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Alexander Harkness

Knoxville, Tennessee

1927 - 2016

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Alexander HarknessKnoxville, TNAlexander Jones Harkness died Tuesday, November 15, 2016. He was born in Jellico, Tennessee, May 26, 1927, the son of David Alexander and Jessie Jones Harkness, and was also preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Mary Belle Lothrop Harkness; his sister, Jane...

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He was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed by so many. Our community is a better place because he was here. I'll definitely miss that smile.

Dear Anne,
I am so sorry to hear about your father's death. I have such wonderful memories of him and of family times together long ago when we were young. He was such a fine man. I'm so sad! I will miss him, too. Much love to you and your family.
Ann Schirmer

I remember Alex from the days of the motor yacht "Vigie" when he was running his day charter business in St.Lucia all those many years ago, he was to me a special kind man that had that special southern charm. Thinking of him brings back those very special memories of him and Mary. I was deeply saddened to of his passing, he was truly special.
My sincerest condolences go to his family and especially to "Bo"
Sean Kessell. Capt. "Reel Extreme"
St.Lucia.

Dear Bo,

We are very sorry for your loss. May the memories of your Dad bring you peace.

Sincerely,

Pat and Lisa.

My thoughts and prayers are
with the family at this time.
Sincerely,
Jane Longmire Giesler

We lived across the street from Mr. Harkness. My daughters used to take him and his wife Christmas cookies. He was the sweetest man! We had to move last October and my youngest daughter had just asked me a week ago if we could take cookies to Mr. Harkness this Christmas because she missed seeing him and wanted to see if he was doing ok. He was a very special man and will be sorely missed but as my oldest daughter pointed out, he is now happy in Heaven being with his wife again. Our...