Rezin Harkins Obituary (1931 - 2017)

Mr. Rezin Harkins, age 85, of Dahlonega passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 following a period of declining health. Born to parents Benjamin and Alice Stover Harkins in Suches, Georgia on November 20, 1931, he had lived most of his life in the areas of Suches and Lumpkin County. Mr. Harkins was retired from the maintenance department of Fieldale Corporation and served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Harmony Church of God. In addition to his parents, Mr. Harkins was preceded in death by sisters; Grace Brewer, Vinola Towe and Barbara Sue Grizzle. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Leona Thomas Harkins, daughters; Linda (Hardy) Adams and Patricia Welch, both of Dahlonega, brother; J.W. (Bertha) Harkins, of Dahlonega, grandchildren; Alisha (Dalton) Delozier, Dahlonega, Brian (Laura) Adams, Gainesville, Tonya Christy , Dahlonega, great-grandchildren; Carlton and Adalyn Delozier and Braylon and Mayson Adams. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2017 in the chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home with Rev. Dalton Delozier and Rev. Bobby Brewer officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in Suches. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 19th from 4 until 9 p.m. and on Friday from 11 a.m. until the hour of service.