Harold M. Washington, 82, of Dalton, Georgia, formerly of Carlisle, widower of Janice Hardin Washington, died Thursday, November 23, 2006 at his home.

He was born November 24, 1923 in Fayette Co. to the late Harold M. Washington, Sr. & Mary Katherine Cropper Washington, was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran where he served in World War II and the Korean War and retired with the rank of Captain, was a past commander of the V.F.W. and a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include 2 sons, Rev. Gary (Sammie) Washington, Denver, Colorado and Phil (Kathy) Wilson, Mt. Sterling, a daughter, Kathye (Roger) Farmer, Dalton, and 7 grandchildren, Daniel Clayton Washington, Mary Abigail Washington, Kristen Hall, Mary Katelen Farmer, Robert Bradley Wilson, Franklin Todd Wilson & Eric Wayne Sexton.

Services will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at Mathers-Gaunce F.H. by Rev. James Gaunce. Burial with military honors will follow in Carlisle Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 12:00 Noon Tuesday.