Hildred Bernard "HB" Harrelson

Hildred Bernard “HB” Harrelson Pensacola — Hildred Bernard (HB) Harrelson,76, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018. He was an Army Veteran, having served seven years, and was honorably discharged October 1, 1969. He served as Battalion Chief, NAS Fire Department, Crash and Rescue Station #2, retiring after 22 years. He owned and operated Harrelson's Cleaning Service for 15 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #481 in Locust Fork, Alabama, a member of the Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, Valley of Montgomery, Orient of Alabama #2019, and a member of the Hadji Temple of Pensacola. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife Ann Halford. He is survived by his loving wife Linda Greeson Harrelson; his children Donna Weaver and Donald Ray Stewart; grandchildren Brandy Tyner, Jason Weaver, Brian Stewart, Hunter Stewart, and Lindsey Stewart; great-grandchildren Tristan, Chance, Lane, Brian, and Daniel; twin sister Bernice Taylor and sister Sallie Fay Holiday, and an extended family of cousins, nieces, and nephews. During his service at the Fire Department, he established friendships that have lasted a lifetime, creating trust and respect with the many men he served with. HB's love of fishing was known by all who knew him, and his favorite fishing spot was Lake Talquin near Tallahassee where he spent many happy hours. HB loved the Lord and expressed his Christianity every day to anyone he encountered. He served many hours at Pine Summit Baptist Church where he was a member for over 20 years, working in the kitchen, helping with outdoor maintenance, and in any other capacity as needed. He was dedicated to his Sunday School Class and the friends he made there. He was a kind, gentle, loving, generous man who would help anyone in any way he could. He was truly dedicated to his family and extended family, always seeing that they were cared for and that they knew they were loved. Visitation will be Monday, November 26, 2018, at Pine Summit Baptist Church beginning at 10:30 AM followed by the funeral service at 12:00 Noon, with Dr. Bob Greene officiating and Pastor Steve Bruce assisting. Interment will be at Ft. Crawford Cemetery, East Brewton, Alabama, at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Pallbearers will be Retired Firefighters from NAS Fire Department, Crash and Rescue Station #2. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Men's #2 Sunday School Class at Pine Summit Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners' Children's Hospital if desired.

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Hildred Bernard "HB" Harrelson

December 18, 1941 - November 18, 2018