Charles R. “Chuck” Harris
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Mass of Christian Burial for Charles R. “Chuck” Harris, 88, Eudora will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2015 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Eudora, KS. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet in Kansas City, MO. He passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at Medicalodges Eudora.
Charles was born April 13, 1926 in Winchester, KS the son of Frank and Marie (Putthoff) Harris.
He served his country in the United States Navy during WWII.
He drove a truck for Airco Trucking for 44 years. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Eudora, KS and Knights of Columbus.
He married Mary E. Manchon May 1, 1948 in Kansas City, MO. She preceded him in death October 10, 2005.
Survivors include two daughters, Jean Marie Day, Bremen, KS, Rita L. Buddemeyer, Grain Valley, MO; one son, David E. (Mary) Harris, Eudora, KS; seven grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren; and a sister, Frances Abeel, Orlando, FL and a brother, Arthur Harris, Sanford, FL. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth Harris and Howard Harris.
A rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2015 followed by a visitation until 7:00 p.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel in Eudora.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the St. Teresa’s Society at Holy Family Catholic Church and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
The family would like to thank the staff of Medicalodges for all their love and care for Chuck.
So sad to hear of Chuck’s passing. He was a great friend. He and Mary were the first people I met when Anthony and I moved to Eudora. My Dad passed just three days before Mary did and were at LMH together just doors down from each other in the hospital. Chuck and I loved to tease each other and tell others that he was my Dad and I his daughter. What a wonderful man who loved his family! God bless you all!
Sorry to hear of your passing. I only met you a couple of times. You were always upbeat and cheerful, and full of wit and humor each time. RIP Chuck.
I am grateful for the life of Mr. Harris. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.
Jean; David; Rita;
Our condolences to you all; our thoughts and prayers are with you. We were all very sad to hear that Chuck had passed and we are sorry that circumstances and weather will prevent us from joining you at this time. He was important to all of us and he will be missed tremendously. Our love to all of the family.
Chuck was my uncle to me he was the most amazing driver ever I remember back in 1984 when him and my dad drove the truck to Kansas State University with my belongings in it and Chuck gave me tips on how to drive a truck that I use till this day . His knowledge of driving prevented me from being in numerous accidents. God bless
Chuck was my uncle to me he was the most amazing driver ever I remember back in 1984 when him and my dad drove the truck to Kansas State University with my belongings in it and Chuck gave me tips on how to drive a truck that I use till this day . His knowledge of driving prevented me from being in numerous accidents. God bless