Harold Richard Elingburg
December 31, 1931 ~ December 25, 2017
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Candler - Harold Richard Elingburg, 85, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017.
Richard was born in Henderson County, son of the late Louis T. and Edith Dalton Elingburg and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Cecil, Lee, Jim, Raymond, Don and Ken Elingburg. He was a member of Hominy Baptist Church, the VFW and the Sons of Confederate Veterans. He was a military and genealogy buff, a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a retired employee of American Enka/Akzo Noble, with 40 years service.
Richard is survived by his wife, Iva Lee Elingburg; three children, Karen Morgan (Dennis), Lana Elingburg and Harold Richard Elingburg, Jr., all of Candler; two grandchildren, Devan Elingburg and Jon Morgan; and one sister, Mary Ann Elingburg Bagwell (Bob) of Arden. He also is survived by many nieces and nephews and their families; a sister-in-law, Carolyn Elingburg of Concord, NC and his dog, Angel.
The family would like to thank Pisgah Manor Nursing home, CarePartners Palliative Care, and CarePartners Hospice for their loving care of Richard.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, January 2, 2018 in Hominy Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Dr. Joe Yelton, the Rev. Dr. Paul Raybon and Rev. Melissa Hughes. Military Honors will be provided at the church. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30 pm until 2:00 pm at the church on Tuesday.
Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Asheville Humane Society, 14 Forever Friend Lane, Asheville, NC 28806.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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Richard was a true gentleman and a true gentle man. We will all miss him until we see him again
Iva and family – So sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Rose Garrison
Karen, we are so sorry to hear about your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if you guys need anything.
Uncle Rich was very special to us growing up and I always enjoyed our conversations. Him and dad had a very special brother bond. He was also a great friend to Stan’s dad Tom Schreiber. He will be missed.
Love to all! Aunt Iva Lee and Karen, Lana, and Richard Jr(Dickie)- he was always a polite man and could talk some sports. I remember him for his laugh, calling me Sherry Pie, and his pipe. I loved to smell it as he sat at Mamaw and Papaws on the porch. I loved to see you all coming on Sunday’s. He is at rest and has joined His Lord and Savior! Peace and comfort and prayers
Dear Iva Lee, Karen, Lana and Dickie, I am saddened for each of you to hear of your loss. May you find peace and comfort knowing others care for you. It’s been years since I’ve seen any of you but please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
My brother, Tommy with ‘Elingburg’, that’s what he called him, at Enka/BASA for many years .And my daughter Tracie went to school with Dickie.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and surround you with His peace.
So very sorry for your loss. Julie and I were very sad to hear of Mr. Elingburg’s passing and send love to all of you. He was a kind man and will be greatly missed. Much love!
So sad to hear of your loss of your husband, father and grandchildren. Richard was always a happy and friendly person. I know he was loved very much by all his family and friends. May God be with all of his family, during a very sad time. Love to all. Pat Allen Duncan
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your are in my thoughts and prayers. Mack often spoke of the Elingburgs.
I am so sorry for the passing of Richard Sr. While I never met the man, I worked with Richard Jr. many years ago. I remember the things that Richard Jr. told about his dad. He was proud of his family.
2017 has been a year of many people passing away. My mother was buried Mother’s Day weekend and my mother-in-law died in September.
I am on an extended trip to my other house in Wisconsin now and won’t return to NC til January 5. I would attend the funeral and meet the family, if I could.
Prayers and hugs.
I’m so sorry to hear you lost your father. Karen you and Dennis
are in my prayers. May God bless you and your family in this time of loss. God is always there for us.
Deepest sympathy, Iva, to you and your family.
Karen, sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I know you will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Iva Lee, We want to wish you and your family our deepest sympathy. We thought a lot of Richard and considered him a good friend.
Iva Lee, Karen, Lana, and Dickie: I am so sorry for your loss, but I know you have peace that Richard is finally free from the physical struggle he has endured for quite some time. Even better than that is the knowledge that his trust and hope in Jesus Christ did not disappoint, but instead brought complete joy and peace as promised. He is in the presence of the Lord.
I’m like Sherry in the fact that I remember the smell of the smoke from Richard’s pipe on MaMaw and Papaw’s front porch. He always loved to tease all of the kids and had nicknames for several of us. A lot of great memories.
May God be with all of you every step of the way. I love you.
Karen, so sorry to hear about dad. Love and prayers to you and your family.
Darlene and George
Please accept my condolences. May you find comfort in the fond memories of your loved family member. The Bible also offers words of comfort during times of bereavement. 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4 states ‘God will comfort us in all our trials.’?