Samuel Lafayette Harmon

Samuel married Elizabeth Ann "Betsy Ann" Church about 1890. Elizabeth (daughter of Martin Wilburn Church and Nancy Lucinda McBride) was born on 13 Mar 1875 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 6 Jun 1966. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Avery married Julie Ann (Mae) Bunton on 5 Feb 1916 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Julie (daughter of Ulysses Grant (Doll) Bunton and Martha Caroline (Mattie) Hatley) was born about 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 May 1970 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bunton Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Martha Leota Stout about 1921 in North Carolina, , , . Martha (daughter of William Leonard Stout and Naomi Jane Church) was born on 31 Aug 1906 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 30 Oct 1975 in Genesse County, , , Michigan; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wiley married Sally E. Ferguson about 1933 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Sally was born about 1903 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Floyd married Freda Blanche McGuire about 1935 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Freda (daughter of George Washington McGuire, Jr. and Saphronia Alice Trivette) was born on 13 Mar 1917 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 30 Aug 2009 in Catawba County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Raymond James Harmon, age 96, passed away peacefully into eternity on Saturday morning, March 23, 2013, at the home of his daughter, Judy Campbell, Johnson City, TN.

Mr. Harmon was born February 27, 1917, in the Poga area of Avery County, North Carolina, to Samuel Harmon and Elizabeth Ann "Betsy Ann" Church Harmon. He was a former resident of the Southside Community of Elizabethton for most of his life. He had resided in Johnson City since 2004.

Mr. Harmon was predeceased by the love of his life and wife of 66 years, Mae Lambert Harmon, March 12, 2007; and a son, Jimmy Ray Harmon, January 1, 1985. He was also preceded in death by 8 brothers, Avery, Ephraim, Russell, Wiley, Lester, Butler, Wilburn and Floyd Harmon; and six sisters, Stella Ford, Verna Castner, Buna Carter, Mae Fuller, Ethel Stout and Beatrice Harmon, who died in infancy.

He is survived by his daughter, Judy Campbell and beloved son-in-law, Bobby Campbell, of Johnson City; a son, Donnie Harmon and wife, Elizabeth, of Johnson City; two grandchildren, Leanne Harmon, of Mineola, FL, and John Harmon, of Johnson City, TN. He leaves behind two dear sisters-in-law, Selma Vines and Mattie Lewis; and brother-in-law, George Lambert and wife, Jessie Lee, of Butler. Mr. Harmon was blessed with 59 cousins and many nieces and nephews who survive him with their children and grandchildren.

"Uncle Raymond" will be missed by this extensive family for his gentle nature, the twinkle in his eyes, sweet smile and gift for song. He never lacked for a joke or story to tell.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1936 until 1939 in the 64th Regiment, Coastal Artillery with an overseas assignment in Hawaii. He retired from the Processing and Distribution Department at VA Mountain Home, Tn., in 1980 after 30 years of service.

He loved bowling and working crossword puzzles. Having been raised on a large farm, his love for the land never left him. As long as he was able, he enjoyed growing and preserving God's bounty from the earth.

Mr. Harmon was a member of the Elizabethton Church of Christ for over 60 years, serving as an Elder for 50 of those years. He love his Lord and was blessed with a long life to faithfully serve Him. His presence and Christian example will be missed in his church home.

The family wished to express gratitude to a special niece, Kim Ray, and her husband, Mark, for their devotion and care of Mr. Harmon over the last 6 years.

The family will receive friends at Elizabethton Church of Christ on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, from 5 PM until 7 PM with the service to follow at 7 PM with Mr. Roby Ellis, Minister officiating. The family remembrance will be given by his nephew, Sam Harmon. Music will be provided by the church congregational singing.

