John Weldon Harmon

John Harmon, 74, of Covington, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Born in Port Gibson, Mississippi, John lived a life defined by hard work, generosity, devotion to family, and a larger-than-life personality that left a lasting impression on everyone he met.

John dedicated his professional life to the elevator industry, beginning his career in 1973 as an elevator helper and working his way up to elevator adjuster. He spent 38 of his 39 years in the trade with TK Elevator, earning the respect and admiration of colleagues throughout the industry. His extensive knowledge, experience, and unmistakable personality earned him the affectionate nickname “Sheriff,” a name by which he became widely known throughout his profession. A proud Gold Card member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) Local 16, John took tremendous pride in his trade and the lifelong relationships he built along the way.

In 2015, John founded Independent Elevator Inspection, bringing decades of expertise and unwavering determination to the business he built. His commitment to safety was further recognized when Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards appointed him to the Louisiana Life Safety Committee, where he served a five-year term contributing to elevator safety.

Outside of work, John had a deep appreciation for the outdoors, especially hunting and his love of trees. His cherished tree farm in Kokomo, Mississippi, was a place of great pride and countless memories. He took particular joy in tending to his beautiful orchard, filled with fruit trees and some of the most delicious blueberries anyone could hope to taste. John was also a passionate LSU fan, proudly cheering on the Tigers and embracing all things purple and gold. Whether enjoying time on his Mississippi property or supporting his beloved LSU, he approached his passions with the same enthusiasm and larger-than-life spirit that defined him.

Above all, John’s greatest pride was his family. He shared 54 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Lynne, and together they built a life devoted to their children, grandchildren, and the many people who depended on them.

Known for his humor, generosity, strong opinions, and unmistakable presence, John never met a stranger. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and would give the shirt off his back to someone in need. His passion for life and fierce devotion to those he loved will be remembered by all who knew him.

At the heart of John’s life was the family he loved so fiercely. He leaves behind his beloved wife and partner of 54 years, Lynne Morel Harmon; their three children, John Jared Harmon (Mary), Jennifer Delahoussaye (Michael), and Justin Harmon (Erika), who were a constant source of pride; and his eight cherished grandchildren, Jared Jr. (Beau), Blake, Matthew, Austin (Samantha), Ayden (Lyndsey), Lily, Weldon, and Landon. He was also blessed with two great-granddaughters, Josie and Addisyn, who brought even more joy to his family. John is also survived by his loving mother, Bettye June Harmon; his sister, Donis; his niece and nephew, Celeste Travis and Jason Montgomery; and his beloved beagle, Molly Ann, who was very much a part of the family.

John was preceded in death by his father, Jack G. Harmon; his sister, Jackie; and his nephew, Taylor Weimer. Their memories remained part of the family he held so dear.

A visitation will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Funeral Home, 450 Holy Trinity Drive, Mandeville, Louisiana. A Funeral Mass will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, with burial afterward at St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery.

John’s legacy lives on through the family he loved, the lives he touched, and the countless memories he leaves behind.