SFC Harry Dwyer, Jr., US Army Retired of Laurinburg passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021.

He was born September 22, 1938 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Harry Dwyer, Sr., and Naomi Hines Dwyer.  He proudly joined the United States Army serving our nation for over 20 years until his retirement.  He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War and awarded multiple medals for his bravery.  Harry continued his career in Civil Service retiring after 30 years of service.  He was a member of the Peele’s Chapel Wesleyan Church.  He loved bowling and playing golf whenever time allowed.  Above all, Harry was a devoted family man who truly loved sharing time with his wife, children and especially his grandchildren.    

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Kevin Dwyer.

Harry is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Smith Dwyer of the home; his children, Elizabeth Greene (Bobby) and Shawn Dwyer (Ashely); grandchildren, John Lawson Pate, Jr., (Amanda), Ashton Pruitt, Jordan Dwyer, Aniston Dwyer and a great grandchild, Sutton Pate; brother, Larry Dwyer along with his nieces, nephews and a host of loving family.

A funeral service with military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the Richard Boles Funeral Service Chapel following COVID mandates.   A private interment will be held at a later date.