Harold George Mitcham, 88, of Granite Falls, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center following a period of declining health.
He was born to the late Gaither Mitcham and Rosia Yount Mitcham on July 30, 1935, in Caldwell County.
Following high school, he journeyed to Washington, D.C. and worked for the FBI in the fingerprint division. Harold began building his own house just two weeks after he and Nancy were married. Later he worked for Superior Cable as a supervisor. He was very personable with everyone, no matter their social or financial standing. He was a designer, fabricator, carpenter, gardener, and gem collector. Harold loved blue grass music and enjoyed festivals and fiddler conventions. He was always detailed oriented and very particular in his work. He loved nature and was very health conscious. He loved raising birds and especially parakeets, finches and canaries. Harold had a very good sense of humor and always loved pulling a prank.
Harold was proceeded in death by his father, Gaither Mitcham; mother, Rosia Yount Mitcham; two brothers, Gene David Mitcham, and Billy Joe Mitcham.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 67 years, Nancy Smart Mitcham; one son, Audie Bryan Mitcham of the home; two daughters, Pebble Rae Johnson (Earl Clinton) of Morganton, and Crystal Mitcham Poteat (Dennis) of Baltimore Maryland; three grandchildren, Victoria Creech of Old Fort, Savanna Johnson of Morganton, and Isabella Poteat of Baltimore Maryland.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday February 29,2024 at 4:00 PM in the Chapel of Mackie Funeral Service, with Rev. Dr. Brian Fail officiating. Interment will follow at Lovelady Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 3:00-4:00 P.M. at Mackie Funeral Service in Granite Falls.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.mackiefh.com.
Mackie Funeral Service & Cremations is serving the Mitcham family.
Mitcham Family, may the precious memories of Harold in years past flood your hearts and minds bringing a joy unexplainable at this difficult time.
May Harold continue to live in your hearts, actions and deeds.
Y’all are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of your loss.
It was always a treat to go visit Harold. We would always eventually end up in his shop (the most well equipped and modern shop around) where Harold would show me his latest DIY projects. He was always making changes to something he had already completed because he saw a way to make it better. When Harold was showing me the project, he would give me a look to make sure I understood what he was showing me before he continued. Harold loved to find factory products that he could improve on. I will miss you, my friend.
Nancy, I am very sorry for your loss. I love you and think about you a lot. You are in my prayers
Thinking of family with love and prayers.
Judy Yount
So sorry for your loss. Please know we are praying for you and the family.