WESTFIELD – Horace R. “Dick” Harrelson, 84, a forty five year Westfield resident, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Dublin, North Carolina on July 19, 1929, a son of the late Richard and Annie Jane (Barnes) Harrelson.
Dick attended schools there and proudly served our country in the US Navy and re-enlisted to serve in the US Air Force for over twenty years, retiring as Master Sergeant. In civilian life he was employed as a computer service technician for area businesses. He was an avid golfer and always up to date on current events. He was a friend of Bill W. since 1979.
He is survived by his beloved wife of forty seven years, Suzan (James) Harrelson; they celebrated their anniversary on May 12. He also leaves two sons, John Michael Harrelson and his wife Jocelyn of Westfield, and James Richard Harrelson of Holyoke. He will be sadly missed by four grandchildren, Jacob, Nickolas, Alexi, and Sophie; Goddaughter, Morgaine Beck-Sutton, and two very good friends, Irene and Bronny. He was predeceased by his sister, Hazel Colbert.
All services are private. There are no calling hours. The Legacy Funeral Home of Westfield has been trusted with the arrangements. Please visit legacy-funeralhome.com to extend expressions of sympathy to Dick’s family.
