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HARBIN, Donald Mr. Donald Reid (Bullet) Harbin, of Tyrone, passed away June 3, 2010. He grew up in East Point and was a 1947 graduate of Russell High School. Mr. Harbin proudly retired from Delta Airlines after 41 years of service as the General Manager of Warranties and Contracts and was an active Delta pioneer. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Maxine Simonds Harbin of Tyrone; daughter, Joni Harbin of Hapeville; son, Steve Harbin and his wife Carrina of Newnan; grandchildren, Reid and Liana Harbin of Newnan; sister, Nancy Rogers of Buford; brother, Paul Harbin of Knoxville, TN and his Delta Airlines Family. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 11 o'clock at the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home with Dr. Jimmy Orr officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Those wishing may send an online condolence at www.parrottfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations to Delta Air Transport Heritage Museum, Inc., 1060 Delta Boulevard, Bldg. B, Dept. 914, Atlanta, GA 30354; Delta Employee and Retiree Care Fund, http://www.dlretiree.info/ or to a charity of your choice. The family will receive friends Friday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory, Fairburn. 770-964-4800.
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Philip Frank
October 1, 2010
One of the greatest men I ever knew or worked for. He has been a positive influence in my life.
Carlia Blanchard
June 6, 2010
"Bullet" a special individual,loved by many,his wit,compassion, devotion, friendship,his loyalty to "Delta", and his ability to love...he gave so freely, so unconditional and you knew you had a friend for life.
I am truly honored to call Bullet & Maxine, my friends. Bullet was so anxious for us to open the restaurant, he would check daily to see if the permits had been finalized, when I finally got our last permit, we turned the lights on and there he stood at the front door waiting for me to turn the "open" sign on with this hugh grin...my first customer, my friend, he and Maxine made sure our doors would always be open..he made everyone he knew come...lol...I am thankful to be a small part of his and Maxine's life, the many wonderful times we've shared, the conversations, the laughter, the Vegas in and outs...I love you "Bullet", heaven has received another angel and you will be remembered forever and missed by all. Rest in peace my friend, we will see you again!
Glenda Lock
June 5, 2010
This little light of mine...I'm gonna to let shine, shine, shine, shine...what a moving service today for a gentleman, a man I can truly call my friend. May the warmth that this little candle brings continue to brighten your world with the memories of Bullet and all who loved him.
Danny Harbin
June 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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Beverly & John Belche
June 4, 2010
Dear Ones, We are remembering you and sending prayers for comfort at this time. Your Father leaves a Beautiful Legacy~ ALL of YOU ~ and will meet you again at that Golden Gate~where there will be no more sorrow~May GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY~
Peggy Allen
June 4, 2010
I was privileged to call Don my buddy while we worked together at Delta. He had such a unique perspective sometimes, and his quick wit made him such a memorable person! He made working at Delta such a joy, and I looked forward to his daily stories, jokes, and take on everyday happenings. He will be missed by everyone who ever had the pleasure of his company.
BILL CALHOUN
June 4, 2010
MAXIE PLEASE KNOW THAT I FEEL YOUR AND YOUR FAMILIES LOSS. MY SYMPATHY WILL MEAN LITTLE BUT PLEASE ACCEPT MY PRAYERS THAT GOD WILL LIFT ALL OF YOUR SPIRITS AND ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES.
LOVE YA,
BILL
Charles Gillespie
June 4, 2010
Joni, Maxine and Steve. My heartfelt sympathy to you all. Bullet was a great guy and a true Delta Pioneer. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Vince Frese
June 4, 2010
I will miss the monthly phone reminders from Bullet about our "Early Out" luncheons or as we called it ROMEOS - retired old men eating out. Rest well my friend. My thoughts are prayers are with your family.
Larry Helms
June 4, 2010
Maxine, Joni, and Steve, Please know our depeast sympathy go with you in our loss of Don. In my years at Delta Don always had my greatest respect and admiration. And my continued contacts with him since were rememberable events. May he rest in peace. Larry and Eileen Helms, The Villages, Fl.
Harry & Anita Ivey
June 4, 2010
What a wonderful and eventful eighty years of life Don shared with his family and with his many friends and coworkers at Delta. We never worked for him; he always worked with us. He kept the hard knocks to himself and passed the praises along. Maxine, Joni and Steve - Our heartfelt sympathy at his passing with our prayer that the sadness of this time will fade as we recall the many happy years we spent with Bullet.
O.E. & Eleanor Hutcheson
June 4, 2010
Our condolences to the Harbin family. I worked at Delta with "Bullett" for 32 yrs. He will be missed by all.
Steven Harbin
June 4, 2010
Dear Dad, you were a wonderful father and a good man. We love you and miss you.
Steve, Carrina, Reid, and Liana
June 3, 2010
Maxine, Joni and Steve: Our deepest sympathy to you. We spent a lot of good years together at Delta, and remember our many years of friendship. He will be missed.
Carol and Eddie Exum, The Villages, Florida
The Staff of Parrott Funeral Home
June 4, 2010
Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.
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