Mr. Harry Hall Wingate Jr.

Harry was born in Charlotte, NC on May 11, 1938 to the late Harry Hall Wingate Sr. and Ruby Honeycutt Wingate. In addition to his parents, Harry was also preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Wingate; sister, Judith Tucker (Sherman); and granddaughter, Kaitlyn Wingate.

Harry grew up in Charlotte and graduated from West Mecklenburg High School in 1956, then served in the NC Air National Guard. He then spent most of his work career in the automotive service industry, working for Chrysler Corporation and then for dealerships in Charlotte and Wilmington. In the 80s, he changed courses and embarked on an entrepreneurship as owner and operator of Hy-Win Enterprises, a medical equipment distribution company, where he enjoyed traveling the carolinas and forming personal relationships with his customers. After retiring, he spent time between Denver, NC and his home in Lake Lure.

He never met a stranger and enjoyed talking with people everywhere he went. In Denver, he enjoyed frequent breakfast trips to Stacy's. He also learned ballroom dancing and was actively involved in the social dance clubs in the area. When in Lake Lure, he loved gardening and you could often find him relaxing on the porch in one of his rocking chairs. He was a Mason, serving over 50 years with East Gate Masonic Lodge #692 in Charlotte.

He loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his three children, Kim Hirst (Jimmy) of Lake Lure, Mark Wingate (Melissa) of Statesville, NC, and Amy Porterfield (Cliff) of Roxboro, NC; five grandchildren, Sean Hirst, Trevor Hirst (Jordan), Megan Elliott (Anthony), Jeremy Porterfield (Racheal), and Chase Porterfield (Piper); and three step-grandchildren, Cassie Smith, John Smith (Lindsey), and Josh Smith (Kristen); as well as six great-grandchildren, six step great-grandchildren, and three nieces.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 1:00pm until 2:00pm on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Forest Lawn West Funeral Home, 4601 Freedom Drive in Charlotte.

The funeral service is to be conducted at 2:00pm, immediately following the visitation, in the Paul Helton Chapel at the funeral home.

The burial will follow at the Wingate family lot at Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 7407 Steele Creek Road in Charlotte.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Harry's name to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 374 Hudlow Rd., Forest City, NC 28043.

The Wingate family would like to thank the countless friends and extended family members who visited Harry during his cancer battle and to everyone who has offered their thoughts and prayers, of which there have been many. They would also like to thank the staff at Southern Oncology for the many years of care, and Hospice of the Carolina Foothills for their care and support over the last few difficult months.