Jerry Matheson Harless
1937 - 2010
Jerry Matheson Harless
1937 - 2010
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BORN
1937
DIED
2010
Jerry Harless Obituary
Mr. Harless was born in Caldwell County, NC to the late Andrew Jackson Harless and Estelle Throneburg Harless. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Harless.
He was a member of Lenoir Community Church. Mr. Harless served in the National Guard and was a former law enforcement officer and furniture worker.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Harless of the home, one son, Aaron Harless; two daughters, Tammie Harless Holden and April Harless Baker, both of Lenoir; two sisters, Helen Harless Allen of Charlotte, NC and Brenda Harless Suddreth of Lenoir, NC; five grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at Lenoir Community Church on Monday, December 13, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Robert Parmley officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Lenoir. The family will receive friends at Lenoir Community Church prior to the service from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m.
The family requests that memorials be made to Lenoir Community Church , 1002 Lower Creek Drive NW, Lenoir, NC 28645.
Online condolences may be placed at www.pendrysfuneralhome.com
Pendry's Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Jerry Matheson Harless family.
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Edward Robinson
December 18, 2010
Though we were in school together, I remember Jerry more for the years after. He always had a smile and an upbeat attitude that made him special. I did not see him aften. bit it was always a pleasure to share with him. He will be missed by many.
Karen (Dillard) Cole
December 18, 2010
My condolences and prayers for this difficult time. I was a former neighbors of Aaron and can remember Mr. Harless driving up in this blue truck and always with a smile on his face.
Martha Jones Weeks
December 17, 2010
Brenda and family, My memories growing up on Lee Street and seeing Jerry always brings smiles. I was the "little kid" and he helped look after me - always smiling. My prayers for God's comfort are with you during your grief.
Frances Lawrence(Cooke)
December 16, 2010
To the Harless family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I'm very sorry for your loss.
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Diane Weeks(Cooke)
December 16, 2010
To the family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief. May God and your memories bring you peace at this time.
Marion Cooke
December 16, 2010
To the family of Jerry Harless: Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May God bring you peace and may your memories be a comfort to you.
Frank Rice
December 15, 2010
Tammy, Just found out about your Dad. I will be thinking about you and your family.
Drena Adams
December 13, 2010
Pat, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
December 13, 2010
Aaron and Rita, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May your memories sustain you through the coming days.
Pam & Sam Chester Collettsville NC
Gloria Austin
December 13, 2010
Tammy, April
I am so sorry to hear about your Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time and the days ahead.
Love,
Gloria Austin
Charles Mack Johnson
December 13, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. I grew up on Lee Street (now Edgebrook Place) with Jerry, his brother Charlie, and his sisters Helen and Brenda. Helen and Brenda, if you have email, please email me at [email protected] I will always remember all my friends from Lee Street. They were special people and Jerry was one of those special people.
Don & Carol DeFouw
December 13, 2010
Don, Julie and I want you to know that you and your family have been in our prayers during this time of loss. It is a shock to lose Jerry so suddenly and know that we will continue to uplift each one of your. May God be your comfort at time time along with all the good memories. We love you!
Rachel Hedrick Greene
December 12, 2010
I was in school with Jerry and always enjoyed his friendship and quick smile.
I'm saddened to learn of his passing and send my sympathies to his family.
Willa Eaton
December 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Wanda Howell
December 12, 2010
Pat, I hope you and your family are doing well. I was very sorry to hear about Jerry and my prayers are with you.
Johnny & Mavis Barlowe
December 12, 2010
To the family: Johnny and I want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss for your family. We love you.
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