Mr. Wade Hampton Harbin, age 94, of Winfield passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 at North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo. Mr. Harbin was born on October 2, 1930, in Rock City, Alabama to George and Theola Edwards Harbin. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Winfield and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was also a dedicated member of the Winfield Masonic Lodge #304, where he was inducted in 1963 and remained active until his passing. Mr. Harbin worked with the South Pacific Railroad for 36 years, serving as a brakeman, switchman, and later retiring as a conductor. In his younger years, he enjoyed bird hunting, and in retirement liked to fish, garden, and travel with his beloved wife, Norma Jean. They were blessed with 63 years of marriage.
Mr. Harbin is survived by his children, Phyllis Holley and Mike Harbin (Sharla), his grandchildren, David Harbin (Amy) and Jason Harbin (Georgianna), great-grandchildren, John Grady and Ethan Michael Harbin, his special nephew, Ronald Miles, brother-in-law, Buddy Ashmore, caregiver, Alene Cagle, special friend, Judy Hubbert, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Mr. Harbin was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean Ashmore Harbin, his parents, and his siblings, Alta V. Doss, Ruby Oliver, and Laura Miles.
Funeral services for Mr. Harbin will be held on Friday, September 5th at 11:00 a.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Winfield City Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. service time at the funeral home.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the harbin family.
