Don Shelby Harwood
Don Shelby Harwood, of Springfield, passed on to the Glory of God at 3:45 a.m., Saturday, June 14, 2014 at The Regency. He was born April 6, 1927 in Springfield, to Vivian and Faye Shelby Harwood. He married Ruth Nadine Simpson, November 3, 1951. After 62 years of a loving marriage, she followed him to eternal glory the same day. His parents, one brother John Harwood and one sister Mary Alice Wheeler preceded him in death.
Survivors include three children Mark (Linda) Harwood; Gregg (Paula) Harwood; Cindi Layendecker all of Springfield; ten grand-children; ten great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Don is a Navy Veteran and served his country during the end of WWII. He retired as postmaster for the Capitol Complex after 27 years of service. He was a member of Central Baptist Church and the former Zenobia Baptist Church, where he was actively involved. He was a 32nd degree Mason and also was very involved in Jaycees, volunteered as an usher for Sangamon State Auditorium and volunteered at Memorial Medical Center for 17 years, before retiring his volunteer career to be a caregiver for his wife. He enjoyed being with his family and loved family activities, including many children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events.
He will always be remembered for his kind heart, his contagious smile and his quick wit.
Family will receive friends from 1 – 3 pm Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Central Baptist Church, 501 South 4th with a Celebration of Life service at 3:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Central Baptist Church or Memorial Medical Center.
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Mike Hudson posted on 6/19/14
I had the pleasure to work with Don at the post office. Also after retiring from the post office I got on with Hickory Glen, where Don and Nadine lived. I drive the bus and for the last 2 years have had the pleasure of seeing Don and Nadine. What a wonderful couple, always so gracious and always so fun to be around. I will miss them both.