Robert "Lyle" Seckman

April 11, 1936 - September 3, 2011

Robert "Lyle" Seckman, Sr., 75 of Rt. 5, Salem departed this life on Saturday, September 3, 2011 in the United Hospital Center. He was born on April 11, 1936 in Doddridge County, a son of the late Archie Buck and Vanchie Robinson Seckman. He is survived by his wife, Delores Fox Seckman. Also surviving are four daughters, Cherletta Barbieri and Charlene Henderson, both of Salem, Katy King of Fairmont and Polly Saurers of St. Mary's; one son, Robert Lyle Seckman, Jr. of Salem; twelve grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two half- sisters, Sharon K. Yeater of Alma and Karen Bess of Parkersburg; and two brothers, Jim Seckman of Buckhannon and Dwain Seckman of Salem. One son, Herbert Singer; brothers, Charles and Bill Seckman; and sisters, Geneva Jennings, Lucille Malson and Iva Holmes preceded him in death. Mr. Seckman was retired from Hope Gas Company with 35 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict and a lifetime member of Sperry Davis Post #9151 VFW, Salem. Lyle was a member of the Salem Rifle and Pistol Club and was Baptist by faith. He enjoyed golf, hunting and fishing. Funeral services will be conducted in the Harbert Funeral Home, 287 W. Main St., Salem on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Mike Cox presiding. Interment will follow in the I.O.O.F. Memorial Park, Salem. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM and after 9 AM on Wednesday until time of service. Harbert Funeral Home is privileged to serve the Seckman family.