Roy L. Harwood

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Roy L. Harwood of Candler, NC, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 14, 2017. He was 95 years old. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Irene Huffman Harwood, and a brother, Raymond Harwood. Also surviving are his children, Phillip Harwood and Lee Harwood Gosnell; grandchildren, Sarah Harwood Booth, Adam Harwood, Daniel Gosnell, Katelyn Gosnell Hodge, and Evin Harwood; and two great-grandchildren, Apollo Hodge and Allie Harwood. He was preceded in death by a son, John Harwood. Originally from Albemarle, NC, Roy earned the rank of Eagle Scout at 16 years of age and was a Scoutmaster for many years. He was a US Navy veteran, having served on the battleship USS Mississippi before and throughout World War II in both the North Atlantic and South Pacific. Following the war, he moved to Asheville where he owned and operated Harwood's Cabinet Shop. After graduating from Western Carolina University with a Master's Degree in Education, Mr. Harwood taught mathematics and woodworking at Hall Fletcher School and retired in 1987 as principal from the Asheville City Schools. Roy Harwood was a devoted member of Asheville Wesleyan Church since 1949 and was also an ordained minister. The funeral will be held at Asheville Wesleyan Church, 35 Richmond Avenue, on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. His family will receive friends at the church beginning one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Pisgah View Memorial Park, Candler, NC. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.

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  1. I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Roy was a wonderful man and I was blessed to get to know both he and Rene. God Bless you all. Prayers for the whole family.

  2. So sorry for the loss of this fine man. He was very dedicated to his family and grandchildren . He was an extrodinary craftsman at woodworking and gardener. He was an awesome father.Love Mary Harwood

  3. Roy was always gracious and accepting of his only son-in-law: me. No man has had a finer father-in-law. Eternally grateful to Almighty God for my wife’s dad: Roy Lee Harwood.

  4. Mr. Harwood was my shop teacher at Hall Fletcher. Without his help I probably would still be working to finish the lamp which I gave to my Mom. She was so proud. ‘Thanks Mom, but I had a LOT of help…..’
    My condolences to the family.

  5. I had Mr. Harwood for shop class at Hall Fletcher. He taught a lot of basic carpentry skills that I have used my whole life. He was such a good teacher. My sympathies to the family.

  6. So very sorry to hear this sad news. I remember him so we’ll. I like others posting here had him for Shop Class at Hall Fletcher Junior High where he taught me how to made a shoe shine kit…RIP

  7. I have known Roy and Rene (and later their daughter, Lee) for a very long time. Rene was my Sunday School teacher,Lee worked as a teacher at Jones when I was there, and Roy was my friend and co-worker. He helped me with math, tried to teach me map skills, and gave me a ride to the Principal’s Conference so many times. I have always liked and respected him. He loved his Rene and I’m sorry I lost touch after we both retired. My prayers are with the entire family.

  8. Lee,
    I am so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. He was a wonderful neighbor and a great friend to my Dad. He would help anyone. He was a blessing to everyone. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  9. .At the time I was in Hall Fletcher. I did not offer Mr Harwood the respect he was worthy of, I was never directly disrespectful I was just a young person in the middle of the muddle Jr High School was/is. Looking back now from where I am I’m grateful for what of himself he gave to me and all the other students there and I’m glad I went today to honor and thank Him. I had the opportunity to learn a lot about him and his life because I went and I’ll say yes, he was worthy of respect and honor. A fine and wonderful man I am so grateful; to have known and have been a student of…


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