Harris W. Hortman

ROCKY MOUNT - Harris W. Hortman, age 79, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019. Born in Taylor County, GA on August 15, 1939, he was the son of the late Wanza Woodrow Hortman and Winifred Myrtle Harris Hortman. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Eugenia Hortman Brand and Wanda Lynn Hortman. A man of great faith, Harris was a long-time member of Englewood United Methodist Church. A Certified Public Accountant for many years, he was a founding partner with Bunch, Daughtridge, Greene & Hortman, CPAs, presently Bunch & Company, until his retirement. A faithful and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to many, Harris will be dearly missed but never forgotten. Harris leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 58 years, Glenda Lumpkin Hortman; son, Jefferson Harris Hortman and wife, Mollie; and daughters, Lynn Hortman Unruh and husband, Martin, and Karla Hortman Willcox and husband, John. He is also survived by grandchildren, Lindsey Unruh Stalls and husband, Ben, Allison Willcox Tolston and husband, Eric, Morgan Lynn Willcox, Kelsey Unruh Burkett and husband, Dustin, and Rachel Scott Hortman; great-grandchildren, Eli Evans Stalls and coming in June Ms. Lynlee Grace Burkett; many nieces and nephews; and his four-legged companion, Avery. A Funerial Service will be held on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Englewood United Methodist Church, 300 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, with Pastor Terry Williams and Dr. Jody Wright officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted, or donations can be made in remembrance of Harris to the American Lung Association - National Direct Response Headquarters, 1200 Hofford Street, Suite 101, Hudson, WI 54016-9316, www.action.lung.org. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 1/9, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Service Englewood United Methodist Church 300 S. Circle Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-443-2926 --> | Thursday 1/10, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Englewood United Methodist Church, 300 S Circle Dr, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Thursday 1/10, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.