Harold L. Harkness

Harold L. Harkness, 81, of Dawsonville passed away Saturday February 21, 2015 at Gracemont Assisted Living following a period of declining health.

Born September 14, 1933 in Warrior, Alabama to the late George and Florence Harkness, he lived in the Dawson and Lumpkin County area since 1976 having moved from Marietta. Mr. Harkness was a retired Dry Wall contractor and was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was also preceded in death by 4 sisters and a brother.

Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Billie Harkness, Dawsonville; children, Robin and Donnie Parker, Dawsonville, Randy Harkness, Dawsonville; grandchildren, Hannah Parker, Brandon Harkness, Steven Harkness; sister Mickie Martin, Warrior, Alabama.

Funeral services will be held Monday February 23, 2015 at 2 o'clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Danny Park will officiate. Interment will follow in Dawsonville Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 4 until 8 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter, 922 East Morris Street, Dalton, Georgia 30721.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.