George G Harker, III

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George G. Harker III who left us on October 3, 2025 at the age of 79. George was born on April 8, 1946 in New Orleans, LA to the late George G., Jr and Rosalie (DiBetta) Harker. He was a 1964 graduate of St. Aloysius High School before earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the Louisiana State University in 1968. From there, he was drafted to the US Army and served as a sergeant from 1969 through 1974. While serving in the military (active and reserves), he earned a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of New Orleans in December 1974. George was a hard-working, devoted husband, father and grandfather. His profession allowed him to travel the world, but when it was time to retire, he found his piece of heaven in Auburn, AL. George loved to watch sports, the stock ticker, and Netflix. He found enjoyment in going to the health club to work out, eating potato chips, fishing and being outdoors. But most of all, George loved his family with all of his heart, especially his grandchildren who called him Pee-Paw and Paw-Paw.

George is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 57 years Diane (Granier) Harker, his children Dawn Harker (Ebin Warner) and Ian Harker (Corradina Baldacchino), and his grandchildren Giada Harker, Abigail Whiting and Luca Harker. He is also survived by his brother Bruce Harker and his sister Corliss (Harker) De La Garza.