Donald Ray Harris

'Donald Ray Harris was born August 2, 1929, in Bristow, Oklahoma, to Arthur J. and Beulah (Jones) Harris. He died Friday, October 31, 2014, in Grove, Oklahoma, at the age of 85 years. He was reared and educated in Bristow and was a graduate of Bristow High School. Don was a veteran of the armed forces having served his country as a staff sergeant with the 45th Infantry Division during World War II, then again as staff sergeant with the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was married in 1963 in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Virginia Ruth Goodrich. He was self-employed for most of his working life. At one time, he owned a salvage yard in Dewey, Oklahoma. He owned and operated a Gibble Gas Station and convenience store in Inola, Oklahoma. He maintained a herd of dairy cattle on what he called â€œhis section of landâ€ near Peggs, Oklahoma. Don also dealt in real estate and helped develop much of the property on Highway 20 east of Owasso. He was a firm believer in working hard to achieve your dreams and accomplished most everything he aspired to. He was an avid fan of the University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane football and basketball teams. He had a seat on the 50 yard line at Skelley Stadium for many years. He loved to hunt, fish, and read his Western books. Loving family members include:Brother; Raymond Harris and his wife Aida, of TulsaSister; Darlene Russell and her husband Tony, of Grove, OklahomaStep-son; Robert Hendershot and his wife Darlene, of Peoria, ArizonaGrandchildren; Kenneth Marshall, of Owasso Crystal Bilby, of OwassoSeveral Great GrandchildrenNieces; Ricci Bible Pamela Vest Sherry Kirby Cindy Gipson Christy Oâ€™KellyNephews; Donny Harris Raymond Harris Monte RussellHe was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruth; her son, Kenneth S. Marshall; three brothers: Bob Harris, Eugene Harris, and A.J. Harris; his sister, Elaytha Calvert; and step-mother, Ethel Harris. He was also a friend to many and never met a stranger. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, November 3, 2014, at Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso. Funeral services will be held 2:00 Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at the Mowery Funeral Service Chapel in Owasso with Pastor Tracey Morgan officiating. Serving as casket bearers will be Bobby Sligar, Damion Sligar, Tony Russell, and Kenneth Marshall. Committal services and interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. www.moweryfs.com'

Donald Ray Harris

August 2, 1929 - October 31, 2014