Submitted by: Dan Rich

Harold D. Naragon

Nov. 19, 1923 - Dec. 17, 2000

South Bend Tribune 12/19/2000

SOUTH BEND — Harold D. Naragon, 77, of Mayflower Road, passed away after an extended illness at 7 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, in his residence. Mr. Naragon was born on Nov. 19, 1923, in South Bend, Ind., and was a lifetime resident of the Michiana area. He was preceded in death by a brother, William Naragon; a sister at birth; and by his parents, Lee and Dorothy Naragon. On June 29, 1947, he married the former Marian Grace Neiswender, who survives. He is also survived by a daughter and two sons, Barbara K. (Tim) Hibiske of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Clinton D. (Susan) Naragon and Barry L. (Sheila) Naragon, both of South Bend; two sisters, Elaine (Ed) Hoffman of South Bend and Ardella (Bob) Lesure of Florida; two brothers, Chester (Lois) Naragon of South Bend and Ronald Naragon of Bremen, Ind.; eight grandchildren, Jeffrey Lee, Molly Lynn, Scott Allen, Clinton Dale, Jr., Steven Delmas and Amanda Lynn Naragon and Matthew and Garret James Hibiske; and by a sister- in-law, June Naragon of South Carolina. Mr. Naragon retired in 1987, as owner with his lovely wife, from Chicago Radiator which they owned from 1960- 1987. Harold was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, was honorably discharged, serving from Jan. 4, 1944, to May 17, 1946, receiving the rank of Baker Third Class. Mr. Naragon was also a member of the Community Baptist Church and the Green Township Lions Club. Mr. Naragon will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. He was a fair and honest man, respected by all who knew him.