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BORN
1944
DIED
2012
CHARLES HARKINS Obituary
Charles was preceded in death by his parents Charles C. and Verlon Johnson Harkins. He was also preceded in death by his nephew, Jon Christopher Harkins. Charles is survived by his bother Jon David Harkins (Rebecca) of Tampa, FL; a niece Jennifer Harkins Dubrawski (John) and their two sons Christopher Kai and Taj Pierce, all of Aliso Viejo, CA; 2 uncles, Harold Johnson and Clark Johnson, both of Lawrenceville, GA; and many loving cousins.
Particular thanks go to Charles' friends, Coleman Yarbrough, Donald Reed and Linda Till, for their dedication to Charles throughout his illness. The family also deeply appreciates the staff of Elmcroft at Halcyon Assisted Living Facility for their kind and thoughtful care of Charles over the past year.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm (CST) on Monday, October 1 at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Montgomery, AL. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the Westminster Room of the church. Interment will take place in Lawrenceville, GA on Wednesday, October 3. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org) or Trinity Presbyterian Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for CHARLES HARKINS
Pamela Evans
November 6, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss, he will be greatly missed. I have and will always love him, good-bye Kit....
T T
October 3, 2012
So sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you and your family during your time of need.(2 Cor 1:3-5)
A. Smith
October 3, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you and your family during your time of loss. (2 Cor 1:3-5)
Tina Salyer
October 2, 2012
Charlie was a good friend and co-worker. Charlie had a way of remembering everyone's birthdays, anniversary or special event...May you find peace and joy in the days to follow.
Winifred A
October 1, 2012
PRAYER is always applicable to every situation ; happy,sad,etc. Draw more closer to God in this time of pain through prayer, and you will be surprised how He would help you cope during this distressing time of losing a loved one in death; James 4:8.
October 1, 2012
May the friends and family of Mr.Harkins be strengthened by the God of all comfort. (Isaiah 12:1,2)
G. Johnson
October 1, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
October 1, 2012
So long to a Bowling friend. May you rest in peace!! Andy Moore
Sara Snipes
October 1, 2012
Kit will be missed by many people
S.G.
October 1, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Petrina Johnson
October 1, 2012
So sorry for the loss of such a sweet individual whom I had the honor or working with, Charles will be truly missed by the staff of ISD Copy Center and the previous employees of Printing and Publications where I first met Charlie (as we called him).
aem
September 30, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. It is never easy to lose a loved one in death. Even Jesus Christ was saddened when his beloved friend Lazarus died. Please look to God for comfort. He cares for you.
September 30, 2012
May God be a refuge and strength for you in your time of need. (PS. 46:1)
S. Whiting
E C
September 30, 2012
I am truly sorry for you loss. May you find comfort in the love of your family and friends Is 65:17.
Frances Clement
September 29, 2012
It was with sadness that I learned of Charles ' passing. You will be in my prayers. Fran Roberts Clement - Class of '63
Lisa Pabalate Williams
September 28, 2012
Hold tight to the memories for comfort.In loving memory of a wonderful person.
Mark Pritchett
September 28, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Diana Russell
September 28, 2012
Charles was a good friend and will be greatly missed.
Diana Russell
September 28, 2012
Charles was a special guy and a very good friend. He will be missed by many of us.
Beau Ward
September 28, 2012
Sorry for your loss.worked with Charles for a number a yrs, He was a good man
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