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Horace Shea Obituary

Horace M. Shea - SAVANNAH - Horace M. Shea, 91, passed away Friday, March 9, 2012 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born and raised in Savannah and a lifelong member of Pipefitters Union Local 188. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and enjoyed fishing, racing and baseball. He was a Communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. His wife, Joy Turner Shea and sister, Dorothy Shea Blackston preceded him in death. Survivors include two daughters and sons- in-law, Stella and Thomas J. Jack Sullivan, Jr., Laura and Ralph Graves; son and daughter- in-law, Robby and Billie Jean Shea; four grandchildren, and six great- grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. A Rosary Service will follow at 6:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 12, 2012 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with The Reverend Jeremiah McCarthy, Celebrant. Burial will follow in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery. Please sign our guest book on line at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News March 10, 2012 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Mar. 10, 2012.

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Debbie Usher

March 12, 2012

Billie and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. May God hold you in his arms and comfort you. Love, Debbie Usher

March 12, 2012

Rob, Laura, and Family,
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of Mr. Hardy, but there are many wonderful memories you will have. God bless today and in the days ahead.

LeRoy and Diane Smith

Pat and Madeline Cetti

March 10, 2012

Laura and Ralph,
We are so sorry to hear about your Father's passing. You have our sincere sympathy. Please extend our sympathy to your family. God bless you all at this difficult time.

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