Harold Orum Obituary
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He was born August 19, 1969, in Wheeling, WV, son of the late Harold "Buck" Andrew Orum and Wilma "Gaye" Gray Orum.
Bucky was self-employed in excavating and a junkman. He loved to hunt, fish, drink on his porch with his friends, and swim. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren and his niece and nephews. He was best at telling jokes and would do anything for anyone. He loved Wheelin and Dealin.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Bucky is survived by his fiancée, Danielle Taylor; son, TJ (Casey) Orum; daughter, Shannan (Jessica) Orum-Scherich; two brothers, Michael Andrew (Judy) Orum & Douglas Brian Orum; two grandchildren, Aiden Price & Oaklynn Orum; two nephews and a niece, Dougie, David, and Hannah; mother of his children, Kelley Tharp; and his two dogs, Buddy & Smokey.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at J & B Bar, Dallas Pike, Triadelphia, WV.
Arrangements made by Kepner Funeral Homes, 166 Kruger Street, Wheeling, WV (304-242-2311).
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