Harold Monroe, Sr., 80

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Harold Monroe, Sr., 80, of Springfield, died on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at 8:55 a.m. in Hillsboro.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 29, beginning at 11 a.m. at Elliott Avenue Baptist Church in Springfield, 501 West Elliott Avenue.

Mr. Monroe was born Aug. 27, 1938, in Springfield, to Shelby and Mable (Hill) Monroe. He married Juanita Burris on Sept. 1, 1956, and she preceded him in death in 2011.

He is survived by two daughters, Staci (Dale) Garlits of Springfield and Kara Eldridge of Orlando, FL; a son, Harold "Rusty" (Debbie) Monroe of Springfield; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Marcy (Joe) Aldridge of Springfield; and brother, Donnie (Barbara) Monroe of Springfield.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Monroe was preceded in death by a son, Dale Gardner Monroe.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Elliott Avenue Baptist Church.

Online condolences to the family may be left at www.staabfuneralhomes.com.