Donald Harmon

Donald E. Harmon, 76, of Amanda, passed away May 14, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 24, 1940 in Amanda, OH to the late Levi and Alice (Mowery) Harmon. Donny served in the military and was U.S. Army veteran. He was a 1958 graduate of Amanda H.S. and was a big supporter of Amanda Summer League and Amanda Clearcreek Athletics. Donny worked at General Mills, Anchor Hocking and later retired from the Defense Construction Supply Center where he worked in the maintenance department.
Donny is survived by his daughter Kim (Jeff) Stiles of Mt. Sterling; grandchildren, Megan Caroline Welch (Darian Patterson) of Indiana, Joseph David Welch of Maryland, and Brian Matthew Welch of Chillicothe; sisters, Roverta Underwood of Lancaster, Leota “Shorty” Harmon of Florida, Sue Harmon of Tennessee, and Cindy (Mark) Wetzel of Lancaster; sisters-in-law, Hella Harmon of Texas, Helen Harmon of Amanda, Sharon Harmon of Florida, and Linda Harmon of Amanda; and numerous nieces and nephews including special niece, Kelly Colliton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Harmon; sister, Mae Julian; and brothers, Eldon, Carl, Bobby Joe, Dale and Bill Harmon.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Taylor Funeral Home in Amanda with Pastor Michael Mistic officiating. Burial will follow at Amanda Twp. Cemetery with Military Honors provided by AMVETS Post 2256. Friends may call on Friday from 2-6 P.M. and one hour prior to service on Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Amanda Summer League, PO Box 427, Amanda, OH 43102 in Donny’s memory.