Winston Henry Harmon, Jr., a man who loved his God, family, and country above all else, was called into the arms of his loving Savior on February 4, 2026.

His well-lived life was a testament to his abiding faith in God, unconditional love of family, and strong belief in the power of faith, the value of unborn life, loyalty to his marriage vows, unconditional love of family, and appreciation of the traits of respect and humor.

Born on January 7, 1950, his early days as the son of a Southern Baptist preacher in Griffin, Georgia were filled with church activities, team sports, and his all-consuming love of the great outdoors.

Following graduation from Griffin – Spalding County High, where he lettered in football, basketball and track, he attended the University of Tennessee/Knoxville. It was on that “Hallowed Hill” he met the love of his life on his 19th birthday.

Marriage to Patricia Elizabeth Frazier Harmon in 1971 ushered in a new season that completed him, and God blessed him with his other true loves – his four beautiful daughters. In these faithful daughters he instilled a solid love for God, sports, the outdoors and “Good Ole Rocky Top.”

Their busy household was filled with children and their many friends. Henry relished their school and extracurricular activities and rarely missed an event in which they participated. These included school plays, girls’ softball games (where he often served as the umpire), swim meets, camping and fishing and hiking trips to many of Tennessee’s beautiful state parks. His girls were never afraid to bait a hook, build a campfire, or find a good bush off the beaten trail to hide behind when “nature called.” He made sure of it. He was exceptional in his fatherhood, but also did not raise any “entitled” children but rather ones who displayed his own natural work ethic.

Once he walked his daughters down the aisle and gave their hand in marriage to their chosen spouse, Henry thoroughly enjoyed bonding with his beloved and respected son-in-laws over all things related to sports (especially SEC sports), hunting, trucks, guns, faith and family.)

Following his career as a supervisor in the food service and trucking industries, he stepped away from the “corporate grind” to begin his own landscape business in 1984, where he mixed his affinity for hard physical work with communing with nature.

A “man’s man” living in an otherwise all-female household, “Big Henry” (also referred to as Hungry Jack or Big Boy) never met a stranger nor ever at a “loss for words.” He was a genuine Southern gentleman and “good ole boy,” opinionated on many issues, never shying away from sharing his thoughts, but always in a respectful way.

The consummate handyman, he relished the next “project” (whether it was building a manger for a school Christmas play, creating & installing a fake tree for a kindergarten classroom, repairing a window shattered by an errant baseball, building a dog house for his current furry friend, or answering a neighbor’s call for help). His capable hands, coupled with his toolbox, pick-up truck and landscape trailer, often came in handy when rescuing a family member or friend needing help to move or just haul big things around. Friends & family knew who to contact when they needed a strong back, skilled hands and a willingness to “get up and go” to “answer the call.”

Henry was preceded into heaven and welcomed by his devoted parents, Reverend and Mrs. Winston H. Harmon, Sr. of Griffin GA.

In addition to his wife of 55 years, Henry’s entrance into Eternal Life leaves immediate family to grieve until they are reunited in Glory: 4 devoted daughters: Kathryn Theresa Vogel (Chris), Jennifer Marie Campbell (Doug), Celena Rose Mullen (Micheal), Brigid Louise Meguiar (Matt)

Honorary son: J Paul “Boy” Robinson (Samantha)

2 loving sisters: Cheryl Harmon Weldon (Bill), Regina Harmon Jones (Russ)

13 precious grandchildren: Austin Vogel (Lauren), Allison Vogel, Luke Henry Vogel, Maggie Nolte Belcher (Jesse), Devon Harmon (Flo), Gavin Campbell, Peyton Campbell, Morgan Campbell, Wilson Mullen, Bella Mullen, Audrey Meguiar, Brady Meguiar, Ellie Meguiar

Henry was also a proud Great Granddaddy of 8 (with another expected in June!)

Funeral Mass and Celebration of Life will take place at Christ the King Catholic Church, where he was married in 1971 and received into the Catholic faith in 1981. Date and time to be announced.

Private internment with family to immediately follow at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, Highway 100, Nashville TN

In lieu of flowers, Henry would appreciate family & friends cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers, reading a James Patterson or John Grisham book, spending time with God in nature (esp. up in a deer stand before dawn), or donating to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

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