Jack from Ohio Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 It is with great sadness that I post this. I just received word that Bill Harmon, Tri-Village High School 1974 graduate (we were classmates) and long time resident of New Madison, Ohio passed away this morning at his home in Maryville, Tennessee. He lost his third battle with cancer. He was my best friend in High School, and his early passing will touch me for the rest of my life. Viewing will be Monday, March 30, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Broadway Baptist Church located at 2329 East Broadway Avenue, Maryville, TN 37804. Funeral service will follow. Graveside services will be Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 9:30 AM at the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery located at 2200 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920. He will be interned with full military honors. I will post a link to his obituary just as soon as it is available. Arrangements being handled by Miller Funeral Home located at 915 W Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37801 Phone:(865) 982-6041 I am taking two days out of my schedule to attend. Approx 400 miles from here. Gonna be a long week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 I'm sorry, Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry D EA Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Jack I am so sorry for your loss. Travel safe and return safe. I will include you and your best friend's family in my prayers and ask for comfort at this time of grieving. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Jack -- deepest sympathies to you and to your friend's family. Travel safely, my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsTabbyKats Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Sorry for the loss.......and for your pain. But...he will live in your heart and your memories forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jklcpa Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 I'm sorry for the loss of your friend, Jack, and for his battling cancer multiple times. I hope that happier memories of Bill will soon replace the grief you are now feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret CPA in OH Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Condolences on this painful loss. His family will surely appreciate your presence. Have a safe journey and hold him ever dear in your heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcjenkins Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 My sympathy to you on the loss of your friend, Jack. One of the worst things about aging is losing those who mean so much to us. Praying for you and for him. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WITAXLADY Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Dear Jack, My deepest sympathy goes out to you. You know we have been through loss and there are few words that comfort at these times. Know that we have you in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NECPA in NEBRASKA Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 I am very sorry for your loss, Jack. You are in thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanmcq Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Much sympathy at this difficult time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfassett Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Cancer is a respecter of no person or age! My heart hurts for you, Jack! Trust that you are doing the right thing by being there. It will be a long week, as you say. But it will be a memory producing time. I see Bill was only 59 years old. My Mother passed at the age of 58. I have first hand experience knowing what this feels like. But living life with no regrets, like being there when it would be easier to make an excuse, is one of the keys to a successful and happy life. Happy is not on your radar right now, but it will be. At any rate, Jack, even now, I lift you and your friend to the Father in Heaven: Most merciful Heavenly Father, I come before You this morning asking that You will wrap Your loving arms around Jack and brother Harmon's family, friends and loved ones. Bill's life is another that has been cut down at far too young of an age - at least that is our opinion, Father. But Father, I thank You for Your great love and grace and sovereignty. You have promised that our lives do not end when we leave this earthly vessel - but You have told us of eternity. And that is a very, very long time. Help Jack and Bill's family and friends focus on the memories that Bill leaves behind, but more so, Father, on that great beyond - where there will one day be a great, great reunion. I would ask, O God, that you will build a hedge of protection around Jack this week and travel by his side as he goes to say good bye to his friend. I would ask that You would keep him safe on the highways and byways - not just this week, but in the weeks to come. Father, thank You for hearing my prayers. And I pray these things in the name of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Amen and amen! http://www.thedailytimes.com/public_records/obituaries/william-l-harmon/article_9d216471-c542-5f9f-9fc9-1486d57ca36b.html 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasdlm Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 I am so sorry, Jack. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb39 Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 No words will comfort you at this time, but the caring and heartfelt sympathy of your friends will strengthen you. We just attended a memorial service yesterday. We also had to take three days out of our busy schedules to travel. Take care as you go. There are some things that are just more important than tax returns and they always seem to pop up near the deadline. Somehow, we always make it through. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazzled Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 So sorry for your loss, Jack. Prayers for you and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardley CPA Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Sorry for your loss, Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack from Ohio Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Update: Life situations have changed. I will not be able to attend. I am going to be in a dark funk all day today and tomorrow. Thanks to everyone for the prayers and words of encouragement. It is great having another group of people to consider as a family. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILLMAS Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Jack, sorry to hear about your loss. Marco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaB Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Very sorry about this, Jack. Hang in there, and yes, we are all here for you. Thinking about and praying for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 You honor him by remembering him, remembering your shared times. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack from Ohio Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 I should be in TN. Thanks for letting me vent... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cred65 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Jack, sorry for your loss, but hang in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Venting is what we're here for. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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