In Loving Memory of
Moses Eugene Harmon
March 10, 1943 – December 26, 2020
Virtual Celebration of Life was held on January 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM EST
Moses Eugene Harmon, aka Gene, 77, of Laurelton Queens, passed away in his sleep on December 26, 2020 after a lengthy illness.
He was born to Myrtle and Moses Harmon on March 10, 1943 in Harlem. His parents, older sister, Carolyn, and Gene later moved to Ozone Park in Queens, NY, where he attended John Adams High School. After graduation, Gene then found himself half-way across the country attending Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. How he ended up there, we don’t know. But his future wife, Mildred, found herself at the same school.
Two years later the draft was happening, and Gene opted to take his future into his own hands by joining the Air Force. He served as an Airman 1st class, Teleswitch Equipment Specialist, working on missile silos until being honorably discharged in 1968. During those years he married his wife. Just like the decision to study at a college in the middle of the country, they thought getting married in North Dakota where he was stationed was a good idea too.
They later resettled in Queens, NY where Gene became a bus driver for Green Bus Lines (which later became part of the MTA). He worked long hours and made it to retirement in 2008.
Post retirement, Gene took plenty of time to do his favorite things. Watching television was at the top of the list. This can be proven by the multiple cable antennas still attached to his roof. Catching every Buffalo Bills and New York Yankees game were always a priority. Much like his parents, Gene had a green thumb and enjoyed making his front and back yards beautiful. He planted canna lilies and begonias annually and loved admiring the grapevine in the back yard when it started to bear fruit. He made time to travel too, visiting the Caribbean, Africa, China, Ireland, Scandinavia and Russia.
Gene is survived by his wife, Mildred, his children, Michelle and Myron and grandchildren Maiya and Eden Rose and members of his extended family.
The virtual celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, January 16th at 11 am EST. Pastor Jenkins of Epiphany Lutheran church will officiate. All are welcome to attend and to share joyful memories about Gene.
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Hi Michelle and Family,
I am sending you love to bring you comfort, the courage to face the days ahead, and happy memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Michelle, whatever you need, I am here. Call me any time.
With Love and thinking of you,
Shigei x
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Dear Michelle and Family,
My heart goes out to you at this time of sadness and also celebration of a man that meant so much to you.
In knowing the beauty and magic of Michelle and also reading about his life, he is someone I wish I had the pleasure to meet while he was here on this earth.
With my deepest sympathies,
Tosca DiMatteo
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To the Harmon family may you rest in knowing that Moses as gone home and he has no more cares. The Coleman Family.
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Mildred,Myron,Michelle and Family, take care of yourselves and be thankful for every day that God has given you be strong. Love Always Diane Hunter Turner
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To cousin Eugene’s family, may God give you the strength to endure the loss….Eugene was a favorite cousin…he took me to my first Broadway play in New York. I have many fond memories of him….God’s blessings to you all! Much love??
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Vivian Hill
To Mildred and Family
Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. With heartfelt sympathy.
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My sincere condolences to you Mildred .May he rest in peace.
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Mildred, Michelle, Myron and family. My thoughts, prayers and love is with you doing this time of sadness. With your faith, Gene’s love and precious memories will comfort and be with you always. So sorry.
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Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May you know that Eugene is now at peace and may your years of love and memories sustain you.
Love Karan
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My deepest sympathy to the Harmon family. Those that we love never really leave us. They remain with us forever, through loving memories.
love
Sheila Vallade
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Dear Michelle,
I am sending you and your family so much love at this sad time. I know that your dad was a special man because he brought such a special woman into this world and because you talked about him with so much love. I wish I could have met him. I wish him peace and love. I wish you, your mother, brother and nieces love, peace, joyful moments and happy memories of your dad. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you all.
Much love
Nicole xxx
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Dear Mrs. Harmon, Michelle and Myron,
I’m thinking of you at this difficult time and sending love. I’m praying that your memories will give you peace and comfort.
Mr. Harmon, may you sleep in peace.
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To my cousins, Millie,Michelle & Myron with deep sympathy and love.
Cousin Eugene, you are not forgotten,
Nor will you ever be
As long as life and memory last.
I will remember thee…
Co
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Dear Mildred, Myron and Michelle, may your Husband and Father Sleep in Eternal Peace. God Bless this Family and give them the strength to get through this most difficult time. Love you.