 2011

Regena, I just wanted to tell you again, how sorry that I am for you and your family. Just be comforted by the fact that he is in a better place and there is no suffering for him. Take care and if there is anything that I can do for you or your Mother, please let me know. Barbara Hall

Patsy King Littreal

November 15, 2011

Regena and family: You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in the cherished memories of your Dad. God bless you.

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