Obituary of Harold Ray McElroy

Harold Ray McElroy Pawleys Island, S.C. - Harold Ray McElroy, 74, beloved husband of Linda, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 5, 2011 at Waccamaw Community Hospital. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late Charles William and Elva McElroy. His great-granddaughter, Reagan Lacole Edwards, also preceded him in death. Harold retired from the Akron Beacon Journal after forty two years of service. He was the treasurer of the F.O.P.A. #6 for several years. Surviving are his wife, Linda, children, Coleen Sweazy (Denny), Maureen Anderson, Michele, Jamie and John Scott: brother, Jim (Debby) of Burke, Va.; nephew, Jeff; ten grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services will be held 3p.m. Saturday, October 1, 2011 at the Anthony Funeral Home KUCKO-ANTHONY-KERTESZ CHAPEL, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron with visitation one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers or donation, the family requests that a tree be planted in Harold's memory. (Anthony Funeral Homes,330.724.1281,www.anthonyfh.com)