Herbert F. Harmon, 80, Chalmers, died Tuesday night, March 15, in the emergency room of Home Hospital, Lafayette.

He was born on July 1, 1913 in Chalmers to Everett M. Harmon and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Deckard. He married Esther Oilar on November 25, 1937 in Lafayette, and she survives. They lived in the same house where he was born.

He was a 1931 graduate of Brookston High School, and was a member of Brookston High School's 1930 and 1931 sectional championship basketball teams.

He was retired from farming.

He was a member of the Brookston United Methodist Church, and 50-year member of Libanus Masonic Lodge No. 154. He was a former 4-H leader in Round Grove Township, a former member of the Brookston Optimist Club, and a former White County Co-op director. He served 40 years as a Republican Precinct Committeeman in White County. He was a member of the White County Agricultural Association, and helped plan and build the White County 4-H Fair grounds in Reynolds.

Surviving with his wife are one son, Robert of Brookston; a daughter-in-law, Linda of Brookston; and three grandchildren. Tom, Michael and Alaina.

A sister and brother are deceased.

Funeral services were held Friday morning, March 18, in the Brookston United Methodist Church, the Rev. Lore Blinn Gibson officiated. Hartzler Funeral Home, Brookston, was in charge of the arrangements. Masonic rites were held Thursday night, March 17, at the funeral home.