Lewis “Lew” Harmon Obituary, Glasford, IL Death – Timber-Hollis Fire Protection District Mourns Last Original Member at 93
The Glasford, Illinois, community is mourning the death of Lewis Harman, 93, who died following a single-vehicle crash in rural Canton on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
The Fulton County Coroner’s Office identified Harman as the driver who died at the scene of the collision. He was from Glasford, Illinois.
Details of the Fatal Crash
Emergency responders were called shortly before 5 p.m. to East County Highway 27, just east of North Maplewood Lane in rural Canton.
According to information released by the coroner’s office, Harman was travelling eastbound when his vehicle left the roadway, struck a tree and came to rest near a building. The vehicle subsequently caught fire, and the flames spread to the nearby residential structure.
Harman was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy indicated that he died from injuries sustained in the collision before the vehicle became engulfed in flames. Toxicology results were pending, and the circumstances of the crash remained under investigation.
Connection to the Timber-Hollis Fire Protection District
A historical publication documenting Glasford’s history lists a Lewis Harman as a captain with the Timber-Hollis Fire Protection District. That record reflects a connection between the Harman name and the department’s history.
However, further confirmation is needed before describing the 93-year-old as the district’s last original member or attributing a specific retirement or service history to him.
Community Remembrance
Harman’s death marks a sad moment for those who knew him in the Glasford area. His reported connection to the Timber-Hollis Fire Protection District also highlights the importance of preserving the history of the local volunteers who helped build and serve their community.
The Fulton County Coroner’s Office and Sheriff’s Office are investigating the fatal crash. Further confirmed information may be shared as it becomes available.