Joe Wayne Harmon, age 90, passed from this life on June 19, 2025, in Waxahachie, Texas, surrounded by his loved ones.
Joe was born Oct. 16, 1934, in Rector, Ark., to William and Fannie Harmon and was the last living of eight Harmon children.
Joe met Mary Frances Evans at a small town picnic in Rector, Ark. They were married on Nov. 10, 1956, at the Jennings church of Christ in St. Louis, Missouri. They were blessed with two children, Vickie Beene and Kevin Harmon.
Joe was always proud of his family and beamed with joy when it continued to grow. Over the years, he welcomed husband to Vickie, Eddie Beene, and wife to Kevin, Tamberley Harmon. Joe gained his favorite title “papaw” when the family grew even more adding Amy Dutile and husband Scott, Erik Harmon and wife Kaylee, and Kourtney Hodge. Joe had four great-grandsons: Carson and Riley Dutile, Krew Hodge and Kize Harmon.
Joe was a hard worker and enjoyed his job as maintenance machinist at many locations. He served in the United States Army and earned medals for Rifle Marksman, Pistol Sharpshooter, Carbine Marksman and the Good Conduct Medal. Joe eventually retired from Coca-Cola Bottling of Nashville and began working at Cruizzers Car Wash until he was 88.
Joe enjoyed listening to old country music, playing his guitar and banjo, tinkering in his shop and watching RFDTV. He loved being outdoors taking in the nature around him in his lawn chair with a cold coke.
Joe’s faith as a devoted Christian was the cornerstone of his life. He was an avid studier of scripture and strove to be a guiding light to all who knew him. His love for God and his faithful legacy will live on through his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
His meek and quiet spirit will be missed by all who were blessed to know him.
“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes, but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.” I Peter 3:4
