Richard Elbert Harris (1915 - 2007)

Born 19 Jan 1915 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana

Ancestors

Husband of Lula Frances Jordan — married 23 Dec 1932 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana

Descendants

Died 12 Dec 2007 at age 92 in Moorsville, , Indiana, USA

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Birth

Birth:

Date: 19 JAN 1915

Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana

Source: #S49

Page: Sheet 2A, Roll T626_597.

Note: Vincennes, Indiana; St. Vincent's Orphanage. There with his brother Edgar. Richard is age 14 and Edgar is 11.

Source: #S50

Page: Page 15 A, Roll T625_455

Note: age 48, birthplace KY, Living now in Indianpolis, Marion Co. IN.

Living with wife, Susan, son Jesse W. and grandsons, Richard and Edgar.

Sidney is age 48, as is Susan. Jesse W. is age

Death

Death:

Date: 12 DEC 2007

Place: Moorsville, , Indiana, USA

Source: #S38

Page: Indianapolis Star, The; Final Edition, Page B04; Record Number: ind125901623

Note: Event Type: Death Publication Name: Indianapolis Star, The

Publication Issue Info: Date is 14 Dec, 2007, Final Edition, Page B04; Record Number: ind125901623

Full Name of Person, Including Nickname, if Any & Maiden Name If Available Richard Elbert Harris

Event Day & Date: 12 Dec 2007 Event Place: , , Indiana, United States

Age at Time of Event: 92 Residence at Time of Event: Mooresville, IN

How Long in this area:

Date of Birth: 19 Jan 1915 Place of Birth: Indianapolis

Father’s Name: Jessie William Harris Mother’s Name: Aileen Robinson

Cause of Death: Cancer?

Marriage Information - Spouse Name: Lula Frances Jordan

Marriage Information - Date: 23 Dec 1932

Marriage Information - Place:

Survived by: Residence:

Son, James E. Harris (Carolyn) Of Mooresville, Indiana

Son, Albert E. Harris (Doris) Of Rogersville, Missouri

Daughters,

Barbara Jean Howard (Paul) Of Martinsville, Inidana

Phyllis D. Casey Of Ashburn, Virginia

Gina M. Walker (James) Of Martinsville, Indiana

13 Grandchildren

23 Great-grandchildren

Predeceased by (and relationship): Wife, Lula Frances Harris, on 28 April, 1993.

Two Infant Sons: Richard Lee Harris and Richard Allen Harris;

Brother, Edgar Harris Sister, Evelyn Marie Harris Grandson, John Matthew Harris

Funeral Service Day, Date, Time & Place: Family & Friends will gather on Friday, December 14, 2007; 4-8 p.m.; Carlisle & Son Funeral Chapel, Mooresville. Funeral Service will begin at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 15, 2007, in the funeral chapel.

Name of Funeral Home in Charge of Arrangements: Carlisle & Son, Mooresville

Web Site Memorial: <http://obits.carlisleandson.com>

Pallbearers, (specify if honorary or actual):

Officiating Individual, Name of: Rev. Jeff Castetter

Visitation Information:

Place of Interment, if Applicable: Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis

Other Memorial, Vigil, or Graveside Services (Day, Date, Time, Place):

Continues:

Memorial Funds? Memorial donation Suggestions:

Gideon’s International or The American Cancer Society

Recognition of Individuals or Groups, (Doctors, Special Friends, Etc.:

Continues:

Quotation or Poem?

Three Words that Sum up the Life of Deceased: “devoted family man”

Childhood Stories, siblings, schools, or friends:

Education (school, college, other):

Designations, Awards, Etc.:

Military Service? Army Air Corp (during WWII)

Employment, Jobs, Activities, Colleagues, Satisfactions, Promotions, Frustrations: Mr. Harris was a test & surface mechanic for Detroit Diesel Allison division of General Motors for 28 years, retiring in 1978. In addition he was a member of Masonic Lodge #663 in Indianapolis.

