Sherwin Lee Harmon was born on February 14, 1952 to Elijah and Pauline (Hughes) Harmon in Kansas City, Missouri.

Sherwin was the only child born to his parents and it was evident as he was spoiled rotten by his mother. Sherwin completed his education in Ft. Gibson, where he graduated with the Class of 1971. Later that year, Mr. Harmon enlisted in the United States Army, where he served his country from 1971 to 1974.

In 1970, Mr. Harmon met and married Shelia (Love) Harmon and to this union, he was blessed with four children. Later in life, Mr. Harmon met the love of his life and companion, Lila Zenner, who he spent the last 24 years of his life with. Sherwin and his companion would have 4 children together.

Mr. Harmon was a laborer until his death.

On Sunday, September 9, 2018, God called Sherwin home, where his daughter, Sharon Harmon and his parents, Elijah and Pauline were waiting.

Mr. Harmon leaves to cherish his memory; his spouse, Lila Zenner, of the home; his children, Sherwin Jr. of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Derrick (Summer) Harmon of Oklahoma City, Chad ( Roxanna) Burkhalter of Muskogee, Eric Harmon, Kalyn Harmon and Tevon Harmon, all of Muskogee; his daughter Tora Harmon on Muskogee, and 12 grandchildren; along with other relatives and friends.