Robert “Bob” “Bobby” Charles Harris, age 83, of Salem passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025 at his residence.
Born August 2, 1941 in Medora, he was the son of the late Earl “Bud” “Buck” Harris and Ruth Hunsucker Harris. On May 21, 1990, he married Daisy (Bowling) Dean Harris who preceded him in death on February 20, 2019.
Bob was retired from H.A. Seinshimers clothing factory in New Albany; he enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, hunting, and being home to watch westerns on the television.
He is survived by 4 children: Carl Dean (Sheila), Jackie Dean (Tammy), Robert Dean (Denise), and Dawn Soto; 2 brothers: Steven Harris and Garry Elkins (Lisa); 4 sisters: Patricia “Kay” Smith (James), Rita Schulz; Lorretta “Retta” Brock, and Wanda Wright (J.C.); 18 grandchildren: Brandy Adams, Beau Dean, Luke Dean, Robin Dean, Jessica Dean, Brandon Dean, Ruthann Carey, Natasha Dean, Cody, Jeremiah Dean, Brooke Tucker, Isaiah Dean, Brady Ison, Chloe Ison, Odelia Soto, Daisy Soto, Adam Soto, and Oliver Soto; 22 great grandchildren: Peyton, Makayla, Emma, Braxton, Aaron, LJ, Gavin, Natalie, Ava, Bree, Mason, Ian, Holly, Kate, Carlos, Elijah, Maria, Makayla, Cameron, Mystery, Breeze, and Warren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Harris; mother and step-father Ruth and Wayne Elkins; wife, Daisy Harris; son, Earl Dean; 2 sisters: Carolyn “Joy” Eiler and Joan Hutchins; 3 brothers: Larry Elkins, Jerry Elkins, and Terry Elkins; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home-Salem Chapel.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial to follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.
