Chester Marion Harmon

Chester Marion Harmon, age 84, of Andy Hicks Road, Banner Elk, passed away Thursday evening, May 9, 2024.  Born November 1, 1939 in Watauga County, he was a son of Roscoe Clifford and Cazzie Trivette Harmon.  Chester was a construction carpenter by trade and raised tobacco on the farm.  A husband and father, Chester loved his family.  His hobbies included riding his Harley motorcycle and driving ‘only’ Ford vehicles.  His favorite dog ‘Barney’ was his constant companion.

Chester is survived by his wife, Gail Bare Harmon; daughter, Beverly Perry, and son, James Harmon, both of Banner Elk; stepsons, Michael and wife, Tanya, of Elizabethton, Tennessee and Mark Taylor and wife, Rita, of Wilkesboro;  four granddaughters, Malorie, Britney, Heather and Amber; three step-granddaughters, Chelsea, Mikayla and Cristianne; eight great-grandchildren, Addison, Aiden, Harper, Aryon, Cadence, August, Salem and Carson; brother, Clifford Harmon of Banner Elk, and sister, Viola Harmon of New York.  Also, the mother of his children, Rachel Harmon.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Steve Harmon and sisters, Irene Harmon, Opal Combs and Cathy Tester.

Funeral services for Chester Harmon will be conducted Monday afternoon, May 13, 2024 at 2 o’clock at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Chapel, officiated by Rev. David Lunceford.  The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 o’clock, prior to services, at Austin & Barnes.  Graveside services at the Harmon Family Cemetery will be private

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