Submitted by: John C. Monk

Frank G. Harris

Jan. 31, 1911 - Feb. 1, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Frank G. Harris, 99, a longtime resident of South Bend, passed away at 12:34 p.m. Monday, February 1, 2010, in Miller's Merry Manor, Wakarusa, IN, one day after his 99th birthday. Mr. Harris was born January 31, 1911, in Marion, IL, the son of Otto and Hattie (Oglesby) Harris. On July 4, 1933, in Covington, IN, he was united in marriage to Violet McKee, who preceded him in death on April 29, 2003, following nearly 70 years of marriage. He was also preceded by a son, William Albert Harris on April 21, 1998, and by nine siblings. Frank was employed by the Bendix Corp. for 27 years before his retirement. He was a member of Southlawn United Methodist Church, St. Joseph Lodge # 45, F.&AM, and the Avalon Grotto. He enjoyed golfing and his large garden each summer. He is survived by his daughter, Karen Boughner of Elkhart, IN; a son, Jack (Joan) Harris of South Bend; 10 grandchildren, Michael Harris, Scott Harris, David (Shelly) Harris all of Tucson, AZ, Kim (Craig) Clark, Jack (Dee) Long of Warsaw, IN, Tonya (Steve) Eichenberger, Patricia Paliscak, both of Tampa, FL, Jack Harris of South Bend, Pamela (Jeff) Stevens of Elkhart and Chad (Jessica) Harris of Granger; and 14 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Wilma Warner of St. Petersburg, FL, and a brother, Phil Harris of Spanish Fort, AL. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. today, February 4, 2010, in the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 South Michigan Street, South Bend. Rev. Ron Dixon will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Contributions in honor of Frank Harris may be made to Southlawn United Methodist Church, 60756 U.S. 31 South, South Bend, IN 46614. Online condolences to the Harris family may be sent to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

Published in South Bend Tribune on February 4, 2010