Donald R. Harris, 81, of Beaumont, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont.
He was born November 15, 1930, in Beaumont, to Essie George Harris and Hugh A. Harris and was a longtime resident of the area. Donald was a retired senior draftsman for CB&I, and a member of First Baptist Church of Loeb.
Donald was a life-long avid fisherman. He enjoyed countless saltwater fishing trips with his best friend, Jack Smith.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-nine and a half years, Barbara Bernard Harris of Beaumont; daughters, Donna Cole and her husband, Stanley of Pinewood and Sandi Grantham and her husband, Jerry of Lumberton; son, Jimmy Harris and his wife, Donna of Vidor; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Doris LoBue; and brothers, Dale Harris and Dan Harris.
A gathering of his family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2012, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at Broussard’s, with The Reverend Mark Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
