Residence: Monticello, Indiana
Died: Friday, August 10, 2007
Location: 5:50 p.m., in Monticello, Indiana
 
 
Age: 79
Date of Birth: Tuesday, August 16, 1927
Birth place:

Branch: Merchant Marines

 
Father: Ervil Harris
 
Mother: Mary Triplett
 
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Monticello, Indiana since 1988, coming from Michigan.
Funeral Date: Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Funeral Location: Twin Lakes Southern Baptist Church, 1100 Poplar Drive, Monticello, Indiana at 10:00 a.m..
Clergy: Pastor Ross Terry of the Twin Lakes Southern Baptist Church of Monticello, Indiana.
Burial will take place:
Oakland Cemetery in Montezuma, Indiana at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 15, 2007.
Visitation will be:
4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at the Twin Lakes Southern Baptist Church, 1100 Poplar Drive, Monticello, Indiana, and one (1) hour prior to the service on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 also at the church.
Biographical Information:
Shirley the beloved husband, dad, grandpa, great grandpa went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 10, 2007. He was the first of twelve (12) children. In his early years were spent in Missouri, where he worked on the family farm, and hunted. Returning to Indiana, he began working at Delco Remy. When World War II broke out, he inlisted in the Merchant Marines where he served on several troop carriers. After being discharged, he returned to Delco Remy. He was eventually promoted to plant foreman, and retired after thirty-two (32) of employment. After his retirement, Shirley and his family moved to the upper penninsula of Michigan and enjoyed several years living in different areas of the state. In 1988, he once again returned to Indiana, settling in Monticello. He worked at the Monticello Ace Hardware Store for several years, and was well known for his kindness to customers and his strong knowledge of all things for home improvements. Shirley was a member of the Twin Lakes Southern Baptist Church of Monticello, Indiana. He was also an avid NASCAR fan and was very pleased that Jeff Gordon, his favorite driver was at the top of the standings.

The world has lost a great man, and he will be greatly missed.

Miller - Roscka Funeral Home in Monticello, Indiana is in charge of arrangements.
Special Services: Graveside Services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 15, 2007, at the Oakland Cemeter in Montezuma, Indiana.
Memorial Information: Twin Lakes Southern Baptist Church of Monticello, Indiana, or to the Monticello Camp of the Gideons. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Marriage Information: On August 16, 1968, in Anderson, Indiana, he maried his love, Jo McMurtrey. She survives.
Survivors include:
Wife, Jo Harris of Monticello, Indiana; Daughters,Karen Harris of Anderson, Indiana, Sherry (husband Robert) Bowen of Sheridan, Indiana,Patricia (husband Richard) Sorg of Troy, Ohio, and Ellisha (husband David) Went of Battle Ground, Indiana;Sons, Eugene, Ron Harris of Elwood, Indiana, and William (companion Paulette) Benbow of Monticello, Indiana;Fifteen (15) Grandchildren; Seventeen (17) Great Grandchildren; Sisters, Patsy, and Margie, both of Galion, Ohio, and Georgie Wilson of Greenfield, Indiana; Brother, Kenny (wife Carolyn) Harris of Calhoun, Georgia.
Preceded in Death:
Son, William Harris;Brothers, Ervil, Carl, Danny, Hershel & Terry;Sisters, Janet TenEyck, & Peggy.
Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home