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Mark Alan Harman
Mark Alan Harman, of Roanoke and Lynchburg, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Oct. 1, 2010.
He was born Aug. 27, 1957. Mark leaves behind his fianc‚e, Sharon Creasy; four children, Brett Harman and wife, Jessica, Elizabeth Shoulders and husband, David, and Margaret (Maggie) Harman and Caroline Harman; and Sharon's son, Brian Creasy, and wife, Alison. Also surviving are Mark's parents, Richard E. and Margaret Harman; two brothers, Rick Harman Jr. and wife, Cathy, and Tommy Harman and wife, Beth; and two sisters, Karen Sydenstricker and husband, John, and Dana Graninger and husband, Harry. Also left to cherish Mark's memory are numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, special aunt, Barbara Dickerson, and devoted friend, Melody Baker. Mark was also blessed to be a grandfather to Brett and Jessica's son, Landen.
Mark graduated from Patrick Henry High School, where he excelled in football, earning first team All-State honors. Mark was then awarded a football scholarship to Randolph- Macon College, where he received All-Conference honors for two consecutive years.
Mark was well known for his keen sense of humor. He was a charismatic, bright and well-liked individual. He was also very good hearted, thoughtful, caring and loving. He will be greatly missed.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 4, 2010, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel in Lynchburg. There will be a private graveside service for family members at Cumbie Memorial Cemetery in Rustburg at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the American Heart Association at 4504 Starkey Rd., Roanoke, VA 24014, or to the Lynchburg Humane Society, 3305 Naval Reserve Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501-3837, (434) 846-1438.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Harman
Melody Baker
September 27, 2019
Coming up on 9 years. I still can't believe that you are gone. I am reminded of it everyday, but I still miss you so much. You were such a great friend more like family and a great boss to me. I will always remember how kind and good you were to me and my family. I hope that you are at peace. I will always remember you.
Melody Baker
September 30, 2011
I can't believe it has been a year. A year ago my life was changed forever. I will never forget you and how good you were to me and my family and I will never forget this date, this date, is the date that I lost a dear friend and a very special person in my life.
Gaylon and Nancy Wilcoxson
September 20, 2011
Oh My We just heard and its a year later! Our hearst breaks at losing such a wonderful long distant friend. We shared many many memories of good times with Mark and Sharon at Conventions and race tracks! HE taught me how to two step! LOL sharon I hope you see this , We loved your man! Gaylon and Nancy Wilcoxson
Jamey Pigg
October 18, 2010
Dear Harmon Family
I would like to express my sincere condolences on the recent passing of Mark.
When I was beginning 3rd grade, our family moved from the Fishburn Park Elementary School district to the Raleigh Court Elementary School district and I met Mark at school. He invited me to play football with the Raleigh Court Cubs. I remember playing football with Mark & Ricky in the street in front of their house on Westhampton Avenue. When we'd had enough of street football, we then played basketball on their backyard court. In all my memories of Mark, I see him smiling / laughing and always enjoying the moment.
I was very sad to hear of Mark's death. To the entire Harmon family, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
James R. Pigg, Jr.
Lt Col USAF (Retired)
Sue Pigg
October 14, 2010
My apology to the Harman family - in my entry to Mark's guest book, I expressed remembrances of experiences at Calvary Baptist Church - you see, I only learned today of the deaths of both Ben Beach and Mark: & Ben & the Pigg children had gone to Calvary Baptist Church. Please forgive my memory confusion. I really do remember Mark & the Harman family better than my previous entry may have sounded, & I'm truly sorry for your loss & embarrassed about my confusion.
October 14, 2010
To: Mark's parents, siblings, children, fiancee, & all extended family members, & friends:
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the death of your beloved Mark. I know you're missing him very, very much. Memories from his & the Pigg young ones' school days & Calvary Baptist Church experiences are precious.
Sincerely,
Sue C. Pigg
Virginia Beach, VA
David Klein
October 14, 2010
Dear Harman family, I just learned of Mark's death from my parents. I can't tell you how saddened I am. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I fondly recall long nights playing basketball with Mark and Rick in the full court of the Harman's back yard on Mount Vernon and playing football at PH with Rick and Mark. I understand from Rick that Mark got "busted" by the coaches his senior year for sneaking away to Arby's after a pre-game team dinner. When Mark offered that he had joined Rick and Klein many times on similar ventures the season before, the coaches opined that Rick and Klein would never had done that. In later years Mark enjoyed telling that story. I will remember him as a kind person with a quick smile and a great sense of humor...and to be forgiven for going to RMC.
