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for Louis Harrelson
Rose Vella Brown
October 6, 2025
Thinking of Louis and Pat today and all our wonderful memories. I would love to be able to contact Susan but have no information as to her location.
Karen Barrett
May 29, 2025
As long as there are those of us alive to honor his memory, I 'guar-ON-tee Lewis F. Harrelson will never be forgotten. Karen B. in central Florida.
Kim
May 29, 2024
Always in my heart, no matter the season.. I will always miss his support and strength. So blessed to have had him as my dad. Love never dies
Karen Bishop Barrett
May 29, 2024
Another one never forgotten. Quite a guy. LFH. Karen Bishop Barrett in Florida.
Karen Bishop Barrett
May 29, 2022
LFH was quite a guy. My husband Jim Barrett worked for him as mechanic in the "old days" 90's as well as other dalerslhips. said no one quite like LFH for sure. I'm glad to get the memorial reminders-we should never forget. Karen Bishop Barrett in central Florida
Chastity McCormick
December 23, 2017
A greater man one cannot find. One with a heart so true and kind. I'm truly blessed that I was allowed just a little of his time. It was a great honor and privilege to learn some of the wisdom he had to share. He will be dearly missed and forever loved.
September 12, 2017
I just learned of Mr. Harrelson's passing today. I send my prayers to all the family. Mr. Harrelson gave me my first job when I moved to Charlotte twenty years ago. He was an inspiration for me in learning great work ethics that have been with me through the years. God's Grace to Misty, Brooke and Bob..
Lynda Oxendine
Matt
August 28, 2017
Mr. Harrelson was one of the finest Human-beings I ever knew or knew of. The Man's honesty, work ethic & caring for other People was beyond description. I'm a better Person because of Him & there are a thousand others that will tell you the same. Thanks Mr. Harrelson, I will never forget how you stood-by Me & my Family.
Brooke Harrelson
August 25, 2017
I miss you dad!!!! Everyday! To the moon and back and until I see you again, I love you.
Michael Bittikofer
June 12, 2017
Knew Mr. Harrelson thru my wife and Debra He was always down to earth. Never saw a man work so hard I remember sitting in his office chatting with him a few times. He surely loved his kids and Gamecocks. I'm sure that not only his family, but the people who got to know him will miss him. RIP Sir.
Ty Lewis
June 11, 2017
Mr. H was one of the most honest and well respected men I had the pleasure of knowing. A real car guy. A car god!!!
Rest In Heaven
Kimberly Harrelson- Lesesne
June 10, 2017
Forever to you
Kimberly Harrelson - Lesesne
June 10, 2017
Dad, I love you and will miss you, and your voice more than you will ever know. I have had you in my life for 50 years, and this is going to be the most difficult thing I have had to face. I find comfort knowing you are in heaven, where I know I will see you again. Rest now, I know you were tired and struggling. Love always, Kimberly Blanche
Chris Smith
June 8, 2017
Good man and more than fair and you could talk with him all he wanted to do is sale cars Amen rest in peace .....So it Be....
Joshua Bass
June 8, 2017
Mr. H taught me more about the inner workings of a Ford Store than any person in my 24 years in Ford dealerships. I will always remember his unique and old school approach to business, his no nonsense leadership style and his dedication. You, Sir, are forever a part of who I am and forever in my thoughts.
FRED C. WILSON
June 8, 2017
FOREVER THE BEST BOSS I WILL HAVE..THE OLD ORDER AND AMERICA WAS STRONG..I CAN REMEMBER HIM TELLING ME ABOUT MULLINS AND THE FARM MANY TIMES OVER..I AM HONORED TO HAVE WALKED WITH HIM MANY TIMES AND I MISS IT VERY MUCH...I HAD BEEN OFF SATURDAY BUT RECEVIED A CALL....IT WAS LOUIS..7 CARS WAITING TO BE WASHED AND GET THERE..AYE SIR ON MY WAY!..I GOT THERE ABOUT HOUR LATER WENT TO DESK..SIR IM HERE....HE LOOKED AT ME AND SAID ..HELL THE WARS OVER NOW...HE WAS RIGHT I SHOULD HAVE MADE MY HOME THERE TOO AND I COULD HAVE BEEN MORE INDEPENDENT IF I HAD...I HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN SIR...REST NOW JOB WELL DONE
Margaret Dawson
June 7, 2017
Without a doubt, Uncle Louis and I had some very fun times together, here in Washington with my father, and his adoring sister Jane, and of course down in Charlotte, at his beautiful home and at the Dealership! I bought my most recent car from Louis in Rock Hill and was very glad to see him then. He was quite a tour de force and I say, "Thanks for the memories" and rest in peace, southern man..
