Mark Harris Obituary

Name: Calling hours for Mark Harris
Start: 2021-06-10T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-06-10T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

On June 7, 2021, Mark W. Harris, beloved husband of the late Frances A. Harris, devoted son of Mary H. Harris and the late Frank W. Harris.

Friends may call at the family owned Ruck-Towson Funeral Home Inc., 1050 York Road,( at beltway exit 26) on Thursday, June 10, 2021, 2-4 & 6-8 PM, where a funeral service will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021 at 11 AM. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mr. Harris' memory to the Timonium Optimist Club, Box 262, Timonium, Md. 21093 or Optimist International, 4494 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63108.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Jun. 9, 2021.

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Kathy Alves

June 16, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers to Mark’s mother and any other relatives. We knew Mark through the Optimist Club. This was such a shock.

Kathy and Buddy Alves

Kevin Wagner

June 15, 2021

My sincere condolences to Mark's family and friends. I first met Mark through the Mitigation Advisory Committee several years ago. He was always present at meetings, willing to offer helpful comments, a voice of reason. He exemplified what civil servants should be. May God bless you.

Nicole Katsikides

June 10, 2021

To Mark's family, my heart goes out to you. I had the pleasure of working with Mark at MDOT, and he was always a kind, friendly person that went out of his way to help me and others when we needed it. I will remember him fondly.

Jim Hubbard

June 10, 2021

Mark was a member of the Timonium Optimist Club in the Maryland-South Delaware District and truly represented everything that the Optimist organization stood for. He was a true "Friend of Youth" and constantly seeking to "bring out the best in kids, everywhere". He was well supported by his wife Fran in providing enlightened leadership to his Optimist Club, and then was called upon by the Optimists of Maryland and South Delaware to share his management skills with all of the clubs while serving as District Governor. Subsequently, Optimist International, recognizing Mark's multiple skills, asked him to serve as a Regional Vice-President, providing his personal leadership skills to Optimists in the entire Mid-Atlantic area. Even after completing that service, Mark's abilities were valued so highly that he served on numerous International Committees representing the broad cross-section of clubs throughout the entire organization. Our Optimist organization has lost a dynamic and heavily committed leader and member who will long-remembered by his friends and fellow Optimists!

David Larsen

June 10, 2021

My sympathy goes out to the family of Mark for losing a great person. I knew Mark from my work relationship with him for many years. Many memories while working long days at MEMA. He was always helpful and a true professional. Rest in peace my friend.

Paul Magness

June 10, 2021

So sorry to hear the sad news. Mark was a funny, hard working friend. Deepest sympathies to his family.

David Marks

June 9, 2021

A wonderful man and true professional who exemplified service.

Betty Mullins-Winegar

June 9, 2021

I was deeply saddened to hear that Mark passed away. I had the pleasure of meeting him 13 years ago when I walked through the doors at MDOT. He was a great man and will surely be missed by everyone who knew him. He and I had many laughs together at the copier as well as in the kitchen area and the 3rd floor surely won't be the same without him. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends during this difficult time. Fly high my friend.

Martin Lurz

June 9, 2021

Mark was the true "Gentle Giant." My wife and I were lucky to have had him amongst our friends. There was no one kinder, no one more charitable, no one more caring than Mark. And now he is with his beloved Fran and I am sure he is at peace. Mark, you will not be forgotten.

Marty Lee

June 9, 2021

Mark was a joy to work with for the past 13 yrs. He always had good sense of humor and always supportive. His presence will be missed. One of the good guys.

Andrew Orr

June 9, 2021

My condolences to Mark's Family and Colleagues of his passing. I have known Mark for over 20 years and he was always a very informative, helpful, and regarded as a top notch guy. Many times Mark would stop out with me on incidents I was working on the Baltimore Beltway on his way home. If not stopping he would always call me to see how things were going. Mark was also ALWAYS the ONLY one who "thanked" me on every incident email I pushed out through out my Region of responsibility. I will surely miss Mark and his dedication to Marylanders, his coworkers, and those close to him. Sorry he did not get a chance to truly enjoy his retirement that was soon approaching. God's Speed my friend!! (Sincerely, Andrew Orr, OTMO/CHART Baltimore Regional Manager, Team MDOT)

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