Here you can find messages in remembrance of Harriers fans as well as those close to the club. Anyone wishing to add a friend or loved one to one of the In Memory lists can do so by e-mailing us.
2002
DORIS MCGARRIE
Doris sadly passed away in 2002, having been a Harriers fan all of her life. She is immortalised at Aggborough by having a brick on the Harriers Wall outside the club’s main entrance.
2008
RON STOOKE
Ron died in 2008, he is immortalised at Aggborough with a brick in the Harriers Wall.
Ron played football and cricket, he was a former Royal Marine and played at Aggborough on alternating Saturdays, to the Harriers, for the Royal Marines Association. He supported the Harriers all his life and would watch them home and away when he could, he was a season ticket holder for many years.
He was so happy to watch the Harriers at Wembley and to become a Football League club. He is missed so much.
2013
STEVE MILLINGTON
Steve, a true ‘Harrier’, sadly passed away, after a short illness on 2nd November 2013 and is fondly remembered by his family and friends.
He was a founder member of KHIST in 2003, having been heavily involved in the Trust’s formation, and initially served as Treasurer. For many people, he was the driving force of the Trust and it was his enthusiasm that helped rescue our football club in its darkest financial days. He was KHIST Chairman when, in 2011, he was foremost in co-ordinating the emergency fundraising activities which enabled the club to avoid imminent administration and potential liquidation.
Steve had drive and vision and an infectious sense of humour. He put the interests of others before his own and his life is remembered with great affection. Kidderminster Harriers supporters past and present owe Steve Millington an enormous debt of gratitude and his legacy lives on.
JOHN MASON
Beckie Mason writes: He was a big Harriers fan, and he passed away on January 11th 2013.
My dad is dearly missed by my mom, me and my brother, Scott Mason and his three grandchildren Kay, Miyah and Niall.
2014
THOMAS MCGARRIE
Thomas, who passed away in 2014, was a regular at Harriers matches both home and away, and was a Season Ticket holder
2016
PAUL PLANT
Paul regularly watched Harriers matches with his daughter, Shelly and rarely missed a home match at Aggborough. Paul and Shelly would also be regular visitors to the training ground where they’d visit the players.
Paul sadly died in 2016 after illness. He is much loved and missed.
2018
ERNIE LANE
Ernie’s contribution to the club will never be forgotten. As a former Director, a generous benefactor and a long-time supporter, Ernie played a huge part in delivering some very memorable times for the club and its fans. He passed away late in 2018 and will be sadly missed.
BEN LANGDON
Ben was a devoted Harriers fan who sadly died in 2018. His friend, Dan, wrote of him: “…he was a great supporter of Harriers, always got on with fans and those who have and still are within the club and it was very saddening to see him pass away earlier in the year in his sleep. Will always be remembered by supporters and to me he absolutely deserves to be on the list.”
MARCUS DAVIS
Marcus tragically lost his life in early 2018, aged just 24, after a battle with testicular cancer. Marcus, whose favourite Harriers player was Lee Vaughan, is fondly remembered by mum, Trudie, and the rest of his family and friends.
ROGER BARLOW
Roger’s name will still be instantly recognisable to many Harriers fans – he worked here at Aggborough for decades after joining in the 1980s up until around 2010, as our groundsman in the 1990s to maintaining the stadium in general – not to mention his work in the offices as Secretary and an oracle of all things football. He is very fondly remembered by all.
ARCHIE STYLES
NIGEL WARWICK
2019
BRIAN HOLYMAN
Brian was a much-loved and very regular visitor to COSE as a match official for our Junior and Academy matches. Brian passed away suddenly in late 2019 and will be fondly and warmly remembered.
BILL KING
Bill was associated with the National League League for over 40 years, first becoming involved as Chairman of Runcorn FC and then afterwards in a similar role with Altrincham FC.
A pioneer in helping to form the League in 1979, Bill became Vice-Chairman in 1985 and then Chairman in 1989, when he succeeded the late Jim Thompson. Bill served as Chairman for 17 years, and developed the League from the original 22 Clubs to the current membership of 68. Along the way he oversaw the rise of the North and South divisions and helped secure automatic promotion for one club and then two clubs.
Succeeded as Chairman by Brian Lee MBE in 2007, he was appointed President and elected as a Life Member.
