L.C. Harrill

L. C. Harrill, 91, of Morganton, NC passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. He was born on January 8, 1930 in Cleveland County to the late Claude Harrill and Lena Oxendine Harrill. He faithfully attended First Baptist Church of Morganton. L.C. previously served as Choir Director and Sunday school teacher at Asheville Street Baptist Church for over fifty years. He loved going to church – if the doors were open, he was there! He loved his family and friends very much. L.C. loved the UNC Tarheels and listening to the Gaithers Vocal Band. After graduating from Morganton High School, he played semi-pro baseball. L.C. was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps for three years. He retired from Lowe’s Hardware as contractor sales manager.  L.C. enjoyed playing golf and gardening.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Rae Aldridge Harrill; granddaughter, Sally Carswell; and sister, Mary Sue Harrill.

L.C. is survived by his daughters, Linda Calhoun (Aubrey) and Connie Klein (Keith); grandchildren, Andrew Kendal, Rachel Coughlin (Kevin) and Stephen Calhoun (Christy); sister, Margaret Steele.

The funeral will be at 1:00pm on Friday, December 31, 2021 at First Baptist Church with Dr. Thomas A. Bland, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Due to the ongoing health crisis, the family requests all attendees to wear masks and practice social distancing.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Morganton or to Amorem (formerly Burke Hospice and Palliative Care).

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.