Ernest Mac Harmon, 96, of Desha, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born May 28, 1929, in Desha, Arkansas, to Wilsie Lawson and Vela Harmon. He owned a floor finishing business and was a member of the Desha Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening, he loved animals and outside work and spending time with all his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 72 years, Julia Kelley Harmon; and an infant daughter, Jill Harmon.
He is survived by his daughters, Kathy Ferguson (Mike) of Cherokee Village, Arkansas and Cynthia Murphree (David) of Silex, Missouri; grandchildren, Dave Murphree Jr. (Lauri) of Lake St. Louis, Missouri and Brock Ferguson (Kristen) of Jonesboro, Arkansas; great grandchildren, Lawson and Jackson Murphree (Kimmie), and their mother, Diane Murphree, Chanie Harrison, Graham, Sloan and Mac Ferguson; three great – great grandchildren, Trip, Ellie and Kallyn; along with other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Alderbrook Cemetery in Desha with Bro. Josh Swinea officiating.
Visitation will be on Friday, January 2, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel.
Pallbearers are his grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Desha Baptist Church or the Independence County Humane Society.
Arrangements are by Qualls Funeral Homes
