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Douglas Paul Harkins

In Obituaries by OC Monitor Staff

OWENSBORO, Ky. — Douglas Paul Harkins, 92, of Owensboro, and formerly of Hartford, Kentucky, passed away early Tuesday morning, Jan. 28, 2020, under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born on May 28, 1927, in Providence, Kentucky, to the late Paul and Pearl Pounds Harkins.

Doug was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in WWII. He went on to work and retire from Tichenor Chevy, Olds, and Buick after 32 years. He was a former member of Hartford First Baptist Church, was a member of Apollo Heights Baptist Church, and was a member of The Gideons International. Doug was devoted to his church and his faith.

Aside from his parents, Doug is preceded in passing by his wife of 64 ½ years, Naomi Sansom Harkins, and an infant daughter, Debora Kay Harkins.

Doug is survived by his children, Dr. Gay (David) Baughman, of Louisville, Kentucky, and Keith Harkins, of White Lake, Michigan; and his grandson, Joshua David Baughman, of Washington D.C.

Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Miller-Schapmire Funeral Home with Bro. Ed Mitchell and Bro. Jerry Carter officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Hartford. The Ohio County Honor Guard will be conducting Military Honors. Visitation will be Friday, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and again on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.

Miller-Schapmire Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Harkins. Share your messages of condolence with the family of Douglas Paul Harkins at www.millerschapmire.com.