Philip Alexander Harwood's Obituary
Philip Alexander “Pappy” Harwood, 79, of Albemarle, peacefully passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Atrium Health Stanly surrounded by his family.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., in the Stanly Funeral Home Chapel.
Born August 13, 1946, in Stanly County, Philip was the son of the late Macon and Rosemary Harwood. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 46 years, Donna Harwood, who passed away in 2021.
Philip proudly served his community as a member of the Albemarle Fire Department, where he later retired. Never one to sit still, he continued working with Marvin Smith Driving School after retirement. Known for his passion for racing RC cars, he was even sponsored to race at the annual Snowbird Nationals.
Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Dayshel Harwood of Albemarle; his chosen family, Bob (Kathy) LeFloch; grandchildren, Caroline LeFloch Harrison (Lee), Will LeFloch, Karlee Clontz, and Brody Clontz.
Philip will be remembered for his sharp wit, dry sense of humor, and his generous heart. He was the kind of man who could fix anything; and if he couldn’t, it probably couldn’t be fixed. A gentle giant who loved deeply, gave freely, and brought laughter wherever he went, Pappy will be missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Salvation Army of Cabarrus/Stanly County, 216 Patterson Ave SE, Concord, NC 28025.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Harwood family.
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