Donald Cecil Harmon, Sr., 83, of Orange, passed away on December 20, 2014 at Harbor Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Father Tom Phelan of St. Francis Assisi Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 22, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with a wake service beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Born in Orange, Texas, on October 31, 1931, Don was the son of Ovie Harmon and Rosalie Armstrong Harmon. Don was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Don was in the car business for over 60 years and a former owner of Harmon Chevrolet. He loved his family, his cars, and enjoyed following sports.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 59 years, Dorothy Harmon; brother, Jackie Harmon and brother-in-law, Leonard Holton.
He is survived by his sons, Donnie Harmon and wife, Rhonda and Kevin Harmon and wife, Teri both of Orange; brothers, Carlton Harmon and wife, Betty and Tommy Harmon and wife, Barbara; sisters, Cynthia Fisher and husband, Howard and Janie Holton; sister-in-law, Jerry Nell Harmon; grandchildren, Amber DeBeaumont and husband, Troy, Haley Harmon, Brian Harmon, Shelby Harmon, Jordan Harmon and Bryce Harmon and great grandchild, Cooper DeBeaumont.
Serving as pallbearers will be Brian Harmon, Jordan Harmon, Bryce Harmon, David Harmon, Preston Fuller and Elvin Blanchard. Honorary pallbearers are C.J. Huckaby and Robert Blanchard.
The family would also like to say thank you to all the doctors, nurses and staff that helped care for Mr. Harmon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s School Foundation 2600 Bob Hall Road, Orange, TX 77630.
Condolences
Manuel Puentes
November 2, 2015
At one time mr harmon was considered the king of the wholesalecar business in the golden triangle ..my father respected him so much...mr harmon and mr ovie helped myvfather so much...what a gentleman..may he rest in peace...
Al Wingate
December 22, 2014
I always considered Don to be a true gentleman and a good friend. Debbie and I offer our deepest sympathy to all who were closest to him. Al Wingate
James Fontenot
December 22, 2014
Corky our thaughts and prayers are with yours and Betty's. James and Janet Fontenot
Nathan Merritt
December 21, 2014
My deepest heartfelt condolences to all the Harmon family, friends, loved ones, and associates of Don. I thought very highly of Don both as a friend and businessman. I pray God gives each of you strength and comfort today and in the days ahead.