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Bruce Harrod Obituary
Evansville, Ind.
Bruce Alan Harrod, 59, of Apex, North Carolina, formerly of Evansville, died Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Duke University Medical Center after a long struggle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Bruce was born October 5, 1953 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late James Edward Harrod and Agnes Marie Reherman Harrod. He was a graduate of Mater Dei High School in Evansville, Indiana and the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. Bruce was also a veteran of the United States Navy. He was employed as a Director of Information Technology with Red Hat.
Bruce was preceded in death by his brother, Francis Layne Labhart. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Pamela Suzanne Harrod of Apex, North Carolina; daughters, Jodie Marie Harrod; Jessica Layne Dass and husband, Marcus; and Layne Helena Harrod of Tampa, Florida; brothers, Christian Wayne Labhart and his wife, Gail; and James Edward Harrod II of Jacksonville, Florida; sister, Rebecca Lee Harrod Stringer of St. Augustine, Florida; granddaughter, Sajel Joan Dass of Tampa, Florida; aunt Bettye Moll of Evansville, Indiana, and many beloved cousins also of Evansville, Indiana.
Bruce and his wife loved the ocean and navigating their boat up and down the Carolina coast. Bruce also had dreams of retiring and living on a large yacht on the Carolina coast. He especially enjoyed the town of Southport, North Carolina where he would spend time on his boat with his wife relaxing on the weekends. He and his wife are also strong supporters of greyhound rescue and adoption efforts. Over the years, they have adopted four greyhounds of their own from Project Racing Home in Randleman, North Carolina (www.getagrey.com).
He was extremely proud of his military service to his country and the service of all active duty and retired veterans. Bruce was especially proud of the over 70 years of military service of his family members.
A memorial service will be held at 11 am Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home Chapel, 200 SE Maynard Road, Cary, North Carolina, 27511. The family will receive friends 10 -11 am prior to the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 304, Chicago, IL 60611. www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org
Condolences may be made to www.BrownWynneCary.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Bruce Harrod
July 22, 2014
I will miss you Bruce. Prayers to the family. Bobbie A. Grotius Schutz
Kelly Horrall
July 20, 2014
Bruce was a great friend and mentor. Words cannot express how much I miss him. He was one of the only bosses I had that was supportive of me going back to school and moving to colorado from NC. He even helped us find our first house here. We stayed in touch even after the move and talked frequently through emails. I'm very sorry for your loss and his family is still in our thoughts.
Bob Schiff
September 19, 2013
So sorry to hear about Bruce. Prayers to the family. Remember Bruce from our grade school and high school basketball days. Disappointed I had to miss our class reunion last year. Rest in peace, teammate.
September 19, 2013
So sorry to hear about Bruce. Prayers to the family. Remember Bruce from grade school and high school basketball days. Good guy. Disappointed I had to miss our class reunion last year. Rest in peace, teammate....Bob Schiff
Sue Olson
September 16, 2013
I read with great sadness about the death of Bruce. I had the privilege of meeting and getting to know him over the past few months, and in that time he touched my heart. My sympathy and prayers go out to his wife and children.
Bob Waterman
September 16, 2013
Pam and the kids...sorry for your loss. He was such a great person. Also had fun with Bruce at the MD class reunion and gold outings that he was able to attend. Played basketball with
Bruce many years...shoot and score a Big Three up there for all of us Bruce.
Michael Greenham
September 16, 2013
I am sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. I worked with Bruce for a short time, and had many good conversations about his girls whom he seemed so proud of, and his wife and her endless patience with him and the many "lazy dogs" as he called them and the long and relaxing hours on his boat. Bruce was never short of being able to tell a story. He had a story for a story. His years of travel in the Navy in the Middle East were always fascinating to those who sat and listened. I lost touch with Bruce after he left CSC, but recently reached out via Linked in to say Hi... It was during this email exchange in which he shared his new struggle. While dire, it seemed as if he had a high confidence in his future... alas it was not to be... I can only hope that his wife and daughters are comforted in the fact that he seemed to always make a friend and had many that cared for him..
September 15, 2013
I am truly sorry to read about Bruce. We had a lot of fun in high school. The prom picture really brought back memories. My condolences to his family. Marybeth Josey-Evansville
Cindys, Barb, Jane, etc. All of us!
September 15, 2013
So shocked and sad to hear this untimely news! Lots of love and prayers from Bruce's old neighborhood pals near Mesker Park Drive in Evansville.
Fallon Wade
September 13, 2013
Mrs. Harrod I'm very sorry for the loss of Mr. Harrod. I had the pleasure of getting to know Mr. and Mrs. Harrod while he was getting treatment for his pulmonary problems at Carolina Pulmonary and Sleep Clinic. He was by far my favorite patient. And I tried my best to make sure everything was taken care of for him and his wife within the last few months. Your family is in my prayers.
Danielle Sinick
September 13, 2013
Rest easy my friend. I will miss you very much!
Tami Abell
September 13, 2013
Jessica, we are thinking of y'all. Sending our love to all of you girls and the rest of family.
Maureen Daniel
September 13, 2013
Pam, Layne, Jessica & Jodie,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Rich Coppeletti
September 13, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with Bruce during his tenure at Talecris and I greatly admired his skills and dedication. On top of that he was such a nice person and he will be missed.
