Charles Monroe Thomas Harmon's Obituary
Obituary of Mr. Charles Monroe Thomas Harmon
Charles Monroe Thomas Harmon, a man of conviction and faith, dedicated to his wife, children and grandchildren went home to be with the Lord on November 11, 2016. He was 78.
Charles was born on February 8, 1938 in Frankford, DE to the late Preston Sylvester Harmon and Catherine E. Andrews Harmon. He attended William C. Jason High School. Following high school, Charles served in the US Army, rising to the rank of Technical Sgt. He returned home to his wife to raise three children, and retired as a technician from General Foods. He was born again in September 1996 and later became an Ordained Deacon in his beloved church, Trinity Faith Christian Center in Lewes, DE.
He was a very loving husband, father and grandfather; dedicated to his family. He loved fast cars, enjoyed the drag races and detailing cars.
Charles was preceded in death by his brothers John Andrews and Preston Harmon (Thelma) and grandson, Gregory Showell II.
He is survived by his wife, Laverne Atkins Harmon and his three children: Jacqueline Harmon Purnell (William), of Woodbridge, VA; Janet L. Showell (Gregory), of Frankford, DE; and Kevin T. Harmon (Hillary), of Frankford, DE; mother, Catherine Harmon; five siblings, Hester Harmon, of Millsboro; Sherry Hailey, of Dagsboro; Dale Harmon, of Newark, DE; Terry Harmon (Judy), of Frankford; and Anthony Harmon (Roslyn) of Frankford; sister-in-law Gloria Andrews and a brother-in-law Harvey Atkins; five grandchildren; Byron, Janelle, Shawntelle, Kevon, and Kemeah; four great-grandchildren; Rashad, Jaela, Byron, Jr. and Raegan; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.
A funeral service and celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, November 19th at the Trinity Faith Christian Center in Lewes at 12:00 Noon. Friends may call from 10 AM till 12:00 Noon for viewing and visitation. Bishop Arthur D. Jones, Jr. will officiate. Interment will follow on Monday, Nov 21, 2016 at the Delaware Veteran's Memorial Cemetery at 11:00 AM with the conferring of Military Honors.
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