JOHN OWEN
John Owen sadly passed away early in 2019, on January 4th.
John was a long-time Harriers fan, who actually helped out behind the scenes by cleaning Aggborough after matches for many years alongside his brother, Bernard.
He is remembered by his daughters, Becky and Emma, and his family.
TOM GRIFFITHS
Tom was a Harriers regular who loved the match day experience, both home and away. A lifetime Season ticket holder, he continued to listen to matches via radio after suffering with ill health.
Tom sadly died on 27 December 2019 at the age of 95 and is fondly and lovingly remembered.
RON PRICE
Ron is fondly remembered by his son, Mark, and everyone at Aggborough. John worked as a steward at Harriers for some time and, as well as being a big fan of the club, also got Mark hooked as well.
Ron passed away on 13 October 2019.
MANDY PRICE
Mandy was a big Harriers fan who was also a regular at Aggborough on the turnstiles, welcoming fans to the action on a match day, something she missed terribly after falling ill. Mandy sadly passed away in May 2019 and is much missed by all the family.
PETER FALLOWS
Julian Fellows writes beautifully: My father, Peter Fallows, died in September 2019. A lifelong Harriers fan who for some eighty seasons visited the Aggborough to support the team. He lived a full and interesting life but certainly one of the greatest of his memories was to have served the club as a director in the early 1980s. In latter years when he could rarely get to the games match day radio was his saviour. Thank you to the Pride of Worcestershire for the great happiness you gave my father.
2020
MICHAEL WHITEMAN
Michael sadly passed away on 28 April 2020 and will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends
Granddaughter Sadie said, of his time supporting the club: “He was watching the Harriers for 70 years! His seat was J66 and, every home match, he sat in the back room in the Harriers social for a pre-match drink.”
PHIL BUTCHER
Phil sadly passed away in April of 2020. He was a keen Harriers fan who had moved away from the area but continued to follow the fortunes of the Reds closely. Returning to live in Bewdley, he was again a regular at Aggborough and watched games from the North Stand with friend, Richard Mercer, as well as travelling to support the boys at away matches.
BRIAN MURDOCH
An unmistakable figure at Aggborough, Brian sadly died late in 2020. He and his family had provided the match day food within the Stadium for an incredible 60 years, their efforts earning the likes of the famous Aggborough Soup and legendary pies national coverage and attention. Read our full tribute to Brian.
MICHAEL JOHN ELCOCK
Michael, also known as MJ, Scatty or Mickey, Mickey sadly passed away on the 16th October 2020, aged 73. He was the only one of the Elcock brothers, of Allan, Graham and Colin, to maintain his home roots in Kidderminster throughout his life.
A very sociable soul, his life revolved around the Harriers, the Severn Valley Railway, Bobby Vee, and he had many loyal friends, some who had known Mickey for over 50 years. A long standing Harriers season ticket holder, he supported his team both home and away, and would always be happy to attend the match debrief, in any social club after the game.
En route to the Kidderminster Crematorium, the funeral cortège stopped off at Aggbrough, to allow other Harriers’ season ticket holders, who knew Mickey well, turned out to pay their respects. His surviving brothers were always mindful and appreciative of the endearing support of his friends, and in the words of Bobby Vee, we all know that the night now has more than a thousand eyes.
Mickey, fondly remembered by all.
2021
MICHAEL HUTTON
Michael sadly passed away on 7 February. He is fondly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Annie, their loving family and his wonderful friends, including those of the Kidderminster Buffs.
He’ll be as equally missed at Aggbnorough, where he was present at every opportunity as a lifelong fan of the mighty Harriers.
2022
DAVID PRICE
David was a loyal, devoted Harriers fan and family man who is much missed by those close to him. David sadly passed away in February 2022 having spent a lifetime backing the Reds.
From a young age, David watched matches at Aggborough and soon followed the team away from home, up and down the country. He continued to do so long enough to take not only his children to games, but his grandchildren, too.
2024
KEITH BENTON
Keith sadly passed away on 13th July 2024 and will be deeply missed by family and friends.
Keith had, in the last few years, become a keen season ticket holder for Kidderminster Harriers and enjoyed attending matches and a post match analysis over a pint with friends in the club.
He will be greatly missed.