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Harold Stith Obituary

HAROLD STITH, 87, went the distance and departed this life Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at Lutheran Hospital. He was born on Nov. 9, 1921, in Crew, Va. He migrated to Fort Wayne in 1950 from New York, where he was a professional boxer. He was the owner of Harold Stith Plumbing & Heating Company for 38 years. He was extremely interested in youth, supported and financed a number of youth programs. He devoted his life to helping others. He was a Master Sgt. in U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946 and served in the Pacific Theater of War. Surviving are his dedicated wife of 60 years, Hana; a daughter, Robin Stith of Columbus, Ohio; granddaughter, Hanani Taylor of Columbus, Ohio; sister, Sue Davilar of Atlanta; brother, Warren Stith of New York; a sister-in-law, Minnie Bryant; a brother-in-law, Dan Jones; special cousin, Roslyn Beatty-Stith; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends; and three special friends, Richard Davis, JoJo Rashawns and Mel Johnson. Funeral service is noon Saturday Turner Chapel AME Church, 836 E. Jefferson Blvd., with viewing two hours prior. Committal in Covington Memorial Gardens. Arrangements Carmichael Funeral Service.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on May 21, 2009.

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ralph kern

August 28, 2020

he was a great traiiner i loved him like a brother, when my little brother trained under him.

Ricardo Stephens

May 28, 2009

Mrs. Stith my name is Ricardo Stephens my aunt is Charlene Johnson and my mother was Delores Stephens your kindness to me when my mother was at st. joseph hospital before she passed I shall never forget. so when I heard of your wonderful husband passing I just had to extend my deepest sympathies. RICARDO STEPHENS (Los Angeles, Ca)

Lyman and Joan Lewis

May 27, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Rita & Elijah Lawson

May 26, 2009

Dear Robin & Nani:
It's difficult to find the words to say that might bring some comfort in this time of your great loss. I don't know if there are any words that will help. Just know that I love you both and that I am just a phone call away. One day at a time sis. I wish you both perfect peace in Christ Jesus.

Rita Lawson & Family

May 26, 2009

Mrs. Hana Stith & Family:
I'm so sorry for the loss of Mr. Stith. May the Lord Jesus Christ be with you and comfort you as only He can. I wish you strength for the journey.

ARTHUR &MARINE WARE &FAMILY

May 26, 2009

MRS.STITH AND FAMILY,
MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU AND ALL YOUR LOVE ONES.OUR FAMILY WILL KEEP YOU ALL LIFTED UP IN PRAY.BECAUSE HEAVEN HAVE NO SORROWS THAT JESUS CANNOT HEAL.

Jacquei Seals

May 25, 2009

Mrs. Stith and family
I was deeply saddened to learn the passing of your loved one. I remember the good times I had at your anniversary party with the video, singing etc.---it was a day I'll never forget for so much love. Just know that to absent from the body is to be present with the Lord and that he has a new home now and that he is living in "glory".
May your memories of your times together keep you with love and joy.
You are like family to me and will be in my prayers.

May 23, 2009

TO THE STITH FAMILY:
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
DEBORA, BRENDA & DONNIE BYRD

Toni Stevenson

May 23, 2009

Harold Stith, our patriarch will be missed. I will carry with me the memory of his infectious smile. I so enjoyed spending time with him at our most recent family reunion. May your beautiful soul be at rest good soldier.

Bill & Ceola Garrett

May 23, 2009

Dearest Robin & Family,

Our hearts are with you and your loved ones during this very difficult time. May the memories you created out of love become treasures of the heart and turn tears to smiles. Know that you are in our prayers.

Fondly,

Bill & Ceola Garrett

Alvin Stith

May 23, 2009

When I've gone the last mile of the way...I will rest at the close of the day. Han, Robin, Hanani, I share my deepest sympathy and my heartfelt condolences to you all during this time. I will certainly miss Harold's enthusiasm and generosity that he always extended to me as President of the Stith Family Reunion. It was always such a delight to see the look on Harold's face when he came to the reunions and to hear his many stories. It is unfortunate that we have lost the Stith Family Patriach, but I am at peace knowing that he is now in "God's Hall of Fame". Prayfully Submitted,
Alvin N. Stith, President
Stith Family Reunion

Wendy Woods

May 23, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Margaret Belcher

May 22, 2009

Mrs Stith, Robin and Hanani,
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow and bereavement. May God continually bless and strengthen you is my prayer.

Lynn Brookins Jr.

