Glynn L. Harris, 96, of Beaumont, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 28, 2011. Born to James and Edith on September 5, 1915, in Waco, Texas, he was married to Marti McCaslin until her passing in 1995. He was a highly decorated World War II Army Air Corp veteran and a Texas A&M graduate receiving his bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
As an incredible craftsman and artist, his days were filled with creating, inspired by his worldwide travels. His architectural contributions span the nation and include the original Night Hawk Restaurant in Austin, Texas, Beaumont Country Club, St. Stephens Episcopal Church, and KFDM Channel Six.
Survivors include his daughter, Jana Nichols and her husband, Reed of Beaumont; son, Kim Robert Harris of Sunnyvale, California; and grandson, Jeffrey Wheeler and his wife, Emily of Beaumont.
His committal service will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 3, 2011, at St. Mark’s Columbarium, 680 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, with cremation arrangements under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Julie Rogers “Gift of Life” Program, PMB #46, 148 South Dowlen Road, Beaumont, Texas 77707 or www.giftoflifebmt.org.
