Edward Lee Harris: 1920-2012 - from Amarillo Globe-News
TULIA — Edward Lee Harris, 91, of Tulia died Sunday, July 29, 2012.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today in First United Methodist Church in Tulia. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia.
Ed was born Dec. 2, 1920, in Tulia as the third son to A.J. and Maude Harris. His two older brothers were C.L. Harris and James T. Harris. He had two younger sisters, Ruth Harris Mills and Mary Harris Burgess. He graduated from Tulia High School in 1939. After graduation, he attended Texas Tech University. Ed was a loyal Red Raiders sports fan. He loved Texas Tech football and held season tickets for many years.
He joined the Army in 1942. His battalion landed at Omaha Beach in Normandy on June 6, 1944, while serving with the 90th Infantry Division. Although so many of his comrades' life journeys ended there, Ed was blessed to continue another 68 years, and he made the most of those years. He loved his country and considered his time served in the Army as one of the largest honors and highlights of his life. He received the Bronze Star and other meritorious medals while serving his country. He was honorably discharged as captain on March 11, 1946.
Ed came home from the Army and worked for several retail lumberyards in Amarillo, Dumas and Kress. He also worked with his Dad and brothers in the Tulia lumber business. There was a nearby town that didn't have a lumber yard, so he moved to Hart and established a very successful business.
In 1963, after the death of his brother Jim, Ed purchased the Tulia lumberyard from Jim's wife, Marie. The Harris family has been in the lumber business for more than 90 years. He was honored to serve as a director of Texas Lumberman's Association for several years.
Ed was an exceptional leader in church, civic and industrial endeavors in Hart and Tulia. He was mayor of Hart and a school board member, and he helped establish Farmers State Bank. He was a 55-year member of Hart Lions Club. He served several terms as president of Greater Swisher County Industrial Foundation Inc. He has been a former Chamber of Commerce director and a member of the board of First United Methodist Church. He was chosen as Tulia's Man of the Year in 1975 and received the Tulia Pioneer Sprit Award in 2003. He was a proud member of Tulia Rotary Club, where he served as president in 1988 and 1989. Ed also was a Master Mason with Tulia's Masonic Lodge 733 for more than 60 years.
Ed met Melba Appling in 1947 after Melba had been drafted as a sales person for Lubbock Sash & Door during the war. She called on Harris Lumber and a romance developed. They were married on Oct. 4, 1947. The marriage was blessed with two
children and continued for 56 years until Melba's death in 2004.
Ed was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brothers and a sister, Mary.
The family was blessed with wonderful caretakers: Michelle Drake, Pat Hernandez, Whitney George, Ramona Moncado and Vivian Boston.
The family suggests memorials be to First United Methodist Church of Tulia, 119 N. Briscoe St., Tulia, TX 79088; Tulia Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 116, Tulia, TX 79088; or a favorite charity.
Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 1, 2012
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Born in Tulia, Swisher, Texas in 1920 to Andrew Jackson Harris, Jr. and Willie Maude Tuerman, Ed was the third son and followed brothers Loraine and Jim into the lumber business. The Harris kids were raised in the large two-story home of their grandparents - James A. Tuerman and Jessie Ann Todd - which became a well-known landmark. He and the older brothers doted on their two younger sisters, Ruth and Mary. Ed married Melba Ruth Appling in Slaton on 4 Oct 1947 and they settled in Hart, where he ran the Ed Harris Lumberyard and was a civic leader. They had two children while living in Hart, David Edward Harris and Jan Carol Harris, and moved to Tulia in 1969 when he bought complete ownership of that operation.
He was a leader in the communities in both Castro and Swisher Counties - serving on the School Boards and in the Methodist Churches. He was a dynamic promoter of these towns and his help and leadership were relied upon by many groups.
Death 29 July, 2012 - - Burial Rose Hill 1 Aug 2012
TULIA — Edward Lee Harris, 91, of Tulia died Sunday, July 29, 2012.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today in First United Methodist Church in Tulia. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia.
Ed was born Dec. 2, 1920, in Tulia as the third son to A.J. and Maude Harris. His two older brothers were C.L. Harris and James T. Harris. He had two younger sisters, Ruth Harris Mills and Mary Harris Burgess. He graduated from Tulia High School in 1939. After graduation, he attended Texas Tech University. Ed was a loyal Red Raiders sports fan. He loved Texas Tech football and held season tickets for many years.
He joined the Army in 1942. His battalion landed at Omaha Beach in Normandy on June 6, 1944, while serving with the 90th Infantry Division. Although so many of his comrades' life journeys ended there, Ed was blessed to continue another 68 years, and he made the most of those years. He loved his country and considered his time served in the Army as one of the largest honors and highlights of his life. He received the Bronze Star and other meritorious medals while serving his country. He was honorably discharged as captain on March 11, 1946.
Ed came home from the Army and worked for several retail lumberyards in Amarillo, Dumas and Kress. He also worked with his Dad and brothers in the Tulia lumber business. There was a nearby town that didn't have a lumber yard, so he moved to Hart and established a very successful business.
