DARROW ORRIN HARMAN

Darrow Orrin Harman, 87, of North Tazewell, VA, passed away suddenly Friday, July 16, 2021. Born in Bluefield, VA, he was the son of the late Blaine Willard and Josephine Pinson Harman. He was a surveyor for the Railroad and had served his country in the United States Army. Darrow was a member of the Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church. His family owned Harmony Acres. He loved being outdoors, including gardening and camping and was an avid sports fan. Darrow loved his family above all. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters: Margaret B. Harman and Helen Kidwell.

He will be lovingly and affectionately missed by his wife of 34 years: Irene Neel Harman of North Tazewell, VA; his children: Brian D. Harman of New Hill, NC, Barry P. Harman and wife, Tonda of Vinton, VA, Amanda B. Harman of Hilton Head, SC and their mother: Helen H. Harman; sisters: Jo Ann Harman and Gail Williams both of Bluefield, VA; grandchildren: Ethan P. Harman, Nolan K. Harman and Devan T. Harman of Vinton VA.

A service to celebrate Darrow's life will be held Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at Dudley Memorial Chapel with Rev. Ray Petty and Rev. Mark Asbury officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery with the Mercer County Honor Guard conducting military rites.  Pallbearers will be Brian Harman, Barry Harman, Ethan Harman, Nolan Harman, Devan Harman and Gary Williams.

Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday at Dudley Memorial from 12:00 P.M. until the hour of the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Darrow's memory to: Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church, 1901 Virginia Avenue, Bluefield, VA 24605 or to the Veteran Charity of your choice.