Darrell A. Harris

Darrell A. Harris, 78, of Avon, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at IU Health West, Avon, Indiana. He was born on July 3, 1943, in Danville, IL the son of Granville and Mary {Kinney} Harris. He was united in marriage to Mary L. Povelones on March 1, 1962. He is also survived by his daughter, Christine Harris of Avon; his sisters, Louise Vandament, Marlene Corbin & Marilyn Lecount; and his sister-in-law, Joan Harris. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Gene Harris, Jack Harris, & Don Harris; and his sisters, Lilly Mae Swearingen & Ruth Dalle. Darrell had many jobs in his life. He started delivering newspapers when he was very young. As he got a little older, he worked at Eureka printing as a Roto-Gravure Assistant Pressman. He served in the Navy as a Seabee. As a Mechanic, he held many positions over the years, allowing him to work on cars, motorcycles, forklifts, construction equipment, and semi-trucks. If it moved, he could fix it. He spent many years as a Volunteer Fireman, licensed by the state of Indiana as Fire Fighter 1st Class and Second-Class Instructor. Never a fan of school, he wound up going to school in one way or another for most of his life. From Navy Petty Officer Training to Ivy Tech for more mechanical courses, to Theological Seminary, study was needed for every vocation. When he needed to learn about Semi trucks, for instance, he stopped at the company they were made and learned from the mechanic on site. Darrell was very active in the United Methodist church over the years and eventually became a Minister. He was first appointed to Judyville UMC and later Pleasant Grove UMC. Helping people come closer to Christ was a gigantic blessing. He loved fishing, boating and water skiing. He sang with several gospel quartets over the years. As a bucket list experience, he went to Nashville and recorded an album, 'The Favorite Songs of a Country Preacher.' When he was 75, he said he may be 'too old to water Ski, but prayed he would never be too old to sing for Jesus." Growing up as the youngest of 9 children, he learned many lessons, chief among them to always put family first. He always had many stories to tell and he loved to tell them. He could regale you for hours. A celebration of Darrells life will be held 2:00pm (EST), Monday, December 6, 2021, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Covington, Indiana 420 3rd St. Covington, Indiana 47932. Visitation will be held 12:00pm to 2:00pm prior to his service at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, IL. Memorial donations may be given in his name to local Veterans organizations. Please join his family in sharing memories through his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Services Visitation (Eastern Standard Time) Monday December 6, 2021 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Sunset's Covington Chapel 420 3rd Street Covington, , IN 47932 Funeral Service (Eastern Standard Time) Monday December 6, 2021 2:00 PM Sunset's Covington Chapel 420 3rd Street Covington, , IN 47932