Harold Agnew
February 23, 1928 - October 26, 2020
Harold Agnew, age 92 was a Barber, singer, baseball player and icon in his community.
He was requested from many to sing at funeral services for their loved ones.
He was preceded in death by wife, Mallie and son, Harold Jr.
He is survived by and children Lewis (Joyce), Rita, Anna and life partner, Thomas, Lindell (Linda), Lisa Moore Jackson, Sheretta; grandchildren; great-great grandchildren, host of other relatives and friends.
Family will receive friends, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Saturday, October, 31, 2020, funeral, 1:30 p.m., at Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. John Jordan officiating, Rev. Michel S.E. Caldwell, Eulogist.
Interment, 11:30 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2020 at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, Lyons View Dr., with full Military Honors.
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Harold Agnew, Sr. was born to Henry and Allie Agnew in Anderson, S.C., on February 23, 1928.
He retired several months ago due to the pandemic. He was cared for by his loving daughter. During this time, he longed to be with his family and friends in his Heavenly Home. On October 26, 2020, he transitioned peacefully into Eternal Life.
Harold grew up in the Church and was baptized at Welfare Baptist Church in Belton, S.C. where he and his family loved to sing.
He began singing and playing instruments in a quartet at an early age with his brothers and a few of his close friends.
He was raised on a farm in Anderson, S.C., surrounded by his many sisters and brothers under the watchful eyes of his parents.
He completed his education in the South Carolina school system where he met his wife, Mallie.
He soon joined the Army and fought overseas and when his tour of duty ended, he returned home and began caring for his family.
For fun he played city league baseball in both Belton and Knoxville where he became an outstanding player hitting many homeruns and stealing bases helped to propel his team to victory. He never once made a big deal or bragged about this talent. He was also an avid pool player in his day. He played pool at Hudson Pool Hall and not many players could beat him. He still had that winning streak when he played in pool tournaments for Guy B. Love Towers.
In the late fifties, Harold moved his family to Knoxville, TN, to be with his brother Charles and worked at the Medical Arts Building as a parking attendant.
However, he continued his love for gospel music, singing, playing the piano, and directing choirs in various churches across this city for over six decades. He sang and played the guitar with The Southern Travelers for many decades. In 1982, he was asked to sing at one of the venues at the World’s Fair. He gathered up a few background singers and off he and his wife went for many summer evenings until the closing of this event. As time passed, he was asked to sing at funerals for his family, friends, and friends of friends so much so that Gary Gamble dubbed him the “Funeral Singer” because of the well requested song, “Walk Around Heaven All Day”. For over four decades, the community would look forward to going to his gospel programs every first Sunday in November with Grady Benn, his pianist. They invited various gospel groups, solo singers, and inspirational speaker Hallerin Hilton Hill to lift up the Name of Jesus.
After his wife died, Harold moved to Love Towers.
His reputation preceded him. He was asked to play the piano for many activities and he became popular with his neighbors. After he turned 90 years old, during his annual program, Hallerin had the wonderful idea to capture Mr. Agnew’s singing voice on CD, but only if the community would support this effort. At the gracious age of 91, he had made his first CD “Servin’ the Lord”.
After working as a parking attendant in the Medical Arts Building, Mr. Agnew went back to school to receive his barber’s license. For nearly 7 decades, you could find Mr. Agnew on the corner of University Avenue and College Street where he worked under several barbers from Mr. McNabb to Harold Stephens to Gary Gamble. He was such a lovable, dedicated, dependable, and well-respected person who worked in the community and around the city. Many young men received their first haircuts from him. They and other young people looked up to Mr. Agnew as a dad or granddad. He received several terms of endearment because of his personality such as “The Entertainer”, “The Living Legend”, and “The Icon of the Community”. Mr. Agnew worked tirelessly for his communities and churches and never complained or was seriously ill. Who do we know that can work nowadays like him? Mr. Agnew is the epitome of a strong man. He was always in good spirits, had encouraging words and wisdom for you to live by This is the strength only God can give you. In all things he was content. Having material things was not his goal in life.
