Harold W. Aderholt Sr.

Harold was born on May 25, 1940, in Carrollton, Georgia, to Henry Allen Aderholt and Viola Morrow Aderholt. After growing up in Carrollton and joining the United States Army, he married Marie Favuzzi on August 4, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York. Together, they shared 65 years of marriage, building a life filled with family, travel, and cherished memories.

Harold proudly served in the United States Army from 1958 until his retirement in 1979 at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. During his distinguished military career, he served at numerous assignments, including U.S. Army Europe in West Germany; Fort Sill, Oklahoma; United States Forces Korea; Valley Forge Army Hospital; U.S. Army Europe in Oberammergau, West Germany; the United States Army in Vietnam; Fort Belvoir, Virginia; U.S. Army Europe in Stuttgart, West Germany; and, finally, Fort Belvoir.

Harold and Marie especially loved their time living in Germany, where they enjoyed exploring Europe and creating lasting family memories. Their travels took them to Italy, Spain, England, Holland, and France, among other destinations. In later years, Harold delighted in recounting stories of these travels and adventures to his grandchildren.

Throughout his military service, Harold earned numerous honors and awards. Among his proudest accomplishments was being named Soldier of the Year for the U.S. Army, an honor that brought him to Washington, D.C., to receive the award. He also received two Bronze Stars for his service in Vietnam. While serving in the Army, Harold earned degrees in accounting and logistics, laying the foundation for his successful career after military retirement.

Following his Army service, Harold embarked on a successful business career with Dart Drug Corporation. After retiring from Dart, he founded Town & Country Landscaping, Inc., the Aderholt family business, which he led until his final retirement in 2006.

During retirement, Harold and Marie continued to enjoy their shared love of travel, particularly long cruises. They also spent many years hiking the Appalachian Trail with friends, creating more treasured memories along the way.

Harold was an avid reader with a personal collection of more than 1,000 hardcover books. His interests were wide-ranging, including history, politics, espionage, and many other subjects. His curiosity, wealth of knowledge, and enjoyment of sharing stories were enduring parts of his character.

Harold is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Marie F. Aderholt, of Alexandria, Virginia; his son, Harold W. Aderholt Jr., and daughter-in-law, Kathleen M. Aderholt, of Ashburn, Virginia; and his son, Jeffrey W. Aderholt, and daughter-in-law, Cynthia M. Aderholt, of Lorton, Virginia.

He is also survived by his grandsons, Harold W. Aderholt III, of Ashburn, Virginia; Ross T. Aderholt and his wife, Sarah T. Aderholt, of Martinsburg, West Virginia; and Matthew K. Aderholt and his wife, Mary E. Aderholt, of Ashburn, Virginia. He was a proud great-grandfather to Holden T. Aderholt and Hunter C. Aderholt, of Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Visitation and Memorial Services

Visitation will be held at Demaine Funeral Home, 520 South Washington Street, on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Interment with full military honors will take place at Arlington National Cemetery. The date and time of the funeral service have not yet been determined. Graveside services and a reception will follow, with details to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in honor of Harold W. Aderholt Sr.

Wounded Warrior Project

P.O. Box 758516

Topeka, KS 66675

Harold will be remembered for his dedicated military service, entrepreneurial spirit, love of adventure, lifelong curiosity, and, above all, his devotion to his family. His legacy lives on through the many lives he touched and the generations of his family who will continue to cherish his memory.