Graveside interment will be at Happy Valley Memorial Park on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at 10 AM. Full military honors to be accorded by Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be Bobby Campbell, John Harmon, Mark Ray, Joe Harmon, George Ellis and Willie Holtsclaw. Honorary pallbearers will be men of the Elizabethton Church of Christ. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are ask to meet at the Elizabethton Church of Christ at 9:15 AM on Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Raymond married Mae Lambert about 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mae was born about 1918; died on 12 Mar 2007 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Johnson County News, Mountain City, Thursday, April 20, 1950 page 1. SGT. HARMON TO BE BURIED ON JUNE 17.
The body of Staff Sergeant NELSON OMAR HARMON of the Butler section, who was killed in action over the Baltic Sea on Oct. 10, 1943, has been returned for burial.
Funeral has been set for 2 o'clock Saturday, June 17, at Buntontown Baptist Church, with Rev. John Hagaman of Zionville, N.C., Rev. Dayton Jones and Rev. J. Roby Stout officiating. Burial will be in Bunton Cemetery with military honors accorded by the local color guard and firing squad.
The body was moved to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Avery HARMON, at Carderview on Thursday from Elizabethton. The body of the 26 year-old sergeant at the time of his death, was found in February of this year, about six and a half years after he had been reported missing in action over the Batlic sea. He had been stationed at Leige, Germany.
Sgt. Harmon formerly resided near the old town of Butler, and was educated at Butler and Blackstone, Va. He entered the air corps Dec 9, 1941, and as a bombardier, had completed 18 missions. He was awarded the Medal of Honor, Air Medal, Purple Heart, and Oak Leaf Cluster. Harmon was a member of the Episcopal Church at Rochchester, N.Y.
Besides his parents, survivors include four brothers, Allen of Valley Forge; Norman of the army, Bobby Ray and Billy Joe of Carderview; three sisters, Mrs. Kermit CABLE, Eunice and Betty HARMON, all of Carderview; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Sam HARMON of Shell Creek; and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. U. S. BUNTON of Hampton.

Respectfully ..... Nelson did "not" receive the Medal of Honor .... He was not found on any listing for that medal during the war.

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Johnson County News, Thursday, Dec. 27, 1945
Funeral services for MRS. DONNIS MACEL DUGGER, 26, Elizabethton, who died Sunday at 6:15 p.m. in a Elizabethton hospital following an illness of a monty, was held at the Meadowview Baptist Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. Officiating ministers were Rev. Roby Stout, Rev. Daton Jones and Rev. Russell Potter.
Survivors are her husband, Willard DUGGER, two sons, Bobbie Ray and Willard Allen Dugger; her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Avery HARMON, Butler; four brothers, Allen HARMON, Elizabethton, Norman, Bobbie and Billy HARMON, all of Butler.
Mrs. Dugger was a member of the Meadowview Baptist Church.

Donnis married William Willard Dugger about 1938. William (son of George Washington Dugger and Eliza Jane Ratcliff) was born on 20 Jun 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 May 1967 in Mason County, , , West Virginia; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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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Juna Mae Harmon, 92, of Johnson City, entered the presence of her loving Savior on December 10, 2018, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton. Juna Mae was born May 31, 1926, in the Shell Creek community of Carter County and lived most of her life in Johnson City. She lived in Flint, Mich., for many years where she worked for General Motors until her retirement in 1982 when she moved back to Johnson City to be near family.
Juna Mae was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Leota Stout Harmon; her brother, James Arnold Harmon, and his wife, Mildred Whittington Harmon; and her sister, Naomi Winters Slate.
She is survived by six nieces and one nephew, Gail Harmon Crowe, Cathy Harmon Castle, June Harmon Rominger, Carol Ann Winters Kendrick, Dinah Winters Taylor, Marcella Winters Howard and Doug Winters; many great-nieces and great-nephews; and a special friend, Brenda Kish.
As a member of West Side Christian Church, Elizabethton, Juna Mae was a blessing to those with whom she came in contact. She loved participating in anything going on in the life of the church. Juna Mae had a "green thumb," and could make anything grow and thrive. She had beautiful flowers around her home — inside and out. She also loved to sew and often made clothes, blankets, etc., for others. She also loved to cook and bake and often took food to shut-ins. There was not a recipe she would not try. She was a former member of the Community Club in Johnson City. She loved the outdoors and would often go for hikes on trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
In the last several years while living at Life Care of Elizabethton, Juna Mae was lovingly known as "The Hat Lady," donning a themed hat for every occasion. Seeing the smiles on people's faces as they saw her different hats brought her so much joy! She was an outstanding Christian woman of faith, a devoted sister, sister-in-law, aunt, daughter and friend to others. She had a twinkle in her eye and a quick wit. She will be dearly missed by all her loved ones and friends.
The funeral service for Juna Mae will be held Saturday, December 15, at 2 p.m., from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Mr. Greg Key, minister, officiating. A musical tribute will be provided by Tony Rominger and Scott Reynolds. The graveside committal service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

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Naomi A. Slate, 76, of Cheyenne Health Care Center, Cheyenne, Wyo., died there Tuesday, June 28, 2005, following an extended illness.

Mrs. Slate was a native of Akron, Ohio, and a daughter of the late William Russell and Leotta Stout Harmon. Mrs. Slate was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker.

Survivors include a son, three daughters, 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; a sister, and a brother.