Harold achieved many accolades later in his life. He has been featured in Bill Landry’s Heartland Series as the “Singing Barber”, in many newspaper articles, and interviewed on several news channels. He was chosen as the Grand Marshal of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade in 2019 and sang on its program.
There was one thing in this life that his heart desired. He wanted his daughter’s Green Toyota Camry. but instead God blessed him with his own Silver Toyota Camry! “Servin’ the Lord does pay off after while.”
Harold is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years and his son Harold Jr.
Harold will be missed, remembered, and always loved by his family.
He is survived by his sister Eunice of Belton, SC, and sister-in-law Dorothy of Boston, MA. His children; Lewis (Joyce), Rita, Anna (life time partner Thomas), Lisa, Lindell (Linda), North Carolina, Sheretta, and daughter-in-law Regina; Grandchildren; Shannon, LaQuisa, Kelvin, Nikki, Atlanta, GA, Jamon, Jermaine, Vincent (Andrea), Oak Ridge, TN, Shantel, Washington, DC, CJ, Alex, LaDawna, Lil Tommy, Kira, LJ, Koresa; Great-grandchildren Shayonna, Michael, DeEric, Iineishia, JaMarius, Kadeadra, Brydrik, LaShawna, Los Angelos, CA, Joshua, Dazia, MayMay, VC, Gabby, Leilei, Beans, Gee, Lexy, LaQuanya, LaDeria, Arianna, Thomasia, TJ, Brannon and Byce; Great-Great Grandchildren Shay’Myree, Baby Reece, Baby Michael, JaMeris, Cameron, Kobe, Kai, Baby DeEric, Khalia, Kamonie, Kamaya, Malijah, Cooper, Los Angelo, CA, Zi, Jordyn, Lil Keno and A’Quavion Also, left to cherish his memories are too many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins to name. He adored you all. His childhood friend George Dean and a host of special friends too many to name including his former co-workers.
February 23, 1928 - October 26, 2020
Harold Agnew, age 92 was a Barber, singer, baseball player and icon in his community.
He was requested from many to sing at funeral services for their loved ones.
He was preceded in death by wife, Mallie and son, Harold Jr.
He is survived by and children Lewis (Joyce), Rita, Anna and life partner, Thomas, Lindell (Linda), Lisa Moore Jackson, Sheretta; grandchildren; great-great grandchildren, host of other relatives and friends.
Family will receive friends, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Saturday, October, 31, 2020, funeral, 1:30 p.m., at Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. John Jordan officiating, Rev. Michel S.E. Caldwell, Eulogist.
Interment, 11:30 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2020 at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, Lyons View Dr., with full Military Honors.
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Harold Agnew, Sr. was born to Henry and Allie Agnew in Anderson, S.C., on February 23, 1928.
He retired several months ago due to the pandemic. He was cared for by his loving daughter. During this time, he longed to be with his family and friends in his Heavenly Home. On October 26, 2020, he transitioned peacefully into Eternal Life.
Harold grew up in the Church and was baptized at Welfare Baptist Church in Belton, S.C. where he and his family loved to sing.
He began singing and playing instruments in a quartet at an early age with his brothers and a few of his close friends.
He was raised on a farm in Anderson, S.C., surrounded by his many sisters and brothers under the watchful eyes of his parents.
He completed his education in the South Carolina school system where he met his wife, Mallie.
He soon joined the Army and fought overseas and when his tour of duty ended, he returned home and began caring for his family.
For fun he played city league baseball in both Belton and Knoxville where he became an outstanding player hitting many homeruns and stealing bases helped to propel his team to victory. He never once made a big deal or bragged about this talent. He was also an avid pool player in his day. He played pool at Hudson Pool Hall and not many players could beat him. He still had that winning streak when he played in pool tournaments for Guy B. Love Towers.
In the late fifties, Harold moved his family to Knoxville, TN, to be with his brother Charles and worked at the Medical Arts Building as a parking attendant.