Love, Margaret
Susan Weir
June 7, 2017
Louis was my father's younger brother. He sold me my first car, a 66 Mustang. He was very nice. My sympathies go to his family.
Love,
Susan Harrelson Weir
Laguna Beach, Ca
Maurice Sutter
June 6, 2017
Rest in peace Mr. Harrelson
Clayton Perry
June 6, 2017
Mr. Harrelson,
You will be missed...Great Respect!
Clayton Perry
Maurice Wilder
June 6, 2017
Rest In Peace!
Darol "Rambo" Ramsey
June 6, 2017
May the God of Peace be with the entire Harrellson Family in this your time of bereavement. I had the pleasure of working for Mr. H several years .I will never forget him......and thats a L.F. Harrelson guarantee .
Rick Stancil
June 6, 2017
Rest in peace Mr. Harrelson.Thank you for giving me my first job as a dealership automotive technician in 1983.I will always be grateful.God bless you and i pray that God will give your family peace and comfort in this difficult time for them
Liz Mead
June 6, 2017
Sad but I only met my fathers brother Louis maybe twice. May he have a beautiful journey home with the lord.
Dan Akins
June 5, 2017
After working in the service department for Mr. Harrelson for quite a few years. I learned to like and had deep respect for him. He will be deeply missed.
DARREN BROOME
June 5, 2017
RIP MR HARRELSON
You were a great man to many sir.....blessing for family
DEBBIE ASHLEY
June 5, 2017
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MR. HARRELSON. I WORKED FOR HIM IN THE ACCOUNTING OFFICE FOR TWO YEARS AND HE WAS SUCH A HARD WORKING MAN. HE CAME TO WORK EVEN WHEN YOU COULD TELL HE DID NOT FEEL VERY WELL. HE TAUGHT ME THAT YOU HAVE TO WORK HARD FOR WHAT YOU GET. I LOST MY DAD LAST YEAR AND I KNOW FIRST HAND HOW HARD IT IS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY.
June 5, 2017
From Mullins SC Louis was the tuffest ,gentlest , person from Mullins, SC ever. As a former auctioneer, gamecock I am proud to have known him. Thanks Louie...J. Lide Huggins
sherry Jordan
June 5, 2017
I was friends with Lewis and Debra for many years. We had a lot of fun and laughs at the press box his favorite hang out! He never let me forget that I sent a salad back because the lettuce wasn't fresh and he was paying for it! He teased me for years. Louis was a really good man.my condolences to the family.
Georgia Broome
June 5, 2017
I truly will miss this man for sure. He taught us all so much in life and we all will treasure all our memories we all have. I personally want to thank him and his family for all they have done for me over the years. GREAT MAN will be missed.
Georgia
June 5, 2017
Our condolences to the Harrelson family. My father, Jack Eaton, was a good friend of Mr. Harrelson. I remember the kindness that Mr. Harrelson showed to me as a kid and every time I stopped by to see him as an adult. Our prayers are with his children and their families during this very difficult time. Charles Eaton & Family
Christy K
June 5, 2017
I will always remember him by the "Louis F. Harrelson Guarantee". He was iconic in Charlotte. I had the pleasure of dealing with him directly when purchasing a car, and he delivered on everything he told me he would do--a true man of his word. May he rest in peace.
Doug Earnhardt
June 5, 2017
Mr H. Was one of the best guys I have ever worked for. We had some good times back in the 80,s . Harrelson Ford will always be a special place for me. RIP
CHARLES CHRISTENBURY
June 5, 2017
I met Mr. Harrelson at Harrelson Ford and leased a Ford Explorer that his wife at driven and Brooke did the paperwork. He was a nice man and I want you to know that I am praying for you all.
