Harold James Filgo

Harold James Filgo of Dallas, TX was born August 19, 1919, in Lancaster, TX to Holland Cleveland and Myrtle Lee (Hood) Filgo. He passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2014, in Dallas. Harold graduated from Dawson High School in Dawson, TX, in 1936 and went on to earn a bachelors degree from Baylor University and a masters degree in education and administration from Southern Methodist University. Harold joined the U.S. Air Force in 1942 and proudly served until 1947, when he retired as a Major. During his service in World War II, he ferried airplanes and also flew 68 missions across the notorious India to China airlift known as the “Hump”. For his service, Harold received the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Following an early career in teaching and coaching in Grapeland and Lancaster, Harold served in educational and administrative roles in DISD for almost 30 years. He taught mathematics at South Oak Cliff High School, and served as Principal of Rosemont Elementary, Thomas J. Rusk Jr. High, Sunset and W.W. Samuell High Schools. He was a proud leader whose enthusiasm for his students and fellow faculty members created lasting memories and relationships. During his tenure at Sunset and Samuell High Schools, Harold was a member and president of both the Oak Cliff and Pleasant Grove Rotary Clubs. After retirement from DISD in 1983, Harold continued his lifelong passion for raising livestock. Some of his favorite times were spent feeding his cattle and horses and watching his beloved cutting horses compete. Harold was a faithful member and lay-leader of Preston Hollow United Methodist Church, where he will be remembered for his tireless dedication and his warm greetings. Harold was preceded in death by wife of 51 years, Faye Griffin Filgo. He is survived by daughter Mary Lee Filgo Miller; grandchildren Kyle David Miller and wife Katy; Meredith Miller Bebee and husband Kyle; great grandchildren Stella Cate, Sutton and Miller Bebee, Emerson and Avery Miller; brother Dr. Holland Cleveland Filgo, Jr. of Boston, MA; sister Dorothy Jane Filgo of Lubbock, TX. Harold’s fun loving spirit and quick wit endeared him to everyone he met. He was a strong and humble man, who served his family, his friends, his church, his community, his country, and his Lord. In lieu of flowers, Harold's family requests that memorials be made to Preston Hollow United Methodist Church, 6315 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, Texas 75230

Harold James Filgo

August 19, 1919 - May 30, 2014