On April 23, 2023, Joseph Harkins passed beyond this world into the presence of his Heavenly Father.

Joe married his childhood sweetheart and love of his life, Gloria, having recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Always treasuring family together, they raised the joy of their lives, five children: Joshua Harkins (wife Jill), Joseph Harkins, Jamie Long (husband Darryl), Jeremy Harkins (wife Lindsay), and Jonathan Harkins (wife Kaila).

In addition to their children, Joe is survived by seventeen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He was born on Oct. 4, 1946, to Joseph an...