Harold Emory Major

Harold Emory Major, 84, of Cumming passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018.  A Forsyth County native, Harold retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation as a Civil Engineer and enjoyed working on lawnmowers and small engines.  He was an active 50 year member of Lafayette Lodge #44 F&AM, serving as Worshipful Master in 1969; Past High Priest of Silver Shoals Chapter #14, Royal Arch Masons, Yaarab Shriners and Pleasant View Baptist Church. Harold is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Katherine Bales Major; parents, H.C. and Ina Mae Major; brother, Jimmy C. Major; and nephew, Anthony Godfrey.

Survivors include his daughters, Sheila Mastrangelo of Dunwoody, Debbie (Mark) Temple of Cumming; grandchildren, Mandy (Gary) Heath, Aaron Temple; great grandchildren, Shellbi Ryder, Marcus Heath, Jacob Heath; great great granddaughter, Bridget Ryder; sister, Helen (John) Dickson of Marietta; brother, Donald (Millie) Major of Cumming; sister-in-law, Jane Major; several nieces and a nephew.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 21, at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant View Baptist Church with Rev. Bud Sutton officiating.  Interment, with Masonic Rites, will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

Flowers are welcome or you may make contributions to Lafayette Lodge #44 F&AM, P.O. 941, Cumming, GA 30028 and/or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be made at www.ingramfuneralhome.com.