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Ramon Harmon Obituary

Harmon, Ramon Age 46 years. February 25, 2013. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday 6PM at Christ The King Baptist Church, 7750 N. 60th St. In state Tuesday 5PM at the CHURCH until time of services. Visitation Monday 4-8PM (Family hour 7-8PM) at:

Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Mar. 3, 2013.
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Rest in Power, Ray.
Thank you for your service and practice.
You will be missed for you love of equity and economic and social justice in the Black Community. You were a dynamic advocate.

Wintford Thornton

October 1, 2022

We will all miss Ray so incredibly much but I cherish the memories over decades of friendship. Ray has always been a model of courage and strength (and also of cool and fun:). We love you!

Mary Pattillo

March 6, 2013

To the Harmon Family and Friends:
I know that sinking feeling
It will happen to you too...
The one that you love is gone forever
And there's nothing you can do.

So try to remember the good times together
And your heart will start to heal
They live on inside you,
They're always beside you,
They're angels waiting there,
To guide you home.
Craig, Karen and JonChristen

Karen Stedman

March 5, 2013

Ray was a man who always leaned into life. I admired him for his ever optimistic view of the world and each of us as its citizens. Cindy Huber, National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin

Cindy Huber

March 5, 2013

To Ray, I love you man. "Many people will come in and out of our lifes" "But only true friends leave footprints in your heart forever". Ray you know Columbia Playground had the best ballers in the 80s. Atkinson Park was 2nd....lol. Rip

Reggie Trumbone Rainey

March 5, 2013

To the Harmon Family, I have had the privilege of working with Ray under Mayor Dave Cieslewicz. He had the greatest smile and since of humor. I still remember the many days during lunch time he would come out and say, what's for lunch. I would say, I brought my lunch. He'd say, save it for tomorrow, let's get lunch. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Wanda Fullmore

March 4, 2013

It's with my deepest regret that I'm not there to celebrate Rays life . I send my condolences to his family, friends and everyone who loved him dearly.
He will truly be missed.

Kimberly Joy Mitchell

Kimberly Mitchell

March 4, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Marvin S. Bailey Sr.

March 4, 2013

Had fun with getting your PC working at SLMC and sharing Pizza and Thai food. RIP Sir you're gone too soon.

March 4, 2013

Ray was always a gentle, kind person. We grew up in the same neighborhood and had many mutual friends, he will be missed. Rest in peace.

Charlene Bates

March 4, 2013

Rest in peace

Beverly Bivens Watkins

March 4, 2013

It was with heartfelt sadness that I learned of Rays' passing. He was a true Gentleman. I will never forget his work ethic and kindness. He was well respected by his colleagues and acquaintances. He will be missed.

Terry Saffold Sr.

March 4, 2013

Ray, you have touched so many people in a special way and you will continue to live in our memories. Rest in peace and may God Bless your family and friends

Dawn Matos

March 4, 2013

We lost a great man. I cherish the memories we created playing basketball at Nicolet. We had so many great laughs together. Ray's big smile was so contagious. He would light up my day and make me feel better every time I saw him. His warm caring nature was amazing. I feel lucky to have shared the time that I did with Ray.

Greg Lutz

March 4, 2013

Ray was a true Gentleman I had the pleasure and privilage of knowing throughout high school and after. My condolences and prayers to the family.

Renee Washington

March 4, 2013

I met Ray back in high school when he came by the house with some friends for an impromptu “party”. I look back and think about those days when we had so much life and so many dreams ahead of us. Despite it all, Ray made his dreams come true in such a short period of time and we all should look to him as an inspiration. My prayers go out to his son and family - may God bless you and keep you.

Kimberly McDade

March 4, 2013

Ray.. Ur gone But Will Never Be Forgotten Bro. I remember when We went to St. Nick together and I came in after you Derek and Tommy and Marcus.. We all played B-ball together.. U were the 1 who made me feel da most Welcomed.. But the other guys did too.. U will Always have a place In my Heart. You dont hafta to hurt NO MO BRO.. God has said.. U have done Good WORK MY SOLIDER.. COME ON HOME.. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY NOW AND FOREVER MORE. BRANDON STINSON.

March 4, 2013

Faith, hope, and love are lasting. But the greatest of these is love. I am truly blessed to have met my brother in Christ Jesus, Ray.

Ray, you have truly enhanced the quality of life of many people; a true advocate who have seamless orchestrated a positive change in the life of many. I have, and will continue to thank our Lord Jesus Christ for you.

Although I am deeply sadden by your death; I am confident in knowing that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. My continual prayers and thoughts are with your family and love ones during this time.

God Blessings,
Kim Wilson-Eddie

Kim Wilson' Eddie

March 4, 2013

I was so impressed when I came back home to Milwaukee and heard about your life's work and your great accomplishments. I will always remember our Nicolet friendship. You were always one of the good guys. My deepest condolences. Caroline Stewart-Futch

March 4, 2013

Ray, You will be missed and I'm sorry for the loss.

