Obituaries

February 22, 1946 to March 2, 2012

MEDARYVILLE - Joseph D. Harris, 66, of Bailey's Corner, passed away at 9:35 a.m., Friday, March 2, at his home.

He was born Feb. 22, 1946, in Bartley, WV, to John and Mintie Wallen Harris.

Survivors include:
Becky (Tim) Ballard, Francesville,  Daughter
Stacie (Jim Knebel) Manion, Winamac, Daughter
Joe Harris, Reynolds, Son
Jerry Harris, Francesville, IN   Son
Brittany (Pat) Baker, Francesville, Granddaughter
Katie Manion, Angola, Granddaughter
Chelsey Ballard, Francesville,  Granddaughter
Moriah Beckner, Francesville,  Granddaughter
Jean (Lynn) Brownlee, Walkerton,  Sister
Eliza (Junior) Hopkins, Francesville,  Sister
Jeanette (Jack) Voyles, Dahloniga, GA, Sister
Emily (Pete) Hopkins, Rensselaer,  Sister
Several Nieces, Nephews & Cousins
Katherine Shepherd, Rensselaer,  Special Friend.

Preceded in death by:
Mintie Wallen Harris Hill, Mother
John Harris, Father
Bobby Harris, Brother
John "Harry" Harris, Brother

Mr. Harris had worked at Gehring Farms, Talbert Manufacturing, and Monon Trailer. He attended Bailey's Corner Church. He liked playing his guitar. He also enjoyed gardening & hunting. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, at Bailey's Corner Church. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Tuesday, March 6), at the church, with Johnny Miller officiating. Burial will be in White Post Cemeter in Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.