Edgar Harmon

1927 - 2014

Loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend passed to the Lord on June 12, 2014. Ed passed away peacefully in Colorado City, Texas.

Ed was born in Plainview, Texas, to Clifford and Nadine (Harrison) Harmon on September 14, 1927. The Harmon Family moved to Laguna Beach, California in early 1930's. Ed spent his early life in Southern California attending Franklin High School in Highland Park before enlisting in the Navy during WW2. When the war ended, he came back home and asked the love of his life, Virginia "Ginny" Marie Williams to be his wife. On June 8, 1947, Ed and Ginny became husband and wife at a ceremony performed at St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Ed and Ginny lived in Southern California raising 5 children before being transferred to Texas in 1975.

Ed was a shy and humble man who never met a stranger. He and Ginny had "The Good Old Days" antique store downtown Colorado City. They enjoyed meeting the residents and out of town people each and every day. Ed was a member of the Dorn Methodist Church. He loved the fellowship and the Spirit filled messages each and every week.

Ed will be missed by many. Our lives were touched and complete knowing him.

He is preceded in death by his mother, father and a sister, Nina Harmon Duncan.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ginny and five children: Victoria Harmon of Colorado City, Texas. Diann and Clint Grissom of Graham, Texas. Gary and Cindy Harmon of Odessa, Texas. Donna and Greg Bates of Odessa, Texas. Robert Harmon and Donna McLean of Arlington Texas.

They had numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Chris Grissom of Graham, Texas. Scott and Shellie Fish and Samantha of Phoenix, Arizona. Quentin and Amy Atkinson and Taylor, Quest, Phoenix and Axl, of Odessa, Texas. Vanessa Harmon and Mason and Jacob of Phoenix, Arizona. Erica Williams and Alana and Isaiah of El Paso, Texas. Kimberly Robinson and Brianna and Jory Jr. of San Angelo, Texas. Justin Kolb and Bryce of Keller, Texas. John and Jill Kolb and Kylee Grace of Ft. Worth, Texas. Desiree Edwards and Spencer, Sofia, and Claire of Parker, Colorado. Eddie and Skye Harmon of Keller, Texas. Jennifer Reynolds and Nick, Caleb, Haley and Presley of Colorado City, Texas. Cody and Leslie Reynolds and Conner of Odessa, Texas. Amy Harmon and Kennedy of Arlington, Texas. Tyler Harmon of Arlington, Texas.

The family asks in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Alzheimer's Foundation and Hospice.

A memorial service honoring Ed will be held at 2pm Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the Dorn Methodist Chapel, in Colorado City, Texas, with Reverend James Williams officiating.