David J. Harris, 70, Mentone, Indiana passed at 2:18 am, Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Parkview Randallia Hospital of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on Feb. 10, 1949, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to David Kelse and Anna Mae (Hackworth) Harris.

He married on May 20, 1967, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Barbara S. Prater, she preceded him on Nov. 23, 2001.

He been a painter and worked in several factories.

He was a member of God’s Highway to Heaven Church of Warsaw. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and listening to Gospel Music.

He is survived by his daughter, Tina (David) Beliles, Mentone; son, David W. Harris, Warsaw; grandchildren: Voilet Lucille Harris, Abigail Beliles, Hannah Beliles and Shane Beliles; sister, Virginia “Genny” Mulldune, Hohenwald, Tenn.; brothers: Bruce Harris, Warsaw; Kelse (Mazie) Harris, Warsaw; Dean Harris, Hohenwald, Tenn.; Glen (Loretta) Harris, London, Ky.

He was preceded by his wife, parents and a sister.

A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Mentone Cemetery, Mentone, with Pastor Robert Brown officiating.

Visitation will take place from 10-11 a.m., Thursday, August 1, 2019 at King Memorial Home, Mentone.