Thomas E. Harkless, Daytona Beach, FL, formerly of Indiana, Pa. passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2022, with family at his side.

He was born May 7, 1946 in Indiana, Pa., the son of Edwin W. and Dorothy Gibbons Harkless. He graduated from Indiana Joint High School, then served in the US Navy. Tom made his career at the Homer City Power Plant prior to retiring in 2003.  He devoted 20 years of service to the Indiana Fire Association, serving as captain of Company #1 from 1986-1988, and as the 2 ^nd assistant chief from 1989-1992, and was honored with life membership in 1993.  Tom was a member of The Eagles, The Moose, Post 141 American Legion, and was a lifetime member of The Allied Club, The B.P.O.Elks, and Stone Creek Camp.

Tom moved to Florida to be close to his grandchildren and became an avid golfer.  He was a member of the River Bend Golf Club and could frequently be found enjoying the game and socializing with his many friends.

Tom is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia Harkless; daughter, Bethany (Glenn) Draugelat; his grandsons Jacob and Justin Draugelat; a granddaughter, Jordan Draugelat; sister-in-law, Carol Raymond; nieces Vicki (Richard) Harris and Jessica Murray; and nephew Matthew Murray.

He was preceded in death by his parents Edwin and Dorothy Harkless; a brother-in-law Richard Kuhns; and his beloved son, Thomas "Tommy" Harkless.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Lohman Funeral Home Ormond Chapel, 733 W. Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach. Inurnment to follow at Volusia Memorial Park, Ormond Beach.

Arrangements under the careful direction of Lohman Funeral Home Ormond. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at lohmanfuneralhomes.com.