Matthew H. "Bill" Harwood, 88, passed away Sunday, June 19th 2016. He was born July 21, 1927. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, 2 sisters and 1 great grandchild. He was a Korean War Veteran, Memphis Firefighter for 30 years and member of Southaven First United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janice Stephens Harwood, 3 step children, Guy Garrison (Mary), Charles "Bobby" Garrison (Ruth), Elizabeth Gail Garrison Fitzgerald (Kenny). He also is survived by 1 sister, Evelyn Harwood Brown and 1 brother, Richard D. Harwood (Brenda). Also he leaves behind 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11:00- 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Family Funeral Care with services to begin at 1:00 p.m. that same day. Burial to follow at Forest Hill Midtown.