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Harry Lumsden Obituary

Harry Macon Lumsden, 80, of Mineral, passed away on December 15, 2005 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Cole Lumsden and Louise Estes Lumsden; a sister, Charlotte Hale; and a brother, Ray F. Lumsden. He was retired from Louisa County where he served as the county treasurer for many years. Harry was an elder emeritus at Louisa Christian Church; a member of the Mineral Fire Dept.; Masonic Day Lodge #58; VFW post #8947; American Legion Post 116; Virginia Treasurers Association; Sons of the Confederate Veterans; and served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater during WWII. He is survived by his wife, Margaret C. Lumsden; a son, Gerald Macon Lumsden and his wife, Cheryl; two daughters, Rita Lumsden McDonald and her husband, Dennie, and Sheri Lumsden Southall and her husband, Frank; along with three granddaughters, Joanna McDonald and Whitney and Spencer Southall. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Woodward Funeral Home, Louisa, Va. A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 3 p.m. at Louisa Christian Church, with burial to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Louisa Christian Church, 104 Elm Street, Louisa, Virginia 23093 or to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 1490 Pantops Mountain Place, Suite 200, Charlottesville, Va. 22911.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 16, 2005.

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Welford and Carol Sims

December 17, 2005

Margaret and Family:

I was so saddened to hear of Harry's passing. I enjoyed my visit with you in October so very much, and was so glad he was able to sit and talk, and reminisce a while.

Please accept our sincerest condolences on his passing, and may God give you the peace you need at this time.

Robert & Rachel Mays

December 16, 2005

Margaret & Family, We're thinking of you during this time of Sorrow.

In this hour of sadness, may the sincere sympathy of your friends help to comfort you. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Senator Edd Houck

December 16, 2005

Margaret and Family

Dana and I are saddened with Harry's passing--we have lost a good friend. We are joyful that our lives included Harry and all of you--for that we will be eternally thankful. Please know we will miss Harry but we will hold many, many wonderful memories.

May God bless you. I know He and Harry are already sharing stories.

Edd

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