Mr. Lother D. Harkness, Sr., age 95, of Gadsden, AL. passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Funeral Service will be held, Monday, June 15, 2015 at Sweet Home United Methodist Church at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Dedric A. Cowser officiating. The burial will take place at The Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, AL. He leaves to cherish his precious and loving memories: His loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Ola M. Harkness of Gadsden, AL.; Daughter ,Ophelia(Danny)Ridgeway; Son, Lother Harkness, Jr.;Step- daughters, Gwendolyn Blakeney, Gaynelle White, Deborah Johnson; Step- Sons, Gerald Goggins, Samuel Goggins, Jr. and Brother, Rayfield Harkness of Ohio. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 5p.m.-7p.m. Professional service entrusted to: Prestige Memorial Funeral Home 2412 Sansom Avenue Gadsden, AL. (256)438-5506.