Walter H. Harwood, Jr.
Augusta, GA – Mr. Walter Harold Harwood, Jr., 80, experienced a peaceful death at home surrounded by his family on April 16, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Joan Stribling Harwood for 62 years.
“Walt” was born July 29, 1934 in New York, NY and lived in Iceland and Hawaii prior to arriving in Augusta where he met Joan, “the love of his life”. Walt is survived by his children: Walter H. Harwood III, Robert Harwood (Pam), Susan O’Rourke (Michael) and Donna Gallagher (Kevin); grandchildren: Jordan Harwood, Charles Gallagher (Hannah), Carleton Gallagher (Claire), Lindsay Lively (Andrew), Kathryn Johnson (Rusty), Sarah Culberson (Charlie), Mary Alice Gallagher, Leigh Ann Harwood, and Rebekah O’Rourke; and great-grandchildren: Collins Culberson, Jack Lively and Bobby Johnson.
Walt was a member of St James United Methodist Church and United Methodist Men's Club. He retired from Nationwide Insurance Co. Walt played football for Richmond Academy and officiated high school and semi-pro football games. He was a scorer at The Masters for 25 years. Walt loved playing golf with his best friends and surf fishing. He was a lifelong fan of the New York Yankees and Georgia Tech Football.
A memorial service will take place Monday, April 20, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at St. James United Methodist Church, 439 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901.
The family would like to express thanks to Trinity Hospice and Julie Cooper, RN for the loving care and support.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. James United Methodist Church, 439 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901 or to Trinity Hospice, 1501 Anthony Drive, Augusta, GA 30904.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com