Jack Herbert Harmon, 88, of Lima, died Tuesday evening at Lima Memorial Health System from an accident while traveling along Route 117 just outside of Westminster, Ohio. At the time of his passing, Jack was accompanied by his constant companion for the past 10 years, Charis Lea Rex, who also passed as a result of the incident. He was born April 6, 1930, in Lima to Harry H. and Esther (Ream) Harmon who preceded him in death. On May 29, 1949, he married Barbara Ann Baker who died February 6, 2005.
Surviving are four sons: John T. (Mary) Harmon of Lima, David B. (Ann D.) Harmon and Thomas B. (Rene) Harmon and Gary “Bear” A. (Julie) Harmon all of Elida; twelve grandchildren: Heather (Shane) O’Connor, Mindy (Sean) McDonald, Shane (Megan) Harmon, Brent (Stephanie) Harmon, Amy (Chad) Long, Mike (Heather) Harmon, Amber (Joe Kesler) Dillon, Kyle (fiancé Maggie Wheeler) Harmon, Jill (James) Coppler, Mark (Katie) Harmon, Scott Harmon (dec’d) and Ross (Jessie) Harmon; and 22 great-grandchildren.
A sister, Dorothy Rottroff, preceded him in death.
He was a 1948 graduate of South High School where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball. Jack had worked for Pillsbury for 12 years and then retired from the Sohio Chemical Plant/B.P. after 28 years of service. He attended St. Luke’s Lutheran and Peace Lutheran churches. He was a member of Moose Lodge #1533, Indian Lake. He was an avid angler and hunter and became a potter. He loved to travel and visit the casinos. His greatest joys were attending his grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s activities. He enjoyed his Tuesday morning men’s breakfast meetings at Ike’s Restaurant.
Funeral services will begin at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Siferd-Orians Funeral Home, with Rev. Michael Hughes officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Scott Graham Harmon Scholarship Fund, in care of Joel Parker, Treasurer, Elida School District, 4380 Sunnydale, Elida, OH 45807 or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences may be expressed at www.siferd-oriansfuneralhome.com
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