Harold was born March 7, 1929, in Kansas City, Kansas. He lived most of his life in Independence, Missouri but spent the last 15 years enjoying the golf in Eloy, Arizona/
Harold graduated from Lee's Summit High School in 1946. He was drafted to serve in the US Army and fought in the Korean War in 1951. Upon returning from Korean he worked for KAW Transport Company until he retired.
Harold was prededed in death by his daughter Sandy. He leaves behind his wife of 75 years Mildred, daughters Kathy Holwick and Karen Whithworth (Eddie Jarman). grandson Patrick Finnegan, great grandson Gavin and great ganddaughter Brooklyn.