Dorothy E Mc Donald

March 4, 2013

Always the gentleman,rest in peace brother.

Ray Banks

March 4, 2013

Ray and I grew up together in Jack & Jill. He was a wonderful person. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Meredith Reeves

March 4, 2013

A wonderful Man has left this earth. A Life well lived. Mary introduced me to her polite and friendly son. Two people cut from the same cloth. Both are truly missed. May God comfort the Family and Friends of Ray Harmon during your grief.

Louise Young-Benson

March 4, 2013

Ray will be missed dearly by the carter family he was a great inspiration to our two sons Clifford and Sandy Carter

March 3, 2013

Ray we grow up togehter St. Nick, same high school, neighborhood thru adulthood even though in seperate cities. Lots of memories. I will never forget you man never. I was blessed to have you as a friend.

Thomas Mitchell Jr.

March 3, 2013

Ray was a servant to many. He will be missed, but I am so glad he walked my way through life. I am much better because of knowing him. Prayers and condolences to his family.

Wanda J. Montgomery, Friend

Wanda Montgomery

March 3, 2013

Pops, ur my hero, my role model, my homie, my captain, my mentor, my soul, my favorite basketball player even tho I never seen played b4 but I been hearing a lot of great thing about your hooping days and will know more. It's been hard to deal with, bcuz u been on my mind since your passing, but either way, I'm still strong enough to say that I'm still hanging and will get through this on my own. It hurt that I still want to kick it with u bcuz that what we talk about while I was at children waiting for a heart transplant, I had a dream that me and u would go kick it and play some one-on-one but now, ur at peace, and I'm still on this earth without u. I know your shining down on me rite now, bcuz whenever I step back on the court, my first game, will be dedicated to u and that my dream I want to touch, and not only that, ur now my motivator to go harder to make it out. Tell grandma Mary I said hello and I luv and miss her. See u guy when I get there

Your only son, Dominique "Domo" Johnson,

Luv u Pops

Domo Johnson

March 3, 2013

Ray, thank you for allowing me to be part of your life...the memories will be with me forever...always in my heart Engrid Smith

March 2, 2013

We grew up as boys, and stayed friends as men. We won championships on the basketball court and now the end has come. You will be truly missed Ray Harmon, my prayers go out to you and yours....(St . Nicholas grade school).

Gary Joseph Sr.

March 2, 2013

To all of us who knew Ray, a gentle GIANT, our lives have been forever impacted. A MAN with such strength, kindness, and thoughtfulness. To his family, may you find peace in your loving memories of Ray, which will forever be with you. Ray, you can now take your well deserved rest!!
(Matthew 25:21 - ...Well done, my good and faithful servant....

Sharon Williams and Family

March 2, 2013

I covered his story while he was staying at Aurora waiting for the new heart. He was a wonderful, warm, caring man. He will be greatly missed.

Susan MacDonald

March 1, 2013

I will always have those memories ballin at Phillip. I will miss you my friend.

Craig Rafferty

March 1, 2013

Rest in Peace, Ray. I'll always remember your kindness, your courage and your friendship. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Harmon Family.

Terri White

March 1, 2013

To the family of my long time friend Ray, My the peace of God comfort you in your time of loss. Ray was truly an amazing friend to many and will be missed greatly. "Ray my babyboy now have another baller in Heaven to hoop with" RIPradise my Friend. God bless those you left behind in the midst of your transition.

Debbie Joiner

March 1, 2013

I will always remember that wonderful smile. R.I.P Ray

Lisa Blue-Nichols

March 1, 2013

Ray Harmon you are truly a great friend and a big part of the phillip playground brotherhood.I will truly miss your kindness and gentle smile. God Bless and you will never be forgotten.

Greg Nash

March 1, 2013

My condolences to the family and friends of Ray. We, the Black family of 16th St, were sorry to hear of your loss. We have known Ray since childhood. God's blessings to you.

Geoff Black

March 1, 2013

ray i got to know you when you first came to the hospital, coming in your room listening to the music you had on your computer, the old school music rip peace my friend, and my heartfelt sympathy, to the family

valarie hall

March 1, 2013

I cannot even t6 begin to say how shocked i am by rays passing I first got to know ray when he and Pam came to live at Lincolnshire for the first time. over the years they moved out and moved back in just after ray got the new heart i like to think we became friends then then they left again for Madson upon his return to milwaukee he once again came to stay at Lincolnshire he eas a class act you will be mised my thoughts and prayers go to the family

james wiesmueller

February 28, 2013

It is so hard to accept the fact that you are gone. I know that you are now in a better place. I love you dearly.
Love,
your cousin Alayna

Alayna

February 28, 2013

We love you Ray Ray and will miss you terribly. You were a big part of our South African team...you were a gem. Pauli, Adrian, Joyce, Bruce, Jim and Cheryl

pauli taylorboyd

February 28, 2013

Ray Harmon was good person and a friend. Condolences to the family at your time of loss.