Other, (former) Places of Residence:

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User ID

User ID: C013ADD2E63147AEABAAE732780FD50D352A

Burial

Burial:

Date: 15 DEC 2007

Place: Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Source: #S38

Page: Indianapolis Star, The; Final Edition, Page B04; Record Number: ind125901623

Note: Event Type: Death Publication Name: Indianapolis Star, The

Publication Issue Info: Date is 14 Dec, 2007, Final Edition, Page B04; Record Number: ind125901623

Full Name of Person, Including Nickname, if Any & Maiden Name If Available Richard Elbert Harris

Event Day & Date: 12 Dec 2007 Event Place: , , Indiana, United States

Age at Time of Event: 92 Residence at Time of Event: Mooresville, IN

How Long in this area:

Date of Birth: 19 Jan 1915 Place of Birth: Indianapolis

Father’s Name: Jessie William Harris Mother’s Name: Aileen Robinson

Cause of Death: Cancer?

Marriage Information - Spouse Name: Lula Frances Jordan

Marriage Information - Date: 23 Dec 1932

Marriage Information - Place:

Survived by: Residence:

Son, James E. Harris (Carolyn) Of Mooresville, Indiana

Son, Albert E. Harris (Doris) Of Rogersville, Missouri

Daughters,

Barbara Jean Howard (Paul) Of Martinsville, Inidana

Phyllis D. Casey Of Ashburn, Virginia

Gina M. Walker (James) Of Martinsville, Indiana

13 Grandchildren

23 Great-grandchildren

Predeceased by (and relationship): Wife, Lula Frances Harris, on 28 April, 1993.

Two Infant Sons: Richard Lee Harris and Richard Allen Harris;

Brother, Edgar Harris Sister, Evelyn Marie Harris Grandson, John Matthew Harris

Funeral Service Day, Date, Time & Place: Family & Friends will gather on Friday, December 14, 2007; 4-8 p.m.; Carlisle & Son Funeral Chapel, Mooresville. Funeral Service will begin at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 15, 2007, in the funeral chapel.

Name of Funeral Home in Charge of Arrangements: Carlisle & Son, Mooresville

Web Site Memorial: <http://obits.carlisleandson.com>

Pallbearers, (specify if honorary or actual):

Officiating Individual, Name of: Rev. Jeff Castetter

Visitation Information:

Place of Interment, if Applicable: Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis

Other Memorial, Vigil, or Graveside Services (Day, Date, Time, Place):

Continues:

Memorial Funds? Memorial donation Suggestions:

Gideon’s International or The American Cancer Society

Recognition of Individuals or Groups, (Doctors, Special Friends, Etc.:

Continues:

Quotation or Poem?

Three Words that Sum up the Life of Deceased: “devoted family man”

Childhood Stories, siblings, schools, or friends:

Education (school, college, other):

Designations, Awards, Etc.:

Military Service? Army Air Corp (during WWII)

Employment, Jobs, Activities, Colleagues, Satisfactions, Promotions, Frustrations: Mr. Harris was a test & surface mechanic for Detroit Diesel Allison division of General Motors for 28 years, retiring in 1978. In addition he was a member of Masonic Lodge #663 in Indianapolis.

Other, (former) Places of Residence:

Hobbies, Sports, Interests, Activities, Leisure Time Enjoyment:

Achievements:

Disappointments:

Unusual Attributes, humor, other Stories:

Sources

Source S38

Abbreviation: Obituary

Title: Northwest Florida Daily News

Repository: #R0

No REPO record found with id R0.

Source S49

Abbreviation: 1930 U.S. Federal Census for Knox County, IN

Title: 1930 U.S. Federal Census for Knox County, IN

Repository: #R0

Source S50

Abbreviation: 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Marion County, IN

Title: 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Marion County, IN

Note: Age 48 on this census.

Repository: #R0