Max Harmon of Thompsonville

Max Harmon, 75, of Thompsonville passed away Monday morning, Jan. 11, 2021, at SSM Health Good Samaritan in Mt. Vernon.

He was born Oct. 20, 1945, in Whittington, the son of Coy and Freida (Conner) Harmon.

He married Loretta Ann (Slepavic), and she preceded him in death March 11, 1994. He then married Becky (Clinton) on June 26, 2004, and she survives.

Max was an animal lover. His grandchildren fondly called him "HEE HAW" and "Grandpa Ducks." Max had an assortment of animals on his farm. He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly.

Max is survived by wife Becky Harmon of Thompsonville; four children, Marie Clancy and husband Phil of Thompsonville, Dan Harmon and wife Kelly of Carrier Mills, Christine Harmon of Marion and Sonja Ligon of Mt. Vernon; grandchildren Daniel "DJ," Cameron, Cassandra, Amber, Brooke, Andy, Justin, Scott, Jacob, Lorrae, Coy, Haley, Elijah, Karlee and Gavin; great-grandchildren Daniel, Jeremiah, Sammi, Warren, Luxanna, J.J. and Paxton; two sisters, Violet Mandrell of Valier and Bonnie Maller of Marion; and two brothers, Ted Harmon and wife Donna of Whittington and Tom Harmon and wife Jane of Ewing.

Mr. Harmon was preceded in death by his parents, first wife and two sisters, Delena Kniffen and Mary Lou Kniffen.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14 at the Brady Cemetery in Akin with Bro. Michael Kniffen officiating.

Visitation will be held prior to the graveside service, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Johnston Funeral Home in Ina.

We are limited to 10 people in our building at a time. We ask everyone attending to be considerate of others and practice social distancing. Masks are recommended.

For more information or to send online condolences visit johnstonfuneralhome.com.