Kenneth Wayne Harbin aka “Squirrel”, 58 of Athens, passed away on Sunday, July 21st, 2024, at Huntsville Hospital. Mr. Harbin was born on November 20th, 1965, in Athens, to Thomas Crutcher Harbin and Peggy Joyce Hardy.
Mr. Harbin is survived by his wife Beverly Pack Harbin; children Jonathan Phillip Harbin (Tiffany Brown Harbin), Lindsay Nicole Harbin Lamb (Zachary Lamb), and Colton Thomas Harbin (Ashley Hie); grandchildren Waylon Lee Harbin, Eleanora Elizabeth Lamb, Odin Phillip Harbin, Adler Rose Lamb, and Micah Kenneth Anthony Lamb; mother Peggy Joyce Harbin; brothers Keith Harbin, Kevin Harbin (Gayle), Kasey Harbin (Kimberly) and Kim Harbin; sister-in-law Julie Harbin; and nieces and nephews Ashley York, Ivy Harbin, Chase Harbin, Madeline Harbin, Chloe Harbin, Hunter Harbin, Thomas Grey Harbin, Kailey Pack Dozier, and Elisha Pack Davis.
He is preceded in death by his father Thomas “Crutcher” Harbin; and mother-in-law Betty Pack.
Funeral services for Mr. Harbin will be Friday, July 26th, 2024, at 11:00am, at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home, with Kasey Harbin and Kevin Harbin officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, July 25th, from 6:00-9:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at O’Neal Cemetery.
Kenneth grew up and lived in Limestone County his entire life. He began working at the age of 14. His talent and passion was building things. He was tough but also gentle. He loved his family well. He considered his kids and grandkids to be his greatest accomplishments. He fell in love with his wife at age 14 and they recently celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary.
He had a way with kids and animals that made them instantly love him. He would give you the shirt off his back. Even in death, he gave the gift of life as an organ and tissue donor. He was successful in all of the ways that mattered. His life and legacy will be cherished forever.
“A little piece of leather – well put together.”
