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Harlan Fainter Obituary
Family-Placed Death Notice
FAINTER, Harlan Harlan Gray Fainter, 71, died February 20, 2009 at his home in Jonesboro, Georgia. Harlan was born in Natural Bridge, Virginia on April 3, 1937. He graduated Natural Bridge High School and joined the U.S. Coast Guard from 1958 to 1962, Honorably Discharged as Petty Officer Second Class with a medal for Good Conduct. He is survived by his son, Brian Fainter; grandson Matthew Fainter; brother Maynard; sisters, Mary Ruth, Kate, Sophie, Doris, Caroline, and Joyce. Harlan was a career Delta Airline employee from 1962 to 1992, working in Houston, TX and retiring in Atlanta, GA. Funeral services will be held at Harrison's Funeral Home, 714 S. Main St., Lexington, VA 24450, (540) 463-2912. Wake services Friday, burial Saturday morning with military service, H W W E Funeral Home, 1661 Joy Lake Rd. Morrow, GA (404) 363-1999.
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James R. "Woody" Morris Sr
February 27, 2009
Harlan will truly be missed. He was a joy to work with and play cards with. Never a bad word about his fellow works. Just a good man.
Cliff Pearce
February 27, 2009
Harlan and I have been friends for years here in Jonesboro and my sympathy goes out to his family.
Butch Hand
February 27, 2009
Harlan was a dear friend and I will miss him coming to Butch's each day to eat and share stories. My sympathy goes out to his family.
Marjorie Austin
February 27, 2009
"Honk" and I were classmates in high school and I have many fond memories of being a cheerleader rooting for him at football and basketball games. It was great seeing him at our 50th reunion and at a recent mini-reunion. God speed. Marjorie Austin
Tommy Housley
February 27, 2009
Harlin, you will be greatly missed
Bull Dozier
February 27, 2009
I'm going to miss you at the Waffle House. It was a good ride, see you soon.
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