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Arlis Harris, 83, WWII USAF veteran, Oct. 1 October 6, 2008 - No reporter cited

Arlis Harris, age 83, of Fellowship community, near Dierks, formerly of Daisy and De Queen, died Wednesday, October 1, 2008 in a local hospital.

He was born Feb. 5, 1925, at Arlie, Texas, to George L. and Laura Lena Roberts Harris.

He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the U. S. Air Force as a tail gunner.

He was an employee of Weyerhaeuser Company, retiring in March of 1982 with 32 years service. He came out of retirement to work for other companies, including Green Thumb.

He was a member of the Church of Christ, where he served as an elder many years for the De Queen Church of Christ, and enjoyed studying and teaching the Bible, music, visiting with people and watching the news and weather.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and in 2004, his wife of over 58 years, Flora Victoria Mounts Harris.

He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Robert Peek of Mineral Springs; a son, Roger Harris of Wisconsin, four grandchildren and their spouses, Robin and Roy Perryman of Nash, Texas, Lena and Steven Bramlett of Cleveland, Tenn.; Amanda and Jim Bob Medlock of Hope; and Nathan and Christy Peek of Mineral Springs; five great-grandchildren, Ethan Peek, Cassi Peek, Daniel Buck, Madalyn Bramlett, and Trace Bramlett, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Sat., Oct. 4, at Dierks Church of Christ, with Robert Peek, minister, officiating.

Burial was in Redmen Cemetery, DeQueen, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, DeQueen.

The family received friends at Chandler Funeral Home Friday evening.

You may send an on line sympathy message at http://www.chandlerfuneral.com

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