I worked for Mr. Harmon at The Golden Horseshoe in the late 70s.  Along with his Master Chief, Richard Stewart, they were strong leaders, with a great work ethic, and led by example.  A lot of the work ethic I retain to this day, I owe to those two men.  When it poured rain, we sharpened mower blades and painted equipment, you clocked in on the minute and out on the minute, safety was not just important but celebrated, equipment was never put away dirty, uniforms were tight, and you could eat off the floors.  Played at The Shoe two years ago and got caught in a downpour on #16.  Sprinted to the back door of the maintenance facility and was appalled at the sloppiness of the facility, the staff, and the grounds.  Just put another exclamation point on how fortunate I was to work for him.  Sorry this is so late, but know that his impact and influence lives on.

So many wonderful memories of time spent at 404 South England Street with Mama Mary and Daddy Dave. Love to you all. -- Kim

Mary, so sorry about Dave's passing. He was a very nice man and I know you will miss him so much. You and your family are in my prayers. Margarette Lynch


My deepest condolences. May God's Holy Spirit be with the family. I pray that he brings comfort to you all at this hard time.

Mary, so sorry about Dave's passing. Both Harold, my husband and I remember you both so well when you were living opposite the CW Golf Club. We were at your home many years ago and so enjoyed your friendship.  May God Bless and keep you and your family during this difficult time.

I worked with Dave at the City of Newport News. He was my "turf guru."  He maintained a wealth of green industry knowledge without having to research it.  Our heartfelt condolences are sent to the Harmon family.

I did not know Dave well, but I worked with him at the City of Newport News for several years.  I can say that if it was green and you wanted it to grow, Dave was the go-to guy.  My thoughts and prayers are with the Harmon family in this difficult time.

Dear Mary and Children,
You can be very proud of Dave.  He was well thought of and highly respected throughout his career, and I have no doubt that this extended into the other areas of his life as well.  I have fond memories helping him establish the Old Dominion GCSA back in the 70s, and envied his ability to organize and manage all that he did.  He was so avid about the game of golf.  I can still see him stationed beside the 17th green at Kingsmill during the tournament every year, collecting signatures from the pros.  After he left the Shoe, and I left the Mill, we never seemed to get together too much, and I was saddened to hear of his early passing.  He will be remembered and missed by those of us who knew him. May God grant you peace and comfort, and unfading memories.

Mary, Our sincere condolences to you and your family.  May your special memories of your years together ease the pain of your loss.  God bless you all.

Dear Mary and Family, So sorry to get this sad news this morning. I worked for Dave back in the seventies as a Tennis Pro at the Williamsburg Inn. He was one of the best bosses I ever had and he made the golf course and everything connected with it really shine. They won award after award and the whole place was really special. I once gave a tennis lesson to Linwood Holton, former Virginia governor and his wife. Their daughter Anne Holton Kaine later became a juvenile court judge and is married to Tim Kaine also a former Virginia governor and Vice Presidential hopeful. There were a lot famous people who came to the Williamsburg Inn and I think you could say Dave's hard work in making the place so attractive had big part in their decision. We're going to miss him. Jeff Fairbanks

  Dear  Mary and family my prayers go out  to you  on    Dave  was so bless to know him  and to come visit  him at nursing home  and so  bless that   the    Sewing group  made him    some   bibs  with   camping on   he will alway be in my heart and  enjoy talking to  him and     bringing him snacks      he  was  such  a blessing to know and  I will miss him

Love katie

Dear Mary and family: our deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear Dave. It was always such a pleasure to see you and Dave at church. God grant you comfort.

My name is Linda Bauner Swank.  I grew up on the Edgewood Country Club Golf Course with Dave and his parents, Don and Martha.  My big brother, Jerry Bauner, also a PU graduate, worked on the golf course with Dave.  I have many fond memories of Dave and his family and I am sorry for your loss. Dave and John Mills were like brothers to me when I was growing up.....I even wrote to them when they went off to PU. I missed seeing them at the ECC. I was happy to read about Dave and his life accomplishments.  RIP Dave and thanks for the memories.

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David Corbin Harmon

May 12, 1940 – July 17, 2016

Nelsen Williamsburg

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