Robert Mitchell Harshbarger

Robert Mitchell Harshbarger (77) of Huntington, WV passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at St. Mary’s Hospital on July 2, 2023 after a hard fought battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born January 25, 1946 in Norfolk, VA to Clarence and Dora Mae Harshbarger. He is survived by his wife, Linda Jett-Harshbarger, daughter Toni Michele Black (Tim), granddaughter Dr. Britani Shaye Black, sister Mattie Craig (Pete), and sisters/brothers-in-law – Sandra Ellis (Larry), Lee Jett (Strother), Roger Jett (Vicki), and Clinton Galloway. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his beloved mother-in-law Alice Jett, sister Barbara Thacker (Junior), sister-in-law Carol Galloway, and brother Bill Harshbarger. Robert was a sergeant/veteran in the United States Army, where he served two tours in the Vietnam War and received numerous medals, including the Purple Heart. He retired from the Veterans Administration Regional Office, where he was a rating specialist. Robert was an avid golfer and long time member of the former Spring Valley Country Club. He had many “golfing buddies” over the years, including George Lang, Charlie Watts, John Pullen, and many others that have passed previously. He loved boating at Beach Fork, fishing, and bowling. He enjoyed spending time with family, watching movies and playing cards. He will be sorely missed by family, friends, and countless others who knew him. Visitation will be held Thursday July 6th at Reger Funeral Home in Huntington from 6-8pm. Funeral will follow on Friday July 7th at 1pm at the Reger Funeral Chapel and Spring Hill Cemetery Abbey. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, located at 230 E. Ohio Street Suite 500 in Chicago, IL 60611, be considered.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com