However, he continued his love for gospel music, singing, playing the piano, and directing choirs in various churches across this city for over six decades. He sang and played the guitar with The Southern Travelers for many decades. In 1982, he was asked to sing at one of the venues at the World’s Fair. He gathered up a few background singers and off he and his wife went for many summer evenings until the closing of this event. As time passed, he was asked to sing at funerals for his family, friends, and friends of friends so much so that Gary Gamble dubbed him the “Funeral Singer” because of the well requested song, “Walk Around Heaven All Day”. For over four decades, the community would look forward to going to his gospel programs every first Sunday in November with Grady Benn, his pianist. They invited various gospel groups, solo singers, and inspirational speaker Hallerin Hilton Hill to lift up the Name of Jesus.
After his wife died, Harold moved to Love Towers.
His reputation preceded him. He was asked to play the piano for many activities and he became popular with his neighbors. After he turned 90 years old, during his annual program, Hallerin had the wonderful idea to capture Mr. Agnew’s singing voice on CD, but only if the community would support this effort. At the gracious age of 91, he had made his first CD “Servin’ the Lord”.
After working as a parking attendant in the Medical Arts Building, Mr. Agnew went back to school to receive his barber’s license. For nearly 7 decades, you could find Mr. Agnew on the corner of University Avenue and College Street where he worked under several barbers from Mr. McNabb to Harold Stephens to Gary Gamble. He was such a lovable, dedicated, dependable, and well-respected person who worked in the community and around the city. Many young men received their first haircuts from him. They and other young people looked up to Mr. Agnew as a dad or granddad. He received several terms of endearment because of his personality such as “The Entertainer”, “The Living Legend”, and “The Icon of the Community”. Mr. Agnew worked tirelessly for his communities and churches and never complained or was seriously ill. Who do we know that can work nowadays like him? Mr. Agnew is the epitome of a strong man. He was always in good spirits, had encouraging words and wisdom for you to live by This is the strength only God can give you. In all things he was content. Having material things was not his goal in life.
Harold achieved many accolades later in his life. He has been featured in Bill Landry’s Heartland Series as the “Singing Barber”, in many newspaper articles, and interviewed on several news channels. He was chosen as the Grand Marshal of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade in 2019 and sang on its program.
There was one thing in this life that his heart desired. He wanted his daughter’s Green Toyota Camry. but instead God blessed him with his own Silver Toyota Camry! “Servin’ the Lord does pay off after while.”
Harold is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years and his son Harold Jr.
Harold will be missed, remembered, and always loved by his family.
He is survived by his sister Eunice of Belton, SC, and sister-in-law Dorothy of Boston, MA. His children; Lewis (Joyce), Rita, Anna (life time partner Thomas), Lisa, Lindell (Linda), North Carolina, Sheretta, and daughter-in-law Regina; Grandchildren; Shannon, LaQuisa, Kelvin, Nikki, Atlanta, GA, Jamon, Jermaine, Vincent (Andrea), Oak Ridge, TN, Shantel, Washington, DC, CJ, Alex, LaDawna, Lil Tommy, Kira, LJ, Koresa; Great-grandchildren Shayonna, Michael, DeEric, Iineishia, JaMarius, Kadeadra, Brydrik, LaShawna, Los Angelos, CA, Joshua, Dazia, MayMay, VC, Gabby, Leilei, Beans, Gee, Lexy, LaQuanya, LaDeria, Arianna, Thomasia, TJ, Brannon and Byce; Great-Great Grandchildren Shay’Myree, Baby Reece, Baby Michael, JaMeris, Cameron, Kobe, Kai, Baby DeEric, Khalia, Kamonie, Kamaya, Malijah, Cooper, Los Angelo, CA, Zi, Jordyn, Lil Keno and A’Quavion Also, left to cherish his memories are too many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins to name. He adored you all. His childhood friend George Dean and a host of special friends too many to name including his former co-workers.
