Harold Gilbert Harmon

harold harmon

December 2, 1935 ~ August 19, 2018

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Harold Gilbert “Buddy” Harmon, 82, died August 19, 2018 in Harrodsburg, KY.  Born December 2. 1935 to parents Gilbert and Nancy Hankla Harmon in Perryville, KY. Harold attended Danville High School, Georgia Tech and Auburn Universities and graduated from Auburn with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.  He worked at IBM in Lexington KY in the late 50s and early 60s then, moved to Atlanta, GA, where he lived for over 40 years.  During that time he was employed by The Austin Company (designers & builders of commercial properties), The Carrier Corporation and; had his own Carrier dealership, Cherokee Heating & Air Conditioning.  He retired and returned to Danville in 2005 and renewed old friendships.  He especially enjoyed the camaraderie of fellow members of the Old Goats Club. Survivors include: wife, Betsy Tumey Harmon; daughters Nicole Harmon, Atlanta, GA and Hillary Harmon Powell, Burbank, CA; son in law Richard Powell and grandchildren Abigail and Charles Powell, Burbank, CA. Following cremation, there will be a visitation at Stith Funeral Home, Danville, on Friday August 24th at 3:30pm and a small service at 5:00pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Pride In The Park, 110 Man O War Drive, Danville, KY 40422, now Millennium Park which was the former farm where he grew up. Visitation:  3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 24, 2018 at Stith Funeral Home in Danville Service:  5:00 p.m., Friday, August 24, 2018 at Stith Funeral Home in Danville    

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  4. Always a special guy and friend to my dad ! Sam Reid! So sorry for your loss thinking of you! Please accept our sincere condolences! My mom is sick at this time so I may not be able to come ! I’ll be there in spirit! God bless us all and I pray for His peace that surpasses all understanding

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  5. Buddy was a terrific guy to know and to be around. We\’ve lost another one of the good \’ole Danville boys.

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  8. Our condolences to Harold\’s family.. He was a good man, a kind man, a loving father and grandfather and he was fun to be with. He will certainly be remembered and missed. Dana & Peter

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  9. Sending you light and love during this very difficult time and loss for your family. We love you all.

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  12. We lost one of the good guys! A keen sense of humor, and always a good word about everybody. Wish we could have spent more time together. Rest in Peace!

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  14. My uncle \”Buddy\” was a great guy. He was the younger brother of my father, Jimmy Harmon. They were two great country guys. Raised the best way with real values. Always taught to do the right thing. I\’m so glad I got to visit him last summer. He was amazing and still funny and a great conversationalist at age 80. Still a very handsome man, like my dad was. I\’m so sorry to see him go, but now he can join his brother, who will be very glad to have him by his side. Love always, Cathy

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  15. Buddy was one of the most genuinely thoughtful and courteous men I have ever met. I wish I could have spent more time with him.

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  19. Buddy, friendship between us knew no bounds. Too many good conversations which brought on belly laughs galore which we enjoyed. The Old Goats meant so much to so many of Danvilles \”good guys\”. RIP friend.

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  21. When I was a real youngster, Buddy was often around our house with my brothers Chris and Mack. Great memories of him then, and fortunate to have met up again after he returned to Danville. Always a smile on his face, and never, ever in a hurry. Think our last meeting was at Chris’ funeral in 2013. Buddy was surely one of our “good ones.”

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