Macklin C. Harmon, retired teacher
Macklin C. Harmon, 89, the last surviving child born to Wilbur and Madgie Street Harmon, departed this life Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Renaissance Nursing Home in Millsboro. Macklin was born July 20, 1933, in Millsboro. Mack enrolled in Warwick No. 225 Elementary School in 1939 and graduated in June 1947.
He was among the first students in the first class in Sussex County to graduate from the William C. Jason Comprehensive High School, which opened in 1951 in Georgetown.
Macklin made the decision to enroll in Delaware State College (University) in the fall of 1952, where he met the love of his life, Marion Moseley of Milford. They were married in August 1958 and together raised one daughter, Nikita.
Macklin graduated from Delaware State College in 1956 with a bachelor of science degree in mathematics. Macklin accepted a position in the Baltimore City Public Schools in 1956 at the then Booker T. Washington Junior High School, where he would spend his entire career of 31 years. He retired in 1987. During his career, Macklin cultivated and nourished the love and respect of countless students and staff.
Macklin’s retirement plans and years were disrupted by the devastating disease commonly known as dementia. Macklin suffered from this disease over the last 12 years of his life but was always supported by the love and support of his wife of 64 years, Marion, and his daughter Nikita.
Macklin was a caring, devoted and loving husband, father, brother and uncle. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Marion; daughter, Nikita; and nephews, W. Sylvester Harmon and Robert (Luvenia) G. Draine Sr.; as well as extended family and friends. Four siblings preceded him in death, Edward Harmon, Eunice Harmon Draine, Sylvester Harmon and Leston Harmon.
A viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday, June 17, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to a favorite charity.
Electronic condolences via watsonfh.com.
