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1925 - 2013
 Tommy Lee Harbour, 87, of Milton, W. Va., died March 2, 2013 in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. The son of Emsley and Lucy Harbour, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II, earning four bronze stars during D-Day at Utah and Omaha Beaches, in Operation Dragoon in Southern France, and in the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. As a businessman, and later as mayor for nearly twenty years, he led efforts to beautify and improve Milton, including at Harbour Glass Supply, Harbour Mobile Home Park, and the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post. A lifelong hunter, fisherman, and farmer, Harbour instilled in his family a love of the outdoors, an appetite for good food and company, and a fondness for skillful storytelling. Above all, Harbour was devoted to his wife of sixty-four years, Betty L. Harbour. In addition to his beloved wife Betty, he will be remembered fondly by his daughter, Brenda K. Bassett, and son-in-law, Ralph W. Bassett, Jr., grandchildren, Molly Bassett, her husband Mike Burr, and Luke Bassett, and brother Paul Harbour. His son, Damon L. Harbour, preceded him in death. The family welcomes donations in his memory to Hospice of Huntington Inc., P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709 (304-529-4217). Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton with Dr. T.J. DuBose officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Memorial Park, Milton with Military Graveside Honors being conducted by the United States Coast Guard and American Legion Post 139, Milton. Friends may visit from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2013 at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 10 condolences.
Ann Harrison
ann@sfparish.org
Thursday March 7, 2013 at
7:08 AM
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To Mrs. Betty Harbour and Family:
Betty I have been emailing Brian Basel in Washington,DC- he is working on a (shawdow box) for me with my husband Bob's medals, etc. and I got this email address regarding the loss of your husband, Tommy Lee- I am so sorry for your loss. My husband was in the Navy and died here at his home in Traverse City, Michigan. He was 18 years older then me - he was 87 also when he past. I went to Hawaii last year to Pearl Harbor with his ashes. He was on a sub-marine - I am still working full time at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish- I am 70 years old- I feel your loss. I have a Mass being said on Easter Sunday for Tommy and all his family. You are all in my prayers.
Ann Harrison
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
1025 S. Union Street
Traverse City, Mi 49684
Brian Basel has a nephew here in our Coast Guard Station in Traverse City, Michigan
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M. Braley
Wednesday March 6, 2013 at
5:31 PM
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Rest in peace cousin.
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Vina and Charlie Giammona
vmvtms@aol.com
Wednesday March 6, 2013 at
1:06 PM
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So sorry to hear the news about Tommy. Charlie and he served together on the USS Bayfield and I've heard so many tales of their times together. He will surely be missed and he was so loved!!
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Duane Hopkins
dj1656@aol.com
Tuesday March 5, 2013 at
8:51 AM
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So sorry to hear about Tommy. We all are going to miss him. Especially at the Vets Center.
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J R Wilson
Monday March 4, 2013 at
5:00 PM
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A life long friend
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BILL AND JUNE PHELPS
Monday March 4, 2013 at
10:37 AM
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Tommy was a good man,a kind man,caring man who touched the lives of many; a close personal friend to me and my family. May God rest his soul and his Family find PEACE.
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Andrew Blake
Andrew.blake@va.gov
Monday March 4, 2013 at
8:41 AM
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I have had the pleasure of spending some time with Tommy and Betty over the last few years and I wanted to say that you wont better people than them. I considered Tommy to be a friend as well as one of America's Heroes. I salute you brother. Betty and Family My heart and prayers goes out to you and your family.
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Bill Bunch
Monday March 4, 2013 at
7:42 AM
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A good Man.
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Andrew D. Earles
Monday March 4, 2013 at
7:17 AM
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Betty, Brenda, Raplph, Molly and Luke,
I am deeply saddened by the passing of a great man and true Hero. His love and dedication to family and the town of Milton will always be in the memories of all who met and knew him.
Rest in Peace, Tommy..... you earned it many times over.
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Pat Regan
Monday March 4, 2013 at
5:51 AM
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A true American Hero. Great stories, warm friewndship. marked Tommy's life. He will be missed.
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