Greg Shrum died Monday, April 30, 2012, in Columbus.
Born Sept. 4, 1953, in Tyler to Arthur Virgil “Pete” and Mary Ann (Keown) Shrum, he owned Harts Creek Siding Co. He married Carol Lynn Harvey Sept. 3, 1982, in Denton.
Shrum was preceded in death by brother Travis Shrum.
He is survived by his wife, Carol; daughters Ashley Shrum of Denton and Kelsey Shrum of Bolivar; son Tanner Shrum of Denton; brother Avey Shrum of Cat Springs; and granddaughters Carrie Jackson and Kirra Shrum, both of Denton.
Jay Means
I remember Greg being a kind and gentle spirit. Always a bit ahead of the trend of the day. Although I spent quite a bit of time around him in highschool I didn't know him as well as I would have liked. I think he traveled in his own small circle. I would see Travis and Avey in the post SWHS days both in Houston and Austin but Greg was hard to track down. He was a great guy. I wish I could have hung with him later in life. I'm sure he had many people who loved him and miss him greatly.
Peace Greg
I hope I see you in the next life
Jay Femal
I first met Greg in 1st-2nd grade. Our familes each had 3 boys the same age & needless to say grew up in houses around the corner from each other until we left high school. As Jay M mentions, the Shrums we're ahead of the game early on. I can even accuse Gregg of turning me on to the Beatles when I was hung up on the Beach Boys . I lost touch even before we graduated but I'll always have fond memories of Greg & Travis; Im sure Avey had a difficult time seeing his brothers leave so early. God Bless the Shrums & all the "red roses" that left us before their time from SWHS