JAMES PATTON HARMON M.D.

HARMON, JAMES PATTON, M.D. - died peacefully September 5, 2014 in Lakeland Florida. He was 100 years old. He was born October 31, 1913 in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. He obtained his medical degree from University of Tennessee Memphis in 1938. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the medical detachment of the 12th Infantry Regiment; 4th Infantry Division; US Army. He was a pediatrician in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing many years in Fountain City with Dr. A.L. Jenkins. In 1964, he established his practice in Lakeland, Florida joining Dr. Fred Dorman. After retiring from medical practice in 1984, he enjoyed his many areas of interest - woodworking, gardening, walking, hiking, trips to the Great Smoky Mountains. He was a member of North Lakeland Presbyterian Church in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Harmon was preceded in death by his wife Esther Hilliard Harmon; his son Robert Patrick Harmon; his daughter Mary Harmon Snyder; and his 5 siblings. He is survived by his son James "Spar" Harmon; his daughters Patricia Harmon and Susan Harmon Hiatt; his 7 grandchildren including James David Hiatt and Jennifer Hiatt Pszonek; 8 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will be at a later date at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida with an Honor Guard. He requested that donations be made to the Salvation Army in lieu of flowers.