The graveside service for Mrs. Slate will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, July 1, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Those wishing to attend will meet at the cemetery at 12:55 p.m. Friday. The family will receive friends in the Tetrick Funeral Home Fireside Room from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30.

Worley married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rosa Mae Harmon, age 78, of Newland, NC passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care in Valdese, NC with her family by her side.

She was born on June 10, 1940, in Avery County, NC, a daughter of the late Wiley Harmon and the late Sally Ferguson Harmon.

She was preceded in death by her Parents; Husband: Bill Burleson; Two Brothers: Worley Harmon and Lester Harmon; and Son: Infant Boy Horney.

Rosa was a member of Elk Valley Baptist Church in Banner Elk. She enjoyed traveling, word searches and playing cards, but most importantly she enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed listening to gospel music.

Rosa leaves behind to cherish her memory her Son: Steve (Sandy) Horney of Banner Elk, NC; Daughter: Sharon (Randy) Keever of Morganton, NC; Son: Tim (Bonnie) Horney of Banner Elk, NC; Daughter: Angela (Tony) Johnson of Conover, NC; Sister: Ruby Clark of Newland, NC; Brother: Dennis (Dianne) Harmon of Morganton, NC; Father of Children and Best Friend: Ira (Lucille Carpenter) Horney of Banner Elk, NC; Grandson: Randy W. (Shannon) Clark; Granddaughters: Crystal (James Fox) Clark, Kayla Hollifield and Kylie Clark; Great Grandchildren: Brandon, Veronica, Cortnee, Ashton, and Kason; and several nieces and nephews.

Services for Rosa Mae Harmon will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Elk Valley Baptist Church. The family will receive friends beginning at 2 p.m. up until the service hour at Elk Valley Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Elk Valley Baptist Church Cemetery.

The Family of Rosa would like to offer a special thank you to everybody that has helped take care of Rosa in Avery County, Grace Heights Rehab, Grace Hospital and Burke County Hospice.

Rosa married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lois Harmon Church, 84, of Connelly Springs, passed away peacefully Saturday Aug. 10, 2019. Mrs. Church was born July 17, 1935, in Avery County, a daughter of the late Floyd and Blanche McGuire Harmon. She was of the Baptist faith and formally employed as a knitter with Alba-Waldensian and Burke Yarns.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her Husband: Chester Church; a Son: Tony Preston Church; and a Brother: Steve Harmon. Surviving are her son: Terry Church and wife, Wanda, and their children, Tangena and Preston; her Daughter: Nancy Burns and husband, Mike, and their children, Myles, Amanda, and Kimberly; her Daughter: Jennifer Hubbard and husband, Tim, and their children, Heather and Sarah; her Daughter: Tammy Eckard and husband, Rick, and their children, Robert, Kira and Alexis; and her Son: Daniel Church and his children, Ashton and Cameron. Also surviving are her Siblings: Wayne Harmon, Samuel Harmon, Larry Joe Harmon, David Harmon, Sally Harmon, Freddie Harmon, and Freida Duncan; and 12 great-grandchildren.

A service of celebration was held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Beech Mountain Missionary Baptist Church, Elk Park, with the Rev. Richard Jones and the Rev. David Duncan officiating. Interment followed in the Beech Mountain Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Lois married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Private First Class Floyd Steven Harmon was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, PFC Harmon served our country until February 24th, 1966 in South Vietnam. He was 22 years old and was married. Floyd died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. Floyd was born on January 1st, 1944 in Banner Elk, North Carolina. PFC Harmon is on panel 05E, line 072 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.

Avery Journal, Newland, NC - March 3, 1966: FLOYD STEPHEN HARMON KILLED IN VIETNAM: Pfc Floyd Stephen Harmon, 22, formerly of Beech Mountain and whose family now lives in Valdese, died in Viet Nam Feb. 24, of wounds caused by small arms fire, the Department of Defense reported. Pfc Harmon, son of Mrs. Blanche McGuire Harmon of Valdese and Floyd Harmon of Detroit, has been in the service since August 1965, and has been with the 101st Airborne Division. He was sent to Viet Nam last December. He attended Cranberry High school and was employed by Drexel Furniture Company before enlisting last June. He was married in August to Miss Lois Walsh who lives in Valdese. Surviving in addition to the widow and parents are five brothers, Wayne and Sammie of Winston Salem, Larry of Morganton and David and Freddy Harmon of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Lois Church on Connely Springs, Miss Sallie Harmon of Valdese and Miss Freida Harmon of the home; and a half-sister, Miss Glenda Harmon of Detroit. Funeral services will be held pending arrival of the body at the Beech Mountain Baptist Church. Rev. W. A. Honeycutt and Reverend Hagaman will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

I only knew him through letters. I was a kid who wrote to a soldier and learned about a war far away. I hope someone still thinks about him. I have remembered, and always will. Rena Van Breukelen.

