Mr. Dwight Edward Harrelson

Blanch, NC - Mr. Dwight Edward Harrelson was born on August 25, 1960, to Annie Jeffers Harrelson and Willie Edward Harrelson in Alamance County (Burlington), North Carolina. He departed the earthly realm in Blanch, North Carolina on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Dwight attended Caswell County public schools in North Carolina. In high school, Dwight was a member of the French Club, African American Club, the Future Carpenters of America, and most significantly, the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America—a career and technical student organization. Overall, he was noted as an outstanding senior in sports—with special attention to his athleticism in basketball and track. It was a proud day for Dwight upon graduating from Bartlett-Yancey Senior High School in 1979.

Filled with Bronco Pride, Dwight continued his education at Fayetteville State University, a historically Black college and university. Shortly after that, Dwight was a textile employee at Burlington Industries. Dwight’s interest in the growing technological world sparked his ability to serve as a supervisor and uniquely solve machine-related issues. Over the years, Dwight was regarded as a man who enjoyed a hearty laugh, fishing, and the simple things in life. Dwight was preceded in death by his beloved, compassionate mother, Annie J. Harrelson.

Mr. Dwight E. Harrelson leaves to cherish his memories with his sister: Sheila H. Anderson and husband Cornelius Anderson of Riverdale, Maryland, and niece, Dr. Ashley N. Campbell, and her husband Dr. Lomax R. Campbell of Rochester, New York. In addition, his mother’s siblings a part of the earthly realm—Nora “Peggy” (Brown), Mattie, Mary (William Pace), James Sherman (Lillie), and Joseph (Lula)—and deceased—Moses, Polly (Cobb), Mitchell, Elmira (Pinnix), Earlin, Myrtle (Bradshaw), and Fred are cherished. In addition, his father’s siblings a part of the earthly realm and deceased—Alease (James Poteat), Betty Lou (Larry Curry), Cozy, Faye (Woods), Jerry (Edna), Kelly Carl, Robert Earl (Priscilla), Hubert (Lucille), Willie T., and Elmer are cherished. One of his favorite cousins, Jeffrey Pinnix (deceased). And a host of first, second, and third cousins, loving relatives, and friends.

Per the family's request: Please do not send flowers or plants to the 1071 Zimmerman Road Estate.

Cards or expressions of sympathy can be mailed to his sister, Mrs. Sheila H. Anderson at 6917 Vallery Street, Riverdale, MD 20737; or his niece, Dr. Ashley N. Campbell at 23 Brookscrest Way, Rochester, NY 14611.

Public Viewing for Mr. Dwight E. Harrelson will be on Thursday, May 2, 2024; from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the John & Juanita S. Fulton Memorial Chapel of Fulton-Walton Funeral Home, 219 Dillard School Drive, Yanceyville, NC 27379.

Funeral Services for Mr. Dwight E. Harrelson will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024; at John & Juanita S. Fulton Memorial Chapel of Fulton-Walton Funeral Home, 219 Dillard School Drive, Yanceyville, NC 27379.

Interment will follow at Hamer Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery; 4425 NC Highway 62 North Blanch, NC 27212.

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