Mr. Rodney Alexander Harmon

Rodney Alexander Harmon was born April 1, 1953 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the union of Leroy Jr. and Barbara (Goggans) Harmon. Rodney received his formal education within the Milwaukee Public School System, graduating from Rufus King High School. He was a 1971 Rufus King General. He furthered his education by receiving an Athletic Scholarship to Loras College Dubuque, Iowa. He briefly attended the University of Milwaukee Wisconsin School of Business and Milwaukee Area Technical College whereby receiving his training as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Rodney enlisted into the United States Army on June 23, 1975 and was honorably discharged on June 24, 1978, from Fort Hood Texas, with commendation as Rifle Sharpshooter. Rodney chose his career path as a public servant; Milwaukee County Airport Firefighter, City of Wauwatosa Firefighter/ Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and part time Bell Ambulance EMT. He also served as a trainee and office staff person at Prison Action Milwaukee (PAM). Rodney participated with cancer walks, gave encouraging words to other cancer patients and wore proudly his cancer survivor shirts. Rodney had many endless hobbies and passions, starting way back as a youngster in Little League Baseball with Beckham-Stapleton. His love for baseball continued, becoming a screaming bleacher seat coach at the Milwaukee Brewers baseball games. His beloved Green Bay Packers. Say anything wrong about the Packers was reason for an instant firm lecture. Rodney loved playing Chess with any victim. "Oops", I meant, eager opponent, desiring to match his mastery skills; watching ESPN and his favorite day time show, The Young and The Restless. His passion was spending time with family and friends; looking his best, although his best couldn't be completed unless wearing one of his fashionable, collectable Stetson hats on his head, Sunday Mornings. Rodney found his spiritual faith at Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, singing with the Inspirational Choir and becoming a substitute Sunday School Teacher. He loved and admired his church family. His faith in the Lord was evidence of his peaceful passing. Rodney Alexander Harmon departed this life on Monday, September 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy A. Harmon Jr. Rodney is survived by a devoted loving mother, Barbara (Kenneth) Oldham; three beloved children, Emili Lowery of Blackpool, Lancashire United Kingdom, Dabnie and Alexander; one sister, Carla (Billy) Rice; one brother, Michael; two grandchildren, Lyndon Lowery of Blackpool, Lancashire and Alexander [r., two aunts, Dorothy (Edward) Thomas of Menomonee Falls, WI and Dorothy Oldham; uncle, Luther J.; two nieces, Dana and Shelly Rice; two great-nephews, Allen and Corey Johnson; stepmother, Doris Harmon of Milwaukee Wl.; very, very special friends, Paula Dennison, Murray Dennison and Richard Vanni and a host of loving family and friends.

Mr. Rodney Alexander Harmon

April 1, 1953 - September 15, 2015