In Memory Of
Jimmie Ellis Harmes
1940
2021
Jimmie Ellis Harmes
October 11, 1940 — August 11, 2021
Jimmie Ellis Harmes, MSgt USAF (Retired) 8/14/58 - 2/29/80, of Huber Heights, OH. Passed away 8/11/21 after a brief illness. Born 10/11/1940 in Des Moines, Iowa. Grew up in Eldora, Iowa. Graduated from Eldora High School in 1958, and enlisted in the USAF August 14, 1958.
After basic training, Jimmie attended Radio Intercept school at Kessler AFB, MS graduated April 14, 1959. First assignment, Northeast Cape Air Force Station Alaska, with USAF Security Service. Then a change in career field to Communications and multiple assignments. First at Lowery AFB in Colorado, then NATO 5ATAF in Verona, Italy, HQ SAC Offutt AFB in Nebraska. AFSOUTH NATO Naples, Italy. Back to Offutt AFB, NE. PHAN Rang AFB, RVN. Pope AFB NC, in support of the 82nd Air Born. JCS at the Pentagon JCS Badge. Finally, Wright Patt AFB, OH.
Awards: Joint Service Commendation Medal, AF Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, AF Longevity Service Medal with 3 Bronze Svc Stars, AF Outstanding Unit Award with Bronze Oak Leaf cluster, AF Outstanding Unit with Valor, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, AF Good Conduct Medal 1 Jun 1963 - 14 Aug 1979, Meritorious Service Medal. NCO of the Year AFSOUTH 1968, NCO of the Month Dec 1971 Phan Rang AB, RVN, NCO of the Quarter Apr - Jun 1977.
After AF retirement, civil service first as dispatcher for Wright Patt Fire Dept, DECS, DMATS. Civilian of Year 2046th Comm 1985, Supervisor of Quarter Jul - Sept 2046th Cg 1990. Community T-Ball Coach for Huber Heights, Sluggers 1979, Assist Coach Huber Heights Youth Soccer, Hawks 1980. Beloved husband, father and grandfather, "Papa".
Preceded in death by his parents, Ellis Harmes and Elizabeth Gaines; grandparents, Guy and Emma Harms; infant son, Michael Alan Harmes and grandson, Hunter Michael White. Survived by wife of 50 years, Suzanne Harmes, LtCol USAF (retired); daughter and son in law, Kelly Ann and Cheyney White; grandson, Brandon C. White; sister-in-law, Sandy Murray; niece, Heather Murray; nephew, Fox Murray.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Dayton National Cemetery, 4400 W Third St, Dayton, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association or Heartland/Promedica Hospice. The family extends thanks to Preserve of Beavercreek and Promedica Hospice for their compassionate care. To share a memory of Jimmie or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
After basic training, Jimmie attended Radio Intercept school at Kessler AFB, MS graduated April 14, 1959. First assignment, Northeast Cape Air Force Station Alaska, with USAF Security Service. Then a change in career field to Communications and multiple assignments. First at Lowery AFB in Colorado, then NATO 5ATAF in Verona, Italy, HQ SAC Offutt AFB in Nebraska. AFSOUTH NATO Naples, Italy. Back to Offutt AFB, NE. PHAN Rang AFB, RVN. Pope AFB NC, in support of the 82nd Air Born. JCS at the Pentagon JCS Badge. Finally, Wright Patt AFB, OH.
Awards: Joint Service Commendation Medal, AF Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, AF Longevity Service Medal with 3 Bronze Svc Stars, AF Outstanding Unit Award with Bronze Oak Leaf cluster, AF Outstanding Unit with Valor, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, AF Good Conduct Medal 1 Jun 1963 - 14 Aug 1979, Meritorious Service Medal. NCO of the Year AFSOUTH 1968, NCO of the Month Dec 1971 Phan Rang AB, RVN, NCO of the Quarter Apr - Jun 1977.
After AF retirement, civil service first as dispatcher for Wright Patt Fire Dept, DECS, DMATS. Civilian of Year 2046th Comm 1985, Supervisor of Quarter Jul - Sept 2046th Cg 1990. Community T-Ball Coach for Huber Heights, Sluggers 1979, Assist Coach Huber Heights Youth Soccer, Hawks 1980. Beloved husband, father and grandfather, "Papa".
Preceded in death by his parents, Ellis Harmes and Elizabeth Gaines; grandparents, Guy and Emma Harms; infant son, Michael Alan Harmes and grandson, Hunter Michael White. Survived by wife of 50 years, Suzanne Harmes, LtCol USAF (retired); daughter and son in law, Kelly Ann and Cheyney White; grandson, Brandon C. White; sister-in-law, Sandy Murray; niece, Heather Murray; nephew, Fox Murray.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Dayton National Cemetery, 4400 W Third St, Dayton, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association or Heartland/Promedica Hospice. The family extends thanks to Preserve of Beavercreek and Promedica Hospice for their compassionate care. To share a memory of Jimmie or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
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Thursday, August 19, 2021
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