Former Saraland Mayor Dies

Alabama Cancer Charles "Charlie" Harben dies of cancer at age 76

by WKRG Staff

Published: Sun, May 17, 2009 - 6:24 pm CST Last Updated: Sun, May 17, 2009 - 6:27 pm CST

SARALAND, Ala. (AP) - Saraland City Councilman and former Mayor
Charles "Charlie" Harben, who served more than 29 years in public
office, has died from pancreatic cancer, his son said. He was 76.
Unopposed in the 2008 city election, Harben, who died Friday,
served on the council since 2000. He was mayor from 1980 to 1992
and also served as a councilman from 1972 to 1980.
Born in Leeds, Harben grew up in Chickasaw. He worked 48 years
for the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad before retiring in 1997, his
son, Charles "Chuck" Harben, said.
Visitation is set for 5 p.m. Monday at Radney Funeral Home in
Saraland. A chapel service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home.
Besides his son, Harben is survived by his wife, Pauline; three
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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DT Says:

Mon, May 18, 2009 at 1:17 pm

Charlie you will be dearly missed. God Bless the family and you will be in my prayers.

bobcat Says:

Mon, May 18, 2009 at 9:27 am

I’m sorry to hear about Mr. Harben’s passing. My thoughts are with his family. He was a good man.

carl Says:

Mon, May 18, 2009 at 8:21 am

I remember Charlie Harben most for his going door to door on foot and shaking hands while campaining for mayor,I liked him a lot.In my most humble opinion,YOU DID WELL CHARLIE FOR THE PEOPLE OF SARALAND!