"No more sickness. No more pain."
KINGSPORT - Terry Lee Harkleroad, 66, of Kingsport, joined his wife in his heavenly home on Saturday, June 17, 2023. He was a family man, community leader, and public servant. His faith in Christ was evident and professed by him publicly. Terry served Sullivan County as a commissioner for 16 years, Chief of the Bloomingdale Fire Department and all offices through Governor of the Bloomingdale Ruritan, earning a lifetime membership. Now his work is finished. He is healed completely, and he waits in Gods presence for our eventful reunion.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Freda Lane Harkleroad; parents, Roy and Elva Harkleroad; brother-in-law, Perry Dickenson; and niece, Angela Wilson.
Terry is survived by his son, Brandon Harkleroad and wife Carissa; sisters, Linda Dickenson, and Barbara Musselman and husband Gary; special aunt, Linda Starnes; and several nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Gardners Chapel Primitive Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 12 p.m. with Pastor Josh Johnson, Brother Jon Reed, Brother Rex McMurray and Brother Rick Vannoy officiating.
Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Gardners Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Dennis Fuller, Austin Reed, Tim Hatcher, Richard Begley, Ben Cassell, Howard Croy, Dexter Wilson and Dylan Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Sullivan County Highway Department, Michael Payne, Tosh Jarrett, Jim Smallwood, and Roger Perkins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gardners Chapel Cemetery. 3420 Cardinal St., Kingsport, TN 37660.
Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to leave an online condolence for the family.
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4 Entries
Donna M Davidson
June 24, 2023
Terry was great man. He will be missed by many.
Gary Hooker
June 22, 2023
One of the best and will be missed by all...Gary Hooker
Mandi Love
June 21, 2023
Oh Terry you was such a good man. Always there to listen and offer advice. You never took sides and was always a voice of reason. You had love for ALL. You will be missed by many!
Paul Harr
June 20, 2023
I knew Terry from his service on the County Commission. He was a kind man who will be missed by all who knew him.
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