Joseph Harcum Obituary Clifton Harcum November 13, 1929 - May 7, 2022 Franklin - Joseph Clifton Harcum, 92, passed away on May 7, 2022 in his home with family by his side. Born in Norfolk and reared in Virginia Beach, and a former resident of Chester, he was the son of the late Hillory Otis Harcum and Pheirba Jennings Harcum. He was also predeceased by a sister, Doris Salmons. Clifton was a graduate of Hargrave Military Academy and a medic for the US Air Force stationed in England. He was a retired office manager for Exxon Mobil and a former owner of an Exxon station in Williamsburg. Clifton was a longtime Mason and Shriner and a member of Sycamore Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 65 years, Sonja Hermes "Faye" Harcum; three sons, J. C. Harcum, Jr., H. O. Harcum (Shauna), and Dean Harcum (Christine); nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two nieces, Mindy and Dana; and his beloved pets, Joy, Kit Kat, and his savior, Chester. A Graveside Service will be held at 11AM Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in the Harcum Family Cemetery, 32054 Sycamore Church Rd., Franklin, with Rev. Tracey Pugh officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8PM Tuesday in Wright Funeral Home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Sycamore Baptist Church. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/clifton-harcum 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/joseph-harcum-obituary?id34689370 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/joseph-clifton-harcum-franklin-va/ 4) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/doris-salmons-virginia-beach-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Joseph Clifton Harcum, born 13 November 1929, passed away on 7 May 2022 at age 92. A Norfolk native, he was a retired Exxon Mobil office manager, a Mason, Shriner, and member of Sycamore Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Sonja and their family. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A graveside service for Joseph Clifton Harcum was held on 11 May 2022 at the Harcum Family Cemetery in Franklin, officiated by Rev. Tracey Pugh. Friends were received on 10 May 2022 at Wright Funeral Home. ### The Edited Obituary Joseph Harcum Obituary Clifton Harcum 13 November 1929 - 7 May 2022 Franklin - Joseph Clifton Harcum, 92, passed away on 7 May 2022 in his home with family by his side. Born in Norfolk and reared in Virginia Beach, and a former resident of Chester, he was the son of the late Hillory Otis Harcum and Pheirba Jennings Harcum. He was also predeceased by a sister, Doris Salmons. Clifton was a graduate of Hargrave Military Academy and a medic for the US Air Force stationed in England. He was a retired office manager for Exxon Mobil and a former owner of an Exxon station in Williamsburg. Clifton was a longtime Mason and Shriner and a member of Sycamore Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 65 years, Sonja Hermes "Faye" Harcum; three sons, J. C. Harcum, Jr., H. O. Harcum (Shauna), and Dean Harcum (Christine); nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two nieces, Mindy and Dana; and his beloved pets, Joy, Kit Kat, and his savior, Chester. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, 11 May 2022 in the Harcum Family Cemetery, 32054 Sycamore Church Rd., Franklin, with Rev. Tracey Pugh officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday in Wright Funeral Home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Sycamore Baptist Church. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/clifton-harcum 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/joseph-harcum-obituary?id34689370 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/joseph-clifton-harcum-franklin-va/ 4) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/doris-salmons-virginia-beach-va/ ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Joseph Clifton Harcum | |---------|-------------------------------------| | Age | 92 | | Birth | 13 November 1929; Norfolk, Virginia | | Death | 7 May 2022; Franklin, Virginia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------|---------------------|--------------------| | Joseph Clifton Harcum | Decedent | Franklin, Virginia | | Sonja Hermes Faye Harcum | Spouse | Franklin, Virginia | | Hillory Otis Harcum | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Pheirba Jennings Harcum | Predeceased Parent | -- | | J. C. Harcum, Jr. | Child | Unknown | | H. O. Harcum | Child | Unknown | | Dean Harcum | Child | Unknown | | Doris Salmons | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Mindy | Niece | Unknown | | Dana | Niece | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Clifton was a graduate of Hargrave Military Academy. 2. He served as a medic for the US Air Force stationed in England. 3. He was a retired office manager for Exxon Mobil. 4. He was a former owner of an Exxon station in Williamsburg. 5. Clifton was a longtime Mason and Shriner. 6. He was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church. 7. He had beloved pets named Joy, Kit Kat, and Chester.