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Darren Harris Obituary

HARRIS-Darren J. Age 36, suddenly, October 20, 2007, of Akron, NY, son of the late Cecil and Eva (General) Harris; dear husband of Lisa (Cummings) Harris; loving father of Madison, Morgan and Mayah Harris; brother of Edwin, Ken, Lawren, William, Leona, Cecilia, Peter (Rona), Patrick (Sheila), Michael (Cindy), Joel (Thea) and Anthony Harris, Sr.; son-in-law of Leslie (Marsha) Cummings; also surviving are many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 in Tonawanda Indian Baptist Church, 565 Bloomingdale Road, Basom, NY. Family will receive friends on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 in the CHILDS FUNERAL HOME, 10 Eckerson Ave., Akron. Burial Pioneer Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family.

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Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 21, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Darren Harris

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Chop Styres

November 19, 2007

Darren, People come into our lives, leaving an imprint on our heart. You are that person for so many, myself included. You dared to dream and make them a reality; for this and so much more, we were all so proud of you.
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your life for so many years. We shared so much that I always hold dear to me as they are all treasured memories. Darren, I will miss you and our conversations. I will miss your support and your 'constructive criticism'. But I know you're in a much better place. Our Creator has a great plan for you. Until our paths cross again, please know you did not die in vain. Your memory will live on and even in death, you will continue to be the example for all of our children; proving nothing is impossible. I pray your daughters know what a wonderful man you were. Full of life and compassion, wanting nothing but the best for his family. So now, as you dance with Mom, remember all of us who loved you and remember you. Darren, I love you.
Your 'Sister-In-Law' ~ Chop
Lisa, Madison, Morgan, Maya, I am always here for you if you ever need me. Please know I love you. Love, Chop

Amy Black

November 18, 2007

To Lisa and the girls. may god keep you and comfort you always. I will truly miss my cousin and remember the fun times that family often haves. we will never forget and always remember, PLEASE don't hesitate to call for anything. Love Amy,Bill, Michael, and Charlie Black

MELISSA FARRAR (zeitz)

November 14, 2007

TO THE ENTIRE HARRIS FAMILY
DARRIN WAS MY STEP-BROTHER FOR ABOUT TEN YEARS AND I FEEL THE SORROW AS IF HE WAS MY BROTHER. DARRIN WAS ALWAYS SUCH A POSITIVE SPIRIT. I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM. MAY THE LORD HOLD YOU ALL CLOSE TO HIM IN THIS TIME OF NEED AND SORROW. ALWAYS REMEMBER THE LORD WILL NEVER PUT YOU THROUGH MORE PAIN THEN HE FEELS YOU CAN ENDURE.

Harris Family

November 5, 2007

Till we meet Again!

Till we meet again my friend your face will be remebered.
How you left this earth with something very special.
I kno people would weap and wimper
But ill try to stand up strait.
Till we meet Again my friend
your face will always be remebered!

CHEY HARRIS

November 1, 2007

Unle Darren,
you touch each and every one of use
you left footprints on our hearts we would not forget your smiling face as time passes by.
I LOVE YOU!!

Chey Harris

November 1, 2007

Lisa and family:
we love you now and always. Please do not hesitate to call my Mom and us. i would love to help with anything!

Cheylynne Harris

October 31, 2007

Uncle Darren
we ALL love and miss you and you would always be in my heart forever!!!

Cinnamone Harris

October 29, 2007

Uncle Darren,
You were so proud the day that I graduated from high school. You were even prouder when I went to Syracuse. You wanted me to succeed just as much as I did, if not more. You were always there if I needed you and you did what you could for me. I will miss you always. I love you Uncle Darren. I hope I make you proud.
Love Always,
Cinnamone

Aunt Lisa, Morgan, Madison, and Mayah,
There is nothing that can be said that can take away the pain that we all feel. Just know that you guys will always be in my thoughts. I will come to see you when I come home from school. Love you guys.
Love Always,
Cinnamone

Jody McClaine

October 27, 2007

To my incredible sister Lisa and her beautiful little angels:



What you love may be gone
But the memories of him will live on
In the hearts,
In the minds, and
In the souls
Of those that he left behind
Your love
Stands in heaven
Up above
Looking down at you with his brown eyes
Looking down, still loving you
Looking down missing you
You're still here on earth
Even though your love is not,
Your love won't ever stop
WAIT,
LISTEN,
DON'T MOVE,
Do you hear the whisper?
Some say it's the wind
I say its love
Giving in
Giving in to what it can no longer hold
A small shiver
It's slightly cold
That to is love
Coming back the only way it can
For one last chance to touch your soft hand
Close your eyes, tilt your head to the skies
Know in your heart
Your love is still there
Know in your mind
Your love still cares
Know in your soul
Your love will one day again make you whole
Someday,
Sometime,
Someway,
You'll be together again
And your love will be stronger than ever before
So live on -- do what you have to do
Remember to be happy because
Your love will always and forever love you

We love you!

