BRUNSWICK — Harry E. “Tunky” Inman Sr., 81, of Bath, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, with his family by his side. He was born in Bangor on Oct. 25, 1933, a son of Joseph D. and Bernice (Goodell) Inman. He grew up in Bangor and attended Bangor schools. After school Harry answered his call to duty and joined the Army in the 82nd Airborne unit.
He was a hard worker and learned this at young age working with his father, logging, in the woods. He carried that with him later in life to Bridgeport, Conn., where he worked for the Public Works Department until 1962. Harry met the love of his life, Marilyn (Pye) from Phippsburg and was married in New York on April 2, 1957, and started a family together. In 1964, Harry and his family moved to Bath and called it home. For 30 years he worked at the Bath Public Works, retiring as Foreman in 1995.
Harry loved many things in life, and had a great affinity for the outdoors. Lobstering and hunting were some of his more favorite hobbies. But the thing he loved more was family. Spending time with his grandchildren and his dog Dexter were the things he cherished most. He was also a proud member of the Bath Lodge of Elks.
He is predeceased by his loving wife of 49 years, Marilyn; a granddaughter, Jessica M. Inman; a brother, Warren “Bud” Inman; and a sister, Joyce Marie King.
Harry leaves behind a daughter, Sharon Dalton and her husband Roger of Palm Coast, FL; three sons, E. Wayne Inman and his wife Susan of Charleston, S. C., David L. Inman of Bath, and Harry E. Inman Jr., also of Bath; one brother, Joseph Inman and his wife Kathy, also of Bath; four grandchildren, Christopher S. Inman, Tyler W. Inman, Crystal J. Inman, and Jayme L. Dalton; four great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law Roberta Gilliam of West Point; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will take place with military honors at Oak Grove Cemetery in Bath (entrance is on the Old Brunswick Road) on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, at 10 a.m. with Pastor Dan Coffin officiating. To express your thoughts and condolences with the family, please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Maine Kidney Foundation, 470 Forest Ave., Portland, ME 04101.
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