Harold Agnew
February 23, 1928 - October 26, 2020
Harold Agnew, age 92 was a Barber, singer, baseball player and icon in his community.
He was requested from many to sing at funeral services for their loved ones.
He was preceded in death by wife, Mallie and son, Harold Jr.
He is survived by and children Lewis (Joyce), Rita, Anna and life partner, Thomas, Lindell (Linda), Lisa Moore Jackson, Sheretta; grandchildren; great-great grandchildren, host of other relatives and friends.
Family will receive friends, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Saturday, October, 31, 2020, funeral, 1:30 p.m., at Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. John Jordan officiating, Rev. Michel S.E. Caldwell, Eulogist.
Interment, 11:30 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2020 at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, Lyons View Dr., with full Military Honors.
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Harold Agnew, Sr. was born to Henry and Allie Agnew in Anderson, S.C., on February 23, 1928.
He retired several months ago due to the pandemic. He was cared for by his loving daughter. During this time, he longed to be with his family and friends in his Heavenly Home. On October 26, 2020, he transitioned peacefully into Eternal Life.
Harold grew up in the Church and was baptized at Welfare Baptist Church in Belton, S.C. where he and his family loved to sing.
He began singing and playing instruments in a quartet at an early age with his brothers and a few of his close friends.
He was raised on a farm in Anderson, S.C., surrounded by his many sisters and brothers under the watchful eyes of his parents.
He completed his education in the South Carolina school system where he met his wife, Mallie.
He soon joined the Army and fought overseas and when his tour of duty ended, he returned home and began caring for his family.
For fun he played city league baseball in both Belton and Knoxville where he became an outstanding player hitting many homeruns and stealing bases helped to propel his team to victory. He never once made a big deal or bragged about this talent. He was also an avid pool player in his day. He played pool at Hudson Pool Hall and not many players could beat him. He still had that winning streak when he played in pool tournaments for Guy B. Love Towers.
In the late fifties, Harold moved his family to Knoxville, TN, to be with his brother Charles and worked at the Medical Arts Building as a parking attendant.
However, he continued his love for gospel music, singing, playing the piano, and directing choirs in various churches across this city for over six decades. He sang and played the guitar with The Southern Travelers for many decades. In 1982, he was asked to sing at one of the venues at the World’s Fair. He gathered up a few background singers and off he and his wife went for many summer evenings until the closing of this event. As time passed, he was asked to sing at funerals for his family, friends, and friends of friends so much so that Gary Gamble dubbed him the “Funeral Singer” because of the well requested song, “Walk Around Heaven All Day”. For over four decades, the community would look forward to going to his gospel programs every first Sunday in November with Grady Benn, his pianist. They invited various gospel groups, solo singers, and inspirational speaker Hallerin Hilton Hill to lift up the Name of Jesus.
After his wife died, Harold moved to Love Towers.
His reputation preceded him. He was asked to play the piano for many activities and he became popular with his neighbors. After he turned 90 years old, during his annual program, Hallerin had the wonderful idea to capture Mr. Agnew’s singing voice on CD, but only if the community would support this effort. At the gracious age of 91, he had made his first CD “Servin’ the Lord”.
After working as a parking attendant in the Medical Arts Building, Mr. Agnew went back to school to receive his barber’s license. For nearly 7 decades, you could find Mr. Agnew on the corner of University Avenue and College Street where he worked under several barbers from Mr. McNabb to Harold Stephens to Gary Gamble. He was such a lovable, dedicated, dependable, and well-respected person who worked in the community and around the city. Many young men received their first haircuts from him. They and other young people looked up to Mr. Agnew as a dad or granddad. He received several terms of endearment because of his personality such as “The Entertainer”, “The Living Legend”, and “The Icon of the Community”. Mr. Agnew worked tirelessly for his communities and churches and never complained or was seriously ill. Who do we know that can work nowadays like him? Mr. Agnew is the epitome of a strong man. He was always in good spirits, had encouraging words and wisdom for you to live by This is the strength only God can give you. In all things he was content. Having material things was not his goal in life.
