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Harold Jay Hackworth, 77, of Bowling Green, Ohio passed away, January 27, 2017. Harold was born in Virgie, Kentucky to the late Cecil and Goldie (Mullins) Hackworth. On October 19, 1960, he married Joyce Schmutz in Bluffton, Ohio and she survives.
Harold graduated from Cory-Rawson High School in 1958 where he played football and basketball. Harold proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for two years and was stationed at Ft. Knox. Harold was employed for 33 years at Cooper Industrial Products as a Department Manager. He attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Bowling Green. Harold loved gardening as well as the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was an avid golfer and was proud of his “bragging rights” of his three holes in one. Harold always worked hard, enjoyed his retirement, and the 20 years of living in Florida, however, Harold's greatest love was spending time with his family.
Harold is survived by his wife, Joyce of Bowling Green; daughters, Kim (Larry) Tussing of Pemberville, Ohio, Jana (Kevin) Smith of Hammond, Indiana; son, Randy (Donna) Hackworth of Luckey, Ohio; sister, Janice Adams-Evans of Elizabeth, Kentucky; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Curtis Hackworth; sister, Joyce Mercer, and one granddaughter, Kayleigh Tilley-Slater.
Visitation for Harold will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the Deck-Hanneman Funeral Home & Crematory, 1460 W. Wooster St., P.O. Box 648, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402; tele: 419-352-2171. Funeral Services for Harold with Military Honors will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Deck-Hanneman Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Harold's honor may be donated to Trinity United Methodist Church, 200 N. Summit Street, Bowling Green, Ohio or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences as well as fond memories may be left for Harold's family by visiting
www.hannemanfh.com
As published in The Blade
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Memories and Condolences
for Harold Hackworth
Jim Layne
January 21, 2023
Played golf with Harold regularly, he was a fine person.
Jim Layne
January 21, 2021
Rest In Peace Harold. I recently remembered Harold to some fellow golfers. He was a fine person and he is missed. Prayers for the family in their healing.
Lisa Sturznickel-Kelley
February 14, 2017
Randy and Family - We are sorry to hear about the passing of your father. May God guide you through this difficult time and forever be by your side. LIsa & Jeff Kelley
Aidan Smith
February 1, 2017
We will forever miss Grandpa Harlod. Thank you for all the great memories, we love you so much.
Aidan Smith
February 1, 2017
I will miss you so much! I love you grandpa!!
Ethan Smith
February 1, 2017
Love you Grandpa! I'll always keep you in my prayers!
Paula Tucker
February 1, 2017
Harold will be sadly missed.
Jim Spurgat
February 1, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Harold was an honorable person with a kind nature. I appreciated working with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Daniel Stalter
January 31, 2017
Randy, sorry to hear about your dad. During the years I worked with him he was one boss I always respected, but more importantly he was a good guy. Your family is in my prayers.
January 30, 2017
RANDY,DONNA AND FAMILY SO SORRY TO HERE OF YOUR LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. JEFF, LORI, AND BEAR BROWN
January 29, 2017
Dear Joyce I hope you find comfort in knowing others care. Harold was a very special friend, seemed more like a brother to me.Try to remember all the good times we've had thru the years.Love to you and family.
January 29, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
The Haynes'
January 29, 2017
Dear Joyce, We were so sorry to hear about Harold. you are in our thoughts and prayers. we are currently in Florida and will be unable to attend the funeral. Phyllis and Toby Cole.
Jim Layne
January 28, 2017
So sorry to hear that Harold has passed. I played many rounds of golf with him when he lived in Royal Highlands. I witnessed his hole in one on number 4, from the black tees. Harold was a fine gentleman, he will be missed. I will keep him and his family in my prayers.
Dick & Iris Brimlow
January 28, 2017
Joyce,
We are saddened to learn of Hacks passing and will have you & your family in our thoughts and prayers. We pray the memories you shared will be a comfort to you now and in the days to come. We will always remember Hacks wonderful personality and the the smile he always wore.
Lindy Avery
January 28, 2017
Dear Joyce and Randy...Sending prayers of comfort to you and your family. I will miss his golf stories and that smile. He will be missed by many...Lindy
Cliff and Marcella Orr
January 28, 2017
Cliff and I are sorry to hear of Harold's passing. We were classmates as well as good friends and he will be missed at our class reunions. It is comforting to know that Harold is in a better place now and free from pain. I pray that God will comfort all his family at this time and Bless each one of you.
Cliff and Marcella Orr
Danielle Carrasquillo
January 28, 2017
Dear Kim... My heart goes out to you and your family at the loss of your father. I am lifting you all in my prayers. --Danielle
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