Hugh Ray Harbin
November 11, 1941 - April 9, 2020
Mr. Hugh Ray Harbin, 78, of Russellville, Alabama, passed away April 9, 2020, at his residence. A native of Franklin County, he was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church where he served in various positions over his fifty-year membership. He was a member of IBEW #558, was retired from Reynolds Aluminum after 26 years as well as Wise Alloys after eight years. He was also a poultry farmer with Goldkist for 15 years. He had a passion for farming where he was a successful poultry, cattle and row crop farmer. He was an avid Alabama football fan and adored his grandchildren. He enjoyed the simple things in life--a good western movie and antique tractors. Due to the national health crisis at this time, a graveside service will be held at Macedonia Cemetery at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 11, 2020 with Jerome Sherrill officiating. Mr. Harbin is survived by his beloved wife of 49-plus years, Carol Pickett Harbin; daughter, Amy Moss and husband Bart; and son, Joey Harbin and wife Lauren; sisters: Delores Gaston of Mount Hope, AL and Linda Crawford of Franklin, TN; brothers: William Harbin and wife Bonnie of Priceville, AL, Steve Harbin and wife Laurie of Russellville, and Danny Harbin of Trinity, AL; grandchildren: Hayden and Ragan Moss and Noah Harbin; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many beloved friends. Preceding him in death were his parents Wilmer and Eva Wimberly Harbin; a brother, Thomas Harbin; sister-in-law Danna Lane Harbin; and brother-in-law Willard Gaston. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to The Michael J. Fox Foundation. Pinkard Funeral Home, Russellville, is directing.
Mr. Hugh Ray Harbin, 78, of Russellville, Alabama, passed away April 9, 2020, at his residence. A native of Franklin County, he was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church where he served in various positions over his fifty-year membership. He... View Obituary & Service Information