Dr. George Edwin Harmon
LEXINGTON Dr. Harmon, or Ed as he was affectionately known, passed away
suddenly on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at the age of 64. He was a son of the
late George and Annie Ruth Harmon. Ed was educated in the public schools of
Lexington District One before enrolling at USC. After graduating from USC, he
headed to Louisville, Kentucky, with his new wife to attend Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary where he earned a master's degree, followed by his
doctorate, in Old Testament Studies. Ed was an ordained minister who served
churches in Kentucky and South Carolina. He always said that he was called to
serve and to teach, and this was evident during his 16 years on the Lexington
One School Board. He was also very involved in his home church at Lexington
Baptist where he taught a men's Sunday school class for many years. He was a
former deacon and trombone player in the church orchestra. He had been employed
with the Department of Public Safety for over 16 years. He is survived by his
wife, Deb, of 42 years, and a son, Adam, who were the light of his life. Ed is
also survived by brothers, Will (Lisa), David (Teresa); sister, Claire;
father-in-law, Hamp Gaylord; brother-in-law, Chris (Alice); sister-in-law,
Terry (Freddy), as well as many nephews, nieces and friends who already miss
his quick wit, his warmth and his brilliant mind. Services will be held on
Friday, February 10, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Lexington Baptist Church with
visitation starting at 12:30 p.m., prior to the service. Burial will follow in
Lexington Memorial Cemetery.
