Robert Edward Harnar
Robert Edward Harnar
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Robert Harnar Obituary
As a life long golfer and fan of all sports, "Pappy" as known by the grandchildren, truly enjoyed the time he spent with his friends on the golf course and those he played with on his many senior softball teams. Bob traveled throughout the southeastern U.S. playing softball for many years with various teams based out of the Charlotte area. Also, after living many years in Florida, Bob was a big fan of the University of Miami football teams.
A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Harnar will be held at a later date.
Bob leaves his wife and greatest love Marsha Jean Harnar; daughter, Elizabeth Ann McCarty and son-in-law, Robert McCarty of Winter Park, Florida; a step-daughter, Angela Michelle Phillips and son-in-law, Steve Phillips of Mauldin, SC.; his sisters, Marcia Shipley and Nancy Seikel of Akron, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Scott Webb, Leah Webb, Tyler Webb, Kyle McCarter, Emily McCarter, Bradley Boone and Victoria Boone. He is preceded in death by his step-daughter, Cynthia Dawn Jobe, the youngest child; a sister, Linda Dwyer; and two brothers-in-law, Ralph Shipley and Larry Dwyer.
Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mr. Harnar.
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Angela Phillips
December 5, 2025
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Help me with writing a rest in peace for my step-dad. A kind and loving man that come into our family and from day one has been there for me thru good tes and tough times, I didn't know this til years later before my dad passed and even though i was an adult at the time he made my dad a promise to always be there for me and take care of me and Cindy and our families, Bob held up to that promise! Boy oh boy he didn't know what he was up against when he made that promise, lol he has loved us no matter what, never judged us, always found good in anyone and any situation, what a great mentor and loving pappy to the grandkids! So blessed to have him as a grandfather and be here long enough to meet 2 of his great grandchildren. He is going to be deeply missed, its not a goodbye but til we meet again
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Rest in Peace, Bob.
A kind and loving man who came into our family and never once turned back. From the very beginning, you stood by me through the good times and through the storms. I didn´t know until years later, before my dad passed, that you made him a promise-to always look after me, Cindy, and our families. And you held onto that promise faithfully, with strength, patience, humor, and unconditional love.
Boy, you really didn´t know what you were getting into when you agreed to that, but you showed up every day-with no complaints, no judgment, always seeing the good in every person and every situation. You were a mentor to all of us, a steady place to land, and the most loving "Pappy" to the grandkids.
We are so blessed that you were here long enough to watch the family grow, to see two great-grandbabies come into this world, and to give them memories that will last forever.
You will be deeply missed, more than words can explain. But this is not goodbye-it´s simply, "until we meet again."
We love you. Rest peacefully.
Dick Engle
December 5, 2025
A wonderful man and friend. Don´t come any better than Bob.
Emily McCarty
December 4, 2025
Pappy,
You are someone who set the standards high in everything. You were the true definition of what every man should aspire to be. Whether it came to you being an incredible husband to mawmaw & showing all of us what true love should look like, being the best dad you could be to my mom, being the hero of all "pappys" that all of us grandkids got to know, and my personal favorite title for you..the greatest great grandparent. You gave all of us love so effortlessly & big. We will forever miss you. I hope you´re slinging softballs & golfballs up there. I love you Pappy. Thank you for all the memories, wish we could have had more...I´ll make sure to tell Colson all about them one day.
Ron Sauer
December 3, 2025
Bob was a good man. I enjoyed playing softball with him for many years and also playing golf with him on Mondays. Always a gentleman no matter what he was doing. He was one of those special people who will be remembered and thought of often.
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Rick Hinchman
December 3, 2025
Bob was a good friend. I remember him as an athlete who loved and excelled at the games he loved. When his short game in golf was taken from him by Parkinson´s, he taught himself how to chip with one hand which he did proficiently. He continued to excel in softball and was selected as MVP of one of his tournaments a few years ago. He was truly a class act and I am better off for having known him. He will be missed.
Bill Barrett
December 3, 2025
From all of your family at Carolina Senior Sports:
We will miss you both on the field and off the field. We will be praying for the family and friends.
Scott Webb
December 3, 2025
I love you, Pappy. The lessons you taught me shaped my life in ways I´ll always be grateful for. You showed me the importance of hard work, learning, and appreciating the gifts that come from both. But just as special were the moments you made everyone laugh, your goofy sense of humor, and the kindness you carried everywhere you went. I´ll always remember those pieces of you. I´ll carry your values forward to my family, and I´ll never forget everything you did for me. I miss you deeply.
Keith Ratliff
December 2, 2025
Bob and I were teammates on the Carolina Senior Sports senior softball travel team for 10 years. Bob was also my travel buddy and we rode together and roomed together at the travel tournaments that we played throughout the Southeast. Our team won many tournaments and awarded many trophies. On our drives and rooming together I got to know Bob well. We would talk about not just softball but our family and our career and anything else that came up. Bob was a great storyteller and I laughed so hard at his stories that my stomach hurt. Bob was a man of courage, integrity and character and honor. I am very saddened at his passing but look forward to hearing Bob's stories again when we see each other on the other side. RIP my friend.
Charlie Webster
December 2, 2025
BOB was a great friend, a man with integrity and love for his family. He also loved his faith and his friends. Bob truly was one of a kind, and one of the nicest people you´ll ever want to meet in my life.
To Marsha and his family, we send our blessings. May God bless all of you during this most difficult time.
Charlie and Sue Webster
Leah
December 2, 2025
I love you Pappy, you were the smartest and most kind man I´ve ever known. Thank you for every memory. Eli and I love you and miss you.
Victoria Boone
December 2, 2025
My grandad, Pappy, a great man with so many talents, but love was always his greatest. He gave it effortlessly and fully, in a way that will stay with me forever. I will always love him, and I will always carry him with me. You will forever be missed but never forgotten. I love you so much, Pappy.
Stuart Gardner
December 2, 2025
Bob was a wonderful friend and golfing partner. His absence will leave a void in the many lives he touched.
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