Ricky Harmon

Ricky L. Harmon October 10, 1960 –December 29, 2024 Ricky L. Harmon, 64, husband of Tarrance McPhail, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 after a brief illness at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia, South Carolina. Rick was born in Washington County, Virginia on October 10, 1960 and was son of the late Victor Harmon and the late Cletis B. Harmon Dishman. After graduation from Patrick Henry High School in 1979, he attended Virginia Highland Community College where he earned his Associate of Health Science in Nursing in 1984. Rick served his community for 40+ years as an excellent nurse where he cared for many patients and many families. Rick practiced nursing in a variety of settings including the Emergency Room, ICU, Vascular Access Team, and most recently the Heart Vascular Institute at Mcleod Regional Medical Center in Florence SC. Over his 40-year nursing Career, he gave 36 years total to Mcleod and its patients in surrounding areas where he earned many service excellence awards with the most recent being the Healthcare Hero Award. Rick was a faithful and active member of Abundant Life Church for 11 years and he loved his church family. To cherish and honor his memory he leaves behind his beloved husband, Tarrance McPhail of three years, a brother, Michael Harmon (Carol) of Glade Springs, VA, a sister whom he dearly adored, as she did him, Helen Mutter (Alan) of Glade Springs, VA, a niece who was like a sister, Laura Richardson (Jay) of Marion, VA. Three nephews: Josh Harmon (Tiffany), of Glade Springs, VA, Greg Mutter of Glade Springs, VA, and Adam Mutter, (Katye) of Glade Springs, VA; great nephews, Cameron, Dylan, and Connor, four great nieces, Allyson, Madison, Ava, and Eliza Kate, and his cat, Tiki. He also leaves behind a host of friends and extended family who will miss him dearly and keep his memory alive. He was preceded in death by his father, Victor Harmon; mother, Cletis B, Dishman; step-father Troy Dishman; and a great-nephew Bradley Mutter. Rick was kind, caring, generous, funny, and he loved BIG. He had a jovial personality that would light up any room. He brought pure JOY to everyone he encountered. He enjoyed entertaining all his friends and family and hosting parties for every occasion. He loved to travel with his husband, make people laugh, try new recipes, and shop with the Girls. Rick left a lasting impression on everyone he came into contact with. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice. A celebration of Rick's life will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Abundant Life Church. Visitation will be held from 11 AM until 1 PM on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Abundant Life Church. The Directors of Kistler Hardee Funeral Home are honored to be serving Rick's family.