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- James Arnold Harmon, 85, Johnson City, died February 3, 2008, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
He was born October 1, 1922, in Akron, Ohio, and lived most of his life in Johnson City, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents William Russell and Leota Stout Harmon, one sister, Naomi Slate and one brother Leonard Harmon.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years-Mildred Whittington Harmon, his Children: Gail Crowe and June Seaton of Johnson City, Cathy Castle and husband Gene of Kansas City, Kansas, Sister-Juna Mae Harmon of Johnson City, Grandchildren: Kelly Bowman and husband Kevin, Kacy Crowe and wife Tracey, Daniel Burleson, Joshua and Mackenzie Castle, Cari and Shelley Seaton; Great Grandchildren: Ben & Emma Bowman.
He grew up in western North Carolina and studied at Milligan College to receive his BS Degree and ETSU for his Master's of Science in Educational Administration. He taught in Carter County at Gap Creek Elementary and Hampton High School, and then served as principal for Boones Creek High School and Daniel Boone High School, retiring from Washington County Board of Education in 1981. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Merchant Marines. As a member of Westside Christian Church, he served as elder and Sunday School Teacher for many years and will always be remembered for his beautiful voice in the choir and his brilliant mind as a teacher and mentor. His biblical knowledge amazed most Bible scholars. He was always a student and loved to read and learn. Mr. Harmon was a charter member, trustee and Sunday School teacher at Pinecrest Christian Church. Recently, he had attended First Christian Church. He has touched thousands of lives with his wisdom and guidance throughout the years.
He was an outstanding Christian, loving husband, father, friend and servant of others. With a mischievous wit, always pulling pranks on family and friends, the twinkle in his eye and that dimpled grin was in the telling of the tale. His love of life, family and friends showed up in the stories and tales he never tired of spinning. He loved to golf, fish, hunt, garden and the people who knew him called themselves blessed. His legacy will live on through his family and friends who called him a great man. He was so kind and compassionate, always available with wise advice and direction, serving as a great role model for others to follow.
Active Pallbearers will be Gene Castle, Kevin Bowman, Del Roper, Tony Rominger, Kacy Crowe, Daniel Burleson, and Joshua Castle.
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1922 - 2008 (85 years)
