James Robert Harman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James Robert Harman, 85 years old, from Tazewell Virginia lost his two-year battle with lung cancer July 24, 2022. A decorated soldier and former member of the 101st Airborne Division of the Army, he proudly served his country during several times when our country was in a crisis. His missions included the Vietnam War, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the desegregation protests in Little Rock Arkansas. He was a proud member of the Barnes & Beavers VFW Post# 7136. After his military discharge, he worked for the Railroad as a brakeman, and later managed the car lot for Jack Sykes. Married to his childhood sweetheart, Mildred Asbury (deceased) he had three daughters, Diana Harman Blair of Roanoke and Robin Maria Harman (also deceased) and Jennifer Harman Reece of Salem VA, married to Morris Reece. He was the son of Marvin and Hattie Billings Harman, and his much loved surviving siblings are Doug Harman of Bluefield WV, Jean Harman Mills of Richlands, and Darrell Harman and his wife Rita of Richlands VA. James Robert was “Pop” to his three beloved grandchildren: Amanda Reece of Roanoke married to Chris Hollifield, Adam Reece from LeClaire Iowa and Brandon Blair from Roanoke. A motorcycle enthusiast, Robert whose biker name was Ironman was a member of BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse) and the Iron Titans. In addition, he enjoyed raising, riding and judging quarter horses as well as debating politics. Special thanks to nephew, Darren Harman for his love and care and to friends Monroe Pruitt, Fred and Melissa Nash, with additional thanks to the dedicated doctors and nurses at the Palliative Care Unit of Salem VA Medical Center for the phenomenal care they provided Robert during his battle with cancer. Robert’s Celebration of Life visitation will be open to his friends and family at Hurst Scott Funeral Home in Tazewell from 10-11 on Wednesday, July 27th. The visitation will be followed by a private family funeral at 11 O’clock. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salem VA Medical Center’s Chaplain Fund, 1970 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, VA 24153. The Barnes & Beavers VFW Post# 7136 will conduct Military rites at the funeral home

James Robert Harman

November 1, 1936 - July 24, 2022