Johnny Harrod
May 26, 1952 ~ May 21, 2012
LINDEN TX Johnny Edwin Harrod was born May 26, 1952 in Atlanta, Texas to Edsel Ford and Lydia Keener Harrod. He passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 in Longview. Mr. Harrod was a construction rigger, a member of New Colony Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Kathi Harrod of Linden; his mother and stepfather, Lydia and Richard McCool of Linden; two sisters, Jackie M. Harrod and Vickie Mathis of Linden; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family plus a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his father, a brother, Ricky, and a great niece, Averie Fant. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Friday, May 25, 2012 at New Colony Baptist Church in Linden. Interment will follow in New Colony Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home in Linden. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at the funeral home.
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Sorry for your lose. I grew up playing with Kenneth and Kevin and always liked to be around Johnny. He was always "cool" and we all wanted to be like him. Ed Fant and Laura
Kathy , Vickie, Jackie , Mama Tommy , Sandy , Mandy and Peewee my heart is sad,m I loved Johnny Edwin like a brother he will be missed sweet guy always had a smile on his face loved his laugh Will always remember Shelly Fabrae son Johnny Angel Love all of you with all my heart
Words cannot express my deepest sympathy. May you find peace and comfort.
Our hearts are saddened by the loss of a dear friend. He will be missed and remembered often. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy, Family and Friends; May the sweet comfort of God bring you peace now as He fills you with His devine strength and power. Our most sincere thoughts and prayers will remain with you in the very difficult days to come. Love and Hugs to you.
Johnny was a great guy. He will be missed much
Thoughts and prayers to all the family!
May the LORD bless you and your family on this day..I so very sorry for your loss of your LOVED one.I know alot of his family .
Sorry for your loss…Johnny was a very secial friend, he will be missed.
Such a great loss, but Heaven has gained yet another Angel. Our hearts, love, & prayers go out to each family member. May God wrap His loving arms around each of you today and in the days to come.
Our prayers to with you Kathi and all the family.
Lots of Love, Prayers and support sent your way. God bless you!
Thoughts and prayers to all of you!
praying for your family to get through this and remember you're in a much better place than we are. RIP
Kathi, so sorry to hear about Johnny. Praying for you.
Kathi- I was so sorry to hear about Johnny's death. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I'm so sorry in this time of loss. Johnny was a great guy, whom I truly enjoyed being around. His smile and laughter were contagious, there was never a more capable man on the work site. My prayers are with you guys. I'll really miss him.
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.
Johnny was a good friend back when we were young thought a lot of him and his Family
Johnny, I was shocked and so saddened to hear about your death. You are going to be missed. I have to say , you were always such a great and nice man to know. Enjoyed each and everytime I was around you. Thank You for your friendship. Will be glad to see you again in a better place..RIP Johnny !
I will never forget your laughter or your smile. The love he had for life and his family was truly special. He touched everyone he ever met. We will always miss you and hold you in our hearts forever.
Sorry about your loss Kathy. If you need anything we are here for you and your in our prayers. God bless you. Nicole & Jesse
I am so sorry for the loss of Mr Johnny, May God Bless you all!
Kathi, I am so very sorry for your loss. You, and the rest of Johnny's family are in my heart and in my prayers. Love and hugs.
Kathi, may God embrace you with His comforting arms to ease you through this time of lose—he was really "one of a kind" luv you
Johnny's wonderful smile always brightened up every room he entered, and each heart he touched. He was an Anchor of a Man to me, always holding life together. I will forever love you…
My sincerest condolences. He was a good person and a good friend.
I remember Johnny in grade school. He is too young to leave us. God Bless his family.
u will be missed uncle johnny ……. you were so so sweet
I went to school with Johnny, however, I haven't seen him in years!!! I did talk with him about attending our 40th Class Reunion. My prayers are with you and may God strengthen you in your time of sorrow.
Kathi, we are so sorry for your lost. Our prayers will be with you and your family.
Good man good friend we will miss him but never forget him
Thinking of you
Dear sweet Kathi, You are one of the sweetest people I know. I pray the peace of our Father will comfort you and keep you throughtout this time. God Bless you, Sharrie
Kathi, My heart goes out to you during this time. You and all the family are in my prayers.
My heart aches for you Kathi…but I know the Lord will wrap his loving arms around you and get you and your family thru this. What a testimony to the kind of man Johnny was…the church's new sanctuary was Full as it could be and I never seen so many grown men cry. We are here if you need us…Love James and Brenda
I love you aunt Kathy, and I love Uncle Johnny,so sorry I didn't make it to see him one last time, Don't even know what to say other than I love yall so much, call me 918 565 0853.
We will miss you Johnny
Will always remember my favorite! Love you uncle johnny!
I was so sorry to hear of Johnny's death. My thoughts are with the family.
Wow I just found this site and reading all the messages made me smile as I cried. Thank you all . Yes my big brother is missed dearly and not a day passes without Johnny being thought of and missed like crazy. Love him so much