Earl D. Harris, age 77, of Bluffton, passed away Wednesday evening, Oct. 10, 2018, at his residence with his family by his side.

Earl was born in  Keystone, IN, on July 28, 1941, to Emery Earl and Winifred I. (Ellison) Harris.

He married Jane (Powell) in Bluffton, IN on August 8, 1978

Earl attended Chester Center School, he worked at Keebler's for 18 years, later working at Fleetwood in Decatur, IN for 6 years and retiring in 2003. Following retirement, Earl worked part-time at the Super Wash Car Wash in Bluffton for 2 years as an attendant.

He attended Grace Fellowship in Decatur, IN ,and was a member of the Moose Lodge in Bluffton for many years. Earl enjoyed playing cards, corn hole, hunting and fishing, following I.U. sports, most of all, camping with his wife at Amishville for the past 26 years.

Survivors include his wife Jane, two daughters; Pam (Larry) Reynolds of Markle, Tami (Stuart) LeFever of Geneva, IN; two brothers; Jim  (Rose) Harris and Lester " Butch " (Jo) Harris both of Montpelier, IN; and a sister; Evelyn Herring of Upland, IN; 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death  by a brother, Thomas E. Harris.

Visitation will be Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, from noon to 6:00 PM, at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton.

Services will be held Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, at 2:00 PM, at the funeral home, with Pastor Dan York officiating.

Burial will follow at the Six Mile Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family, in care of the funeral home.