Harold Ray Hash (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Harold Ray Hash, son of Wiley T. and Norma Walker Hash, was born May 11, 1937, in Fredonia, Kansas. He departed this life Tuesday, October 15, 2019, in Mercy Hospital, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of eighty-two years, five months, and four days.
On February 14, 2007, he was united in marriage to Earcille V. Freeman, and they shared the last twelve years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, George, Frank, Jack, Ray and Johnny Hash; and a sister, LaVonne “Sis” Gardner.
Harold is survived by his wife, Earcille, of the home; two daughters, Deborah Lynn Rhone, of Las Vegas, Nevada, and LuAnna Mae Hash, of Springfield, Missouri; a son, Tony Ray Hash, of Marshfield, Missouri; a step-daughter, Tina Venable, of Competition, Missouri; four grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; a step-granddaughter, Athena Venable; a brother, Merle Hash, of the State of Washington; five sisters, Mary Francie Coddington, of Cabool, Missouri, Karen Cotton, Idonna Fox, Janie Hash, all of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Lynda Rhoads, of Claremore, Oklahoma; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and many friends.
He was raised in Kansas and Oklahoma and then entered the military as a young man. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged from the military, he went to work for the Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. While in Wichita, he began racing stockcars for a time. In the 1970’s, he moved to Lebanon, Missouri, where he opened and operated a very well known automobile repair and restoration business, which he maintained for many years.
Harold made his profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Heritage Baptist Church for several years. He later, became an active member of Community Baptist Church, where he was involved in the Fishers Club. He possessed a deep faith throughout his life.
He loved everything about vintage cars and liked going to car shows. He was a hard working man, and also enjoyed taking care of his place and mowing the lawn. He enjoyed visiting with his buddies that would stop by his shop. He liked family gatherings and especially enjoyed having time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Harold was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and was a caring friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and know that he will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all of his family and friends.
A memorial has been established at Community Baptist Church.
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