Mario Williams

February 28, 2013

Rest in Peace Ray, our sincerest condolences to the Harmon Family.

Angela Tyler

February 28, 2013

I took care of ray @ the hospital from the first time he came to the hospital to the time he just left, very kind man. Rip ray.

February 28, 2013

I can never think of Ray without smiling. His courage and kindness will never be forgotten. As teenagers we spent most of our time together on the basketball court. I'm so glad that we maintained our friendship and kept in touch throughout the years. I'll miss your text messages and visits to Scottsdale. Rest in peace, my friend!

Dave Hansen

February 28, 2013

To my nephew Ray I love you, I will miss you so much. You are at peace with your mother now love your aunt

Harleen P.

February 28, 2013

Our loss is Heaven's gain - my sincere condolences to the Harmon family.

Dana Clark

February 28, 2013

REST IN PEACE BUDDY....

DOUG GRAY

February 28, 2013

"The angels are always near to whisper to you that your loved one is safe in the hands of God"- para. from the book of The Angels' Little Instruction Book

May you feel God's presence at this time and His love as you prepare to lay Ray to rest.
In Christ, Tif Koehler

Tif Koehler

February 28, 2013

The the Harmon Family,
Ray was a very kind person. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Brigette Bendzka

Brigette Bendzka

February 28, 2013

God has taken a good man home. So many memories, all the way back to Nicolet High School where we met. No more pain or suffering. See you on the other side. Love you and prayers to the family.

Renee Thomas

February 28, 2013

My heartfelt prayers to Ray's family and friends. I feel blessed to have known him.

Stacy Allen Stinson

February 28, 2013

Randi Brent

February 28, 2013

I will never forget all the great basketball games you, Pip, and the rest of the guys gave to all of us. You were always the General out there. I can still see that sweet jump shot.

Thanks, Ray.
God Bless.

Jerry Arvoy

February 28, 2013

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Harmon through a close friend, and the political work we were involved with in Racine. I recall such a soft spoken, compassionate man. I pray the memories of Mr. Harmon can bring comfort to his family and close friends.

God Bless Each of You1

Armintta Franklin

February 28, 2013

Ray you will most definitely be missed but the time we shared won't be forgotten love you cuz R.I.P

James H.

February 28, 2013

Rest in peace, Ray. May God bless and comfort your family.

Charisse Sekyi

February 28, 2013

Our love, thoughts and prayers are with the Family, and all of us who love Ray. May our hearts be at peace, as he has found Eternal Peace.

Maurice & Patricia Shirley

February 28, 2013

Rest in peace Ray. Condolences to the Harmon family.

Ingrid Cuevas

February 28, 2013

To the family of Ray Harmon:

May the love of those around you and the love of God, comfort you through the days ahead.

Ruby Hodge-Dent
Milwaukee, WI

February 28, 2013

Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to the Harmon family.

Toni Roberts

February 28, 2013

my fellow Nicolet alum & good friend you will be missed but not forgotten

February 28, 2013

Rest in Peace, Ray!

Sonja Jones

February 28, 2013

Ray, You were too young to leave us. But sometimes God calls his angels home to be with him. I will miss you bro!

Tony Diaz

February 28, 2013

Ray, you'll truly be missed. I still can't believe you're gone. Always in my heart! My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Always Yolonda Hodges-Durrett. aka YoYo

Yolonda Hodges-Durrett

February 28, 2013

My heart grieves but my spirit rejoices over everything you have given me and so many other. You are a TRUE friend and I will miss you. My deepest condolences to the family.

Barron Hodges

February 28, 2013

A coward dies many deaths but a soldier dies once! Rest in Piece!

Darryl Dillahunty

February 28, 2013

To the Harmon Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of my friend and colleague Ray Harmon. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Gwen

Rep. Gwendolynne S Moore

February 28, 2013

You fought long and hard achieved many goals and have been very successful. Ray you have given us all great memories, now it is your time to rest. We will all deeply miss you.

Ronnie & Fe James

February 28, 2013

My condolences to the family and friends. A great loss to our lives...

Niocle Anderson

February 28, 2013

Ray Harmon's Brilliant Mind... Now Rests In The Infinite Brilliance.

Ray you have enhanced the quality of life for masses of Wisconsin people.

Ray you've left indelible footprints of positive change throughout Milwaukee.

Ray you shared your intellectual politically savvied best, with this community.

Ray you take a bit of rest, until we once again coalesce.

My heartfelt sympathy goes to the Harmon Family, and to Ray's Friends and Colleagues.

Karen Murphy-Smith

Karen Murphy-Smith

February 28, 2013

Gone too soon. Rest in peace friend.

Nicole Phillips

February 28, 2013

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