Haford Harley Shiver went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Sarasota. He lived in Bowling Green and had lived in Hardee County all of his adult life coming from Bay County, FL, where he was born.
He served in the U. S. Army during World War II and retired from Swift Mining Company after 37 1/2 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Bell and Crawford Shiver, two sisters, Jeanette Morris and Joyce Smith, his beloved son Larry Shiver, one grandson Durand Swailes, two great-grandchildren, Matthew Shiver and Catelyn Swailes.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Lola Williamson Shiver; a daughter, Audrey Swailes of Zolfo Springs; two sons, Patrick (Pat) and wife Wilma of Fort Lonesome and Dwayne and wife Betty of Orange, TX; 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 8th at First Baptist Church of Bowling Green at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial is in Bowling Green Cemetery.