Ernest Clay Shrum Obituary
The world bids farewell to Ernest Clay Shrum (Gallatin, Tennessee), departing on January 4, 2025 at the age of 83. Ernest Clay leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ernest Clay Shrum to show support.
As Ernest Clay departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Ernest Clay may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Ernest Clay leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Curtis W. Shrum and Carrie Owen Shrum; his daughter Candy Shrum of Hartsville; and his sisters, Barbara Shrum, Carol Sue Roberts and Diana Green.
He is survived by: his children, Charles David Shrum of Gallatin, Carrie Denise Shivers of Gainesboro and Madison Shrum of Michigan; and his siblings, David W. Shrum (Annette) of Gallatin, Mickey McCullough (Roy) of Gallatin and Marla Cooke (Len) of Florida. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 8th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Gallatin (100 Albert Gallatin Ave, Gallatin, TN 37066). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 8th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location.
