[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 122 (Thursday, July 31, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S5294]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    REMEMBERING DAVID GORDON HARMON

  Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, today I rise to report some sad news 
to my Senate colleagues. David Gordon Harmon--a Kentuckian and U.S. Air 
Force veteran--passed away last week at the age of 78.
  David was born on April 28, 1936, to William Thomas and Sarah Boyd 
Harmon in Dunbar, KY. When he was only 17, he left school to serve his 
country in the Air Force. After completing basic training, David served 
on Active Duty for 4 years, which included 18 months in the Philippine 
Islands and service in the Korean war.
  Following his service in the Air Force, David returned home to take 
over the family business, Harmon Construction, from his father, which 
he ran until he passed down the responsibility to his three sons in 
1989.
  Outside of his business, David was an active member of the Manchester 
Christian Church, served as commander of the DAV Chapter 137 in 
Manchester, and played a leading role in the construction of the Clay 
County Veterans Memorial. He is a Kentucky Colonel, and was named Clay 
County's Man of the Year in 2013.
  David is survived by his three sons, as well as his daughter and his 
loving wife Elsie Collins Harmon whom he married in 1958.
  David served his country with honor, and was a devoted member of his 
family, church, and community. He will be missed by all who knew and 
loved him.
  I ask that my Senate colleagues join me in paying tribute to the life 
of David Gordon Harmon.
  Rominger Funeral Home recently published an obituary for Mr. Harmon. 
I ask unanimous consent that the obituary be printed in the Record.
  There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in 
the Record as follows:

             [From romingerfuneralhome.com, July 25, 2014]

                        Mr. David Gordon Harmon

       Mr. David Gordon Harmon, age 78, went home to be with the 
     Lord on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at the Manchester Memorial 
     Hospital. He was born on Tuesday, April 28, 1936, in Dunmor, 
     Kentucky, to the union of William Thomas and Sarah Boyd 
     Harmon. He was owner of Harmon Construction, a member of the 
     Manchester Christian Church, a member of Oneida Masonic Lodge 
     #736, a Veteran of the United States Air Force where he 
     served in the Korean War, and was a member of the local DAV 
     chapter for over 25 years where he served as commander for 
     over 18 years. He was also selected as Clay County's Man of 
     the Year in 2013.
       He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Elsie Collins 
     Harmon, whom he united with in marriage on Saturday, July 12, 
     1958. To this union four children were born: Alice Pearl 
     Harmon, Tommy Lynn Harmon and his wife Lillie Mae, Michael 
     Harmon and his wife Margie, and Lester Harmon and his wife 
     Sandy. He is survived by his grandchildren: Joshua Lyndon 
     Jones, Naketa Harmon, David G. Harmon II, Rachyl Lynn Harmon, 
     and his great-grandchild Haley Alexis Jones. Also surviving 
     are his sisters: Bessie Whitehead and Bonnie Kathryn Bowling.
       He is preceded in death by his parents: William Thomas and 
     Sarah Harmon, and these brothers and sisters: William T. 
     Harmon II, John Green Harmon, James Harmon, Tommy Joe Harmon, 
     Ernestine Murphy, and Cleo Howard.
       Funeral Services for Mr. David Gordon Harmon will be 
     conducted on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the 
     Rominger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Brad Stevens and Judge 
     Oscar Gayle House will be officiating. Burial will follow in 
     the Manchester Memorial Gardens with full military honors.
       Pallbearers will be: Terry Davidson, Jason Harris, Jimmy 
     Jr. Smith, Rodney Wagers, Bill Ed White, Clayton Russell 
     Howard, Lee Tyler Brown, and Justin Gay.
       Visitation will be held on Friday evening starting at 6 
     p.m. at the Rominger Funeral Home Chapel. A Masonic service 
     will begin at 8 p.m. on Friday evening.

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