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Thomas Ellsworth McNerlin

1927 - 2017

BORN

1927

DIED

2017

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Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes - Oak Hill

202 W Maple Ave

Oak Hill, Ohio

Thomas McNerlin Obituary

Thomas Ellsworth McNerlin, age 89, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 21, 2017. He was born in Oak Hill on October 16, 1927, to the late William E. and Beryl (Morgan) McNerlin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alberta (Edwards) McNerlin and his brother, Morgan McNerlin.
He is survived by his son; Thomas (Beverly) McNerlin, of Jackson; three grandchildren, Thomas (Stacy) McNerlin and Susie (Adam) Michael, all of Oak Hill and Scott (Erica) McNerlin, of Jackson; nine great grandchildren, Baleigh and Dillon McNerlin, of Oak Hill, Amelia, Kenton, Graham, and Oakley Michael, of Oak Hill, Bentley, Benjamin, and Max McNerlin, of Jackson; and one sister Peggy Arbaugh, of Oak Hill.
Tom was a longtime employee of Oak Hill Schools, an active member of St. Paul Methodist Church, and long serving Village Councilman.
Friends may call Wednesday, August 23, 2017 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home of Oak Hill. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 24, 2017 at the funeral home with pastor Doug Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in C.M. Cemetery in Oak Hill.
Online condolences may be sent to www.lewisgillum.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Jackson County Times-Journal from Aug. 21 to Aug. 25, 2017.

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Calling hours

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes - Oak Hill

202 W Maple Ave, Oak Hill, OH 45656

Aug

24

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes - Oak Hill

202 W Maple Ave, Oak Hill, OH 45656

Aug

24

Burial

C.M. Cemetery

Oak Hill, OH

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Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes - Oak Hill

202 W Maple Ave, Oak Hill, OH 45656

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