Buel Harris (1936-2021)

HARRIS, GABBERT

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 8/30/2021 at 14:44:10

BUEL "SONNY" HARRIS

Cedar Rapids

Buel "Sonny" Harris, 85, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, following an extended illness. Gathering of family and friends: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar

Rapids, followed by a Burial with military honors at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. There will be a Celebration of Life from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, at Rumors Bar and Grill: 400 F Ave. NW, Cedar

Rapids, IA 52405.

He is survived by his children, Rollin Harris, Michelle Daniels (John Welsh) and Dawn Harris; grandchildren, Annabell and Cruise Stick, Amara and Landon Ohrt, and Evie and Faye Benish; grand-dog, Blue; special great-niece, Beth Wilson; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and extended family members.

Buel was born June 20, 1936, to Henry and Cora (Gabbert) Harris. He grew up in the Mount Vernon area, and joined the U.S. Marines in 1954, and was very proud of his service. He married Diane Dahl on June 29, 1968, in Rock Island, Ill. Buel enjoyed fishing, watching wrestling and NASCAR, and cherished spending time with his friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Diane; and siblings, Wanda, Dale, Vivian, Bueta "Bea", Genevieve, Bernadine, Ilene and Maxine.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Please share your support and memories with Buel's family on his tribute wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.