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1947
Harry
2020
Harry Earnest Giroud
Feb 5, 1947 — Mar 9, 2020
Harry Earnest Giroud, 73, of Mount Hope, WV passed away at home from a sudden and unexpected illness on March 9th, 2020.
Born in Abington, PA February 5th, 1947,the son of the late Louis A. Giroud Sr. and Verona Hulme.
A brother Louis A. Giroud Jr. preceded him in death.
Survived by his life partner of 42 years, Mary E. Ball; best friend, Lil Bitty; sisters, Verona "Dolly" Adams, Edith "Babe" Hulton and Suzanne Moyer; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graduate of Abington High School, Abbington, PA, and Morris Harvey College, Charleston, WV, his early work career included News director at Channel 4 WOAY, Oak Hill, WV, and Promotion Director at Honey In The Rock and Hatfields and McCoys Outdoor Drama.
Harry followed his passion to become an Executive Chef - studying at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV. Throughout his career he held positions in West Virginia, Georgia, and Louisiana. He was co-founder and creator of Gumbos Cajun Restaurant in Fayetteville, WV.
Memorial service will be held at Tyrees Funeral Home in Mount Hope, WV on Sunday, March 22, 2020, at 2:00 PM with Pastor John Coffee. Visitation will be from 1:30 Pm until the service hour of 2:00 PM.
Online condolences may sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Melton Mortuary and Tyree Funeral Home.
Born in Abington, PA February 5th, 1947,the son of the late Louis A. Giroud Sr. and Verona Hulme.
A brother Louis A. Giroud Jr. preceded him in death.
Survived by his life partner of 42 years, Mary E. Ball; best friend, Lil Bitty; sisters, Verona "Dolly" Adams, Edith "Babe" Hulton and Suzanne Moyer; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graduate of Abington High School, Abbington, PA, and Morris Harvey College, Charleston, WV, his early work career included News director at Channel 4 WOAY, Oak Hill, WV, and Promotion Director at Honey In The Rock and Hatfields and McCoys Outdoor Drama.
Harry followed his passion to become an Executive Chef - studying at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV. Throughout his career he held positions in West Virginia, Georgia, and Louisiana. He was co-founder and creator of Gumbos Cajun Restaurant in Fayetteville, WV.
Memorial service will be held at Tyrees Funeral Home in Mount Hope, WV on Sunday, March 22, 2020, at 2:00 PM with Pastor John Coffee. Visitation will be from 1:30 Pm until the service hour of 2:00 PM.
Online condolences may sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Melton Mortuary and Tyree Funeral Home.
To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store.
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Sunday, March 22, 2020
1:30 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
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