David B. 'Dave' Harris, age 75, of Gallipolis, died Sunday at University Hospital in Columbus. Born June 5, 1928 in Emma, Kentucky, he was the son of the late David B. and Gypsy L. Burchett Harris. In addition to his parents he was preceded by an infant son Charles Allen Harris, by a brother Captain A.C. Harris and by a sister Helen Jones.
Dave was a retired co-worker of The Chuck Collier Service Center in Gallipolis, he retired after being in business for 25 years. He was a United States Navy Veteran. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in Gallipolis. He was also a member of Salem Baptist Church.
He is survived by: Wife: Mildred 'Midge' Parkins Harris who he married on April 23, 1949 in Emma, KY; 2 Sons: John David (Meda) Harris of San Antonio, Texas and Joseph K. Harris of Pt. Pleasant; 2 Grandchildren: Ryan (Lori) Harris and Kristen Harris both of San Antonio, Texas; 1 Sister in law: Wildamae Harris of Nacogdoches, Texas; 3 Nephews: Robert (Linda) Jones of Gallipolis, James Harris of Nacogdoches, Texas, and Ed Harris of San Diego, California; 1 Niece: Judy (John) Caswell of Round Rock, Texas.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday June 12, 2003 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood funeral home with Pastor Bill Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday June 11, 2003 from 6-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to either the Disabled American Veterans Gallipolis Chapter 108 Liberty Ave. Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 or to Salem Baptist Church, in care of Bernice Wood 11550 St. Rt. 141 Patriot, OH 45658.