Bill Neal
October 7, 2010
During this sad time, we wish to extend our deepest sympathy to all of the Harman family with special thoughts to Rick and Cathy.
Sincerely,
Lucy and Bill Neal
Stan Reynolds
October 7, 2010
I just found out about Mark's passing and I am stunned. Had not seen Mark in a while but we had great times on the bball court at Woodrow and PH and in the Harman's backyard. Don't know what to say...you are in all of our thoughts and prayers.
Sam McNeil
October 6, 2010
The Harmans are an exceptional family, and one of the treasures of the Roanoke/SW Va area. I have many good memories of playing football and basketball with Mark with Heights Club and Optimist Club.
Tom Sexton
October 6, 2010
To the entire Harman family. My heart and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I was very saddened to hear of Mark's passing. I played football w/ Mark at PH and will always remember his zest for life, his never ending sense of humor and his smiling face. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten. God bless you all.
Maggie Harman
October 6, 2010
I love you dad.
wayne wood
October 5, 2010
You will be greatly missed Mark and I thank you for everything you taught me in the 8 years that I worked for you
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family
Carolyn Vanaman
October 5, 2010
Was shocked and saddened to learn of Mark's passing. Though he was only my boss for a short time, I will always remember his smile, his wonderful sense of humor and the way he genuinely cared for people. My thoughts and prayers go out to Sharon and his family.
Mark Stamp
October 5, 2010
Sharon and Harman family. I was shocked and saddened upon hearing of Mark's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of sorrow. As many people have said, Mark will be missed but never forgotten.
Beth Hasselmann Lawhorn
October 5, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was a friend of Dana's at Patrick Henry and the Harmans lived in our neighborhood. My condolences and wishes for peace to all of you.
Anne "Clay" McClung
October 5, 2010
Sharon, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Mark's family during these most difficult times. Mark will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
Jim Parker
October 5, 2010
Such a tragic loss at such an early age. I was in Mark's Patrick Henry high school class and remember his pleasant attitude toward life. We played on the same sandlot football team - Mark was the quarterback. A very talented individual. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Barbara Weckstein Kaplowitz
October 5, 2010
My deepest condolences to Sharon and the Harman family. We lost touch after high school, but snippets of memories from neighborhood games, Raleigh Court, Woodrow and Patrick Henry remind me of what fun he was and how much he enjoyed what life brought his way. Forever in my mind, he's the widely-smiling guy in the purple and white letter jacket savoring a big football win. Hoping good memories will ease your sadness during this difficult time.
Terry & Rhonda Fuqua
October 5, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Robin Gregory
October 4, 2010
I was so very saddened to hear of your loss. Although so many years have passed since playing in the neighborhood, I remember all of the Harman family with great affection. My prayers are with you.
Sara Coleman
October 4, 2010
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Mark's passing. He was a great boss and friend with an optimistic personality who always had a smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Barbara Bigler Brunson
October 4, 2010
Dear Harman family,
Growing up on Wilshire, I remember school days at Raleigh Court, the sounds of basketball games, sledding down the hill, and the PH football state championship. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Allen House
October 4, 2010
I have worked with Mark numerous times at valley floors and I worked for Harman Ceiling & Partition for years. To Rick sr, Brett and Ricky jr, very sorry to hear about Mark. Yall are in my families thoughts and prayers. " GOD BLESS YOUR WHOLE FAMILY".
Connie Sellers Eggleston
October 4, 2010
I don't know how to begin to say how saddened I am by the news of Mark. It has been years since our paths crossed, back in high school, but I have always kept a special place for him in my heart. He was always so funny, kind, thoughtful and genuine. My prayers are with all of the Harmans and Sharon.
Carolyn Urquhart Nelson
October 4, 2010
My sincere sympathy goes out to all the Harman's in the loss of Mark. May your memories of him sustain you at this time.
October 4, 2010
Dear Richard and Family
So sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Losing a family member is very hard as I experienced it recently and know what you are feeling. May God Bless You and your family. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sincerely, Dan Cohen
October 4, 2010
Brett, Jessica, Maggie, Elizabeth and Caroline,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Your father was a great friend to our family early in your lives and the news of his death makes us reflect on the memories of his life. He loved each of you dearly and always treated our son, Mokie, as one of his own. We have many fond memories of your dad and your family. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you.
