Harold Sipe

Harold David Sipe, Sr., age 95, of Cherryville passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023 at White Oak Manor in Shelby.  He was born May 21, 1928 in Catawba County, to the late Charles Ray and Edith Dellinger Sipe.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and member of the Cherryville American Legion Post #100.  Harold was retired from Doran Mills.  He was an active member of North Brook Baptist Church where he was the former activities director of the Senior Adult Group, Sunday School teacher, and an RA leader.  He was also a member of the Lions Club.  Harold was an avid outdoorsman.  He enjoyed fishing, grafting trees, gardening, and primitive archery.  He was well known for his turkey calls and loved turkey hunting.  His favorite quote was “Nature Just Blows Me Away.”

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Hazel Bernice Turner Sipe; and son-in-law, Alan Foster.

Survivors include his children, Teresa Foster, Harold “David” Sipe, Jr. (Sheila), and Alan Sipe (Janine); grandchildren, Mindy Foster, Delana Ferguson (Alex), Cassandra Sipe, Jessica Sipe, and Paige Sipe; great grandchildren, Ethan Ferguson and Ansley Ferguson; and siblings, Jack Sipe, Betty Carpenter, Nellie White, and Glenda Craig.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 3:00PM at North Brook Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Bob Wise, Rev. Ray Pennell, and Rev. Dr. Wade Dellinger officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors conducted by American Legion Post #100.  The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:45 PM prior to the funeral at the church. 

Memorials may be made to North Brook Baptist Church, 7421 Flay Rd, Cherryville, NC 28021.

Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com