Harold Lee Hotelling, Republic, formerly from the Fair Grove and Springfield area, was born February 25, 1942. He went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents., Harold Austin, Stella (Campbell) and Margareet (Smith) Hotelling, his grandparents and several Aunts and Uncles.

He is survived by his former wife and beloved friend Joan Moore, 2 sons Harold Wayne, Darren Lee and wife Kathy, 2 grandchildren Max and Madison Hotelling, 2 brothers William and wife Joyce of Fair Grove, John Calvin and wife Alice of Ava, 2 sisters Hazel and husband Rick Rowden of Fair Grove, Juanita and husband Art Harp also of Fair Grove, 2 Aunts Edna Ruth Deaton of Springfield and Mary Geraldine Hotelling of Republic, and several cousins, nieces and nephews and friends.

We want to thank his care givers at Sonshine Manor in Republic and his Hospice group that took good care of him while he was a resident there. A graveside Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Bass Chapel Cemetery. A Visitation will be held Thursday, December 31, 2020 from Noon to 1:00 pm at Klingner Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Klingner Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel. The family asks that you wear masks for each gathering.