William "Grump" Howard Hartsoe's obituary , Passed away on April 18, 2025 in Hickory, North Carolina

William "Grump" Howard Hartsoe

January 7, 1954 - April 18, 2025 (71 years old)

Hickory, North Carolina

William "Grump" Howard Hartsoe's obituary , Passed away on April 18, 2025 in Hickory, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mackie Funeral Home LLC

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William "Grump" Howard Hartsoe

January 7, 1954 - April 18, 2025 (71 years old)

Hickory, North Carolina

William Howard Hartsoe Obituary

The memory of William Howard Hartsoe of Hickory, North Carolina, who passed away on April 18, 2025 at the age of 71, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Howard Hartsoe to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Franklin Hartsoe and Cleta Lee Phipps Hartsoe; and his sister Ginger Hartsoe. He is survived by: his wife Judy Hartsoe; his children, Jennifer Mckenzie (Billy) of Midland, Joshua Alexander (Stephenie) of Catawba, SC, Crystal Smolter (Rusty) of Rogersville and Wayne Herman of Hickory; his grandchildren, Haley Pardon, Hunter Mckenzie, Julia Mckenzie, Emily Alexander, Shanna Herman, Melanie Gibson, Andrew Smolter, Ashley Allen and Brittney Yarbrough; and his great grandchildren, Oliver Hartleb, Liam Hartleb, Opal Gibson and Theodore Mckenzie.

A memorial service was held on Wednesday, April 23rd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Chapel of Mackie Funeral Service (35 Duke St, Granite Falls, NC 28630).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mackie Funeral Home LLC



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Apr 23

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Chapel of Mackie Funeral Service
35 Duke St, Granite Falls, NC 28630

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