Edgar Wallace Harmon, 96, of Sugar Grove, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, NC. He was born July 26, 1928, in Sugar Grove and it was his lifelong home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph G. Harmon and Mary Moore Harmon of Sugar Grove, NC, and by his two brothers, Howard J. Harmon of Fletcher, NC, and Russell L. Harmon of Sugar Grove, NC.

He is survived by his sister-in-law, Doris Sparks Harmon, and by his five beloved nieces, Marilyn Byrd (Marvin), Ladonna Brawley (David), Marcia Harmon, Alicia Shope (Dale), and Andrea Wilson. He is also survived by six great-nieces and great-nephews and their families: Meghan Brawley Woodlief (Bryan), Melissa Brawley Antaya (Mike), Matthew Duncan (Jen), Adam Brawley, John Wilson, and Jami Byrd Rohde (Seth).

Mr. Harmon was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served honorably as a Corporal stationed in Germany. He was a public safety officer at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, for many years and countless ASU co-workers and alumni recall his kind and empathetic responses to calls for assistance both day and night. He also helped run the family farm throughout his life.

Mr. Harmon was a lifelong member of Antioch Baptist Church in Sugar Grove, NC, where he served as deacon for many years and where he enjoyed the distinction of being the oldest surviving member of the congregation. A man of strong faith, he treasured his church family and greater community and is survived by countless friends.

Although Mr. Harmon retained the family home in Sugar Grove, he was recently a resident at the Foley Center in Blowing Rock, NC. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the people working in this facility for the excellent and compassionate care given to our "Uncle Ed."

The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Hampton Funeral Home at 683 Blowing Rock Road, Boone, NC. Funeral services will be officiated by Rev. Daniel Lawrence at 2:00 pm. followed by interment at Cable Cemetery in Sugar Grove, NC.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.