DeWhitt Conway Stroud

Mr. DeWhitt Conway Stroud, 70, of Harmony, died Tuesday. Born in Davie County on December 15, 1944, he was a son of the late Sam Stroud and Alma Blanch York Stroud. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shelby Lynn Threatte Stroud, a brother, Glen Stroud and sisters: Eloise Stroud Seaford, Jeanette Stroud and Cora Ellen Stroud. Mr. Stroud was a graduate of UNCC with a B.A. in English. He was a former teacher at Statesville High School. He enjoyed reading, writing, playing video games, dancing, music and being outdoors. Survivors include a son, Andrew Krider of Harmony, two daughters, Candace Stroud Ciccarelli of Statesville and Ivy Stroud of Harmony. Also surviving is a brother, Amos (Bud) Stroud of Statesville along with grandchildren: Jessica, Myia, Bryson, Alonna, Kaylynn, Chace, Hollee, Jordan, Britany and Maile and  great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Friday at Nicholson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Friday October 30, 2015 at the Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carol Wilkinson officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Condolences may be sent online to the family to www.nicholsonfunerals.com . Memorials may be given to the benefit of the family to Nicholson Funeral Home, 135 E. Front St. Statesville, N.C. 28677. Nicholson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.