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at Chambers Pointe. He was born July 9, 1938, in Camp Hill, PA the son of the late Charles Erford and Pearl Hade.
Bob was a 1956 graduate of James Buchanan High School, a member of the Shippensburg Independent Baptist Church and was proud to have served his country in the US Marine Corp.
In 1959, he married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Benedick. Together, they worked Erford's TV as partners for over 40 years, retiring about 2000.
In addition to his wife, Nancy, he is survived by two nephews: Gary Benedick and his wife, Anne Marie of Fayetteville, PA, Van Benedick of Reading, PA; one great nephew, Darren Benedick and his wife, Mindy; one great niece, Ashley Hazenstab and her husband, Dennis and two great great nephews: Deegan and Daxton Benedick.
A viewing will be held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Sellers Funeral Home to be followed by a graveside service at Norland Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to: Shippensburg Independent Baptist Church, P.O. Box 363, Shippensburg, PA 17257. Online condolences may be expressed at www.sellersfuneralhome.com.
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