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James Harmon Obituary
James Lester Harmon Sr., 66, of Rustburg, passed away Monday, Oct. 11, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Dana Lawhorne Harmon.
Born June 9, 1944, in Rinard Mills, Ohio, he was a son of the late George Henry Harmon and Gladys Williams Harmon.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Douglas Harmon, and a sister, Darlene Harmon.
Mr. Harmon was a United States Army veteran, having served during Vietnam. He was employed at Mid State Construction Co. Inc. He was an avid NASCAR and Steelers fan and loved playing sports with his children.
Survivors also include five children, James Harmon Jr. and wife, Tammy, of Forest, Billy Harmon, of Lynchburg, Tommy Harmon and wife, Christy, of Gladys, Emily Harmon and Ethan Harmon, of Rustburg; two brothers, Eugene Harmon and Gerald Harmon, of Baltimore, Ohio; a sister, Willena Hughlett, of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren, James Harmon III, Steven, Tiffany, Trisha, Alyssa and Ashley Harmon; and two special friends, Neal and Cris Viar.
A memorial service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, with military honors by American Legion Post 16, at College Hill Baptist Church, by the Rev. Andrew P. Grose. The family will receive friends after the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to The American Heart Association.
To send a condolence to the family, please visit whitttenfuneralhome.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services is assisting the family.
Memories and Condolences
for James Harmon
Erica Smith
October 18, 2010
Dana Sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you and your family and give you all peace.You all are in our prayers.God Bless.Love Erica Smith(LGH)and Family.
James Tolley
October 14, 2010
I learned more from Jim than any other man in my life. I wish I had listened more. Jim and I spent many days traveling to and back from work sites or at them. I learned most of my favorite jokes from him and we shared how much our families meant to us during those times when we were away. He was a great man and will be sorely missed. My family and I will continue to pray for his family and friends. He will live on each time I share a story, joke or just drive by one of those work sites that he dedicated his time and knowledge on.
Gayle Coblentz
October 13, 2010
Dana,
I am so sorry to hear about your husband. I remember when you two were dating while your were in the Radiology program. Please know that you and your children are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gayle Coblentz
Glenn Carwile
October 13, 2010
Dana, I am so so sorry to hear of your loss. I know what a horible shock it is, and I know and feel your pain. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
October 13, 2010
Harmon family, Our family is praying for you. We live down the street from your family;Jay met Jim about 5 years ago on a job in Bedford. He said what a nice guy Jim was, & always so friendly as we passed by. We have watched your sweet kids grow up as we pass them at the bus stop (always so considerate of the cars passing) So neat to see Jim at the bus stop on rainy or snowy cold days. May God give you strength in the days ahead. Jay and Linda Starling
October 13, 2010
To the Harmon Family, Our family is praying for you and the children. We also live down the street from you. Jay met Jim about 5 years ago and said what a nice guy he was. We have watched your sweet kids grow up as we pass them at the bus stop.Always so sweet to see Jim and the kids playing.And see him at the bus stop waiting in the truck on rainy or cold days. Dana you are in our prayers. Jay and Linda Starling
Vince and Jodi Viar Ettare
October 13, 2010
I really can't even believe he's not with us anymore. He was such a special person to our family as you well know. Please let us know if there is absolutely anything that we can do for you and the kids, Dana. We're praying for you all.
Steve, Heather & TJ Tyree
October 13, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
October 13, 2010
Dana and family we would like to send out our condolences. We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers and God will look over you. Jim will be missed alot. Please if there is anything I can do for you Emily or Ethan please let us know. Steven T. Reynolds and Bonnie S. Stinnett (Monroe,VA)
October 13, 2010
Rest in Peace Uncle Jim! You were such an important fun part of my childhood and I have so many wonderful memories of you and your family. My thoughts,prayers and love are with you and your family!
With Love and Respect...your niece, Rae McGee
Ronnie Freeman
October 12, 2010
Dana and family we are so sorry for your loss, May God wrap his loving arms around you all. We love you... Ronnie, Wanda,, Lisa, Ronald Jr.(Boonie) God Bless each one...
Mr. and Mrs. Tracey Cooter
October 12, 2010
Just a note to say our family is praying for you. We live down the street from your family, Dana and have never met, but your husband always was friendly and waved when we passed by. We are so sorry for your loss.
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