Barton (“Bart”) R. Harkey, Sr. died unexpectedly on Friday, January 14, 2022.
Mr. Harkey was born in Travelers Rest, South Carolina to the late Elisabeth (Barton) Harkey and Edgar Rankin Harkey. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Patricia (Martin) Harkey.
Mr. Harkey is survived by his daughter Marie Alford-Harkey (April), son Bart Harkey, Jr. (Kimberly) and the light of his life since her birth, his granddaughter Cameron Harkey.
Mr. Harkey had a long career at Bank of Barrow (and its later iterations) in Winder. He loved his work as a loan officer because he enjoyed helping and connecting with people. Later in his life, he built a successful rental property business.
Mr. Harkey was an avid practical shooter, and a member of the Gwinnett Practical Shooting League since the mid-90’s. He competed in matches and served as a range officer and safety instructor.
Mr. Harkey’s greatest delight was in his family. He was a devoted caregiver to his wife, Patricia, throughout her struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. He loved attending his granddaughter’s softball games and was one of her biggest fans. Nothing delighted him more than spending time with his children and their families.
Services will be held on Wednesday, January 19 at 4 pm in the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Rev. Marie Alford-Harkey officiating. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, January 18 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Carter funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
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Mr. Harkey was born in Travelers Rest, South Carolina to the late Elisabeth (Barton) Harkey and Edgar Rankin Harkey. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Patricia (Martin) Harkey.
Mr. Harkey is survived by his daughter Marie Alford-Harkey (April), son Bart Harkey, Jr. (Kimberly) and the light of his life since her birth, his granddaughter Cameron Harkey.
Mr. Harkey had a long career at Bank of Barrow (and its later iterations) in Winder. He loved his work as a loan officer because he enjoyed helping and connecting with people. Later in his life, he built a successful rental property business.
Mr. Harkey was an avid practical shooter, and a member of the Gwinnett Practical Shooting League since the mid-90’s. He competed in matches and served as a range officer and safety instructor.
Mr. Harkey’s greatest delight was in his family. He was a devoted caregiver to his wife, Patricia, throughout her struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. He loved attending his granddaughter’s softball games and was one of her biggest fans. Nothing delighted him more than spending time with his children and their families.
Services will be held on Wednesday, January 19 at 4 pm in the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Rev. Marie Alford-Harkey officiating. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, January 18 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Carter funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
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