06/12/2006

Notification of Death - Harold William Heslop

June 4, 2006

OFDA received word this morning that Mr. Harold William Heslop, 86, died June 4, 2006 of congestive heart failure. Harold was a retired partner in two family-owned businesses, R. G. Heslop and Sons Funeral Home, where he was fondly known as "Digger" and Heslop Furniture, both in Martins Ferry, OH.

Harold was born August 9, 1919 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to Wilbur Beemer Heslop and Louise Saunders Heslop. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Martha Ann Yingling Heslop, three daughters, Deborah (Tim) Brannen, Melissa Mignin, Holly (Mark) Joseph; two sisters, Audrey Roethlisberger and Jean Ann Bennett; one brother, Wilbur Heslop.

He was a proud World War II veteran and member of the Martins Ferry Chapter of the VFW, and a member of the Greater Charlotte Area Chapter of the Blind Veterans Association (due to macular degeneration and glaucoma). Harold was a devoted husband and father. His family meant the world to him and he was very proud of his seven grandchildren, Jessica Joseph Tischer, Katie Mignin Janni, Jillian Joseph, Emily Mignin Huna, Jenna Joseph, Sarah Mignin, and Christopher Brannen, all of whom loved their "Pop". Harold "never met a stranger", and he kept his wonderful sense of humor to the very end.

A private memorial service was held for Harold's immediate family on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 in the Brian Center Chapel. The family requests in lieu of flowers, that Harold's memory be honored with a donation to either Hospice at Charlotte & Palliative Care, 1420 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28204 or to your local Hospice.