MIKE MCKINNEY
June 5, 2017
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS WORKED FOR MR HARRELSON FOR 23 YRS THE BEST PERSON I EVER WORKED FOR WILL MISS HIM A TRUE GENTLEMAN
Jerry Moses
June 4, 2017
I met Louis in 1980 when I first moved to Charlotte from NYC. I always admired how he loved just being "down to earth". Even though he was so successful, he never acted like a "big shot". I wouldn't even consider buying a car from anyone but Louis, he was simply that special and made everything fun. I will miss him just like I miss Debra May. RIP, Louis
J Helms
June 4, 2017
God Bless Mr H, was great car man.Tuff but true to his values,not many men could walk in his steps, true man.wonderful experience talking with him rare occasions when he was not busy
Richard Fowlkes
June 4, 2017
I have so many memories of Louis from visiting him at his home on Lake Murray when he was a young Turk to all those times I brought my mother to Charlotte to see her baby brother...end of an era, I guess...sorry Kim, Brooke, Misty and Bob...
June 4, 2017
Got a good deal from MR Harrelson RIP.
Nigel Young
June 4, 2017
Mr. H change my life as a young 23year old man he gave me an opportunity to work my way up at Harrleson Ford from a cleanup porter to his main Top Service Advisor from 1996 to 2009 I was able to take care of my family the honest way. He thought me a lot about what hard work would do for you. I am forever grateful to have had the experience to work right there with him. Thanks Boss
Patricia Burnley
June 4, 2017
Knew you thru Johnny . You came to tell me he had died. My condolences to your family as this is always hard. Rest in peace
Donna and Larry Graham
June 4, 2017
Mr. Harrelson put food on my families table as he did for so many for many years. He was a great man that will always be remembered as someone you could always count on. He is the one that gave so many people a start to a great career. Thanks Mr. Harrelson for all you did for so many of us! We are and always will be very grateful for all you have done!
June 4, 2017
Our prayers go to the Harrelson family. He adored his children and grandchildren. Louis was a dear friend who will truly be missed by all who knew him.
Roland and Gail Thomas
June 4, 2017
SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.MR. HARRELSON WAS A GREAT MAN HE WAS A VERY NICE GENTLEMAN HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM. WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY ] JULIUS AND CHICHI KEZIAH
Carole Fitzgerald
June 4, 2017
Louis was a good man, honest, and faithful to his friends and his customers!
Cassandra Sadler
June 4, 2017
I purchased 2 cars from Harrelson Ford and 1 car from Harrelson Mazda when the companies existed here in Charlotte. Whenever I came in for maintenance service, Mr. Harrelson always came in to speak to the customers. You could tell that he was a sincere owner that appreciated your business. I will remember him as a kind and warm person. May God bless his family at this difficult time.
June 4, 2017
What a good friend we have lost. We will miss him terribly, but have wonderful memories of our dear Louis.Ann & Billy Houck
Karen and Jim B
June 4, 2017
Our condolences to the family. Quite a man - an "icon" and Charlotte 'institution' for sure. Anyone who lived in Charlotte area for any length of time will probably recall the "Louis F. Harrelson" commercials even if you never met him. My husband worked for him back in the 90's in service - certainly a unique individual.
Betsy Fowlkes
June 4, 2017
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Pat Collings
June 4, 2017
So sorry for your loss He was always a gentleman and treated me fairly in business deals He will be missed.
Nelson Richards
June 4, 2017
May God bless you and your family in time of sorrow/ You have been a Friend since 1972. Nelson Richards
Ann Keziah
June 4, 2017
So sorry for your loss.My husband,Wayne Keziah passed away April 16,2017.He worked for Mr.Harrelson for about 35 years at the Ford dealership.He always spoke highly of Mr.Harrelson.
David Ellis
June 3, 2017
Mr. Harrelson ultimately had a positive influence on my life after 6+ years in his employee. The work and life lessons were his gift. I can truly say that at least once a week I ponder on my time either being on the Ford store showroom floor, the service lane, business office or especially his office. The number of memories of the crazy times. I wish I had kept a diary, it would have been over flowing.
Working there made you part of a quasi brotherhood. Thank you Mr. Harrelson, you were very kind to me and I'll forever be grateful. I tear up while I'm typing this; but then think of what you'd say to me for that behavior.
The Harrelson family and those of us who had the luck to have been touched by Mr. Harrelson lost a good role model. We're better for having had him in our lives. Thank you sir.
With Deepest Sympathy,
David B. Ellis
Joe Mesaros
June 3, 2017
Sorry To Hear About Your Father...I Always Admired & Respected Him...He Will Surely Be Missed By A Lot Of People Including Myself A Former Employee & Long Time Friend Of His...Mr. Louis F. Harrelson...He Was One Of The Most Dedicated Men I Ever New...I Wish You & Your Family The Best During This Time...!!!!...My Prayers Are With You......
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