Benjamin Andrew Harmon
August 15, 1997 ~ July 6, 2018
Benjamin Andrew Harmon, 20, Avon, passed away July 6, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family. Ben courageously and optimistically battled Ewing’s Sarcoma for two years. Ben was born August 15, 1997, in Indianapolis.
Ben was a graduate of Avon High School in 2016, where he excelled not only as a student, but also as an athlete. He graduated 17th in his class of almost 700 students and was proud to continue his studies at Purdue University, where he was majoring in engineering. During his brief time at Purdue, Ben was the president of his Sigma Chi Fraternity pledge class. A strong Christian, Ben was a member of the Plainfield Christian Church and was also active in the church’s Pier Youth Group and Perfect Fit Ministry. Ben touched many lives during his brief time on Earth, and he will be fondly remembered by his loving family and many friends.
Survivors include his father and step-mother, William and Kimberly Harmon of Plainfield; mother, Marcia Harmon of Avon; siblings, Will, Julia, Caleb, and Seth; paternal grandparents, Vickie and Greg Davis of Mooresville; maternal grandparents, Roger and Evelyn Beard of Mooresville; aunts and uncles, Mike (Robin) Beard, Bob Beard & Jamie Mikesell, Tonya Deckard-Beard; Tammy (Dave) Whitley, and Nick Davis; a host of cousins.
Friends and family will gather to celebrate the life of Ben Harmon on Thursday, July 12, 2018, 3 to 7 p.m., in the Plainfield Christian Church. The funeral service will be held at the church at 10 a.m., Friday, July 13, 2018. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. According to Ben’s wishes, memorial contributions may be made, in lieu of flowers, to the Children’s Center For Cancer and Blood Diseases at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent, C/O St. Vincent Foundation, give@stvincent.org. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I didn’t know Ben personally but my favorite memories of him. Watching him take off across the football field in nothing but American flag shorts and an Obama mask. AND being able to support him durning our senior year and breaking out in a fit of excitement watching him walk across the stage to be handed his diploma.
Rest Easy Ben. #BenStrong
Ben was a remarkable young man whose dignity ,irreproachable moral character, outgoing personality, and fighting spirit will be always a source of inspiration in our continued fight against cancer. It was a privilege to get to know him.
I did not know Benjamin but I read his story in The Indianapolis Star a couple of weeks ago. What an inspiration he was to all. His faith, determination and love for life is overwhelming. My nephew is a 2015 graduate of Avon High School and a was a DECA member while attending AHS. . May your cherished memories of Benjamin be of great comfort to you today and in the days ahead. ❤️ߙϰߘ¢ Laura Bade Limbach Indianapolis
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Prayers for comfort and peace.
Dear Family:
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences on Benjamin’s passing.
The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family.
We meet monthly on the first Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, 99 W. Main St, Greenwood, IN 46142 and on the third Thursday at the Epworth United Methodist, 6450 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46220.
If and when you are ready to do so, please join us for either, or both, meetings.
We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
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Central Indiana Chapter
(317) 250-0351 (Jodie)
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Ben was the most remarkable young man I have ever met. It has been amazing to see just how many lives he has touched in his short 20 yrs. His positive attitude, giving spirit, love of life have left us all better people. His smile could just make your day better. The world was a better place with Ben Harmon in it. Now we all need to carry on what we learned from him and make the world a better place by being more like Ben.
Rest in peace and run free young man! Condolences to all of Ben’s family, friends, and community from Amy Hunter & family. We will make a donation to Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Ben’s name and leave you with wishes of peace and comfort today and always .
My cousin Ben lit up the world and everyone around him. He was a blessing to his family and friends. I am so blessed to have finally met him at one of the family reunions. Rest in peace Ben; I know you are watching over your family. Fly high.
Teresa Schnick, GAH
I truly was blessed to have taken care of such a bright and talented young man who showed so much courage and was so respectful to everyone. My condolences to you all. You have been in my thoughts and prayers since I received your message, Kim, that Ben went to heaven. Thank you for letting me know. It was a honor to have met all of you.
With much love and prayers to the family of Ben, from the Pike County Beards. Our condolences to Ben’s family and friends. We are heartbroken but take peace in knowing Ben is no longer suffering.
Thank you for the honor of asking Dalton be a pallbearer for Ben. He was extremely touched and it truly meant so much to him. You will all continue to be in my prayers.
Angela Crowther
I only met Ben once at Bill and Kimberly’s wedding. I was impressed at how nice and sweet he was. It sounds like he grew into such an amazing young man. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ben’s family and friends. My husband Alvaro and Bill were good friends until he passed, and I know Alvaro is among the many to welcome Ben into his new heavenly home. With sincere sympathy, Carla Villalta