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Paul Harris Obituary

HARRIS Paul E. Harris Sr., 80, of Grove City, died Thursday, November 3, 2005 at Monterey Care Center. Paul retired from Briggs Motor Freight and was a member of Teamsters Local #413. He was a WW II Army Veteran serving in Italy and North Africa. Paul was a member of the American Legion Paschall Post #164 and managed their baseball team to a state championship in 1965. He served as President of the Grove City High School Athletic Boosters in 1960. Paul coached Little League and Babe Ruth baseball in Grove City for many years and was an avid golfer and bowler. Paul is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Betty; children, Dr. Paul "Ed" (Carol) Harris Jr., Susan (Dr. Donald) Furci, Cathy (Tom) Snider, John (Wendy) Harris; grandchildren, Tracy Perkins, Heidi Williams, Donald R. "Duffy" Furci Jr, Dr. Paul "Eddie" Harris III, Wendy Herndon, Bethany Nofziger, Joshua Furci, Zach Snider, Jacob Harris; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Laura Mae Cunningham; brother, Jimmie Harris. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday at the SCHOEDINGER-NORRIS CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City, where the service will be held at 1 p.m. with Rev. Ralph Perdew. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio, 3380 Tremont Rd., Columbus, OH 43221. Visit www.schoedinger.com to send online condolences to the family.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2005.

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Erica Mayberry (Duke)

November 13, 2005

Dr.Harris, I am very sad to hear about your Dad. He and I always had a good time when he would come into the office. If I remember correct he always had candy in his pocket, and always shared with me. Give your Mom a hug from me, and let her know your family is in my prayers.

Barbara and Daryl Sanders

November 12, 2005

Dear Harris Family,

The funeral was a special service and tribute to a great man. Our prayers are with you at this time as you grieve a great man who will be missed by so many. Thank you for being faithful to the Lord in your tribute and words. God bless you, Daryl and Barbara Sanders

Barbara and Michael Stoll

November 5, 2005

Our prayers are with you that God will comfort you and fill you with His presence at this difficult time.

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