Harry Alexander Troutman

Obituary: Harry Alexander Troutman, 88, of Carter Loop Street in Rockwell, departed this life at the Rowan Regional Medical Center on December 18, 2010, when his Lord and Savior called him home after several years of declining health. Mr. Troutman was born January 21, 1922 in Iredell County to the late Nathaniel Alexander Troutman and Martha Taylor Troutman. He was also preceded in death by siblings Hubert, Ralph, Woodrow, Rachel and Ruby, and in 2001 his wife of 56 years, Annie Rodgers Troutman. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of seven years, Beatrice Eagle Troutman, of the home; his son, Gerald Troutman, of Winston-Salem; one brother, Raney Troutman, and wife, Pauline, of Landis; many nieces and nephews; a large extended family of step-children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and the congregation of his church, the First Baptist Church of Gold Hill. Mr. Troutman was a combat veteran of the US Army Infantry in WWII during the battles to liberate Italy, and retired from over 35 years of service with Cannon Mills Company in the weave room. For many years he excelled at hunting and fishing, and when he mastered those he eventually found a new challenge by turning his talents to gardening and landscaping his home, for which he was recognized by the local press. He enjoyed singing and reciting poetry, enthralling the congregation of his church and others well into his 80's. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 22, 2010, at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Gold Hill, 16141 Old Beatty Ford Road in Gold Hill, with Pastor Toney Parsons officiating. Interment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park, 1350 South Main Street, China Grove, NC. Military Graveside rites will be conducted by the Rowan County Veteran's Honor Guard. The family will receive friends prior to the funeral service from noon to 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com
Visitation: 12:00 Noon-2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 22, 2010 First Baptist Church Gold Hill, NC

Service: 2:00 P.M.Wednesday December 22, 2010 First Baptist Church of Gold Hill

Interment: West Lawn Memorial Park China Grove, NC