Harold Straw

Harold Dean Straw, 78, of Owensville, IN. went to be with the Lord March 16, 2021. He was born in Posey County, IN on February 14, 1943 to the late Elmo Straw and Thelma (Stoneberger) Straw. Harold graduated North Posey High School in 1961. He was a lifelong farmer and drove trucks 20+ years for Davis Brothers Trucking. Harold enjoyed attending Christ Temple in Evansville where he served as a Deacon and was a past member of Apostolic Bible Church in Stewartsville. He liked watching tractor pulls, singing, and Monday night suppers with his family. Harold absolutely loved his grandchildren and played with them every chance he got. He always looked forward to his annual trip to Branson, MO with Marilyn to see shows 3 times a day and had a wonderful adventure to Alaska in 2018. Harold was known for always being early and helping anyone who needed it. He will be remembered as a loving husband, dad, and grandpa. Harold was preceded in death by his parents; brother Gary Straw; and son-in-law Tony Garrison. He is survived by his wife, of 55 years, Marilyn (Overton) Straw; children Randy (Norma) Straw, Tommy (Georgia) Straw and Karla Garrison (Robbie Davis); grandchildren Katie Garrison, Caleb Goodson, Cole Mcdaniel, Tanner Straw (McKenna Wilson), Tyler Straw, Mya Rae Straw, Dezarae (Brad) Hart and Bruce Beckwith; great-grandchildren Jade and Gray Beckwith, Gannon, Brecken, Reeseton and Oaksley Hart; siblings David Leon Straw and Carolyn Fleck. Holder's Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Straw. Visitation will be held Friday, March 19, 2021 at Holders Funeral Home from 10a-1p. Funeral will be held at 1pm with Greg Morrison officiating and burial at Maumee Cemtery. All those who wish to honor and remember Harold in person at the service is required to wear a mask for the safety of all those in attendance. Social distancing will be enforced.