C. Herman Harkless

Herman Harkless, 84, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on April 16, 2021 at Adams – Woodcrest following a brief illness of 3 months.

He was born on September 12, 1936 in Root Township, Adams County, the son of the late Frank Harkless and the late Iris (Hilton) Harkless.   Herman was united in marriage to Myra (Black) Harkless on September 22, 1957 at the Decatur United Brethren Church in Decatur (now Cornerstone Missionary Church) and she survives.

Beginning at the age of 18, Herman began working at the Shaffer Glove Company in Decatur in various capacities until its closure as the Parker Company in the early 2000’s.  In addition to his work at Shaffer, he also worked on the family farm which was a source of pride for him.

Herman had a gift of being very handy.  He was mechanically inclined and could fix anything in his “Herman way”.  He was very caring toward the youth, coaching numerous girl's softball teams, being active in the youth at church, and was a true “kid” at heart.

Herman was a lifelong member of what is now the Cornerstone Community Church in Decatur.  He would sing in the church choir and also use his musical talents to help with worship.  He was also involved with the Big Laurel Mission in Laurel, Kentucky.

Survivors include his wife, Myra Harkless of Decatur, IN; a daughter, Tammy (Nile) Boroff of Willshire, OH; a son, Gene (Julie) Harkless  of Decatur, IN; a sister, Mary (John) Frank of Decatur, IN; a brother, David (June) Harkless of Decatur, IN; a sister, Faye Nevil of Decatur, IN; a brother, Larry (Ruth) Harkless of Decatur, IN; a brother-in-law, Wayne Atkinson of Decatur, IN; 5 Grandchildren:  Colby (Derrin) Kuhn, Janalee (Kyle) Miller, Reese (fiance Sirena Conley) Boroff, Shane Harkless, and Joshua (Mandy) Harkless and 5 Great Grandchildren:  Ezekiel Kuhn, Asher Kuhn, Kaden Gillespie, Jaxon Harkless, and Grant Harkless.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Atkinson and a brother-in-law  Larry Nevil.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday April 23 ^rd at the Cornerstone Community Church in Decatur with Pastor Ken Hogg officiating.  Interment will follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, rural Decatur, IN.  The family asks that masks be worn for the service.

Friends and family will be received from 4-8 Thursday at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, IN and one hour prior to services Friday at the church.  The family asks that masks be worn for all visitors.

Preferred memorials can be made to Cornerstone Community Church, Decatur or Big Laurel Mission in Laurel, Kentucky

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, in Decatur, Indiana.