Harry Young Somers

Harry Young Somers, age 72, of Hiddenite went to his heavenly home on Monday, April 17, 2017 at his residence. His journey into this world began on February 16, 1945 in Iredell County to the late Harry Young Somers and Virginia Somers Jordan. Harry loved the Lord and was a loving husband. He loved his family and loved to talk to people. He never met a stranger. Harry was a member at Beulah Baptist Church in Taylorsville. In his lifetime he worked for Southern Screw Factory, Statesville Record & Landmark for 22 years as a paper carrier and was retired from Engineered Sintered Components in Troutman, where he had worked for over 15 years. He loved collecting old stuff, hit & miss engines, fishing, and caring for his dog, Wolf. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his step-father: Paul Jordan; sister: Jeanne Harrison and husband Jerry; and sister-in-law: Faye Somers.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 25 years, Wanda Watkins Somers, of the home; sons: H Young Somers and Shelton Somers (Star), both of Beaufort, NC; daughters: Shelly Lane (Scott), of Statesville, Blaire Maas (Gary), of Clemmons, NC, and Gay Garner (Dennis), of Beaufort, NC; step-daughter: Sonia Kerley, of Stony Point; step-son: Michael Watkins, of Stony Point; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandson; brother: Jerry Somers, of Statesville; sisters: Debbie McQuage (Steve), of Charlotte and Paula Miller (Rick), of West Jefferson; along with a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Friday, April 21, 2017 from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm at Beulah Baptist Church in Taylorsville and the funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm with the Rev. Keith Bowman and Rev. Rick Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Hiddenite Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Gideon's International at Po Box 517; Taylorsville, NC 28681.