Mr. Harold Thurman Seagroves, Sr., 85, of Old Graham Road, Pittsboro, NC died March 23, 2010 at his home following an illness of three weeks.
Born July 29, 1924 in Chatham County, he was the son of James Fredrick Seagroves and Donnah Gertrude Dorsett. Harold was a 1942 graduate of Pittsboro High School. In 1943 he volunteered for the US Navy and was sent to Bainbridge Training Base to electrical school. He was later stationed in Florida and where he was put on an LST where he stayed the rest of his naval career. He was promoted to 2nd class electrician, and was involved in several landings in the Pacific.
In 1945, Harold began working as an apprentice at Miller Funeral Home in Sanford. It was during that year and one half that he met his future wife, Yvonne Phillips, whom he married in 1948. Harold went to mortuary school at American Academy in New York, graduating in 1949. Following graduation he came back to Pittsboro, and began working with James and William Griffin at Griffin Funeral Home, where he stayed for 9 years. Following a short time of employment with Chatham County, Harold went to work at Walker
Mitch Lassiter
March 23, 2010 at 12:00 amRobin, Denise, and Harold T, I cannot begin to express the sorrow I feel for your loss. I have the best memories of your father growing up, and cannot think of a better neighbor for my parents. You are, and will remain, in our prayers.
Mitch
Denise Lloyd
March 24, 2010 at 12:00 amWe are so saddened to learn of your loss. Every visit Mr. Seagroves made to our office was a true pleasure, we enjoyed him so much. We feel blessed that he touched our lives. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Denise Lloyd
Stephen Coulson
Hatfield-Berrang Hearing Aid Center
Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home
March 24, 2010 at 12:00 amWe are all saddened by the death of Harold. Keeping the family and his friends in our prayers.
Tommy Bridges, Larry Cameron and the staff at Bridges-Cameron FH.
Jean W Hackney
March 24, 2010 at 12:00 amFamily, I was saddened to learn of your loss. Mr. Harold was a man that I held in high regard. He was a man of integrity. When I lost my grandparents and parents, Mr. Harold was there doing his job but also he befriended you.
Rhonda Lassiter Perry
March 24, 2010 at 12:00 amDenise, Robin, and Harold T.,
What a wonderful man your dad was! Always a smile on his face and a kind word on his lips. I have many good memories of him, your mom and your entire family through the years. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time, even though I cannot be there in person. May God bless you all.
Rhonda
Jewell Geary & Major Charles Blackwood
March 25, 2010 at 12:00 amOur sincere love and sympathy to each member of the Seagroves family. Harold was a very good friend.
Debra M Lane
March 25, 2010 at 12:00 amHe’ll be dearly missed
Ted & Rena Stevenson
March 25, 2010 at 12:00 amWe have the Seagrove family in our thoughts and prayers. Over the years we have known all his sisters also. All the seagroives have been special to us.
God bless you.
Jim Camp
March 26, 2010 at 12:00 amMy mother and I always considered Harold a good friend. Growing up in the Presbyterian Church in Pittsboro, Harold was a fixture and always a tremendous support for my mother. I am saddened for your loss and my sincere condolences to the family.
Jeanne Roebuck Bishop
March 27, 2010 at 12:00 amHarold T and the family. I was very saddened to learn of Mr. Seagroves death. Please know I am thinking of you!
Rod McFarling
March 27, 2010 at 12:00 amWe were very sorry to learn of Harold’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rod and Margy McFarling
don and boots atkinson
March 27, 2010 at 12:00 amHarold T. & Family,
We were so very sorry to learn of your recent loss of your dad; you were always special to us, Thom, and Kendra. We regret that we couldn’t be there to share your grief but we are still in Florida. You will continue to be in our thoughts and pray that you will feel the love and comfort only God can give.
Don and Boots Atkinson
Emily Perry Allberg
March 27, 2010 at 12:00 amSeagroves Family:
I am so very sorry for the loss of Harold. I have so many memories or him, when I would run through his yard to go to my Ninnie’s house from my Dad’s or pick grapes off his vine. He was such a kind spirited man who always gave me a smile as he waved and yelled, “Hey Emily.” He will be missed by all and I wish you all peace during this very trying time. May God comfort and bless you all!
Love,
Emily Perry Allberg
Robert & Juanita’s granddaughter
john red williams
March 27, 2010 at 12:00 amMr. Seagroves,Sr. was a fine gentleman. He was a good friend of mine. I will miss him and may he rest in peace. A life well lived.
Melba Goodman
April 1, 2010 at 12:00 amHarold, Jr.
I am sorry for your loss. I was acquainted with your dad years and years ago, when I worked at UNC Hospitals, in the office with Ruth Wombleshe and Wallace lived and worked at Walker’s Funeral Home.
Your dad would come in our office to copy death certificates.
Thanks for being such a good friend to Wesley.
Love Melba
tammy cerdena
April 1, 2010 at 12:00 amI am so sorry to hear Mr Harold passed away he was involved in the funeral services for everyone in my family, and I thought he was the nicest , caring man anyone could of wanted to meet especially when dealing with the death of a loved one, I hope all the family find peace and love in christ care , sincerely Tammy carter cerdena
Ruth Thomas
April 19, 2010 at 12:00 amI will miss the big smile your dad had every time i saw him. I had lot’s of kin folks in Chapel Hill and when one would pass away there was our friend Harold to greet us as we came in the door. When I came to work in Pittsboro I did your mothers hair and he loved her so much. I will miss his wit and that wonderful smile . He was one great man and friend. My Prayers are with you all. Much Love , Ruth thomas