Pete was born the son of the late Novella Harshaw, Sr. and Mary Louise Wilkins Harshaw on February 12, 1950 in Morganton, NC. He served his county honorably in the United States Air Force. Pete was a loving man and will be greatly missed.
Those left behind to cherish Pete's memory include a daughter, Betinna Harshaw; a granddaughter, Laquita Harshaw; two brothers, Nathaniel and Donald Harshaw; four sisters, Carolyn and Lena Sudduth, Kathleen and Wanda Harshaw; and best friends, Maticka Robinson and Roy Lee Dula. Pete is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A graveside service with Air Force Military Honors will be held at 12:00 pm on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the Western NC State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain. Pete will lay in state from 12:00 pm till 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Kirksey Funeral Home.
Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton has the honor of serving the family.