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Submitted: 3/4/23 • Approved: 2/24/24 • Last Updated: 2/27/24 • R563733-G563733-S3
Berry Royce Harris
January 25, 1939-January 25, 2023
Glenda Lumaron Smith Harris
February 10, 1939-January 9, 2024
Married 65 years
July 9, 1957
Children:
Glenda Lavada Turnbull
Steven Cole Harris
*Obituary Berry Royce Harris
Private graveside services for Berry Royce Harris, age 83 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Friday, January 27, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Gaines County Memorial Cemetery, with Pastor Vance Thomas officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Royce Harris was born January 31, 1939 in Jones, Louisiana, one of eleven children from the marriage of Robbie (Cole) and William Green Berry Harris. Royce married the love of his life, Glenda Lumaron Smith, on July 9, 1957. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who cared deeply for his family. He never missed a day of work unless he was seriously ill.
Royce had been a working man all his life, first as a farmer, then as an oilfield hand, working his way up to a tool pusher. Twenty years ago he took a job as a truck driver to begin his second career, first hauling carbon dioxide to the oilfield, and then peanuts. At the age of 83 he was still working as a truck driver, a skill he was proud to pass on to his driving partner and grandson, Cole. He knew no other way of life other than to work so that he could provide for his family.
Royce Harris passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by his family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one daughter, Glenda Lavada Turnbull; one granddaughter, Jennifer Denise Salls; one great-granddaughter, Addyson Jolee Edwards; seven brothers, Calvin Harris, Earnest Harris, G.W. Harris, E.L. "Pete" Harris, James Herschel Harris, Hersey Harrell Harris, and Lee Harris; and one sister, Marie Moore. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Glenda Lumaron Smith Harris; one son, Steven Cole Harris and wife Marta; two sisters, Jewel Marie Harris Ruth and Betty Sue Harris Middlebrooks; three grandchildren, Billy Royce Routh, Corie Routh, and Cameron Truett Cole Harris; five great-grandchildren, Emmy Edwards and husband Austin, Bryan Routh, Staci Routh, Cadence Ray, and Kylie Routh; two great-great-grandchildren, Acklyn Edwards and Aspyn Edwards; a special family friend Margie Hicks; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Honorary pallbearers are Cole Harris, Billy Routh, Bryan Routh, Austin Edwards, Melvin Harris, Sergio Luna, and Doug Issac. The family would like to say a special thank you to Hospice of Lubbock staff, especial Candace Lewis, R.N., for the care and support provided.
Source: Boyer Funeral Home
*Obituary Glenda Lumaron Smith Harris
Graveside services for Glenda Lumaron Smith Harris, age 84 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Gaines County Cemetery with Pastor Elizabeth Abraham officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Glenda was born February 10, 1939, in Seminole, Texas. She was one of three children from the marriage of Emma Perle (Kuykendal) and Truett Ferrell Smith. Glenda married the love of her life, Berry Royce Harris, on July 9, 1957. Glenda, more affectionately known as Lou, Momma or Nannie, dedicated her life to being a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. There was no better day spent than when she was able to love and hold a grandchild.
Glenda Harris passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at her home in Seminole. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Royce Harris; one daughter, Glenda Lavada Turnbull; one granddaughter, Jennifer Denise Salls; one great-granddaughter, Addyson Jolee Edwards; and two brothers, Layne Royce Smith and Lyndell Ferrell Smith.
She is survived by her devoted son, Steven Cole Harris and wife Marta; grandchildren, Billy Royce Routh, Corie Routh and Cameron Truett Cole Harris; great-grandchildren, Emmy Edwards (Austin), Bryan Routh, Staci Routh, Cadence Ray, and Kylie Routh; great-great-grandchildren, Acklyn Edwards and Aspyn Edwards; special family friend, Margie Hicks; special caregivers, Candace, Tehya, and Lacey, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Hospice of Lubbock staff for their amazing care, love and support.
Source: Boyer Funeral Home
Contributed on 3/4/23 by neldapat
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