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David Wesley Harris, age 70, passed away on May 21st, 2018 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House, North Carolina. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, on July 1, 1947, to Wesley and Catherine Boothe Harris. They spent many years in Darmstadt, Zweibrucken and Frankfurt, Germany, where David excelled in school and sports, and became an Eagle Scout at the age of 12. He also graduated from Frankfurt American High School in 1965.
David attended Texas A&I University in Kingsville, Texas, where he majored in Chemistry and minored in Math. He was also initiated into Kappa Sigma fraternity, where he made friends he still kept in contact with until his health prevented him from doing so. While in college, he met Judy Brooks, and they were married August 19, 1967. David and Judy had three children, Brooke, Jeremy, and Courtney. David received his B.S. in Chemistry in 1970, and was hired as a chemist for Celanese Chemical Company, but soon after was drafted by the U.S. Army. He was stationed at Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland, for the duration of his tour of duty. While in the Army, he worked as a chemist in a cancer research lab.
Upon returning to civilian life in Kingsville, David resumed his career with Celanese, where he rose quickly and contributed several patents which were of great benefit to the company. He was always very active in the company “family,” playing golf and enjoying the company of fellow workers at every plant where he worked. He would eventually hold positions at the plants in Bishop, Texas, in Pampa, Texas, and in Coventry, Rhode Island, where he was Operations Manager of the plant. His final move was to the Charlotte, North Carolina area, where illness necessitated his early retirement. On May 9th, 1993, David married Rose Goulart. He loved his family, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Frio River.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Lt. Colonel Wesley Harris and Catherine Harris. He is survived by his wife, Rose, of Lake Wylie; his sister Carol Flores and brother Robert (Bob) Harris, both of San Antonio; daughter Brooke (David) Dlabaja and son Jeremy Harris, of Corpus Christi, Texas; daughter Courtney (Nathan) Doty, of San Antonio; step-daughter Tara (James) Bryant, of Rock Hill; grandchildren Hailey and Megan Dlabaja, of Corpus Christi; Jackson, Emma and Katherine Doty, of San Antonio; Eden Grace Bryant, of Rock Hill; and great-granddaughter Madelynn Orban, of Corpus Christi. He is also survived by nephews Michael Munsell, of Austin, Texas, and Clint (Allyson) Munsell, of Boerne, Texas, as well as niece Catherine (David) McTiernan, of Los Angeles, California.
There are no services planned at this time. Memorial donations in memory of David may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
The family of David Harris wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the staffs at Levine & Dickson Hospice House and Hospice & Palliative Care Palmetto Region.
Carolina Cremation of Charlotte and Salisbury is assisting the Harris family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Rose Harris says
My dear David you fought a good fight, but the Lord said it was your time. You will always be in my heart until we meet again.
Your loving wife. Rose
Sue says
Dear Sis, we are truly sorry for your loss. I know you find peace in the fact that David is now dancing in heaven. Maybe Mom will teach him the jitterbug!!
Jan says
David, Now you are free from the pain of this world. You walk with your brother Jesus. We will miss you but will press forward until we see you again.
Sis I am sorry for your loss -my prayer for you is peace knowing Mom and Dad are with him in heaven.
Love you
Courtney Doty says
Dad, We will all miss you so much, but we take comfort in the fact that you’re at peace now, free of any pain. I will always love you!
Love, your baby girl, Courtney
Keri says
So sorry to hear of your passing. I’ll miss throwing jokes back and forth with you. You fought for so long, I know you are at peace now. Love and hugs to all your friends and family.
Bob Doiron says
David was a great boss and a dear friend. Rest In Peace buddy.
Terry Moretti says
So sorry to learn of Dave’s passing. My condolences to Rose and family.
Terry
Sheree A McGill says
Sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Rest in Peace, Dave. Our condolences to the family- Joe DaSilva and Sheree McGill
Dan O'Connor says
To Rose and family. My deepest condolence from a school friend from Frankfurt American High School. An Eagle may leave use but will never be forgotten. RIP
Shirley Clem Horan says
Rose, I sincerely send my deepest sympathy. I graduated in 66 but we Brats are all bonded no matter what. Rose, take time to grieve, it is cathartic.
Sam Chisum says
Rose and family…I had the pleasure of working with Dave in Pampa. I very much enjoyed our friendship. He loved you Rose so very much and spoke of his children with such pride. I am sad, but know he was ready.
Lucia Contreras says
Sorry,for your loss.I’m sorry i know this is probably not the best time,but i’ve been looking for this family of Lt Col Wesley D Harris for a couple of years now.Im from Roswell,nm and i found an envelope with a letter in it to Mrs.Wesley d Harris,while i was walking to the store a couple of years ago.It was mailed out from Army Sect (kdcat)Maag Apo 63 San Fransico to 603 Ale Ave N Ft Payne,Alabama.I dont know how it ended up over here,but i think yal would love to have it.The envelope is in good shape with the mailing stamps still on it and the letter is in great condition.So if you would like to have it i would be more than happy to send it to the family it belongs to.My number is 575 8404679
James G. Boothe,Sr. says
So sorry to hear of David’s passing. From what I understand he was very proud of his family and loved them dearly and had many friends. He was my cousin, but we lost contact when we were teenagers. My wife and I send our condolences to his family and friends.