Johnathan was born on September 4, 1981 in Raleigh, NC to his mother, Katherine Watson Harley, and father, David Perry Monroe. He grew up in Raleigh and Evergreen, Colorado.
He is predeceased by his father, David Perry Monroe; his paternal grandfather, Jack Monroe; his maternal grandparents, Donald Lee and Mary Lou Harley; and his aunt, Mary Coleman Barbour and her husband, Greg.
He is survived by his mother, Katherine Watson Harley and her husband John Wyatt of Apex, NC; his uncle, Donald Lee Harley, Jr. and his wife, Luci of Wilmington, NC; his aunt, Louisa Harley Garvey and her husband, Jim of Raleigh; his paternal grandmother, Helen Monroe; his aunt, Margie Monroe and uncle, George Monroe. Also surviving are his maternal cousins, Alton Barbour, Daniel Barbour, Mary Virginia York, Donald Lee Harley III , Robert Burns Harley, Emily Watson Garvey, Samuel James Garvey; and his paternal cousins, Katie and Douglas Monroe and Jessica and Benjamin Dollar.
Johnathan was a genuine and kind soul. He was full of child-like enthusiasm and at his core he was an explorer and adventurer who loved being outside. When he was exploring, he was never afraid. He was quick to help others. He had a green thumb and loved planting. He loved animals.
One of his most treasured achievements was hiking the Appalachian Trail. He gave back to the Appalachian Trail by doing “ Trail Magic” (kindness for exhausted hikers).
Memorial donations to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (https://appalachiantrail.org/) would truly honor his memory.
Arrangements are with Brown-Wynne Funeral Home & Crematory, 300 Saint Mary's St. Raleigh, NC.
