Avery A. Stidom

On Thursday July 5, 2013 Avery A. Stidom was called home for his eternal rest after an 8 year battle with heart disease. He was born Sept. 13, 1953 to Auther and Bessie Campbell Stidom. Avery was born in LaPlata, MD, but spent most of his life in the Frankford area. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Ruben Cochren and a sister, Genevieve Hartley. Avery is survived by his wife of 40 years, Susan Seldomridge Stidom; sons, William and Beth of Frankford and Duke of Fairmont; daughters, Shelly Bailey and Brian of White Sulphur Springs and Sherry Scott and Scottie of Frankford; ten grandchildren, who were the joy of his life, Beth Scott, Abby Fisher, Morgan Fisher, Zach Stidom, Belle Fisher, Heidi Stidom, Kaley Scott, Ashley Stidom, Ethan Stidom and Grant Scott ; brothers, Albert and James; sisters, Juanita Martin, Glady Nutter, Lola Honaker, and Karen Hambrick. He also leaves behind a wonderful ex-son-in-law, David Fisher of Frankford, as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins, and friends. Avery did construction and farm work most of his life but his greatest work was with the Williamsburg Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department where he volunteered for over twenty years. He never considered it work. It was a labor of love. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Monday at his home with long time friend, Paul Brown officiating. Burial will follow in our family cemetery with members of the Williamsburg Rescue Squad serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM on Sunday at their home. The family sends a special "Thank You" to the Hospice workers who have been so good to us-especially our Debbie.Service:11:00 AM MondayJuly 8, 2013The Stidom HomeWilliamsburg RoadFrankford, WVVisitation:5 to 8 PM SundayJuly 7, 2013The Stidom Home