LEXINGTON – Funeral services for
Paul David Harris, 83, will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Lake Murray Evangelical Church with interment to follow at Woodridge Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. prior to service at the church. Memorials may be made to Lake Murray Evangelical Church, 501 Murray Lindler Road, Chapin, SC 29036.
Mr. Harris was born July 7, 1929 in Columbus, OH and entered eternal life on Saturday, October 20, 2012. He was the son of the late John Harris and Viola Harris. At the age of 16, he became the youngest to receive a Pilot’s license in the state of Ohio. Along with his wife he was one of the four founders of his beloved church, where he served as elder and treasurer. Mr. Harris was an honors graduate of Ohio State University, College of Engineering. He also attended Capital University. Mr. Harris also did short term missionary work in Central America and Spain. He was employed at Square D Company for 39 years.
Mr. Harris is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Ruth Tufts Harris; his beloved children, Paul M. (Sheri) Harris, Daniel D. (Linda) Harris, Susan (Ken) Brown; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brother, Robert (Doris) Harris. Mr. Harris was predeceased by his brother, John Edward Harris.
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