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Meredith Ray “Bub” Safrit

September 3, 1931 — December 22, 2023

Mr. Meredith Ray “Bub” Safrit, 92, of Harrisburg, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Broadus Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Rodney Quesenberry, with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park-Harrisburg. The family will greet friends from 11:30 am to 12:45 pm prior to the service.

Bub was born on September 3, 1931 in Cabarrus County to the late Eva B. Parrish and Aubrey R. Safrit. He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Janet Safrit Helms; brother, Elmer Glenn Safrit.

Bub was an active member of Broadus Church, having served in the choir and Deacon. He loved fishing on the coast with family and friends. His favorite memory was learning to fly and scuba diving. Bub was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army where he proudly served his country in the Korean Conflict and was also trained in morse code.

Upon returning home, he worked 37 years for Duke Energy, during which he worked after hours for the Charlotte Police Reserve.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Martha S. Safrit; daughter, Renay Dunlap and husband, Everette; grandchildren, Devin Andrew Helms, Erica and Kelly Dunlap.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Broadus Church, 59 Green Street, Concord NC 28027.
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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

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