Edward "Ed" Clay Harrill, age 90

Edward "Ed" Clay Harrill, age 90, of Forest City, husband of Christine Pope Harrill, passed away on December 19, 2017.

A native of Rutherford County, Ed was the son of the late Almeria Huntley Harrill and Henry Clay Harrill, a US Army veteran of WWII and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.

Ed was a retired painting contractor who loved his vegetable gardens both in Smokey Hollow in Spindale and Crestview Drive in Forest City where Christine would 'put up' by canning and freezing the bounty as well as supplying family and neighbors with the harvest. He helped many local leaders, mostly Democrats, in their election campaigns. He loved to 'tease' his friends and delighted in attaching nicknames to many! A sportsman, he played ball in Spindale and followed the Hilltoppers, Braves, Detroit Tigers, and Duke Blue Devils. In retirement, he enjoyed the gatherings for the 'forums' at the Spindale House.

In addition to his devoted wife Christine, he leaves to cherish his memory his son Jim (Robin) Harrill of Charlotte; daughter Terry (Don) Lovelace Mooresboro; brother David (Sarah Jo) Harrill of Ruth; step children Rita (Ricky) Jackson of Gaffney and Tammy (John) Buck of Grifton, NC; 4 grandchildren; 8 step grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren. Ed was preceded in death by his brothers Clyde, Herman, Ray, and Robert; sisters Marjorie Morehead, Lillie Carpenter, Betty Yelton, and Evelyn Bruner.

Services were held at Fellowship Baptist Church. Rev Tom Runyon and Rev. Matt Sparks officiated. Burial was held in the Cool Springs Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills or Fellowship Baptist Church.

Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family.