Robert E. Harman Jr.

Robert Earl Harman, Jr., 70, of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024.
Born on May 3, 1953 in Athens, Georgia to Joanne Durrence Harman and Robert Earl Harman, Sr., Bob moved to Savannah with his family in 1959. He graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1971 and later attended Oglethorpe University, graduating with a degree in Business Administration in 1976. After graduation, Bob worked for Grumman Aircraft Engineering which later became Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation before going to work for the contracting firm, Structioneers, Inc., founded by his father. In 1989, he founded Atlantic Records Management Company (ARMCO) where he served as President and CEO for the remainder of his career.
Bob was a lifelong learner becoming a subject matter expert in many areas over the years. He loved cars, particularly German models and Formula One racing; aviation and the space program; WWI and WWII history; HAM radios and Mid-Century architecture. He could often be found reading a book on Ludwig Mies van der Rohe or General John Pershing, anything to increase his knowledge base. Later in life, his love of history became a lively topic of conversation with his grandsons who share his passion.
A longtime resident of Savannah, Bob was deeply involved in his community. He was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, the Rotary Club of Savannah, the German Heritage Society of Savannah, the Savannah Chamber of Commerce and served as President of the Executive Association. Bob was also involved for many years with the St. Andrew's Society serving as President in 2017.
Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Janet Gardner Harman, his daughter, Katy H. Moser and her husband, Robert D. Moser, Jr., two grandsons, Robert D. Moser, III and Wilburn H. Moser all of McLean, Virginia, a sister, Cynthia H. Conner (Frank M. Conner) of Alexandria, Virginia and two nieces, Isabelle D. Conner and Cynthia C. Conner of New York.
A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bob's memory to the Robert E. Harman, Jr. '71 Endowed Scholarship at Benedictine Military School, Advancement Office, 6502 Seawright Drive, Savannah, GA 31406 or 912-644-7016 or online at Robert E. Harman, Jr. '71 Endowed Scholarship.