Mr. Harold Douglas Coble

Harold was born June 7th, 1938 in Forsyth County, a son of the late James M. and Blanche Wood Coble. In his early years he moved to High Point, where worked for several companies before becoming employed by D. H. Griffin, where he enjoyed working for the next twenty one years until forced to retire due to his health. An avid golfer, Harold was a member of the High Point Senior Golf Association. He possessed a competitive spirit, always played to win and played as often as possible. After retirement, most of his days were spent on the golf course enjoying the companionship of fellow golfers. He was proud his granddaughter had learned the game and played on her school golf team. He also loved music; his favorites were Blues, Oldies, Gospel and Elvis. Harold loved the beach, especially when he and Marilyn went to the Bahamas. In addition to his parents, Harold was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Coble. He was a friend of “Bill W.” and was a member of the Sunday Morning Group at the Club. On June 7th, 1986 he married Marilyn Carmichael who survives of the home.

In addition to Marilyn, Harold is also survived by his children, Wayne Coble and Trecia of Kernersville, Ted Killingsworth of Virginia, Penny Bearden and Dewey of Alabama, Raymie Alford and Becky of High Point and Brian Lowe and Christina of Asheboro; ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

A service to celebrate Harold’s life will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday in the chapel of Sechrest Funeral Service in High Point. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 pm Monday at the funeral home.

The family requests that memorials be directed to The Club, Inc., Post Office Box 5062, High Point, NC 27262. Online condolences can be made at www.sechrestfunerals.com. Arrangements by Sechrest Funeral Service, 1301 East Lexington Avenue in High Point.