Willard Burrette Hartness Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Willard Burrette Hartness Sep 13, 1930 - Oct 9, 2019 Willard Burrette Hartness, 89, of Statesville, was ready to meet his Lord & Savior on Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 at Gordon Hospice House. He was born on Saturday, September 13th, 1930 in Iredell County to the late William Ivan Hartness & Ina Durrette Marlow Hartness. Willard served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a lifelong member of Poplar Springs Church of God. In addition to his parents Willard was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Shirley Temple Shook Hartness; son, Roger Lana Hartness; two great granddaughters, Josie Temple & Angel Faith; brothers, Rabon, Alton, Larry, and Steve Hartness. Willard is survived by son, Joe Hartness, of Taylorsville; two daughters, Rhonda Hartness Price & fiancé Eugene Snyder, of Hiddenite, and Angie Harmon, of Taylorsville; Brother, Gerald Hartness, of Statesville; two sisters, Rachel Holland, of Stony Point, and Reba Shaver, of Union Grove; grandchildren, Bobbie York, Randyll Connolly (Brittany), Krista Clayton, Lindsey, Blane, Jason (Melissa), Jennifer, & Roger Hartness Jr., Kristen Honeycutt (Justin), Adrian Elder (Rhonda), and Brian Elder (Amanda); fifteen great grandchildren; and a host of nieces & nephews. The Funeral Service will be at 5:00 pm Saturday, October 12th, 2019 at Poplar Springs Church of God. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. Steven Newman will officiate. Mr. Hartness will receive full military rites. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 4:00-5:00 pm at the church. Memorials may be given to Poplar Spring Church of God, 1610 Poplar Springs Rd., Statesville, NC 28625.

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Willard Burrette Hartness

September 13, 1930 - October 9, 2019