Ronald Edward Harkins: Obituary

Mr. Ronald Edward Harkins age 69 of Oak Tree Village Park Blairsville passed away peacefully at his home with his brother Roger by his side on Friday August 30, 2019 following an extended illness. Mr. Harkins was born on August 16, 1950 in Atlanta, GA., the son of the late Robert Lee Harkins and the late Lottie Pearl White Harkins. He was a veteran of the US Marines of the Vietnam War. Ronald loved doing mechanic work, reading, especially Military and paperback books. Ronald was always supporting veteran’s organizations.  He was preceded in death by his parents and also three brothers, George Harkins, Richard E. White and Bobby Lee Harkins and two sisters, Roselyn Harkin and Linda Sullivan and also a sister in law, Azaline Harkins. He was a friend to many and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Ronald attended Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Surviving Mr. Harkins are four children, Ronald, Gregory, Roselyn and Jodie Harkins all of NY., one brother, Roger Harkins of Blairsville, three sisters, Jackie Mae Davis of Rome, GA., Phyllis Bell and Carolyn Moulder both of Cartersville, GA., several grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.

No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the American Legion in Ronald’s memory.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com