Clay County, Ky. - Mr. David Gordon Harmon, age 78 went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the Manchester Memorial Hospital.
He was born on Tuesday, April 28, 1936 in Dunmor, Kentucky to the union of William Thomas and Sarah Boyd Harmon. He was owner of Harmon Construction, a member of the Manchester Christian Church, a member of Oneida Masonic Lodge #736, a Veteran of the United States Air Force where he served in the Korean War, and was a member of the local DAV chapter for over 25 years where he served as commander for over 18 years. He was also selected as Clay County’s Man of the Year in 2013.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Elsie Collins Harmon, whom he united with in marriage on Saturday, July 12, 1958. To this union 4 children were born: Alice Pearl Harmon, Tommy Lynn Harmon and his wife: Lillie Mae, Michael Harmon and his wife: Margie, and Lester Harmon and his wife Sandy. He is survived by his grandchildren: Joshua Lyndon Jones, Naketa Harmon, David G. Harmon, II, Rachyl Lynn Harmon, and his great grandchild: Haley Alexis Jones. Also surviving are his sisters: Bessie Whitehead and Bonnie Kathryn Bowling.
He is preceded in death by his parents: William Thomas and Sarah Harmon, and these brothers and sisters: William T. Harmon, II, John Green Harmon, James Harmon, Tommy Joe Harmon, Ernestine Murphy, and Cleo Howard.
Funeral Services for Mr. David Gordon Harmon will be conducted on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 1 PM at the Rominger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Brad Stevens and Judge Oscar Gayle House will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Manchester Memorial Gardens with full military honors.
Pallbearers will be: Terry Davidson, Jason Harris, Jimmy Jr. Smith, Rodney Wagers, Bill Ed White, Clayton Russell Howard, Lee Tyler Brown, and Justin Gay.
Visitation will be held on Friday evening starting at 6 PM at the Rominger Funeral Home Chapel. A Masonic service will begin at 8 PM on Friday evening.
Arrangements entrusted to the Rominger Funeral Home.
