Mr. Charles William "Bill" Schuman, 85, went home to be with our Lord on August 1st, 2015 following a lengthy stay at St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, WV. Mr. Schuman was born on January 31st, 1930 in Sugar Grove, Ohio to the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Madolin Brooks-Schuman. He was preceded in death by brother Paul Schuman and sisters Evelyn Inskeep and Jean Dennison, and one daughter Marilyn Ann Schuman whom he has longed to be reunited with all these years. He is survived by his girlfriend, Billie Jo Simpson, who during those hard days when the illnesses were getting the best of him, was an amazing caregiver. Brother Joe Schuman, and sisters Betty Crum, Itsie Rice, Mary Jane Robinson, and Sandy Griffith. Daughters Linda Schuman, Arnette Barker, and Tracie Carey. Grandsons Brandon Barker, Andrew Barker, Cameron Barker, and Jaylen Thornhill. Granddaughters Haylee Stevens and Abigail Carey. Bill worked many years at Ashland Oil in Ashland, KY where he played competitive softball for the company. Bill was a skillful pitcher and an energetic team player. In addition, he worked for Hunter Engineering Company. Bill worked in sales for Hunter Engineering where his determined personality and people skills served him well. Bill Schuman was an avid fisherman and had a real love and passion for the game of golf. During his retirement years, Bill spent time building golf clubs. His desire was to help others improve their golf game. His true excitement for golf was very contagious and he delighted in sharing his knowledge of golf strategy with others. Services will be held at Flatwoods First Baptist Church, in Flatwoods, KY. Visitation for family and friends will be 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, August 8, 2015 with a small service beginning at 2 p.m. We invite family and friends to stay and celebrate the life of Bill Schuman. Mr. Bill Schuman served in the United States Army. He believed in taking care of our soldiers. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Wounded Warriors.
http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org We will surely miss you. His smile and laughter could light up the room. His jokes were a daily joy, and his orneriness was something he never really outgrew. He will forever be in our hearts as the days go on. We find true comfort in knowing he is not suffering anymore and that dad is walking the streets of gold. Dad was a fighter. He never really complained, even on the sickest of days. Dad always found the silver lining and always counted his blessings. Always chose to see the cup half full never half empty. We will cling to our memories and give thanks for the blessing of so many years to have him with us. Until we meet again..... We love you. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
John 14:1-3
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."