Harold was born Friday, February 17, 1928 in Fort Loramie, OH, a son of the late Kora and Lula (Baucher) Harrod.
In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his brother, Clarence Harrod.
Harold was a member of the Community United Methodist Church in Union City, OH. In his earlier years, he hauled milk, worked at Corning and then became a fulltime farmer. Harold was a member of the American Legion in Fort Recovery. He enjoyed playing cards, attending his grandkids sporting events, as well as watching the Cincinnati Reds and college sporting events on TV.
Harold is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marlene (Taylor) Harrod of Rossburg, whom he married Sunday, December 6, 1952; his children, Galen and wife Ann Harrod of Rossburg, Bonnie and husband Dave Snider of Greenville, Sally and husband Vernon Brigner of Ansonia and Tom and wife Jayne Harrod of Rossburg; grandchildren, Brian Harrod, Beth Harrod,Kevin (Brittany) Harrod, Sean Snider, Jill (Paul) Struble. Cindy (Mikel) Sinnott, Andy Brigner, Jessica (Kirk) Gower, Nick (Adam) Harrod, Korey (Brittany) Harrod, and Dr. Jennifer (Sean) Gerber; 10 great grandchildren; sisters, Bertha Mae Booker of Saline. MI and Luella and husband Harold Roeth of Sidney; serveral nieces, nephews and sisters in law.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Oliver Floyd Funeral home in Greenville with Pastor Mitch Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery.
Family and friends may visit on Thursday, December 8, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Oliver Floyd Funeral Home and also from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday prior to service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community United Methodist Church or American Heart Association.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com