Simpson M. "S. M." Scalf February 12, 1924 - September 3, 2015
EXETER, Va. — Simpson M “S.M.” Scalf, 91, of Exeter, VA peacefully left this world and joined his beloved Evelyn in Heaven on Thursday morning, September 3, 2015.
S.M. was born in Pardee, VA, raised in Spears Ferry, and spent his adult life in Exeter, VA. He served in the Navy during WWII aboard the USS Daniel T. Griffin. Afterwards he worked for Westmoreland Coal Company for 39 years and was a member of UMWA Local 1607. He enjoyed fishing, reading Louis Lamour westerns, lounging at Dairy Queen, and spending time with his family. S.M. was a faithful member of the Exeter United Methodist Church.
In addition to the love of his life, those awaiting his arrival in Heaven include his parents, George Sr. and Fannie Scalf and his siblings, George Jr, Scott, and Juanita Scalf.
He leaves behind to treasure their memories his loving children: Randy and Patricia Scalf of Jonesboro TN, Teri and Steve Morris of Rogersville, TN, Kim and Gene Shuler and Rick and Robin Scalf of Exeter, VA; cherished grandchildren: Bryan Scalf and Jackie Donahue, Nikki and Jaime Manning, Joe Morris, Josh Morris, Todd and Brandi Scalf, Jason Shuler and Candice Dotson, and Brittany and Justin Ashley; brother, Jim (and Bernell) Scalf and sister, Yutella Shoop .
Committal service with military rites will follow at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens.
Holding Funeral Home is serving the Scalf family.
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