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Howard Harkey Obituary

Howard Wayne Harkey

SALISBURY - Howard Wayne Harkey, 55, of Salisbury, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, at his home.

He was born Nov. 6, 1956, in Stanly County, the son of Genevieve Katherine Poda Harkey and the late Julius Elvin Harkey. He was of the Lutheran faith.

Howard graduated from Charlotte Olympic High School. He was a retired Captain of the Salisbury Fire Department, a Captain of the Rowan County Rescue Squad, was an instructor at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and other fire-related classes.

Howard was an avid donator to The PURSE and a member of NRA. He had a degree in Homeland Security and was a Rescue Instructor all over the State of North Carolina.

Those left to cherish his memories are wife Veronica Holt; adopted son Jason Harkey of Salisbury; stepson Christopher Mauro of New Jersey; stepdaughters April Campbell of Charlotte and Jenifer Mauro of Salisbury; brothers Mike and Jeff Harkey of Charlotte; and six grandchildren.

Visitation: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 at High Rock Community Church, 708 Jake Alexander Blvd. W, Salisbury, NC.

Service: 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6 at High Rock Community Church with Pastor Jon Allen officiating. The Firefighters Service will be provided by the Salisbury Fire Department Honor Guard.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lyerly Funeral Home, P.O. Box 279, Salisbury, NC 28145.

Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Harkey family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com

Published by Salisbury Post on Oct. 5, 2012.
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So sorry for your grief. God bless you and comfort you always.
I'm Jennifer Auten's Mom. Donna Ryan

October 9, 2012

Veronica, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and grant you peace during this difficult time.

Love,
Louise

Louise Heglar

October 8, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

R Morgan

October 8, 2012

Sending my condolences and prayers for you and family. God Bless. Bobbie

barbara johnson

October 7, 2012

Hi Veronica,
I am so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. Rowan County will sure miss his expertise and service. I will keep you in my prayers.
Love you, Debbie Hartman

Debbie Hartman

October 6, 2012

Thinking of you Veronica! You've been in my prayers!

Lisa Turner

October 6, 2012

I met wayne about 15 years ago....we have lost contact over the years since I moved away. I will always remember the great times we had and how much he inspired me. RIP Wayne

Jodie Loy

October 6, 2012

Sorry for your loss. May God give you strength to carry on and get through this. Love ya Vern.

Myraline Trexler

October 6, 2012

Rest in peace my brother. Veronica, you are in my prayers.

Skoshie

October 5, 2012

I'm very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Traci Beaver-Sharp

October 5, 2012

Veronica I am so sorry to hear about Wayne. I will always have fond memories being your friend for all those years. You and your family will be in my prayers and thoughts.

Margaret Scercy

October 5, 2012

A wonderful man that will be greatly missed!

Jimmy and Cindy Stiller

October 5, 2012

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