November 13, 2008

Dr. Darryl C. Harris, 73

MUNCIE - Darryl C. Harris, 73, passed away Tuesday evening, November 11, 2008, at the Woodlands of Muncie, after battling Alzheimer's Disease for several years.

He was born, February 10, 1935, in Peekskill, New York. He was the son of Lewis B. Harris and Dorothy MacKenzie Harris of Massapequa, NY.

Dr. Harris graduated from Amityville High School in New York. He moved to Indiana to attend Indiana University where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Degree. He then earned special designation for Children's Dentistry at Riley Children's Hospital of Indianapolis. He was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity, Indiana State Dental Association, and Muncie Noon Optimist.

He moved to Muncie in 1963 to begin his practice in Pediatric Dentistry. He practiced dentistry in Muncie for 27 years. Dr. Harris enjoyed sports car rallying, go cart racing, and was a spectator of the Indianapolis 500 from 1957 to 2001. Dr. Harris held his pilot's license and enjoyed photography.

He was survived by his brother, Donald Harris, Pompano Beach, Florida; three children, DeAnn Ruoff (husband-David) of Bellevue, Washington, Douglas Harris (wife-Jan) of Columbus, Indiana, Dana Linder (husband-John) of Muncie, Indiana; nine grandchildren, Garrett Ruoff, MacKenzie Ruoff, Joseph Greiner, Malachi Greiner, Zachary Greiner, Douglas Chase Harris, MacKenzie Harris, Lauren Linder, Kirsten Linder; and one great grandchild, Jackson.

Dr. Harris was preceded in death by his parents.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2008, at Parson Mortuary with Rev. Ron Naylor officiating. Entombment will follow at Elm Ridge Memorial Park.

Friends may call at Parson Mortuary from 11 a.m. on Saturday until the time of service.

Memorial contributions can be given to Riley Children's Foundation, 30 S. Meridian St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-3509.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at http://www.parsonmortuary.com.