Leo F. Harlan

Mr. Leo Franklin Harlan of Newnan passed away on December 4th, just two days after his 92nd birthday, surrounded by his family. Leo was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. He lived in Texas, Louisiana, South Carolina, Greece, and Indiana before settling in Newnan, Georgia in 1985. He was a Graduate of Sulphur High School in Louisiana. Leo attended Louisiana Tech University where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering and earned Tau Beta Pi honors. During his college years, he was a member of the Air Force Reserves. After Graduating College, he began his career at Humble Oil, followed by Cities Service, Celanese, and then Ethyl Corp, which took him and his family to Thessaloniki, Greece. He ended his work career at Bonnell in Newnan, GA. Leo was a long-time member of Newnan First United Methodist Church, loyally serving on various committees. He was an active member of the Henry Kitchens Sunday School Class, Chancel Choir, Parish Choir, and The Swinging Singing Seniors. During Leo's lifetime, he enjoyed years of duck hunting, fishing, and woodworking. So much of his woodwork is now treasured by his family and friends. Most of all, he was a lover of animals, especially Scottish Terrier dogs. It was a lucky dog who had Leo as a companion. Leo served the Lord by helping others. This included his church and community. He was especially fond of and found great joy in teaching his ten grandsons woodworking, fishing, and general life skills. He is preceded in death by his parents, Doug and Ruby Harlan, his grandson Micah Miller, and Gwen - the love of his life to whom he was married for sixty-four years. Leo is survived by his children, Eric Harlan (Glena), Debbie Miller (Roger), Susan LeMaire (Patrick), and Leo Harlan, Jr. (Jan). He is also survived by his grandsons Scott Harlan (Elizabeth), Stephen Harlan (Kelly), Benjamin Miller (Jenny), Paul LeMaire (Caitlin), Adam LeMaire (Stefanie), Isaac LeMaire, Ryan Harlan (Kate), Andrew Harlan (Kaley), Jacob Harlan, and 10 great-grandchildren with two more on the way. Visitation will be in the Sanctuary at Newnan First United Methodist Church on December 9, 2024, beginning at 9:00 AM until service time. A celebration of Leo's life will follow at 11:00 AM with Rev. Andrew Chappell and Rev. Connor Bell officiating. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Newnan First United Methodist Church. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580

Leo F. Harlan

December 2, 1932 - December 4, 2024