Gentry & Penny Israel
September 13, 2013
Though we only knew him briefly, we found him to be a very caring individual, with a agreat sense of humor and a friendly and cheerful disposition. He was kind and considerate. We feel blessed for having known him even for a short while. He was certainly too young to be called to his rest and that makes it even harder to bear. We offer our deepest sympaty and condolences to his family and share your loss. We pray that loving memories of Bruce will remain with you always and comfort you during your darkest hours of pain and grief.
September 13, 2013
I worked with Bruce during his Talecris period. He was one of the best we've ever had and an extremely nice person. I am so sorry we have lost Bruce.
Jeff Rogers
September 13, 2013
You were a good friend and a great mentor. You will be missed.
kristin kash
September 13, 2013
As I close out my fathers estate today, I find it ironic that I also saw this obituary. I don't know Bruce Alan Harrod, but after reading his obituary, I am confident he will find a great friend with much in common up there in heaven. My daddy wen to heaven January 10, 2010 after a lengthy battle with Idiopatihic Pulmonary Fibrosis. My father loved the shore and spent much of his childhood around boats and enjoyed them throughout life. he incorporated the boating life into paintings and collections. My heart breaks for those of you left behind, but know that your Bruce will enjoy fun times in heaven with my daddy, Edward, (Ned) Snyder. Prayers for you all.
Shelly Gallagher
September 13, 2013
Bruce will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Kim Dallas Kilgore
September 13, 2013
Rest in Peace Bruce.My sympathy to the family.
Julie (Fechtmeister) Deeg
September 13, 2013
Rest in peace, Bruce! May memories surround your family with love, peace and warmth.
George Daflidis-Kotsis & family
September 13, 2013
We are very sorry for your loss, our sincerest condolences to all of you.
Steve and Marcia Frey
September 12, 2013
Our hearts are broken with this loss! So thankful for the time we got to have together at our recent high school class reunion! It was also good to meet and get to know Pam! God bless you Bruce!
Sherry Labhart-Baswell
September 12, 2013
Uncle Bruce was a terrific uncle to me and my sister, Leann. He has been a huge part of our lives-- for all of our lives and we will miss him terribly. Heaven has a new angel now. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with the rest of our family as we all go through this period of grief.
Jennifer Hoesing
September 12, 2013
Jessica and Jodie my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Linda Carr
September 12, 2013
Pam, Jodie, Jessica, Layne...I enjoyed reconnecting with Bruce a number of years ago. I've known him since elementary school and always enjoyed talking to him when he came "home" to Evansville for our reunions. My prayers are with you. I know our classmates share the loss of a good friend.
Sharon Althouse
September 12, 2013
My sincere condolences to Bruce's family and all who knew and loved him, especially my friend, Layne Harrod, his precious daughter. So glad he was able to see her graduate this summer and know how proud he must have been of her. Peace be with all of you.
Leann and Sherry
September 12, 2013
Thanks for being a great Uncle. We will miss you ALOT. Much love and prayers to his daughters, granddaughter, siblings and wife. Rest in Peace.
September 12, 2013
I was fortunate to see him at the class reunion last year. Such a sweet man, I am so very sorry for the loss.
Terry Galpin
September 12, 2013
On behalf of my mother and I we are so very sorry. I have wonderful memories of Bruce from when I was a kid. God bless you..Terry Labhart Galpin
Amy Burney
September 12, 2013
It was a pleasure to know Bruce and have the opportunity to work with him. I enjoyed our daily chats, and his story telling. He will be greatly missed. May he be at peace now, enjoying his boat in paradise. Sending love and support to Pam and family.
Terri Graves Blazier
September 12, 2013
I was so sorry to hear about Bruce. He seemed so excited about the future and battled hard to get there. I'm so glad that Bruce and Pam came to our reunion last year. We had such a good time catching up and everyone was glad they came. My thoughts and prayers are with Pam and all his family. Rest in Peace, Bruce. We'll be with you in spirit Saturday.
September 12, 2013
Pam you have my sympathy, Bruce was a very caring person. I enjoyed the golf outings we had at our class reunions. He will be greatly missed.
John Moers ( Evansville, In)
Leann and Sherry
September 12, 2013
Thank you for being a great Uncle. We will miss you ALOT. Much love and prayers to his daughters, granddaughter, siblings and wife. Rest in peace.
Kathy Scott
September 12, 2013
So happy that Bruce and Pam were able to come to Evansville for his 40th class reunion last September. Enjoyed the weekend with you both! I will miss sharing that fun time with him. May Bruce rest in peace after his hard fought battle. Thoughts and prayers for Pam and family.
Jamie & Scott Nunnelly
September 12, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Bruce was always so friendly and kind. We had lots of fun talking to him, watching the Bucs games at Abby Road for many years. He will be sorely missed.
Jamie Matisons
September 11, 2013
Bruce, you were always a kind friend, a gentle soul. I am always going to think of you as if you were on your boat with your lovely wife, trailing the intercoastal. Not as if you will never grace my presence again with your funny stories one day soon as we bump into each other. Sail on my friend. My heart is heavy for your family that have lost you. Jamie Matisons
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