Harlen James Temple

Harlen James Temple, 64, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Barnesville Hospital surrounded by God's love, his family, and friends. He was born on November 10, 1958 in Barnesville to the late William Franklin "Bud" Temple and Elizabeth Grace "Betty" (Miller) Temple.

Harlen was a 1977 graduate of Barnesville High School. He was a coal miner for Tunnel Ridge-Alliance Coal. Harlen was baptized into the Christian Church. He was a gardener, farmer, and a 1979 King Pumpkin winner. He was a supporter of local 4-H and FFA groups. Harlen's greatest love was his family, he especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Harlen was preceded in death by his son, Clayton Temple; unborn grandson, Gabriel; and an unborn child. 

Harlen is survived by his wife, Lorrie Temple whom he married on July 7, 1984; children, Kenzie (Andrew) White, Kyle (Kaitlyn) Temple, and Cody (Brooke) Temple; daughter-in-law, Alyssa Temple; eleven grandchildren, Zoey, Lily, Sawyer, Corey, Jackson, Paisley, Jake, Josh, Adalynn, Rowan, and Finnan; brothers, Kenneth (Debbie) Temple, Terry (Julie) Temple, and his twin brother Harvey (Carla) Temple; several nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 North Chestnut Street, Barnesville, Ohio and Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 12:00pm until the time of the service at 1:00pm with Pastor Ed Eberhart officiating. Burial will follow at Crestview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Ronald McDonald House or a local charity or organization of your choice.
 

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