In 1963, after the death of his brother Jim, Ed purchased the Tulia lumberyard from Jim's wife, Marie. The Harris family has been in the lumber business for more than 90 years. He was honored to serve as a director of Texas Lumberman's Association for several years.
Ed was an exceptional leader in church, civic and industrial endeavors in Hart and Tulia. He was mayor of Hart and a school board member, and he helped establish Farmers State Bank. He was a 55-year member of Hart Lions Club. He served several terms as president of Greater Swisher County Industrial Foundation Inc. He has been a former Chamber of Commerce director and a member of the board of First United Methodist Church. He was chosen as Tulia's Man of the Year in 1975 and received the Tulia Pioneer Sprit Award in 2003. He was a proud member of Tulia Rotary Club, where he served as president in 1988 and 1989. Ed also was a Master Mason with Tulia's Masonic Lodge 733 for more than 60 years.
Ed met Melba Appling in 1947 after Melba had been drafted as a sales person for Lubbock Sash & Door during the war. She called on Harris Lumber and a romance developed. They were married on Oct. 4, 1947. The marriage was blessed with two
children and continued for 56 years until Melba's death in 2004.
Ed was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brothers and a sister, Mary.
The family was blessed with wonderful caretakers: Michelle Drake, Pat Hernandez, Whitney George, Ramona Moncado and Vivian Boston.
The family suggests memorials be to First United Methodist Church of Tulia, 119 N. Briscoe St., Tulia, TX 79088; Tulia Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 116, Tulia, TX 79088; or a favorite charity.
Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 1, 2012
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Born in Tulia, Swisher, Texas in 1920 to Andrew Jackson Harris, Jr. and Willie Maude Tuerman, Ed was the third son and followed brothers Loraine and Jim into the lumber business. The Harris kids were raised in the large two-story home of their grandparents - James A. Tuerman and Jessie Ann Todd - which became a well-known landmark. He and the older brothers doted on their two younger sisters, Ruth and Mary. Ed married Melba Ruth Appling in Slaton on 4 Oct 1947 and they settled in Hart, where he ran the Ed Harris Lumberyard and was a civic leader. They had two children while living in Hart, David Edward Harris and Jan Carol Harris, and moved to Tulia in 1969 when he bought complete ownership of that operation.
He was a leader in the communities in both Castro and Swisher Counties - serving on the School Boards and in the Methodist Churches. He was a dynamic promoter of these towns and his help and leadership were relied upon by many groups.
Death 29 July, 2012 - - Burial Rose Hill 1 Aug 2012
Edward Lee Harris: 1920-2012 - from Amarillo Globe-News
TULIA — Edward Lee Harris, 91, of Tulia died Sunday, July 29, 2012.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today in First United Methodist Church in Tulia. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia.
Ed was born Dec. 2, 1920, in Tulia as the third son to A.J. and Maude Harris. His two older brothers were C.L. Harris and James T. Harris. He had two younger sisters, Ruth Harris Mills and Mary Harris Burgess. He graduated from Tulia High School in 1939. After graduation, he attended Texas Tech University. Ed was a loyal Red Raiders sports fan. He loved Texas Tech football and held season tickets for many years.
He joined the Army in 1942. His battalion landed at Omaha Beach in Normandy on June 6, 1944, while serving with the 90th Infantry Division. Although so many of his comrades' life journeys ended there, Ed was blessed to continue another 68 years, and he made the most of those years. He loved his country and considered his time served in the Army as one of the largest honors and highlights of his life. He received the Bronze Star and other meritorious medals while serving his country. He was honorably discharged as captain on March 11, 1946.
Ed came home from the Army and worked for several retail lumberyards in Amarillo, Dumas and Kress. He also worked with his Dad and brothers in the Tulia lumber business. There was a nearby town that didn't have a lumber yard, so he moved to Hart and established a very successful business.
In 1963, after the death of his brother Jim, Ed purchased the Tulia lumberyard from Jim's wife, Marie. The Harris family has been in the lumber business for more than 90 years. He was honored to serve as a director of Texas Lumberman's Association for several years.
Ed was an exceptional leader in church, civic and industrial endeavors in Hart and Tulia. He was mayor of Hart and a school board member, and he helped establish Farmers State Bank. He was a 55-year member of Hart Lions Club. He served several terms as president of Greater Swisher County Industrial Foundation Inc. He has been a former Chamber of Commerce director and a member of the board of First United Methodist Church. He was chosen as Tulia's Man of the Year in 1975 and received the Tulia Pioneer Sprit Award in 2003. He was a proud member of Tulia Rotary Club, where he served as president in 1988 and 1989. Ed also was a Master Mason with Tulia's Masonic Lodge 733 for more than 60 years.
Ed met Melba Appling in 1947 after Melba had been drafted as a sales person for Lubbock Sash & Door during the war. She called on Harris Lumber and a romance developed. They were married on Oct. 4, 1947. The marriage was blessed with two
children and continued for 56 years until Melba's death in 2004.
Ed was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brothers and a sister, Mary.
