Harles Vanderpool Obituary

Harles "Junior" Vanderpool Jr.

Jul 5, 1936 - Aug 3, 2023

North Fairfield

Harles Vanderpool Jr., known to most as Junior, died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

Junior was born July 5, 1936, in Hueysville, Kentucky, the son of Harles and Myrtle (nee Reed) Vanderpool Sr. Junior moved to the Greenwich area as a youth and attended Greenwich High School.

Junior worked at Empire Reeves Steel Mill for 36 years as a carpenter and painter. He was also a farmer. Faith was an important part of Junior's life and he was a faithful member of Guinea Corner Church of God, Willard. He enjoyed traveling and camping, listening to bluegrass, and attending bluegrass festivals. Junior also liked to go to garage sales and work in his garden. Most of all, he cherished time spent with his children and grandchildren. In life, there are joys and sorrow. A hour before he took his final breath, his family welcomed the birth of his great-great-granddaughter, Journey Mae Vanderpool.

Junior's survivors include his children, Linda (David) Seidel, John (Sherry) Vanderpool, and Tim Vanderpool, all of Greenwich, Kay (Rod) Zellner of North Fairfield, and Debbie (Jeff) Gilbert of Greenwich; several grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Jean Vanderpool; sister, Glessie (Charles) Slone; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Junior was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years; parents, Harles and Myrtle Vanderpool Sr., Charlotte (nee Sutton) Vanderpool in 2015; son, Bob Vanderpool; daughter, Sarah Vanderpool; grandson, Cody Zellner; brother, Rodney; and daughter-in-law, Brenda Vanderpool.

Visitation for friends and family will be 4-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at Eastman Funeral Home, 49 West Main St., Greenwich. Junior's services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Greenwich Greenlawn Cemetery.

Donations in Junior's memory may be given to Christie Lane, 306 S. Norwalk Rd.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared online at www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.