Harold achieved many accolades later in his life. He has been featured in Bill Landry’s Heartland Series as the “Singing Barber”, in many newspaper articles, and interviewed on several news channels. He was chosen as the Grand Marshal of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade in 2019 and sang on its program.
There was one thing in this life that his heart desired. He wanted his daughter’s Green Toyota Camry. but instead God blessed him with his own Silver Toyota Camry! “Servin’ the Lord does pay off after while.”
Harold is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years and his son Harold Jr.
Harold will be missed, remembered, and always loved by his family.
He is survived by his sister Eunice of Belton, SC, and sister-in-law Dorothy of Boston, MA. His children; Lewis (Joyce), Rita, Anna (life time partner Thomas), Lisa, Lindell (Linda), North Carolina, Sheretta, and daughter-in-law Regina; Grandchildren; Shannon, LaQuisa, Kelvin, Nikki, Atlanta, GA, Jamon, Jermaine, Vincent (Andrea), Oak Ridge, TN, Shantel, Washington, DC, CJ, Alex, LaDawna, Lil Tommy, Kira, LJ, Koresa; Great-grandchildren Shayonna, Michael, DeEric, Iineishia, JaMarius, Kadeadra, Brydrik, LaShawna, Los Angelos, CA, Joshua, Dazia, MayMay, VC, Gabby, Leilei, Beans, Gee, Lexy, LaQuanya, LaDeria, Arianna, Thomasia, TJ, Brannon and Byce; Great-Great Grandchildren Shay’Myree, Baby Reece, Baby Michael, JaMeris, Cameron, Kobe, Kai, Baby DeEric, Khalia, Kamonie, Kamaya, Malijah, Cooper, Los Angelo, CA, Zi, Jordyn, Lil Keno and A’Quavion Also, left to cherish his memories are too many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins to name. He adored you all. His childhood friend George Dean and a host of special friends too many to name including his former co-workers.
February 23, 1928 - October 26, 2020
Harold Agnew, age 92 was a Barber, singer, baseball player and icon in his community.
He was requested from many to sing at funeral services for their loved ones.
He was preceded in death by wife, Mallie and son, Harold Jr.
He is survived by and children Lewis (Joyce), Rita, Anna and life partner, Thomas, Lindell (Linda), Lisa Moore Jackson, Sheretta; grandchildren; great-great grandchildren, host of other relatives and friends.
Family will receive friends, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Saturday, October, 31, 2020, funeral, 1:30 p.m., at Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. John Jordan officiating, Rev. Michel S.E. Caldwell, Eulogist.
Interment, 11:30 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2020 at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, Lyons View Dr., with full Military Honors.
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Harold Agnew, Sr. was born to Henry and Allie Agnew in Anderson, S.C., on February 23, 1928.
He retired several months ago due to the pandemic. He was cared for by his loving daughter. During this time, he longed to be with his family and friends in his Heavenly Home. On October 26, 2020, he transitioned peacefully into Eternal Life.
Harold grew up in the Church and was baptized at Welfare Baptist Church in Belton, S.C. where he and his family loved to sing.
He began singing and playing instruments in a quartet at an early age with his brothers and a few of his close friends.
He was raised on a farm in Anderson, S.C., surrounded by his many sisters and brothers under the watchful eyes of his parents.
He completed his education in the South Carolina school system where he met his wife, Mallie.
He soon joined the Army and fought overseas and when his tour of duty ended, he returned home and began caring for his family.
For fun he played city league baseball in both Belton and Knoxville where he became an outstanding player hitting many homeruns and stealing bases helped to propel his team to victory. He never once made a big deal or bragged about this talent. He was also an avid pool player in his day. He played pool at Hudson Pool Hall and not many players could beat him. He still had that winning streak when he played in pool tournaments for Guy B. Love Towers.
In the late fifties, Harold moved his family to Knoxville, TN, to be with his brother Charles and worked at the Medical Arts Building as a parking attendant.
