Eddie Lee Harkness was born on March 30,1946 in Atlanta, GA to the late J.T. Harkness and Allene Harkness.He was 7th born of 9 children. He persued his education at Howard High School and where he met the late Charlotte T.Howard and 5 children were born to the union.Fattyboy as he was so lovingly called had a career with Atlanta Dairy where he retired.Fatty loved to laugh and was a friend to all he met he will be missed.

He is survived by  Sisters Gregory Banks, Rolene Lane and Bertha Wilcher, 3 brothers William Harkness, Eddie J Harkness and Robert Harkness. 6 children JoAnn Laney, Eddie Howard(Michelle), Theodore Howard(Shannon Howard), Michael Howard, and Arlene Howard(Inda). He had 18 Grandchildren and a host oof great grandchildren nieces nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by His father J.T.Harkness, his mother Allene Harkness, 2 Brothers Johnny B. Harkness, P.J. Harkness and Essilene Parham.

                                          I am Free

Don't grieve for me,for now I am free I'm following the path God has chosen for me. I took his hand when I heard him call; I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day. To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I've now found peace at the end of day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remebered joys, A freindship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Oh yes, these things, I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow Look for the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much;Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seems all brief; Don't lengthen your pain with undue grief. Lift up your heart and peace to thee, God wanted me now-he set me free.