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1937
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2009
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Ronald Harker Obituary
Ron was born on March 4, 1937, to the late Roy Matthew and Olive Himes Harker. He spent his childhood and much of his young adult life in Altoona before moving to North Jackson, Ohio, in 1966. Ron retired from General Motors in 1986 with 30 years of service. In 1998, Ron moved to Georgia, where he married Maxine W. Harker, and spent the past 11 years. Ron loved helping others and any outdoor activity imaginable. His favorite hobbies included camping, hunting, motorcycling and spending time with his two shiztsus.
In addition to his parents, his first wife, Wanda Harker, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Maxine W. Harker of Hinesville; five children and their spouses, Jeffery Harker (Kandi) of Deerfield, Ohio, Charlene Vega of Youngstown, Ohio, Sheila Hoffman (Ricki) of Columbiana, Ohio, Richard Harker Sr. (Jennifer) of Newton Falls, Ohio and Ronald M. Harker Jr. (Bridget) of North Jackson, Ohio; one brother, James Harker of Blue Knob, Pa.; three stepchildren, Charles M. Phillips of Townsend, Gail Phillips of Shell Point and Susan M. Phillips of Longboat Key, Fla.; and 12 grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel.
Burial will be private.
Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel, www.carteroglethorpe.com, has charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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3 Entries
Sue Harklerode
April 29, 2019
Miss my friend. Hard to believe it has been 10 years.
Scout
May 7, 2009
Rest in peace
sue harklerode
May 4, 2009
To the entire Harker Family,
It was with great sadness I write this as I read today's obituaries. Your father was the best bus driver ever. The man was a workaholic and while working at GM he drove school bus too. He became a dear friend to my brother and I as did his children to us. I am saddened to hear of his accident and would like to express my sincerest sympathies for your loss. Recently he had visited Ronald Jr. (neighbor) and I had missed his visit and have great regrets having not seen him.
We have many, many fond memories of him during our years as we grew up, and of the entire family throughout the years.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Sue (Hood) Harklerode & Bill Pitoscia
N. Jackson, Ohio
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