Luther Harkrider
January 22, 1944 — May 21, 2008
Luther Harkrider
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Mr. Luther Darrell Harkrider, 64, of Hewitt, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 after an intense bout with cancer.
A celebration of Darrell's life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 24 at the Highland Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Wible officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.
Visitation
Visitation with the family will be Friday, May 23, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at OakCrest Funeral Home.
Life Story
Darrell was born January 22, 1944 in Houston to Luther Harkrider and Mildred Eugenia Bates Harkrider.
As a teenager, Darrell lived in Waco at the Waco State Home. Darrell attended University High School and completed several extension courses from Texas A&M.
He was a top salesman for T.J. Lipton Co., Pure Milk Co. and the Bakemark Corporation USA. He was Salesman of the Year for T. J. Lipton and was flown to New York City for a celebration and an award for this honor.
He received many awards, but just this week, he received the highest award, his crown of life which he will cast at Jesus' feet. He considered all awards to be nothing compared to his life in Jesus.
Share The Testimony of God's Love
Darrell loved to share his testimony of God's love and grace to him. He served many years as a deacon at Highland Baptist Church, as a lay counselor at the Highland Baptist Church Care Center, a benevolence center for the needy.
Darrell loved music. He played the piano and keyboard beautifully by ear. He enjoyed boating, fishing and the outdoors, especially the Mountains of Colorado, Alaska and Wyoming. Darrell loved wildlife and enjoyed bird watching.
Married to the Love of His Life
Darrell was married to the love of his life, Eva Cheek on June 29, 1968. They were planning a cruise celebration for their upcoming anniversary, but he went for a better trip with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Survivors
Darrell is survived by his loving wife, Eva; son, John David Harkrider and wife, Amanda of Austin; daughter, Michelle Harkrider of Addison; brothers, Don Scaff of Dallas, Steve Harkrider and wife, Lynn of Cleburne; sister, Myrna Meadows and husband, John E. Meadows and numerous nephews and nieces.
Click FLOWERS below to send flowers to the funeral and visitation.
Mr. Luther Darrell Harkrider, 64, of Hewitt, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 after an intense bout with cancer.
A celebration of Darrell's life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 24 at the Highland Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Wible officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.
Visitation
Visitation with the family will be Friday, May 23, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at OakCrest Funeral Home.
Life Story
Darrell was born January 22, 1944 in Houston to Luther Harkrider and Mildred Eugenia Bates Harkrider.
As a teenager, Darrell lived in Waco at the Waco State Home. Darrell attended University High School and completed several extension courses from Texas A&M.
He was a top salesman for T.J. Lipton Co., Pure Milk Co. and the Bakemark Corporation USA. He was Salesman of the Year for T. J. Lipton and was flown to New York City for a celebration and an award for this honor.
He received many awards, but just this week, he received the highest award, his crown of life which he will cast at Jesus' feet. He considered all awards to be nothing compared to his life in Jesus.
Share The Testimony of God's Love
Darrell loved to share his testimony of God's love and grace to him. He served many years as a deacon at Highland Baptist Church, as a lay counselor at the Highland Baptist Church Care Center, a benevolence center for the needy.
Darrell loved music. He played the piano and keyboard beautifully by ear. He enjoyed boating, fishing and the outdoors, especially the Mountains of Colorado, Alaska and Wyoming. Darrell loved wildlife and enjoyed bird watching.
Married to the Love of His Life
Darrell was married to the love of his life, Eva Cheek on June 29, 1968. They were planning a cruise celebration for their upcoming anniversary, but he went for a better trip with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Survivors
Darrell is survived by his loving wife, Eva; son, John David Harkrider and wife, Amanda of Austin; daughter, Michelle Harkrider of Addison; brothers, Don Scaff of Dallas, Steve Harkrider and wife, Lynn of Cleburne; sister, Myrna Meadows and husband, John E. Meadows and numerous nephews and nieces.
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