Harry George Sojeba Jr., 88 of Todd NC, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone NC. Harry was born November 2, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Elizabeth (Betty) Langa Sojeba, and his wife Lita Gray Starnes Sojeba. He is survived by one daughter Sharon Sojeba Rucker and husband Jeff of Todd NC, one sister Jean Thomas of Seminole Florida, one granddaughter Melina Jacobson and husband Jesse and 2 great grandchildren of MN.
Harry was a veteran of the US Air Force. He served five years, including time served overseas. Harry dedicated thirty-nine years of service to Southern Bell Telephone Company in Charlotte NC. Harry was always willing to work hard daily and participated in restoring service within disaster areas in the south. His crew workers became his “good buddies” for life.
Harry loved life and laughter to the fullest. He adored his family and dog, Tippy. He was a lifelong fan of the Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns. He would often reminisce about watching “Rapid Robert Feller” pitch with his dad at the Cleveland Stadium. His family and friends will always remember his smile, his laugh, his friendliness and quick humor. Harry loved dancing to polka music and was self-taught on the accordion. Harry Sojeba was a gift from God to make this world a better place.
