William Harshaw, Iii

William Clarence “Jupe” Harshaw III, 65 of Rockford, Tennessee, transitioned to his heavenly home on June 17, 2021. He was born to the late William C. Harshaw Sr. and Mary May Charles (Manuel) Harshaw. He was the oldest grandson of the late Clarence and Willie Bell Porter Sudderth.

Jupe retired from Knoxville Airport Hilton after 31 years of service. Jupe loved his job and was a very dedicated worker. He also loved to cook, grill out and eat what he cooked. Jupe was a faithful and founding member of the Fraternal Order of I.R.A.A.H. “Jupe Box” was his nickname given by close friends and relatives.

“Doesn’t seem like enough time for a man as great as my father”-Love your son, William E. Echols Harshaw.

William was preceded in death by Brother, Robert D. Harshaw, sister, Glynessa L. Revels.

Jupe leaves to cherish his memory lovely wife of 37 years Carolyn Echols Harshaw, son; William E. Echols Harshaw, sister and brother-in-law Rev. Richard and Doris Turney, father-in-law Frank E. Hodge Jr., uncles Rev. Benjamin Manuel and Walter Sudderth, aunt, and uncle, Thomas and Epsie Jackson, aunt, Sara Hodge, brother-in-law Chico, Barry, Curtis, sister-in-law Tyronda, Tracy, Cherel. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.

Body may be viewed from noon-6:00 p.m. on Friday June 25, 2021, at Foothills Funeral Home. www.foothillsfh.com