John Anton Harms was born June, 5, 1929 in Springdale, Montana, to parents Karl and Frances McClellan Harms. John passed peacefully at home on May 13, 2024. John spent his early years in Montana with his family, until one day he found his way to South Carolina and then to Atlanta.
John worked briefly for Macy’s in the shoe department, until one day he saw an opening in the newspaper for a job at AT&T. He applied and received an offer the same day. He spent over 30 years working for the company. He spent years installing phone lines and dispatching for the company. He enjoyed his years working for the company.
John married the love of his life Thelma Louise on September 23rd 1955. They spent 61 years together. Together they were able to travel the world together and upon many other adventures. John also enjoyed many other things such as reading and sharing stories with his family and friends. He enjoyed floral arranging and taking caring of the flowers at his home. He was also was a painter and woodworker, were he created pieces that are at his home now. John was an amazing man and he will be missed by many family friends.
John was predeceased by Wife Thelma Louise; parents Carl and Frances McClellan Harms; Siblings: Leonhardt Carl, Homer Butler, Viola Frances, Charles James, and Homer Cornelius; In- laws: Annie Pauline, Katie Virginia, Bobby Jack, William Arthur, Vance Lee; Nieces and Nephew: William Jack, James Allen, Wayne Lynn, James Gasque, Wanda Lorraine, Phillip Andrew
John is survived by nieces and nephews: John Thedrick, Sandra Elizabeth, Steven Allen, William Brian, Auther Leon, James Alvin, Robert Paul, Francis, Allen, and Stephen; and a host of grand- nieces and nephews and friends.
A visitation for John will be held Friday, May 17, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Horis A. Ward - Fairview Chapel, 376 Fairview Rd, Stockbridge, Georgia 30281. A celebration of life will occur Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 376 Fairview Rd, Stockbridge, Georgia 30281. An interment will occur Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Fairview Memorial Gardens, 164 Fairview Road, Stockbridge, Georgia 30281.
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