Harry William Proud, 91, of Glen Richey died Saturday at his residence. Born Feb. 6, 1920 in Lawrence Township, he was the son of George H. and Elverda (Ogden) Proud.
Mr. Proud was a retired custodian from the Clearfield Area School District after 26 years of service. Prior to that, he constructed senior high school buildings in Philipsburg, Curwensville, and finally, in Clearfield.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and served with the 6th Triple A Brigade, spending part of his time in the South Pacific. He was a member of the Glen Richey Primitive Methodist Church.
On Dec. 24, 1942 in Clearfield, he wed the former Hazel Irene Read, whom preceded him in death on Oct. 18, 2009. He was also preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Gordon, George, William, and Thomas Proud and sisters, Pearl Irvin and Eva Proud.
Mr. Proud is survived by two children Kathryn Long and her husband, Larry of Curwensville and Edward H. Proud and his wife, Kathie of Clearfield and four grandchildren, Jeffrey A. Long and his wife, Candice of Clearfield; Jennifer McLaughlin and her husband, George T. “GT” of Powhatan, VA; Megan Patrick and her husband, David of Clearfield; and Matthew Proud and his significant other, Lindsey Clark of Lexington, KY.
In addition, he’s survived by four great-grandchildren, Brittany McLaughlin, Charlotte and Jocelyn Long and Braison Patrick as well as a brother, James Proud and his wife, Hollis of Greensburg.
Funeral Services for Mr. Proud will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with the Rev. Duane Stiner officiating. Interment will be in the Bloomington Cemetery Curwensville.
Friends will be received from 4 – 8 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. until the hour of services Tuesday at the funeral home.
The family suggests contributions be made to the Glen Richey Primitive Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Lois Mitchell, 2144 Clearfield-Glen Richey Hwy., Clearfield, PA 16830.
Military Honors will be accorded at the funeral home by members of the Clearfield Honor Guard.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.
