Harold Speed was the son of an Assemblies of God pastors, Gordon and Alice. He felt called to ministry at an early age and attended Southwestern Assemblies of God College.

Harold pastored several churches in Oklahoma, but was a bi-vocational minister throughout his life. Harold was never firey or flamboyant, but he was always faithful. For more than twenty-five years he served churches in Duncan, Oklahoma as a children's pastor. He was a talented artist and a member of the Christian Magicians Association. Harold conducted kids crusades and camps. He loved children and ministered to hundreds both in America and on missionary trips to Mexico.

Harold was a beloved brother-in-law of the owner of this site who relates this testimony: "Harold called me and shared his sermon on fire with me and I preached the message at a minister's conference at Brownsville Assembly of God. I will never forget the response. Thank you, Harold. I miss you."

Harold met his Savior in glory in 2004. He was only sixty-two years of age.