Photo courtesy of R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton
Hampton, Virginia
Dec 11, 1954 – Sep 12, 2024
Steven “Steve” Eugene Harmon, 69, of Hampton, Virginia (formerly of Syracuse, NY) passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. The family is eternally grateful that Steve went to be with God peacefully, at home, surrounded by loved ones. He will be forever missed.
Following retirement, Steve enjoyed serving as a volunteer groundskeeper with his friends, who he considered extended family, at Oakland Cemetery; watching and attending NASCAR races; and hanging out with his loved ones, including his beloved canine and feline companions. He retired from the Norfolk Naval Base after 30+ years of service.
Steve was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Joseph Harmon, and his mother, Phyllis Jean McCombs-Harmon. Steve is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Childress Harmon; his mother-in-law, Catherine Ruth Childress; and his stepdaughter, Allison Ruth Strickland, all of Hampton, VA.
The family will hold a private celebration of life in Hampton, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Steve’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter, or by volunteering to help others.
Read MoreSteve got his angel's wings through his dedication and service to those who passed before him. He helped me to arrange a new stone for my mother's grave and was always around when I visited Oakland Cemetery. I am truly sad to learn of this. I had just texted him holiday wishes and saw this. RIP Steve.
Roger Guy
December 21, 2024 | Oswego, NY | Friend
Our deepest sympathy to the
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Adrienne Zona
November 01, 2024 | Rochester, NY | Family
My deepest condolences to Steve's family and friends.
Raymond Sprague
November 01, 2024 | Melbourne, FL | Family
I met Steve at the cemetery and grew to admire him for his incredible gift of service. What an inspiration and life force he was. If everyone was as giving as him the world would be a better place. So sorry we have lost this amazing man.
Linda M.
September 24, 2024 | Newport, VA | Acquaintance
he was good man very kind . I meet him while he cared for the cemetary. I know heaven has gained another member of human kind . Prayers of peace and comfort to his family and friends
Elizabeth Nieder -Bocka
September 17, 2024 | Hampon, VA | Acquaintance
So very sorry to hear this. Our mom was buried in Oakland cemetary almost 2 years ago. While we live out of state, we met Steve & it was comforting to see his considerable help in maintaining Oakland.
Jack Dawson Jack Dawson
September 17, 2024 | Colorado Springs, CO | Acquaintance
Steve will be greatly missed at Historic Oakland Cemetery where he maintained our abandoned cemetery. It was always a pleasure working with Steve and enjoying his enthusiasm. Steve will remain with us with his YouTube channel or the cemetery. Rest in peace Steve.
Tim Ballou
September 16, 2024 | Hampton, VA | Acquaintance
Prayers and condolences to the family of Steve Harmon. I have worked with him off and on since May of 2019 when I became acquainted with him through Find-A-Grave. He introduced me to the lady who took care of doing what could be done to help others affected by Oakland Cemetery situation. We worked on quite a few projects together for several years. He will be missed by everyone who appreciated what he did at Oakland Cemetery. Godspeed Steve!
Debbie M
September 16, 2024 | Denver, CO