Harold Lee Harmon Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Harold Lee Harmon known as "Buck," 88 years young, of Napa California, passed away peacefully December 8, 2016 in his sleep, surrounded by family and friends. Buck was born April 18, 1928 in Brumley, Missouri, the son of the late Estel and Winnie Harmon, also of Missouri. He is survived by a brother Hank Harmon also of Missouri and nieces and cousins in California. Buck served in the Seabees in the late 1940's. After an honorable discharge, he held various service jobs including driving busses to shuttle country music bands such as Hank Williams up and down the west coast. Thereafter he was employed by Kaiser Steel for 30 years. In the early 50's Buck was a bowling league president and served many years in this capacity. Eventually he landed a job at the Napa Bowl lounge as senior monitor of the corner dice roll (rolling dice for drinks with longtime friends). He also worked with buddies to set up the local super bowl football pool. Buck was an icon at the Napa Bowl. Always sitting in his corner spot greeting people and reminiscing about old times. He was a friend to many people in and around Napa and will be sorely missed. Funeral service will be held Friday, December 16, 2016 at 11:00 at Treadway and Wigger Funeral Chapel, 2383 Napa Vallejo Highway, Napa, California, Interment will follow at Napa Valley Memorial Park.

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Harold Lee Harmon

April 18, 1928 - December 8, 2016