HARROD, Michael Glenn "Mike" - b. May 26, 1945 - d. November 13, 2014

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Michael Glenn "Mike" Harrod, also known as "Black Hat", a resident of Howard, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014 at the Howard Twilight Manor in Howard.  He was born on May 26, 1945 in Eureka, Kansas, the son of Glenn Richard and Edith Faye (McDonald) Harrod.

On May 22, 1965, Mike was united in marriage to Irvina Kay Osburn in Sedan, Kansas.  He was a farmer and rancher and drove a truck for Frank Bills Trucking for over 30 years.  Mike was a very good welder and built his bale trailer.  He enjoyed being outdoors and if time permitted, enjoyed fishing when possible.  Mike attended the Assembly of God in Sedan, Kansas.

Mike is survived by his wife, Irvina of the home; two sons, Terry (Jane) Harrod of Moline, Kansas and Stephen (Tana) Harrod of Piedmont, Kansas; one daughter, Michelle (Tracy) Vaught of Burden, Kansas; 10 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one infant brother, Larry.

Per Mike's wishes, cremation has taken place.  Memorial funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas with Pastor Robin Haines officiating.  Memorials are suggested to either the Howard Twilight Manor of the Flint Hills Assembly of God and may be left with the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)