More detail on this person: Henry James
Harkins, age 69, died on November 19, 2013 and
has gone to join his brothers in combat who have
gone before him. He was born April 4, 1944, the
son of the late Eugene and Aline Harkins of
Wilmington. He was a graduate of Archmere
Academy and attended Wesley College and the
University of Delaware.
A wounded Vietnam veteran, he was the recipient of
the Silver Star and the Soldier's Medal, awarded
for heroism performed outside of actual combat. In
addition to his Vietnam service, Hank was a pilot
with 198th Aviation Company (Assault Helicopters)
Delaware Army National Guard. He was employed
by the CSX Corporation until retiring because of a
physical disability.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara of Wilmington
and his son, Craig (Joanna) of Chamblee, GA and
step-daughter, Dawn Panagos (Dino) of Wilmington.
In addition, he is also survived his sister, Mary
Ward of San Diego, CA and his brother, Michael
(Helen) of Wilmington and four grandchildren,
numerous nephews and nieces.
Hank was a lover of dogs. An avid fisherman,
hunter and golfer; however, these activities
became limited due to his increasingly painful
back injury. He enjoyed his weekly poker sessions
with his veteran buddies at the Delaware Veterans
on Naamans Road. He followed all college football
every weekend. Like all Eagles fans, he was an
expert couch coach.
Visitation with family and friends will be held on
Sunday, November 24 from 3-5 PM at McCrery and
Harra Funeral Home, 3924 Concord Pike,
Wilmington, with a funeral service to follow.
Additional parking is available at the Brandywine
YMCA, 3 Mt. Lebanon Rd., with a paved walkway to
the funeral home. The burial will be held
privately at the Delaware Veterans Memorial
Cemetery, Bear, DE.
In lieu of flowers, family suggest contributions
in Henry's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project,
P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or CAUSE
(Comfort for America's Uniformed Services), 4114
Legato Rd., Suite B, Fairfax, VA 22033.
For online condolences visit:
www.mccreryandharra.com 302-478-2204.
Burial information: Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE
This information was last updated 11/20/2018
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