Harold Roy Sites, 72, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 while working on his farm.

Harold was born on June 26, 1949 in Harrisonville, Missouri, to the union of the late Roy Eugene and Dora Alatha (Kinniard) Sites. On April 4, 1983 he was united in marriage to Shirley Louise Jackson. Together they shared twenty-nine years until her passing on July 8, 2012. He retired from TDC Trucking as a long-haul driver and mechanic. He was a very loyal and dedicated employee. Harold and Shirley volunteered for the National Park Service and were members of the Civil War Reenactors Association for more than thirty years. He and Shirley loved Civil War history. Harold was a member of Risen Ranch Cowboy Church and loved his church family dearly.  Harold was also a member of the American Quarter Horse Association. He enjoyed trapping, artillery, horses and cattle roping. Harold had a great passion for the outdoors and loved working on his farm. Harold was a lifelong resident of Joplin and Carthage area. He will truly be missed by all those who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Shirley Louis Sites; and his twin brother Howard Sites; and brother-in-law, Charles Capitaine.

Harold is survived by his sister, Barbara Capitaine, of Henrico, Virginia; and nephew, Kevin Martin.

Graveside services for Harold are 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Fullerton Cemetery in Carthage, Missouri with pastor Steve Stafford officiating. Those honoring his life by serving as pallbearers are Asher Kluthe, Ken Rice, Darren Chitwood, Jack Galardo, Nick Rice and Tim Watkins.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Risen Ranch Cowboy Church, in care of the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funereal Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.