Nathan Jack Harmon

Nathan Jack Harmon, beloved son, brother, uncle, teacher and friend, passed away in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on June 24, 2025 at the age of 67. The fifth child of Charles C. and Bonnie Grace Adams Harmon, Nathan was born February 19, 1958 in Amarillo,Texas.

Nathan started school in Hawkins, Texas where his father was the superintendent of schools. He graduated from Alice High School in Alice, Texas in 1976. Who's Who Among American High School Students 1975-1976, Honoring Tomorrow's Leaders Today, recognized Nathan as an outstanding student. He received the Most Valuable Player award as a senior member of the Alice Coyotes basketball team while the team won the district Sportsmanship Award.

Nathan lived at Jester Center, then one of the largest college dormitories in the nation when he attended the University of Texas. The Dallas Morning News captured a picture of Nathan and two dorm mates in the middle of a rock'n'roll jam session. Nathan saved hundreds of letters from close UT friends.

Nathan received a Bachelor of Science degree in Radio-Television-Film from The University of Texas at Austin. Nathan taught for 20 years at La Feria High School in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, teaching English to high school students whose primary language was Spanish. Nathan inspired his students with his creativity and enthusiasm. For years he had built large models of airplanes which he hung from the ceiling in his classroom.

Nathan moved to Mineola in East Texas to help his older brother, Charlie, complete a two-story home Charlie had designed. Then sister Kathy convinced Nathan to move to Oklahoma with her. She and Nathan lived in adjacent apartments on Cherokee land in Hulbert, Oklahoma for 13 years until Kathy's death on August 26, 2022, 12 days after her 70th birthday. Charlie died months later, December 7, 2022, at the age of 77. Nathan lived in Hulbert for 16 years.

Nathan was an avid reader, devouring books across various genres. He collected LP vinyl records meticulously keeping them in alphabetical order.. His artistic talents shone through in his beautifully woven wall hangings, some of which he lovingly gave to his mother. Nathan also constructed replicas of ships, trucks and cars.

Nathan was the fifth of seven children. He is survived by Winona Holland of Austin, Texas, Marsha Harman of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Beverly and Larry Holt of Corpus Christi, Texas and Sterling and Bertha Harmon of Waco, Texas. His nieces and nephews loved all 6 ft. 5 in. of their Uncle Nathan.

Nathan will be deeply missed by those who knew him. His memory will be forever cherished.

Rest in peace, Nathan.