Ronnie Kurt Harmon, the son of Royal William and Opal Marie (Tudor) Harmon, was born November 17, 1959, in Nebraska City, Nebraska. He attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1978.
Following graduation, Ronnie worked in numerous area jobs, then moved to California in 1983, where he excelled and was promoted to manager of a Goodyear Tire Dealership in Santa Ana. In 1988, he moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he managed a Rapid Lube business and in 1989, Ronnie returned to the Midwest. On April 30, 1994, he was united in marriage to Jolene Lewis. They later divorced, but Ronnie maintained a close relationship with Jason, Cassie and Jayme.
In 1999, he purchased NAPA Auto Parts in Rock Port, which he owned and operated to the present time. Ronnie was a tender hearted man. His passing will leave a void in the lives of many of his close friends.
Ronnie was proud to be a member of the Patriot Guard and participated in processions. He was also a member and former President of the Rock Port Lions Club and Heartland Riders, an evangelical Christian motorcycle organization. Ronnie passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018, at his home in Rock Port at the age of 58.
A memorial service was held for Ronnie at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, followed by a private family inurnment in Linden Cemetery, Rock Port. The memorial was conducted by Pastor Tom Beutler.
Ronnie especially enjoyed the peace and solitude of watching the sunrise and sharing that time with his LORD. He gave his heart and soul to Him on February 19, 2007.
Ronnie loved life in general, he loved people and helping anyone he could. He never knew a stranger and shared his sense of humor wherever he went. His greatest joy was riding his Harley alone or with his many fellow riders, friends, and of course especially with WACO.
In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by infant siblings, Beverly Ann and Phillip Harold Harmon and nephew, Phillip Keith Harmon. Survivors include brothers, Royal Keith Harmon and wife, Carol, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Robert Harmon and wife, Carolyn, Sidney, Iowa; sister, Lola Marie Davis and husband, Dennis, Rock Port; nieces and nephews, Christy Jean Harmon, Meredith (Bud) Walter, Olivia (Thomas) Polliard, Brigitte (Tim) Sheridan, and Brock (Jennifer) Davis; great nieces, nephews, numerous cousins, many, many friends; and extended family, Jason (Veronica) Lewis, Cassie (Trevor) Hale and Jayme (Brent Meyer) Andrus.
Memorials may be directed to Ronnie Harmon Memorial Fund. Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com ~ Services under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.