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Robert Lynwood Hartsock, age 84, beloved husband for 63 years of Glenna Moody Hartsock, died January 17, 2007 at Waccamaw Community Hospital following a short illness. Born in Cumberland, Maryland, July 9, 1922, he was the son of the late Mildred Hartsock Elrick and Robert C. Elrick. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hartsock was preceded in death by his brother, William Hartsock. Mr. Hartsock graduated from Allegeny High School in Cumberland, Maryland, served proudly in the U. S. Navy 1942-1944, worked for the Potomac Electric Power Company in Washington, DC for 35 years, and was a golfer. He was an active member of Capitol Hill United Methodist Church in Washington, DC for 35 years, prior to retiring to South Carolina in 1982 to concentrate on golfing. He was a member of Conway's Burning Ridge Golf Club until 2006. He has been an active member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Conway since 1982, serving in many capacities, his favorite service being in the choir. Survivors include his daughters, Carolyn A. Fonner and Linda L. Rivers of Conway, SC; three grandsons, Robert M. Rivers of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Richard J. Rivers of King George, Virginia, and Eric B. Fonner of Hanover, Maryland; two great grandchildren, Mason and Sarah Rivers of Fredericksburg, Virginia; one god-daughter, Kimberly Upchurch of Conway, South Carolina; his sister, Doris Zimmerman of Richmond, Virginia; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Centenary United Methodist Church with the Pastor Marie Nuckles officiating. At a later date in January, a second funeral for Maryland and DC area friends and family will be held at Capitol Hill United Methodist Church in Washington, DC, the Hartsocks' former church home, with the burial at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, Maryland. The family will receive friends from 4-6 pm, Friday, January 19, 2007 at Goldfinch Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. , Chicago, IL 60601 or Centenary United Methodist Church's ongoing choir/music program, 1527 Hwy. 544, Conway, SC 29526. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of local arrangements.