HARMON-SPARKS REUNION- 2 Jun 2001 - Coke County, TX

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Submitted by Mary Love Berryman - marylove@tyler.net
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The Observer/Enterprise, 8 June 2001, Robert Lee, TX

HARMON - SPARKS REUNION

The families of the late Cephus and Clara Belle (Sparks) Harmon and 
the late Matthew Marion and Almeda King Sparks gathered Saturday, 
June 2, 2001, for their 62nd annual reunion.  The reunion was held in 
the recreation center in Robert Lee.  There were 66 relative and 
friends of the family present.

The late Thomas Rudolph (T. R.) Harmon was the son of the late Cephus 
and Clara Belle (Sparks) Harmon.  The late Amanda Elvira (Mandy) 
Sparks Harmon was the daughter of the late Matthew Marion and Almeda 
King Sparks.  The family of T. R. and Mandy Harmon present for the 
62nd reunion were Floyd and Jessie Harmon.  J. D. and Mary Jo Harmon, 
Nola Harmon.  Bobby and Jeffie Roberts, Douglas, Denise, Kacee, and 
James Roberts, Marshall, Sheri, and Stewart Millican, Joe and Dee 
Anna Harmon, all of Robert Lee.

Alf and Dorothy Harmon, Randle Harmon, Wayne and Dorene Mashburn, Rena
Johnson, Jason Harmon, Jackie and Darlene Boyd, Ardie Harmon, Kristi
and Brittany Briley, Jerrel and Lavelle Harmon, and Brint, Robin, and
Bryason Harmon all of San Angelo; Lawana Perry of Carlsbad; Jerry and 
Janie Harmon of Weatherford; Milton (Bill) and Dorothy Harmon of
Waxahachie; Clint, Sharon, Kelcie and Shayla Harmon, and James and
Stormy Senger all of Midland.

Also, Sharon Rohmfeld, Judy, Travis, and Blake Holle all of Ballinger;
Frank, Mandy, Erin, and Brandon Box of Deer Park; Sheila Farrar and 
Lauren Hammerton of Houston; Troy, Susan, and Cayla Millican of 
Sterling City; and Tammy Mason of Bronte.

Other descendent of the late Joe C. Clara Belle (Sparks) Harmon 
present was their granddaughter - Shirley Harmon - Lay of Midland - 
daughter of Mrs. George (Ruby) and the late George Harmon.  Because
of bad health and a grandson's wedding, Ruby Harmon missed her first
reunion in the 62 years.

Descendants of the late Mathew Marion and Almeda King Sparks present
were Marion Lether Sparks, Shirley Thomas, and Elwanda Jones all of
San Angelo.  They are children of the late Luther and Violet Sparks.  
They all grew up in Robert Lee.

Friends of the family present were Mandy Bergeron of Houston; Winnie
Pitcock, and R. C. and Mary Patterson of Robert Lee.

Douglas Roberts barbecued the briskets and port ribs, Sheila and 
Jeffie prepared chicken strips and everyone brought delicious food 
to go with the meat purchased by those present.  Jeffie Roberts and 
Jerrel Clint Harmon welcomed everyone, then Jerrel Clint lead the
group in prayer.  Jeffie conducted a short meeting, those present 
"Thanked" Douglas for cooking the delicious barbecue meat,
he agreed to cook again next year.  Lawana and Dorene told the group
of the many hours spent by Jeffie, Bobby, Sheila, and Douglas 
organizing, cooking, purchasing, and preparing for the reunion.  
They were thanked by all.  Everyone wished Jerrel Clint a "Happy
Birthday" as June 2 is his birthday.

DeeAnna Harmon told about the "Relay for Life" team event to FIGHT
CANCER.  Many of the younger Harmon family will participate in the
WALK June 8-9, 2001, in San Angelo Stadium.

Delicious food, visiting, golfing, horseshoes, washers, dominoes,
cards, picture taking, and swimming were enjoyed by all.  The weather
was very hot - 100 degrees.  Plans are to continue having the reunion
on the Saturday nearest to the first Sunday in June.

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