May 22, 2009

Robin,
I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. While I did not know him personally, I know he must have been a truly good man to have you as his child. May you and your family find comfort in his memory, and know that he is at rest with our Father. You're in my prayers. May God bless you, and your family.
Lynn

Jayne Bell

May 22, 2009

Dear Robin, Hanani and Family: Your father/grandfather was a good man and now he rests with God.
He will always be your angel in Heaven, to watch over you all.
May God bring you comfort at this time of sorrow.
Love & Prayers.

Diann Thomas Beasley

May 22, 2009

To Robin and family. Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your father, grandfather, and cousin. May God be with you during this time.

Diane R. Evans

May 22, 2009

Dear Ms. Robin Stith and family, God be with you all in this hour and His love hold you close giving you what you each need to make it through.

Patricia Davenport-Jackson

May 22, 2009

To Robin Stith and Family, My deepest condolences and prayers go out your family at this trying time.

DeWana Green

May 22, 2009

Cousin Hana & Family:

We mourn with you in the death of your husband and father. We know that he was a great man devoted to his family and helping others. We will keep you in our prayers during this most difficult of times. May the love of Jesus surround you.

Love,

Bryan and DeWana Green

Cynthia Babb-Martin

May 22, 2009

To Mrs. Stith and Family -

My prayers are with you.

May the memories of Mr. Stith that are embedded in your heart and soul continue to give you the courage to keep pressing on to do what you do best (which is put smiles in other people's hearts). Remember the good times and know that Mr. Stith loved his family. God Bless You!

Martha J. Curry

May 22, 2009

Hana, my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of great sorrow. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Let God's deep love and understanding help you in your grief. For He is there to ease the pain and bring your sorrowing heart relief. Your memories will live forever in your hearts, and Hana, you have 60 years of them. We never forget the people we love.

God Bless all of you.

Gloria Reiter (Schnobel)

May 21, 2009

Robin

I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I have thought of you and your family often over the years and will always have fond memories of our times together. Please tell your Mom how sorry I am and I will think of you and your Mom in the days to come. Take care and know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Donald Stith

May 21, 2009

Hana, Robin and Hanani my family and I are here with you in this difficult moment. Although we may be grieving and experiencing a loss just remember the good Lord has just made an astounishing gain. Harold was a remarkable man, husband, father, uncle, cousin and most of all friend his time spent with us will surely be remembered. Another great Stith man has now joined the ranks of Gods prestigious army R.I.P. my brother! John 5:24: “I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. Matt 11:28: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

A. Queen

May 21, 2009

Family and Freinds
Available for God to use me;
Available, if God should choose me;
Should it be here or there, it doesn't matter where;
My waiting heart prepare.~Keep your tools ready, God will find work for YOU.

James & Mary Smith

May 21, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Janine Stith Lattimore

May 21, 2009

To Cousin Han, Robin and Hanani, my deepest sympathies at your loss. The Stith family has lost an esteemed patriarch. Your husband/dad/grandad was such a great guy! I looked forward to seeing his smiling face at the family reunions and such. I always enjoyed talking to him; he had such wisdom and wit. He sometimes reminded me so much of my father. I can only smile now when I think of my memories of him. He was a dear man, and although I will miss him, I know you will miss him much, much more. Cherish your memories of him, and keep in mind that he will be angel watching over you always.

Donald Stith

May 21, 2009

R.I.P. cuz we will miss you

Sharon Brown

May 21, 2009

Mrs. Stith and family -- so sorry to hear of your loss. May God and good memories keep you and yours comforted during these hours of sorrow/tears.

Steve Woodson

May 21, 2009

To Mrs. Stith and the Stith family,
May God be with you in times like these and always.(smile)

Mr. Stith was one of the nicest person I have ever met. He will be missed.

To family and friends, 1st Thessalonians Chapter 4 verses 13 through 18 says:

And now, dear brothers, I want you to know what happens to a Christian when he/she dies so that when it happens, you will not be full of sorrow, as those are who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and then came back to life again, we can also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him all the Christians who have died.
I can tell you this directly from the Lord: that we who are still living when the Lord returns will not rise to meet him ahead of those who are in their graves. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a mighty shout and with the soul-stirring cry of the archangel and the great trumpet-call of God. and the believers who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air and remain with him forever. So comfort and encourage each other with this news. (smile)

Steve,Lucine and Stephanie Woodson

Grendia Crooms/Campbell

May 21, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers goes out to Mr.Stith family. What a blessing it was to have known such a great leader in our community who took pride in everything that he touch. He will be missed. We the Crooms family always admire Mr.and Mrs.Stith for all the work and effort they put into this city.

The Stewart's Family

May 21, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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