Obituary of C. Donald Harris

C. Donald Harris, 80, passed away in Tulsa, OK on Saturday, June 28, 2014. Born on December 27, 1933 in Belvidere, NJ, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Gwendolyn Transue Harris. Don was a long-time resident of Belvidere before he and his wife moved to Oklahoma in 2013 to be closer to family. Don graduated with the class of 1951 at Belvidere High School, and from Churchman's Business College in Easton, PA. Don played trumpet in the Belvidere VFW town band for several years. Don served his country in the United States Army, playing trumpet in the 4th Armored Division Band stationed in Germany. He was employed by Losey & Company, Decorated Products, West Jersey Telephone Company, and Amerigas. Don enjoyed traveling, especially cruises, and made yearly trips to Oklahoma to see his Sooners play football. Don was a 60 year active member of the Belvidere United Methodist Church, serving 20 years as Treasurer of the Board of Trustees. While in Tulsa, he attended Boston Avenue United Methodist Church. He was also a 45 year member of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America, a charter member of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of the Garden State, and the Warren County Historical Society. Surviving are his beloved wife of 52 years, Mildred Boyer Harris; three beloved sons, Donald, David and Jeffrey; five treasured grandchildren, Kevin, Kyle, Drew, Hannah and Emma; his dear corgi, Tripper. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of C. Donald Harris. You are invited to add a Tribute in his memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences. Read C. Donald Harris's Obituary and Guestbook on www.macfaddenfuneralhome.com.