G. Allen “Al” Harmon
Born on October 9, 1943 in Butler, PennsylvaniaDeparted June 7, 2022 in Melbourne, Florida
Allen was born and raised in Brady’s Bend and lived in Butler, Pennsylvania. His parents were George and Dorothy (McLaughlin) Harmon. Allen attended Butler High School where he met his high school sweetheart and wife of 56 years. Allen and Joyce were married August 21, 1965 after they graduated from college.
Allen earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Slippery Rock University and a Masters Degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He started working as a chemist at Witco Chemical Company and later at Gulf Oil Corporation Research Center. Allen then bought Bon Aire Distributors and made a multitude of friends while serving his customers.
Allen loved to sail. What a treasure it was to see him on “Seaduction” sailing down the Chesapeake Bay. He shared his sailing skills with many friends who came to love and enjoy the sport. Many of Jeremiah’s friends learned to snow ski under Allen’s careful tutoring. He enjoyed music, installing a sound system in each place he lived so everyone could hear music throughout the house and pool area.
Allen will be loved and remembered by his wife Joyce (Collins) Harmon; his son Jeremiah Colin Harmon; his sister Becky Stewart and her husband Dave; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was loved and admired by all who knew him.
The family will be holding a private gathering to remember and celebrate Allen’s life.