Bambi and Lewis Lichford
October 4, 2010
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Mark was a wonderful man, he could always make you laugh and I know that he touched everyone that he met. I am so grateful for the time we spent together when I was recently in Lynchburg. As always Mark was so thoughtful and loving and I know that everyone that was there will cherrished the time spent with you and Mark. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and the Harman family in this time of sorrow.
With deepest sympathy,
Love,
Jean
Stefanie Henry
October 4, 2010
Sharon and the Harmon family,
I was so saddened to hear about Mark. He was always full of laughter and fun. I will never forget the good times we had at the Maxxon conventions and how he kept all of us laughing. I am so sorry for your loss.
Mike and Kathy Harcum and Family
October 4, 2010
Dear Harman Family, we are so sorry for your loss. We have so many fond memories of Mark and his family during our time in Roanoke; truly great friends. Please know that we are thinking of you all during this tough time. Sincerely,
lisa roop
October 4, 2010
To the Harom Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I have had the pleasure of knowing Rick and Cat, and met Mark many years ago, he was a very kind person and he is now an angel watching over his family. God grant you all peace. The happy memories will help you through.
Harry Shannon
October 4, 2010
Although we have lost touch after high school, I never will forget our days together on the school safety patrol at Raleigh Court, sandlot football practice at Woodrow Wilson with Bob McClelland and backyard basketball games on Westhampton. I remember watching Mark and Rick with pride from the stands at Victory Stadium. My condolences for your loss.
Carol Jordan
October 4, 2010
Sharon,
I am so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers will be with you today and in the weeks and months to come. Wishing you peace.
Carrie White
October 4, 2010
Sharon,
I am so sorry for your sudden loss, it was such a joy to meet Mark labor day weekend at Janices. I will always remember him helping Gladys when she came in. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Betty Phillips
October 4, 2010
Sharon, my prayers and thoughts are with you and Mark's family at this difficult time. May God sustain you with Peace, Comfort, and Strength. Thinking of you.
Patrick Henry Giles
October 4, 2010
Rick, Sharon and Harmond family, I am so sorry, Mark was both a friend and a brother in the Gyp-Crete buisness,we certainly shared some interesting projects over the years. I will miss Mark but never forget him.
George Harris, III
October 4, 2010
To the Harman family, Mark was a football teammate and good friend at Patrick Henry High School. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jackie McClanahan Porter
October 4, 2010
Having recently lost my sister Laura I know the tremendous loss and sadness you are feeling today and my heart goes out to all of you. Unfortunately I am going out of town this morning and therefore will not be able to visit with you at the funeral home but want you to know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shannon Joyce
October 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you Jessica, Brett and the Harman Family. I am sorry for your loss. May GOD bless you and your family in this time of sadness.
Stephanie Galage
October 4, 2010
Maggie, Brett, Elizabeth, Caroline, and the rest of the Harman family.. I am so sorry for your loss, my heart and prayers go out to you. Love you,
Stephanie Galage
Fred Bowling
October 4, 2010
Brett, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Peace be with you.
Fred and Robin
Bowling Installations
Michelle Deering
October 4, 2010
Jessica & Brett I'm so sorry to hear about your lost. Thinking of you and your family praying that GOD will give you a day filled with comfort and special blessing. "Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain", PSALM 55:22 .... Love you er'ery day of the year!
Joe & Peggy Dannel
October 3, 2010
Rick and the entire Harman family, I am saddend and so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Our thought's and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow. God bless you all.
Cynthia Wright
October 3, 2010
Dana and Harry, we're so sorry for your loss.
We're thinking of you and praying for you and your family.
Love,
Danny & Cynthia
Melody Baker
October 3, 2010
Mark was my friend and my boss. I have known him for 16 years. He was always good to me and my family and I am thankful for that. I am so glad that recently got to spend time with him just hanging out instead of work. He was both a generous and caring boss as well as a friend. He was especially good and kind to my Mother and my husband and for that I will always be grateful. Me and the rest of his employees will miss him greatly. I know that he is at peace. My prayers, and thoughts go out to Sharon, Peggy, Rick, Ricky, Tommy, Dana, Karen, Brett, Elizabeth, Maggie and Caroline and all of Mark and Sharon's friends and family members.
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