Hubert Roy Harman, 96 of Check, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Lou Poff Harman; and daughter Sandi Lou Harman.
He is survived by his sons, Jem Harman of Roanoke and Joe Harman of Kansas City; grandsons, Bryce Harman (Tessia) and Brian Harman (Nicole); granddaughter, Kari Harman; great-grandsons, Mason Harman, Adric Harman and Archie Harman; sisters, Fern Harris, Willadean Hylton, Phyllis Thompson, and Jewell Spickard (Joe); brothers, Buster Hodges and Ewell Hodges (Linda); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Hubert was born in Willis, Va and spent much of his youth on his grandfather’s farm while his uncles were off to war. After graduating from Willis High School in 1945 he attended Coyne Trade school in Chicago where he completed electrical training. Returning home he wired many of the older houses in Floyd County for electricity the first time.
He married Mary Lou Poff and moved to her home in Check where he took care of her mother’s farm. He was one of the earliest employees at the General Electric plant in Salem, Va. He worked there for 30 years. After retiring from GE he continued to run the farm, as well as expanding the number of new homes he wired.
Hubert enjoyed grouse hunting and spent many hours with his dog hunting in the hills and valleys around Check. He also loved fishing in Nags Head with friends from Floyd County and others he met.
His friends found his unpredictable, disarming sense of humor enjoyable. The nursing staff commented that he never lost that during his last days.
Hubert’s family wishes to thank those in Check and the surrounding area who visited frequently and took him out for sightseeing rides and meals. An extra special thanks to those living near him who brought him food, friendship and watched out for his forays in lawn mowing, weed whacking and other antics.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jerry Hylton officiating. Interment will follow in the Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Copper Hill
United Methodist Church c/o Janice Conner, 6227 Floyd Hwy N, Check, Va. 24072.
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