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On April 23, 2023, Joseph L. Harkins Jr. 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 (Jill), Joseph Harkins, Jamie Long (Darryl), Jeremy Harkins (Lindsay) and Jonathan Harkins (Kaila).
In addition to their children, Joe is survived by 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was born on Oct. 4, 1946, the son of Joseph and Wilhelmina (Wurster) Harkins, who are all now reunited in heaven.
He is survived by his sister, Jackie Harkins Kulp (Neil); and a brother, Rob (Sherie).
Joe was first and foremost a man of God, wisdom and conscience. With child-like enthusiasm, he felt deeply and loved fiercely. As a certified financial planner, he served his clients. As a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he served his country. As a husband, father, brother and friend, he served us all.
In his final years, he could be described as the "man-behind-the-scenes," living simply, loving quietly and listening intently to all, but mostly the voice of his Father ... calling him home.
John 14:1-3: "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you ... I will come back and take you to be with me ..."
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May his face shine upon you and be gracious to you ... and give you peace, forever. Shabbat Shalom.
Visitation with friends and family will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church, followed by a Celebration of Life at 11 a.m. As his life has impacted so many, the family asks that you share your story and/or pictures of how Joe has impacted your life by emailing them to inmemoryofJosephHarkins@gmail.com.
In lieu of flowers and contributions, the family has requested that donations be made to Catholic Social Services of Philadelphia, an agency dedicated to providing adoption and pro-life services to families (cssphiladelphia.org/donate/).
Arrangements are by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg.
www.bolgerfuneralhome.com