The family was blessed with wonderful caretakers: Michelle Drake, Pat Hernandez, Whitney George, Ramona Moncado and Vivian Boston.
The family suggests memorials be to First United Methodist Church of Tulia, 119 N. Briscoe St., Tulia, TX 79088; Tulia Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 116, Tulia, TX 79088; or a favorite charity.
Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 1, 2012
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Born in Tulia, Swisher, Texas in 1920 to Andrew Jackson Harris, Jr. and Willie Maude Tuerman, Ed was the third son and followed brothers Loraine and Jim into the lumber business. The Harris kids were raised in the large two-story home of their grandparents - James A. Tuerman and Jessie Ann Todd - which became a well-known landmark. He and the older brothers doted on their two younger sisters, Ruth and Mary. Ed married Melba Ruth Appling in Slaton on 4 Oct 1947 and they settled in Hart, where he ran the Ed Harris Lumberyard and was a civic leader. They had two children while living in Hart, David Edward Harris and Jan Carol Harris, and moved to Tulia in 1969 when he bought complete ownership of that operation.
He was a leader in the communities in both Castro and Swisher Counties - serving on the School Boards and in the Methodist Churches. He was a dynamic promoter of these towns and his help and leadership were relied upon by many groups.
Death 29 July, 2012 - - Burial Rose Hill 1 Aug 2012
TULIA — Edward Lee Harris, 91, of Tulia died Sunday, July 29, 2012.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today in First United Methodist Church in Tulia. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia.
Ed was born Dec. 2, 1920, in Tulia as the third son to A.J. and Maude Harris. His two older brothers were C.L. Harris and James T. Harris. He had two younger sisters, Ruth Harris Mills and Mary Harris Burgess. He graduated from Tulia High School in 1939. After graduation, he attended Texas Tech University. Ed was a loyal Red Raiders sports fan. He loved Texas Tech football and held season tickets for many years.
He joined the Army in 1942. His battalion landed at Omaha Beach in Normandy on June 6, 1944, while serving with the 90th Infantry Division. Although so many of his comrades' life journeys ended there, Ed was blessed to continue another 68 years, and he made the most of those years. He loved his country and considered his time served in the Army as one of the largest honors and highlights of his life. He received the Bronze Star and other meritorious medals while serving his country. He was honorably discharged as captain on March 11, 1946.
Ed came home from the Army and worked for several retail lumberyards in Amarillo, Dumas and Kress. He also worked with his Dad and brothers in the Tulia lumber business. There was a nearby town that didn't have a lumber yard, so he moved to Hart and established a very successful business.
In 1963, after the death of his brother Jim, Ed purchased the Tulia lumberyard from Jim's wife, Marie. The Harris family has been in the lumber business for more than 90 years. He was honored to serve as a director of Texas Lumberman's Association for several years.
Ed was an exceptional leader in church, civic and industrial endeavors in Hart and Tulia. He was mayor of Hart and a school board member, and he helped establish Farmers State Bank. He was a 55-year member of Hart Lions Club. He served several terms as president of Greater Swisher County Industrial Foundation Inc. He has been a former Chamber of Commerce director and a member of the board of First United Methodist Church. He was chosen as Tulia's Man of the Year in 1975 and received the Tulia Pioneer Sprit Award in 2003. He was a proud member of Tulia Rotary Club, where he served as president in 1988 and 1989. Ed also was a Master Mason with Tulia's Masonic Lodge 733 for more than 60 years.
Ed met Melba Appling in 1947 after Melba had been drafted as a sales person for Lubbock Sash & Door during the war. She called on Harris Lumber and a romance developed. They were married on Oct. 4, 1947. The marriage was blessed with two
children and continued for 56 years until Melba's death in 2004.
Ed was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brothers and a sister, Mary.
The family was blessed with wonderful caretakers: Michelle Drake, Pat Hernandez, Whitney George, Ramona Moncado and Vivian Boston.
The family suggests memorials be to First United Methodist Church of Tulia, 119 N. Briscoe St., Tulia, TX 79088; Tulia Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 116, Tulia, TX 79088; or a favorite charity.
Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 1, 2012
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Born in Tulia, Swisher, Texas in 1920 to Andrew Jackson Harris, Jr. and Willie Maude Tuerman, Ed was the third son and followed brothers Loraine and Jim into the lumber business. The Harris kids were raised in the large two-story home of their grandparents - James A. Tuerman and Jessie Ann Todd - which became a well-known landmark. He and the older brothers doted on their two younger sisters, Ruth and Mary. Ed married Melba Ruth Appling in Slaton on 4 Oct 1947 and they settled in Hart, where he ran the Ed Harris Lumberyard and was a civic leader. They had two children while living in Hart, David Edward Harris and Jan Carol Harris, and moved to Tulia in 1969 when he bought complete ownership of that operation.
He was a leader in the communities in both Castro and Swisher Counties - serving on the School Boards and in the Methodist Churches. He was a dynamic promoter of these towns and his help and leadership were relied upon by many groups.
Death 29 July, 2012 - - Burial Rose Hill 1 Aug 2012
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