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Henry Earnhardt Obituary
Henry grew up in Gold Hill, NC and attended Gold Hill Wesleyan Church. He was a 1980 graduate from East Rowan High School and a very talented tennis player. In the summer of 1979, Henry attended North Carolina Governor's School for Voice. He went on to study Accounting at Wake Forest University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1985. He began his professional career working for several financial service companies before moving to Seminole, FL where he transitioned into a successful career at Humana as a National Sales Rep winning several President's Club Awards for Top Sales.
Henry was very talented with music having learned to play the piano on his own at age 3. He was discovered by his mother in the middle of the night sounding out the happy birthday song. Henry had a beautiful voice and sang in the Men's Chorus Group in Charlotte and Florida. Henry was no stranger to travel. He enjoyed visiting most countries in Europe, several in Asia and the Caribbean.
He had a deep commitment to family and friends. Henry is survived by his brothers, Dennis Odell Earnhardt and wife, Joyce of Spartanburg, SC , Allison Bryan Earnhardt and wife, Darlene of Pittsboro, NC and his nephew, Samuel Earnhardt of Norfolk, VA (US Navy) and nieces Alexandria Earnhardt-Bearder of Davidson, NC, Emery Earnhardt of Jacksonville, FL, Lindsay Earnhardt-McNeill of Apex, NC, Lauren Earnhardt-Pickens of Honolulu, HI (US Army), and his youngest brother Jonathan Earnhardt of Gold Hill, NC.
A Celebration of Life will be officiated by Pastor Mark Loman of Gold Hill Wesleyan Church and Pastor Todd Hinson of Bethel Wesleyan of Kannapolis at 11:00 am on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Gold Hill Wesleyan Church, 830 Liberty Rd, Gold Hill, NC with a graveside ceremony following.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Gold Hill Wesleyan Church or First Wesleyan Church of Asheboro, NC.
Powles Staton Funeral Home of Rockwell, is assisting the Earnhardt family. Online condolences may be made at www.powlesfuneralhome.com.
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Bill Strandberg
February 12, 2025
I was a friend of Henry and I had lost touch with him although I often thought of Henry, because he was such a kind person to me. It made me sad to see that he had passed away and it made me sad that I had not called him. Friendship is one of life's greatest blessings and I am so fortunate to have known him.
Patti S Safrit
December 13, 2024
Henry and I were great friends at Erwin, clarinet section. He will always have a special place in my heart.
Tami Jones Carless
December 12, 2024
I loved being a fellow Thespian and band member with Henry. Some of my fondest memories of high school is cutting up with Henry backstage and at rehearsals for the various plays we were in together. He was already a great friend to me. Praying for your family in this very difficult time.
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