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Johnnie “John” Harwood, 95, of Morganton, NC, died on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 after a period of declining health
Born in Buncombe County, NC on January 21, 1930, he was the son of the late Fred Douglas Harwood and Eva Banks Harwood.
Along with his brothers, John owned and operated Harwood Brothers Logging Company. John loved to garden, take trips to the mountains, and gravy biscuits. He loved his family, and being an out-going man, he never met a stranger.
Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Brian Harwood and Bruce Harwood (Debbie); daughters, Brenda Brown, Karen Harrelson (David), and Ellen Swink (Edd); eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brother, Harold Harwood; sister, Darlene Harwood; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Flora Mae Clark Harwood; brothers, William, Ralph, Charles, and Wade; and sisters, Sadie, Becky, Ruby, Pauline, Shelby, and Jettie.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Monday, January 5, 2026 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The graveside service will follow at 3 p.m. at Grandview Baptist Church Cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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