Thomas Matthew Harmon, 65, passed away to be with the Lord on Saturday August 12, 2023 in Fishersville, Virginia after a long fought battle with kidney disease.

Born on June 1, 1958 he was the son of the late James Harmon, Jr. and the late Edna Harmon of Waynesboro, Virginia.

Besides his parents Thomas was preceded in death by a daughter Kristina Harmon.

Tom grew up in Waynesboro and was part of the Waynesboro High School Class of 1976. He was active in Troop 44 Boy Scouts of America reaching the rank of Life Scout. He was inducted in the Order of the Arrow. He spent time researching family genealogy, being born into a Virginia pioneer family. He had interests in electronics, computers and German cars. He was beloved by his family and friends. He spent most of his time working and  raising his children. In his remaining years he spent most of his free time with his children and grandchildren.

Thomas was a graduate of the University of Lynchburg with B.S. Degree in Computer Science and a AA&S Degree in Electronic Engineering from Blue Ridge Community College. He studied business and finance at West Virginia University. He worked as an Electronic Engineer and earned a (Comp TIA A+ Certification). He worked for many companies in his long career; G.E., Sperry Marine, Genicom, Virtex, NIITEK, Ericsson, ComSonics Inc., Frontline Test Equipment, Aerosonic Corporation, UMA Instruments, Hollister Incorporated and World Test System. His jobs sent him to China and Ireland to work. He retired in August of 2020 due to complications with his kidney disease.

Surviving him is the mother of his children, Lisa E. Johnson of Lyndhurst;  son Thomas A. Harmon (Sonya) of Stuarts Draft, daughter Candice Giampietro (Joseph) of Winchester, brother Paul Harmon (Amy) of Lyndhurst, brother John Harmon (Lori) of Craigsville, brother James P. Harmon of Palmdale California, Evert Gibson, (Donnie Sue) uncle and aunt of Concord, North Carolina, and many loved nieces, nephews, cousins and eight  grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday August 18, 2023 at White Hill Church of the Brethren in Stuart's Draft, Virginia, officiated by Pastor Dave Chappell.

Memorial contributions can be sent to Friends of the Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center, 1001 Mt. Torrey Road, Lyndhurst, Virginia 22952.

Condolences to the family can be made at mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com