Bernie Harris

HARRIS BERNIE L. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Bernie L. Harris age 82, of Roswell who passed away on September 29, 2013. Pastor Troy Grant with Berrendo Baptist Church will officiate.

Bernie was born October 5, 1930 in Mead, Oklahoma to Walter Lee Harris and Carrie Thompson Harris. They have preceded him in death as well as a sister, Bernice Harris, and a son Robert L. Harris.

Bernie wife of 59 years is Jackie Harris. She survives him at the family home.

Bernie is also survived a daughter: Linda Graham of Eagle River, Alaska brother: Charles Harris of Nevada Grandchildren: Mathew Graham, Ashley Graham and Christopher Graham of Eagle River, Alaska, Sarina
Tenan and her husband David of Florida, Nicole Ash and her husband Cody of Amarillo, TX Great grandchildren: T.J. Yates, Robert Ash, Jaxon Ash, Callie Tenan and Journey Ash sister inlaw: Mittie Jean Boggess of Pauls Valley Oklahoma Niece: Velma Lear of Snyder, Texas great niece: Teri and Brad Finney of Lubbock, TX, Jennifer Lempges of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma great great nephews: Darbi and Bailey of Lubbock, Texas, Ron and Grant Lear of Granbury, Texas great great niece: Donna Looney of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

Bernie attended Mead High School in Mead, Oklahoma. He moved to Roswell in 1947. He worked in retail sales and for the New Mexico Trans Co. He drove many charter bus trips for TMC.

Bernie enjoyed going to the Roswell Adult Center. He ran the wood shop and taught carving classes. He was instrumental in getting the tree carving in front of the RAC.

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