| Gene Harmon |
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| Written by Administrator | |
| Wednesday, 26 November 2008 12:44 | |
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Gene took great pride in his five sons and their families. His great source of comfort and satisfaction in his last days was to see how well his sons were taking care of their mother. Being “Granbear” to his grandchildren also gave him tremendous joy. Gene was well-known for his sense of humor, catching us off-guard with it even when he was very sick. He loved to tell (or pull off) a good joke. He became an avid teddy bear collector later in life. He had always loved Teddy bears, but it wasn’t until his 50’s that he decided he was old enough to be eccentric. He collected over 100 assorted bears, including his beloved “Richie Bear” who was his constant companion, especially during painful days and hospital stays. At the family’s request, Richie will be buried beside him. Second only to his love for the Lord and his family, Gene loved being part of the Alleluia Community. He saw his life in Alleluia as truly living out his early commitment to full-time Christian service. He loved working for Alleluia: editing and publishing the weekly Dove, the testimony book, brochures and several of our Formations teaching books. He showed us a new definition of strength: He was never able to get out and play manly sports with his boys, but he was always there for them. He demonstrated an indomitable spirit–persevering through tremendous pain for the majority of his adult life. During the past several years, he had numerous close calls with death where the doctors held little or no hope of recovery. Through prayers of those he held dear and his stubborn will, God continued to bless us with his life. As his health and stamina declined, Gene never lost his Focus on Jesus and the prize that awaited him. He was able to not only make peace with his sons, but he was their great friend. His comfort was in knowing that his wonderful wife, Patty, would be taken care of by his children and his extended family of Alleluia. We rejoice in our grief that his race is won and Gene Harmon now has the prize he gave his life attaining. Our loss is Heaven’s great gain. We love you Granbear! Family Patty Sue Harmon, wife Robert Dean and Lisa Harmon, son and daughter-in-law James Dale Harmon, son Michael Jeffrey Harmon, son Brian Elliott and Leslie Harmon, son and daughter-in-law Allin Paul Harmon, son |
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| Last Updated on Wednesday, 26 November 2008 13:13 |
