Harold Eugene Truelove
October 11, 1958 ~ January 20, 2019
RED OAK - Harold Eugene Truelove, age 60, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Born in Gastonia, NC on October 11, 1958, he was the son of the late Harold "Sonny" Truelove and Betty Hart Truelove.
Harold graduated from Hunter Huss High School in Gastonia and afterwards attended UNC-Charlotte, graduating with a degree in Business Administration. He was co-owner of Rocky Mount Tire & Service Center (Goodyear) for over 30 years. Harold was an active member of Englewood United Methodist Church. His family and friends will always remember him as a thoughtful, generous person.
Harold leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 37 years, Lea Ann Dove Truelove; and daughter, Laurel Truelove Currie and husband, James, of Winterville. He is also survived by brother, Timothy Truelove and wife, Betty, of Beech Mountain; father-in-law, Bill Dove, of Rocky Mount; brother-in-law, Billy Dove of Rocky Mount; sister-in-law, JoEllen Rogers and husband, Tony, of Williamston; niece, Victoria Truelove Bates and husband, Michael, of Charlotte; and nephews, William and Brandon Rogers of Williamston.
A Celebration of Harold's Life will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Terry Williams officiating.
The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
A Private Family Burial will take place at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Englewood United Methodist Church, 300 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or Fellowship Hall, Attn: Development Office, PO Box 13890, Greensboro, NC 27415.
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.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 1/23, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
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Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 1/24, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A Celebration of Harold's Life will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Terry Williams officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
A Private Family Burial will take place at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
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Leann, Laura…….. I am so sorry and wish there was something I could do to remove the pain. Remember, God will never give us a mountain to big to climb. Keep your faith and know you both are being prayed for continuously. Love, Cecil Pam & Andrew.🙏
Me and my husband have been going to Harold (Goodyear) for 20 years. He will be missed.
Steven and I send our love to you all.
He will be missed, but not forgotten. He waited on me several times at Goodyear and was always helpful. Our family will be in prayer for your loss. May you find peace.
Sad to hear this a great guy god be with you
I’m so sorry for your loss. We love you and are praying for you.
Lea Ann and Laurel, We are so saddened to hear about Harold’s passing. We will never forget the good times in the old neighborhood. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Randy and Donna Ashley
So sorry for your loss.
Lea Ann, I am so saddened by the news of Harold’s passing. The Harold I knew was a giving, honest, family man who cared deeply for his family and his church family. He was joy to see the Goodyear store always wearing a smile. But you have a relationship with Our Savior which will lift you through the darkest hours of grief and loneliness. Please seek out others who have also lost their spouse for some much needed support. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I will keep you close in my walk with Our Lord
My thoughts and prayers are with the Truelove Family during this difficult time. Penny Curlee Franklin
I’m going to miss him, so is Eliot. Harold loved my dog. A golden retriever that loved seeing him. I was jealous. Harold had a way of putting people at ease, and Eliot!
I am so sorry! He was so kind to me and always gave me honest advice about my children’s cars and mine. A man I felt I could trust! Eliza Bowen
My heartfelt sympathy to Sonny’s wife and family. He always had that smile on his face , no matter if it was at Central Cafe or walking through Sears . May God give comfort through great memories of good times. In Christian love, Martha Taylor Barnes, Sears employee of Church street store.
Lea Ann and Laurel, my prayers are with you and the rest of your family during this sad time. Harold was a great friend and I have been so lucky to have known him. Please know that I am here if you need anything.
Sorry for your loss.
Lea Ann & Laurel, Words can’t express my shock and sadness in learning of Harold’s passing. He was a gracious, caring person that seemed to never meet a stranger. I’ll always remember his contagious smile and great sense of humor. My family and I are praying for you both during this difficult time.
I am so very sorry to hear about Harold. I knew Harold from school as a child. I have fond memories of him. I also remember meeting his Mom, Dad and brother, Timothy. I haven’t seen Harold in many years but can imagine he was someone with a kind heart! May God bless you and comfort you and your family! Praying for you!
Lee Ann & Laurel, We are so sorry to hear about Harold, our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family! Sincerely, Ron, Tomye Lynn, Nick & Susan Taylor
I am very sad. Through high school and college, Harold and I were best friends. My favorite memory of Harold was having a head on collision between mobile classrooms on mini bikes while riding around Myrtle School. My parents treated him as another son, as his parents treated me. I loved Harold and his parents as they were my own. Harold’s goodness and respect for others was clear then, and by being his friend, along with the late Terry Mull and Tommy Russell, he helped make us all better people. My Dad, Ralph, was as distraught as I was when I broke the news to him yesterday. Even though we drifted apart, I have thought of him often, and have never felt anything but love and appreciation for our friendship in my heart for Harold. Some things and feelings just never go away. I will hold that love for the rest of my life, and I send my love and condolences to Lee Ann, Laurel and Timothy. I feel and mourn for your and our loss. He is with Betty and Sonny now. Much love to all.
We are very sorry for your loss and have you in our thoughts and prayers during this time of remembrance and healing.
Prayers to you and your family at this sad time. May God’s love surround you now and forever for his love for us is infinite. God Bless you and your family.
So sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. I haven’t see him in many years but he and my brother Vincent were the best of friends in high school. He was a very sweet guy. Godspeed Harold till we meet again! Lee Ann your family is in my prayers.
I would like to offer my sincerest condolences during this difficult time. The loss of someone close is a very painful experience. I hope you can find a measure of comfort in God’s Word the Bible. For example, Revelation 214 tells of a coming time when death on earth will be no more! And at John 528,29 we are taught that all those in the memorial tomb will come out! So, we may have the opportunity to see our loved ones again! For more information about this topic and much more please visit jw.org