He was the Husband of Mrs Lois Walsh Harmon, 304M Church Street, Valdese, NC, formerly of Butler Tenn. Floyd is the son of Floyd & Blanche McGuire Harmon. He was one of nine children.

He served with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, "Screaming Eagles", USARV.

He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal.

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Donnie (Don) L. Harmon, age 69, of Johnson City, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Mr. Harmon was born in Banner Elk, NC, on July 9, 1946. He was the son of the late Raymond J. Harmon and Mae Lambert Harmon. He was raised in the Southside Community of Elizabethton.

He was a member of First Christian Church of Elizabethton, TN.

He was also a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). He graduated from Elizabethton High School Class of 1964 and East Tennessee State University. He was a proud veteran, having served his country during the Korean DMZ War of 1966-1969. To say that he was an "avid UT fan" would be an understatement.

Don loved his God, his country and his family. He walked quietly through our lives and was to us, a giant among men. Along the way, he touched us with his kindness, gentleness, and a compassionate spirit. He was hardworking, friendly, humble, fun and easy-going, but passionate about issues close to him. He possessed a Christ-like spirit, helping others and encouraging them in any way he could. He spoke not a word of judgment against others, instead choosing to see the good in all. He himself did not claim to be a perfect man, but was secure in his salvation and eternal reward.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jimmy R. Harmon.

Survivors are his wife, Elizabeth Archer Harmon; his daughter, Leanne Harmon, of Minneola, FL; and his son, John Harmon and wife Connie, of Johnson City; he is also survived by his only sister, Judy Campbell and her husband, Bob, of Johnson City. He deeply loved his brothers and sisters-in-law; his two aunts and one uncle and their children. He was deeply respected by the Taylor family, aunts and cousins of his wife. His faithful companion, Oliver, his cat, will miss him.

He ended a long, professional career in 2008 and became a caregiver to two special friends, Shawn Hamby and Bradley Parks, whom he loved. He says goodbye to his special "fishing buddies", Drew Pearson and Adam Menyhay, leaving them to "catch the big one."

The family pays special tribute to Peggy Meredith, her children, Vera and Leo at Meredith Valley Farms. Also, Dr. Richard McDavid of Mountain Home and Alysson Hutto, FNP and the staff at Family Physicians of Johnson City.

The memorial service will be held at First Christian Church, Elizabethton, TN, at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2015, with Mr. John Smith, Mr. Michael Klaus, ministers, officiating. A eulogy will be delivered by Mr. Sam Harmon.

The family will receive friends from NOON until 2:00 PM at the church, prior to the service on Saturday.

Following the memorial service, Mr. Harmon will be buried with full military honors at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be William Taylor, Jr., Robert Archer, Jeff Vines, Sam Harmon, Wayne Harmon, Joe Harmon, Shane Lambert, David Archer, and Stanley Bailey. Honorary pallbearers are Bob Campbell, Steve Pearson, George Lambert, J.T. Hubbard, and Larry Weaver.

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HAMPTON - Ray Anthony Harmon, 62, Hampton passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital after an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was a son of Cordia Ellen Hazelwood Harmon Berry and the late Bobby Ray Harmon & the late Billy Jack Berry. Ray was a graduate of Hampton High School. He was a former Butcher at Browns Supermarket, former owner of Cole’s Tackle Box and a Machine Operator at Colorworks. Ray was an avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing and marksmanship. He also loved spending time with friends on Dennis Cove Mountain. He was a member of Union Baptist Church. In addition to his Father & Stepfather, he was preceded in death by a sister: Bobbi Harmon.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife of 36 years: Rebecca Shingleton Harmon. Two Children: Cole Harmon and Caley Harmon. His Brother: Mark Berry & wife Terri, several nieces and nephews, two great nephews and his special “Hey Babe” Taylor.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 19, 2022 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Donald Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the Bunton Cemetery, Buntontown Road, Butler. Active Pallbearers will be: Billy Berry, Adam Berry, Joshua Pierce, Jamie Erickson, Gator Bowling, Brandon Stout, Nick Montgomery and Shane Simerly. Honorary Pallbearers will be: John Simerly, Ike Fortner, Fred Simerly, Ron Whitehead, Carl Lee Hazelwood, Bob Phillips and the rest of his Mountain and Bass Club Friends.