Robert Harman Obituary
Born Jan. 26, 1957, in Buchanan County, Va., he was the son of Preston D. and Betty A. Harman of Keen Mountain. He was a 1975 graduate of Garden High School. He was employed by the Virginia Department of Taxation.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jay and Charity Blankenship; his paternal grandparents, Lance and Darcy Arnold Harman; and his step-grandmother, Maria Harman.
In addition to his parents; he is survived by two sisters, Kathy A. Sword and husband James "Pete" of Pounding Mill, and Sue Wade and husband Mike of Richlands; one brother, Codie Harman and wife Holli of Keen Mountain; five nephews; one niece; and two great-nieces also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel at Cedar Bluff, Va., with the Rev. Ray Amos officiating. Entombment will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill, Va.
Pallbearers will be Chuck Sword, James Sword, Chad Wade, Justin Wade, Nick Harman and Sarah Harman.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Singleton Funeral Service at Cedar Bluff.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Richlands Fire and Rescue, 200 Washington Square, Richlands, VA 24641 or the Oakwood Fire and Rescue, Drawer J, Oakwood, VA 24631. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.SingletonFuneralService.com.
Singleton Funeral Service is serving the Harman family.
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George, Jane, Randy , Wallace Crawford
February 11, 2009
Just wanted to say that I was never fortunate enough to have met Dewey but I do know and worked with his sister Sue. I can say that if he was any thing like Sue then I can see why everyone thinks so much about him and his life here .
It’s never easy to let go but as its written in the Bible we all must go. The wonderful thing is there is no more pain and suffering that we experience in the flesh. All we can do is never say good by or forget, just I’ll see you later. Prepare a place for me because I will see you again.
God Bless everyone of the family members in this time of loneliness and sorrow.
tina tatum
February 10, 2009
Dewey, You were loved by many and will always be remembered. Thank you for all the great times in P'Cola. May God bless you and your family.
Love forever!! Tina and Janet
Lisa Barrett
February 8, 2009
Preston,Betty,&Family,
We are sorry for your loss please know you are in our prayers,& thoughts. May God strengthen you during this time. Patrick & Lisa Barrett
The Tatum's Tatum
February 7, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
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Tony Tatum
February 7, 2009
Dewey you will always be missed.
I'll always remember the days a Pensacola Beach
Love you man
Tony Tatum
Tampa Fl
Ellen & Tony Williams
February 7, 2009
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
jill Addison (Marozzi)
February 7, 2009
Dewey was my first boyfriend and my friend throughout my grade school and high school years. He had the best sense of humor ever. I will always remember him and think about him with love and laughter.
keith whited
February 6, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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