Birth date: Aug 7, 1999 Death date: Dec 11, 2023
Thomas DuWayne Harkins II, 24 of Chariton, IA, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 at his home. Thomas was born on August 7, 1999 in Fort Benning, Georgia, the son of Thomas Harkins and Malvina Tillman. He graduated from George Read Obituary
Tommy was such a loving person. He was like a brother to me and treated me like his sister. He was always kind and protective and wanted the best for me. He will forever be loved and remembered.
Tommy was my adopted nephew and Bella's adopted brother. He started following me around and was my shadow in 6th grade. He loved hard, was thoughtful, kind, funny, a thinker, brave, resilient, a protector, and always a joy to have around. He was such a fixture in our lives that he still has his own streaming profiles on all my accounts, slides he kept in my closet, his own bedroom that was left just as he liked it, and he knew this house was his other home.
My favorite memories of Tommy are always of making triple the food when Tommy was around because I knew he would make the biggest mountain of food on his plate. After the pile of food started the bickering between self-chosen brother and sister (Bella and Tommy) would immediately arise about who was going to eat the last of the food- is Tommy left any that is. Tommy did not always win against Bella but he lived for the fight.
Tommy was always wanting to help and just be around. He would cook us macaroni and cheese and loved to grill us food. Tommy had an amazing ability to feel other's pain in hard times in life and would always check on you and protect those he loved from others hurting them.
The most important part about Tommy is that loved me and he always knew without a doubt that I loved him. He knew he was my nephew, family, and that I would always have his back. I cherish the last phone call we had right before he passed. He was the happiest I had ever heard him to be. He was so full of hope and possibilities for his future. You are greatly missed and your spirit and memories will always be here with us in our hearts and soul.
Prayers to you and the family. So glad we were able to meet Thomas this summer at the TIO campout.
Thoughts and prayers to everyone. We are so sorry for your loss. Love you. John and Sandy Harkins.
Tommy was always such an ornery person. Being his neighbor in Iowa I watched him crash his bike on gravel plenty of times, grow like a weed, and become a very caring young man. He will be missed all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
So sad. Much too young.
Sending condolences to the family.
Sympathy goes out to families!
