Mr. Harold Olander Pauling, affectionately called "Candy Man," passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. He was born to the late Alonzo B. and Nellie Hairston Pauling in Forsyth County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother and six siblings.

Mr. Pauling was educated in the public schools of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. He was sole proprietor of JR's Distributing Company. And he gave honorable service for his country in the United States Army. Survivors include his son, Taij Johnson; the love of his life, Bonnie Nash; adopted daughter, ShKema Nash; sister, Constance Pauling of Roxbury, MA; brothers, Cleotus (Mary) Pauling, Veotus Pauling and Jake Pauling; two sisters-in-law: Jacqueline and Rosetta Pauling; a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will take place at 11 am, Saturday, August 5, 2017 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown and Sons Funeral Home. The family will greet friends immediately following the service. For a copy of the funeral program, click here