Bobby, Jody, Bryce, Olivia and Logan

Sheila Harris

October 26, 2007

Darren, the seeds you've planted will not go untouched. Thank you for caring. We love you greatly; see you in GLORY!
Lisa and girlies, we will always be family and we love you and will there for you now, tomorrow and every year after. (Call Uncle Pat during those hormonal years the girls may endure.) Please never think you are alone in this. God is holding you - you don't have to worry about holding on to him - HE IS HOLDING YOU. love, sheila, pat, abigail, serena, thomas and owen

Jade Harris

October 25, 2007

I miss my uncle so much.
i was really close to him and i could count on him.he always used to say how smart i was and that he was proud of me. but i never got to tell him how much i cared about him. i'll always think about how much he helped me. one thing i promised myself was if i ever have a boy then his name will be Darren James. just as a way to show how much he meant to me and how much he helped me out in my life.
i love you and miss you.

Jennifer (Sparrer) D'Alessandro

October 24, 2007

Lisa,
I am so sorry to hear the terrible news. You and your children will be in my prayers.

Eric & Robby Sponholz

October 23, 2007

Lisa and Family,
We are so sad to hear about your loss. May God be with you at this difficult time. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know.

Aaron Harris

October 23, 2007

My uncle Darren was an amazing man, he was one of the only people that when he said you can call me if you need anything, that i knew i could call. I love him. He was a great guy, a good husband, and a fantastic roofer.

Ody, Michelle ,Sterling ,Jordan Styres

October 23, 2007

darren till we meet again my friend

Misty Kerl

October 22, 2007

Dear Lisa,
I am so sorry to hear about Darren. Please know you are in our thoughts and Prayers. May God bless you and your family as you grieve.

From, the Kerls

Tanya, Lisa, Jimi, and many more cousins

October 22, 2007

Lisa,

As Dale said...family never forgets...our strength is your strength, stay strong, we are here if you need us. god bless.

Your Canadian cousins

Jerry and Linda Bartel

October 22, 2007

Lisa and the Harris family, We didn't know Darren well but we attend the same church and we are no strangers to tragedy and loss. May God be with you and give you strength in the tough days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jo Alberta

October 22, 2007

Lisa:
I am so sorry for your loss. Take care of your children. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Cindy and Scott

October 22, 2007

Sorry to hear about your loss. He will be sadly missed. Hes in our prayers.

October 22, 2007

Lisa and Family;

I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers now and in the days to come.

Nancy Jurek
Lake Shore Sr. High School

Vicki Mularz Hollenbaugh

October 22, 2007

Lisa, I am very sorry to hear of Darren's passing. I haven't seen him since we graduated, but we went to school together from elementary in Olcott to graduating together in Barker. He was a great person to be around and will be sadly missed. Stay strong and God Bless.

Diane Smith

October 22, 2007

Dear Lisa,

May God bless you and your family during this difficult time - my prayers are with you all.

Diane Smith

Robert Gilsinan

October 22, 2007

Darren,
I will never forget your positive attitude and the huge cigar you gave me!! You are one of the best runners I have ever coached.

Mr. G

Michael Harris ll & Tina M.

October 21, 2007

we were very sorry to hear about darren, our prayers are with you all.

Kristen Cummings

October 21, 2007

Lisa and Family....I have come to your yard sale every single year for things for my daughter and then i came to Morgan Street for that yard sale.I knowI don't know you guys very well,but I still wanted to just say how sorry I am to what you are going through right now.I just cannot even imagine your grief right now.I hope the power of family and friends will get you and your children through this most difficult time.And thank you for always letting my daughter play on the playground in the back yard.

Jacki (Birdsall) Sobieraski

October 21, 2007

Even though I have not seen him since High School. I will always remember his smile and what a great person he was. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. God Bless!

David & Denise Adderly

October 21, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Dale & Linda Hess

October 21, 2007

I'm so sorry to hear the bad news. Darren will be missed by many.....we will always remember him...family never forgets.......Our prayers go out to the entire Harris family and our family.....Love the Hess Family

Linda Carney

October 21, 2007

Darren
You will be so sadly missed by all.
You have touched so many lives. Each one of us has a special memory
that puts a smile on are face and helps the pain in are hart.My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

tina linderman

October 21, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Floyd Staats and Julie Zimmerman

October 21, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Christina Harris

October 21, 2007

We are very sorry to hear of Darrens passing. He will be lovingly remembered.

Christina, Jessica and Luke Harris

Alicia, Aaron & Jade Harris

October 21, 2007

Darren James,
We will truly miss you! You touched many more lives than you will ever know!!!
Love,

bob burdick

October 21, 2007

darren was a good man and a hard worker and is going to be sadly missed may you be in a better place.

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