Obituary
The Reverend Darell “Bud” D. Harris, 92, native
of Oswayo, PA passed away peacefully from natural causes at his daughter’s home
in Cooperstown, PA on December 16, 2020. He was born to Carl R. Harris
and M. Lucille (Brizzee) Harris on May 4, 1928.
At age 15, Darell found Christ and eventually
went into full-time Christian ministry. As a young adult, he worked as a
driller in the oil and gas fields, and later as a welder at the Air Preheater
in Wellsville, NY. He served in the US Army from 1950-1952; stationed in
Germany. In 1952, Darell married Elaine F. Loucks. From 1960-1998
Darell and Elaine served in pastoral ministry under the American Sunday School
Union, the Evangelical United Brethren Church; the United Methodist Church, and
the Wesleyan Church.
Known for his faithful service to the Lord,
Pastor Harris delivered biblical messages spiced with many of his own
experiences and illustrations. Evangelism and world missions were at the
center of his ministry. Even in retirement, he continued until almost the
age of 90 to minister through pulpit supply and two home Bible study
groups. He loved reading and telling stories; in recent years, he
authored his own book filled with stories and life experiences. He also
enjoyed hunting, working with horses, making maple syrup, and having a dog at
his side.
Darell was predeceased by his wife of 65 years,
an infant brother R. Graydon Harris, a sister Corrine Y. Pearsall, a
brother-in-law Hugh Pearsall, and a nephew Walter Harris. Surviving him
are his daughters, Kay Kilburn (Larry) of Arcade, NY, Sue Hill (Rahn) of
Cooperstown, PA, and Jan Rodriguez (Manuel) of Shiloh, IL; one brother Robert
T. Harris (Doris) of Allegany, NY; thirteen grandchildren, Gregory Kilburn,
Kurt Kilburn (Nancy), Stacy Cameron (Troy), Laura Pierce (Jared), Matthew
Kilburn (Julie), Rebecca Mattocks (Dustin), Kristin Walker (Jameson), Kelly
Koelle (Jerad), Nicole Montgomery (Martell), Juliane Rodriguez, and Steven
Rodriguez, Christopher Rodriguez, and Mary Rodriguez,; twenty-three
great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
There will be a private graveside service and a
public memorial at a location and date to be announced. Arrangements are under
the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, 621 S. Main Street,
Ulysses, PA.
