Harold Thomas Phifer

February 17, 1931 - May 10, 2018

Harold Thomas Phifer, 87, of Mint Hill, died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, May 10, 2018, in the hospice unit of Novant Health Matthews Campus. Harold was born in Marshville, NC, on February 17, 1931, the son of Jonah and Alice Thomas Phifer. He grew up out in the country and after attending Peachland High School, answered his country’s call to service in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. Upon attaining the rank of Corporal and serving his enlistment, he was honorably discharged. On January 29, 1950, he married Ms. Dorothy “Dot” Bowers in Chesterfield, South Carolina, and enjoyed an incredible 68 years of marriage. In 1951, they moved to Charlotte, NC. Harold went into trucking and spent most of his career working for TCT out of Nashville, TN. In addition to driving, he also worked in Terminal Management. After retiring from TCT, he purchased his own truck and hired out as an owner-operator until he fully retired. Harold enjoyed many things in life. He was a fan old country and old gospel music, and racing. He attended many races and watched NASCAR on television. He could also be found outside camping. But in the end, what Harold loved most of all was spending time with family and friends. He and his wife Dot were faithful members of Wilson Grove Baptist Church and they spent many a morning socializing with their friends first at the Hardees Breakfast Club and later the Bojangles Breakfast Club. Time with family was also very important. Spending time with “Sally” (as he like to call his wife Dot), watching his grandson “baby Jake” play baseball, and all times with family were cherished. Harold will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Harold is survived by his wife, Dorothy “Dot”; their children: Jo Ann (husband David) Phelps of Holden Beach, NC; Ricky Phifer of Charlotte, NC, and Lisa (husband Richard) Stanley of Charlotte; his four grandchildren: Scotty Anderson, Jessica (husband Adam) Harrison, Nicholas Stanley and Jake Stanley; and his six great grandchildren: Syrus and Finley Anderson and Kaylee, Anniston, Noa Grace and Shiloh Harrison. Harold is further survived by his siblings: Peggy Thomas, Mary Alice Hozier, and Joe Phifer; as well as numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings. Harold’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for them. A service honoring the life, love and blessing of this wonderful man will be held at the funeral home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, at 12:00 noon on Monday, May 14, 2018 with Pastor Sammy Thomas of Indian Trail Baptist Church and Pastor Rob Mariucci of Wilson Grove Baptist Church leading the services. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Following the funeral service, Harold will be taken in formal procession to his final place of earthly rest at Sunset Memory Gardens, 8901 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, where the United States Marine Corps will perform final military honors for their fallen comrade. Services at LNFH on Monday, May 14, 2018 at noon. Visitation from 10 to noon. Burial to follow at Sunset with Military rites.