John Michael Harmon

With profound sadness and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of John Michael Harmon on February 21, 2026. Born on August 10, 1954, Mike captured the hearts of many with his spirit, resilience, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends. Though nothing prepares a family for such a loss, we take comfort in knowing he is now at peace.

A funeral service will be held Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM with Bro. David Blackwell officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until time of service at Houston Funeral Home. Skip Winter, David Huffman and Mike's grandsons will be serving as pallbearers. Houston Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. 

Mike was a man defined by strength, independence, and love. He found joy in the bountiful nature that surrounded him; an avid outdoorsman, he relished the thrill of deer hunting and embraced the simple beauty of spending time outside. Fall Saturdays were sacred, dedicated to Ole Miss football, where he cheered passionately for his team. Few things brought him more happiness than the wind in his face as he rode his beloved Harley, and spending time with his faithful dog, Bandit, who remained by his side through thick and thin.

His most profound love, however, was reserved for his family. Mike was fiercely protective of his daughters, Karen (Joseph) Atherton and Andrea (Brian) Adams, and he took immense pride in his cherished grandchildren: Logan (Kenna) Winstead, Drew Winstead, Bennon Adams, Adalyn Adams, Haze Atherton, and Kayden Atherton. He also welcomed the joy of being a great-grandfather to Ivy Rose Thornton. Each of them was bathed in his love and affection, which often came with quieter lessons of strength through both example and gentle reminders to work hard and persevere.

The world knew him as a tough yet loving man, sometimes hard-headed, but those who loved him understood that such qualities stemmed from an immeasurable depth of care. John worked tirelessly throughout his life, providing for his family even when he no longer had to. He taught his loved ones invaluable lessons about life, instilling virtues of resilience and the importance of being the best they could be. Memories abound of hunting trips, spirited discussions about football, and the simple joys of picking up sticks in the yard, moments that encapsulated his philosophy of tough love.

Though his life was not without challenges, he faced each obstacle with determination, embodying the true spirit of tenacity. He fought the good fight and leaves behind a legacy of strength, loyalty, and an enduring love that will forever resonate in the hearts of his family and friends.

Mike is survived by his loving daughters, cherished grandchildren, a great-grandchild, along with his siblings Susan (Billy) Fuller and Terry Harmon, and special friends Mary (Mary Dale) Stark and Lisa (Liza Jane) Wilson.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn and Bobbye Sue Harmon, his brother, Tony Harmon, and his best friend, Johnny Huffman.

As we celebrate the incredible life Mike lived, we remember the countless ways he brightened our days and deeply touched our lives. His memory will live on in every shared story, in laughter, and in the lessons, we pass on to future generations. May he now rest in peace, reunited with those who have gone before him, until we meet again.