John M. Harmon

John Mahlon Harmon, 66, of Westminster, died unexpectedly Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, at Carroll Hospital Center. Born Dec. 19, 1943, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late John Edward Harmon and Cora Allison Howard Morningstar. He was the stepson of Millie Harmon, of Westminster, and the late John Morningstar. He was the husband of Carole P. Harmon, his wife of 40 years. He was a veteran of the Army, having served in the Vietnam War. He had retired with more than 30 years of service at Keith's Car Wash in Westminster. He was a member of Stone Chapel United Methodist Church and the American Legion Carroll Post No. 31. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and watching television. Surviving, in addition to his wife and stepmother, are children and spouses Terri and Robert Whitestone, of Conway, S.C., Robert and Rennie Pearre, of Lancaster, S.C., James Harmon, of Merritt Island, Fla., Wendy and Larry Bloom, and Jacqui Harmon, all of Westminster; siblings and spouses Barbara and Arthur Ensor, Sue Blizzard and companion Bud Hartman, and Cindy and Mark Miller, all of Westminster, Pam Harmon, of Sykesville, Dr. Greg Harmon, of New York City, Linda and Mike Imhoff, of Cockeysville, and Fran and Denny Medlin, of Timonium; grandchildren Mark Jr., Bradley, Tyler, Lexi, Bobby, Stephanie, Sarah, Robbie III, Christy, Dylan, McKayla, Chase and Ryleigh; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Mark Harmon Sr.; and a granddaughter, Kamryn. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Pritts Funeral Home & Chapel, 412 Washington Road, Westminster. Please use the chapel entrance. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with his pastor, the Rev. Michael Bynum, officiating. Interment will be at Stone Chapel UMC Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Lung Association of Maryland, 1840 York Road, Suite M, Timonium, MD 21093; or to the American Cancer Society, 1393 Progress Way, Suite 908, Eldersburg, MD 21784. Online condolences may be made at www.pritts funeralhome.com. Sign this guest book online at www.carrollcountytimes.com.