John Edward Harms, Jr.

John Edward Harms, Jr., of Huntingtown, MD, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at Asbury-Solomons, at the age of 93.He was born on November 12, 1921, in Hagerstown, MD to Helen O. (Cleveland) and John Edward Harms, Sr.John was a U. S. Army veteran and a civil engineer/developer, serving as president for the John E. Harms & Associates for 55 years, retiring in 2009. He enjoyed farming, running heavy equipment and woodworking. He was an avid boater and raised quarter horses and cattle. He formed the John E. Harms Foundation, so he could give to and be involved with the Calvert County School System. He was very proud to give back to the community.John was the beloved husband of Maryanne (Kelly) Harms and former husband of Joyce (Hoffman) Harms and Ernastina Gliessl. He was the loving father of four children, grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of 15.Memorial contributions may be made in John’s memory to: The John E. Harms Scholarship Foundation, P O Box 827, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of John Edward Harms, Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.