Gary L. Harris, 64, Columbia City, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on March 2, 1956 the son of Ervil Lee Harris and Katherine Harris (Stephenson).

Gary married Mary Cooper on Sept. 22, 1983.

Gary is survived by his father, Jack Stephenson of Anderson; wife, Mary Harris of Columbia City; children, Jeremy Harris of Florida, Teddy (Kandi) Sparkman of New Paris, Joshua (Kearsten Britten) Harris of Kendallville and Angela (Dave) Addison of Florida; ten grandchildren; siblings, Larry Stephenson of Anderson, Patricia Stephenson of Anderson and sister in law Sandra (Mike) Clair of Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ervil Lee Harris and Katherine (Haggard) Stephenson.

Gary enjoyed hunting, working on cars and watching Nascar.

A cremation committal will take place at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center in Ligonier with a private family memorial service at a later date.

Memorial contributions in Gary’s honor may be directed to his family.