However, he continued his love for gospel music, singing, playing the piano, and directing choirs in various churches across this city for over six decades. He sang and played the guitar with The Southern Travelers for many decades. In 1982, he was asked to sing at one of the venues at the World’s Fair. He gathered up a few background singers and off he and his wife went for many summer evenings until the closing of this event. As time passed, he was asked to sing at funerals for his family, friends, and friends of friends so much so that Gary Gamble dubbed him the “Funeral Singer” because of the well requested song, “Walk Around Heaven All Day”. For over four decades, the community would look forward to going to his gospel programs every first Sunday in November with Grady Benn, his pianist. They invited various gospel groups, solo singers, and inspirational speaker Hallerin Hilton Hill to lift up the Name of Jesus.
After his wife died, Harold moved to Love Towers.
His reputation preceded him. He was asked to play the piano for many activities and he became popular with his neighbors. After he turned 90 years old, during his annual program, Hallerin had the wonderful idea to capture Mr. Agnew’s singing voice on CD, but only if the community would support this effort. At the gracious age of 91, he had made his first CD “Servin’ the Lord”.
After working as a parking attendant in the Medical Arts Building, Mr. Agnew went back to school to receive his barber’s license. For nearly 7 decades, you could find Mr. Agnew on the corner of University Avenue and College Street where he worked under several barbers from Mr. McNabb to Harold Stephens to Gary Gamble. He was such a lovable, dedicated, dependable, and well-respected person who worked in the community and around the city. Many young men received their first haircuts from him. They and other young people looked up to Mr. Agnew as a dad or granddad. He received several terms of endearment because of his personality such as “The Entertainer”, “The Living Legend”, and “The Icon of the Community”. Mr. Agnew worked tirelessly for his communities and churches and never complained or was seriously ill. Who do we know that can work nowadays like him? Mr. Agnew is the epitome of a strong man. He was always in good spirits, had encouraging words and wisdom for you to live by This is the strength only God can give you. In all things he was content. Having material things was not his goal in life.
Harold achieved many accolades later in his life. He has been featured in Bill Landry’s Heartland Series as the “Singing Barber”, in many newspaper articles, and interviewed on several news channels. He was chosen as the Grand Marshal of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade in 2019 and sang on its program.
There was one thing in this life that his heart desired. He wanted his daughter’s Green Toyota Camry. but instead God blessed him with his own Silver Toyota Camry! “Servin’ the Lord does pay off after while.”
Harold is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years and his son Harold Jr.
Harold will be missed, remembered, and always loved by his family.
He is survived by his sister Eunice of Belton, SC, and sister-in-law Dorothy of Boston, MA. His children; Lewis (Joyce), Rita, Anna (life time partner Thomas), Lisa, Lindell (Linda), North Carolina, Sheretta, and daughter-in-law Regina; Grandchildren; Shannon, LaQuisa, Kelvin, Nikki, Atlanta, GA, Jamon, Jermaine, Vincent (Andrea), Oak Ridge, TN, Shantel, Washington, DC, CJ, Alex, LaDawna, Lil Tommy, Kira, LJ, Koresa; Great-grandchildren Shayonna, Michael, DeEric, Iineishia, JaMarius, Kadeadra, Brydrik, LaShawna, Los Angelos, CA, Joshua, Dazia, MayMay, VC, Gabby, Leilei, Beans, Gee, Lexy, LaQuanya, LaDeria, Arianna, Thomasia, TJ, Brannon and Byce; Great-Great Grandchildren Shay’Myree, Baby Reece, Baby Michael, JaMeris, Cameron, Kobe, Kai, Baby DeEric, Khalia, Kamonie, Kamaya, Malijah, Cooper, Los Angelo, CA, Zi, Jordyn, Lil Keno and A’Quavion Also, left to cherish his memories are too many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins to name. He adored you all. His childhood friend George Dean and a host of special friends too many to name including his former co-workers.
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