Richard Harkins

Richard G. Harkins, age 70, of Gowen, passed away early Thursday morning, November 27, 2014 at Spectrum Health-United Hospital in Greenville. The son of Lester & Aileen (Woods) Harkins, he was born on October 7, 1944 in Marion. A veteran of the Army National Guard, he was a member of the Ray I. Booth American Legion Post 101 in Greenville. As a skilled carpenter Dick worked most of his life in the building trades as a contractor. He also enjoyed restoring automobiles especially his 57 Chevy. Surviving are a daughter, Richelle Harkins of Greenville; two sisters, Sharon Harrod and Jayne & Bruce Campbell, both of Saginaw; four nieces and nephews; and many special friends. Visitation with the family is from 2-3 p.m. on Thursday at Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, 511 S. Franklin Street, Greenville, where memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. The Rev. Ian Macdonald of the First Congregational Church will officiate and military honors, rendered by the American Legion, will conclude the ceremonies. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Richard Harkins, please visit our flower store.