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SHELBY- Mr. Harold Winston Causby of Shelby passed from this life into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2012, at Cleveland Regional Hospital in Shelby.
Harold was born the elder son of Forest Braxton Causby and Effie Wise Causby on Aug. 2, 1927, in Burke County. A graduate of Glen Alpine High School, he enlisted in the service of the U.S. Navy. After his tour of duty, he studied at Wake Forest College in Wake Forest. Upon completion of his studies at Wake Forest, he began working as a furniture sales representative for Bassett Furniture. He took pride in his work and his family, encouraging them and supporting them in their own ventures. A long-time member of First Baptist Church Shelby, he was recognized as Layman of the Year by the North Carolina Baptist Men in 1982. He served on the Board of Advisors at Gardner-Webb University and as a Trustee at Mars Hill College. His zest for life and passion for the Lord spurred in him a generous spirit, touching the lives of many he came in contact with as he supported ministries all over the world.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his devoted wife of 56 years, Mary Lucinda Hamrick Causby.
He is survived by his loving wife, Polly Abernethy Willis Causby; his sons, David and wife Rebecca of Shelby, Robert of Charleston, S.C., and a former exchange student from Brazil whom he thought of as a son, Harold Pinto and wife Regina of Nashville, Tenn.; as well as his children by marriage, Bryan Willis and wife Natalie of Boone, and Jan Willis Harris and husband Mark of Rutherfordton.
He is also survived by a host of grandchildren: Lucinda Causby MacArthur and husband Noel of Shelby; Kate Causby Carter and husband Jeff of Valdese; Stephen Causby of Atlanta, Ga.; Keeley Causby Bruner and husband Jason of Princeton, N.J.; Forrest Causby and wife Corinne of Winston-Salem; Gordon Causby and wife Tien-Hui of Chengdu, China; Ana Pinto Monnaco and husband Carlos of Nashville, Tenn.; Leticia Pinto Workman and husband Drew of Nashville, Tenn.; Kelsey Willis Helmick and husband Casey of Boone; Elliott Willis of Boone; Alex Harris of New York, N.Y.; and Lucas Harris of Rutherfordton.
He also was the proud great-grandfather of six great-grandchildren: Allie MacArthur of Shelby, Shepherd, Colette and Ephraim Causby of Winston-Salem, Olivia Carter of Valdese, and Carolina Monnaco of Nashville, Tenn.
His brother, Nelson Causby and wife Margaret, also survive; as well as his loving niece, Nelsonya Causby and husband Jack Moorhead, and their daughters Avery and Brooke.
Visitation: The family will receive friends at the church following the service.
Memorial Service: 3 p.m. Saturday in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Shelby
Memorials: The family requests that memorials be sent to Hawaii Baptist Academy, 420 Wyllie Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 or to North Carolina Baptist Men, P.O. Box 1107, Cary, N.C. 27512
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Godspeed Harold!
Kelly Hastings
November 25, 2012
Polly,David Bob and other family members, I was so sorry to hear the news about Harold. I have a reason to be able to sympathize since I lost my Dad (Bill Causby) 59 years ago. Harold was dear to me every since he helped us move to Savanahh, Ga during World War II. We walked to the shipyard and his feet were burning on the pavement and he got old watermelon rinds and tied them on his feet to walk. From that day, I knew he was one of us...Again, you have my sympathy. Ralph Causby.. P.S Hello to Nelsonya.
November 23, 2012
I had the pleasure of working with Harold through NC Baptist Men for many years. He was a great man----wise, great sense of humor,and one who loved the Lord. He deserves much credit for the success of NC Baptist Men today.
My deepest sympathy to the Causby family.
Maurice Cook
maurice cook
November 23, 2012
We were some of the recent people in Harold & Polly's life. Their grand daughter Kelsy married our grandson Casey a year & a half ago. The little time we knew Harold we appreciated his sense of humour & his easy way with people. We had the pleasure of having Harold & Polly spend a night in our home last year.
Since we heard of Harold's
death we have been praying for the family & especially Polly, may God bless you all & may you feel God's Presence with you, In Christ's love,
Cathy & Tim Rutman
November 22, 2012
TO THE CAUSBY FAMILY
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH EACH OF YOU.
LISA LEDFORD
CRMC LAB
LISA LEDFORD
November 21, 2012
Sweet Causby Family,
So many wonderful memories. It's too bad Harold Causby was never any fun . . and never smiled. HE WAS ALWAYS FUN! HE SMILED THE BIGGEST AND SWEETEST SMILE ALWAYS! In his big smile we could always see a little flicker of something FUN that was about to happen . . with him as the instigator. He will be missed, but will be with us forever! Thoughts and prayers and many sweet memories coming your way today.
Much love to all,
Phyllis Brooks Venters
"Shorts"
Phyllis Brooks (Shorts) Venters
November 21, 2012
We, Casey's parents (his grandson by marriage) only met Harold a little more than a year ago but immediately felt a connection with him. He was the type of guy that really put you at ease when meeting a family for the first time. He was so spunky for his age and such fun! I know all of you will miss him so much. We will pray for you all as you go through this difficult time. I am sure all of heaven is enjoying Harold.
November 21, 2012
What an amazing man he was indeed!
Robin Ruppe
November 21, 2012
I am sorry to hear of his death. My prayers are with the family.
Dan Phillips
November 20, 2012
I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. You have my deepest sympathies. May the God who "supplies endurance and comfort" be with your family during this time.-Romans 15:5
— A Williams, Charlotte, North Carolina
November 20, 2012
Praying for you all at this time. Harold's love for missions was always evident to me in all the years I've known him. He loved his Lord, his wife and family, his friends and he loved life. He always had a smile on his face. Bless you at this time of loss. Cling to the memories of a special man. Memory is what God gives that death cannot destroy.
Bonnie Doughtie
Cape Town, South Africa
Bonnie Doughtie
November 20, 2012
Dear Family,
All of you are in our prayers. Mr. Causby was a kind, gererous gentleman who gave much to others. May God bless each of you and give you peace and healing.
Jackie and Henry Weathers
Jackie and Henry Weathers
November 20, 2012
Harold Causby leaves a legacy of his love for missions and a desire to see a lost world come to Christ. This love was a driving factor in how and where he used his resources. Many have been touched by his generous spirit - including our family. We are grateful for the blessings we and others have received because of his love for His Lord and compassion to help others.
Zeb and Evelyn Moss
November 19, 2012
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