OBITUARY
Charles R. "Charlie" Harbin
April 20, 1923 – July 7, 2019
IN THE CARE OF
Whitten Timberlake Chapel
The Rev. Charles Richard “Charlie” Harbin, 96, of Forest, a faithful servant, went home to be with his Lord Sunday, July 7, 2019.
Born in Varilla, Kentucky, April 20, 1923, he was the son of the late Charles R. Harbin and Mattie Reynolds Harbin.
His wife of almost 72 years, Annie Hightower Harbin; three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Charlie began his working career in a factory in Detroit, MI building tanks during WWII. While there at Temple Baptist Church, he was exposed to a number of great Christian pastors and leaders. He moved back to Kentucky to work as a coal miner. In 1953 he moved to Cincinnati, OH and later, at the age of 41, began serving the Lord in full time ministry under the leadership of Dr. John Rawlings at Landmark Baptist Temple. In 1979, Charlie accepted an offer from Dr. Jerry Falwell at Thomas Road Baptist Church where he served as the visitation pastor for well over 30 years. He was an extraordinary man and faithful soldier.
He is survived by one brother, Roy Edward Harbin of Corbin, KY; three daughters, Diane Dean and her husband Russell of Forest, Dorcas Lynn Harbin of Huntington, England and Peggy Lou Harbin of Knoxville, TN; four granddaughters, Tonya René Gearhart and her husband David, Michelle Dean Ripley and her husband Randy, Rachelle Dionne Dean and Patricia De Carvalho; two great grandsons, Cameron David Gearhart and Lucas Dean Ripley; three step-great grandchildren, Rip, Thomas and Melissa.
A service celebrating Charlie’s life will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Thomas Road Baptist Church with Pastor Jonathan Falwell officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
The family requests those wishing to make memorial contributions to kindly consider Haven of Hope, c/o Missions Department of Thomas Road Baptist Church, One Mountain View Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502 and One Another Ministries Intl, P O Box 2430, Orange, CA 92859.
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FAMILY
- Anna Lene Hightower "Annie" Harbin Wife of 72 years (deceased)
- Roy Edward Harbin Brother
- Diane Dean Daughter
- Russell Dean Son-in-law
- Dorcas Lynn Harbin Daughter
- Peggy Lou Harbin Daughter
- Also survived by four granddaughters, Tonya René Gearhart and her husband David, Michelle Dean Ripley and her husband Randy, Rachelle Dionne Dean and Patricia De Carvalho; two great grandsons, Cameron David Gearhart and Lucas Dean Ripley; three step-great grandchildren, Rip, Thomas and Melissa.
PALLBEARERS
- Dave Carwile
- Bill Crawford
- James Davis
- Culver Miller
- Jim Rader
- Don Sloan
- Carey White
- Roy Harbin Honorary
- David Gearhart Honorary
- Randy Ripley Honorary
- Carl Camden Honorary
- Ed Gomes Honorary
- Kevin Hamlett Honorary
- Lewis Moore Honorary
- Lester Parrish Honorary
- Greg Albers Special friend
- Milton Coleman Special Friend
- Kendall Craft Special Friend
- Fred Crider Special Friend
- Gorman Dillingham Special Friend
- Don Harless Special Friend
- Wallace Harris Special Friend
- Dave Heerspink Special Friend
- Dave Horsley Special Friend
- Dave Moquin Special Friend
- Sonny Neal Special Friend
- Doug Pickeral Special Friend
DONATIONS
- Haven of Hope C/O Thomas Road Baptist Church Missions Dept., 1 Mountain View Dr., Lynchburg, VA 24502
- One Another Ministries Intl. P.O. Box 2430, Orange, California 92859
Past Services
Thursday,
July 11, 2019
Visitation
Thursday,
July 11, 2019
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