Dwight Lee Harris

Dwight Lee Harris-

Came into this world of June 3, 1933 in Youngstown, Ohio thanks to his parents, Anna Sundin and Raymond E. who proceeded him in death.

Dwight was “the man, the myth, the legend”! Highly intelligent, he was an avid reader of Science, World, American and Military History. In HS he was a member of the ROTC and went on to join the United States Army Reserve. He discharged honorably as 1st Lt Instructor of Artillery and Guided Missiles at Fort Bliss in Texas.

He graduated for The Youngstown University with a Mechanical Engineering degree, and was a member of the Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity. This propelled him to his long career with General Electric Corp. culminating with working on the Apollo Missions thru NASA. It was during this time; he met his precious wife of 47 years. Betty Jane Helton Harris. Of Johnson City, TN. (also proceeded him in death).

Dwight was also an author. He penned a series of fictional historical books. “JC and Angus”, “Alice and Coonie” and “Centurion Sameness” among others.

After living in many locations across the Untied States, they settled in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Upon Mrs. Harris’s death, he and his daughter moved to Boone, NC where she and her family have historical roots.

On October 1st Dwight, aka “The Grand Pa” passed into the stars of Heaven with his daughter and best friend JB, “the Jay Bird” by his side. He has left behind many caring family and local friends. Dwight especially loved his friends at Appalachian Brian Estates, those who carefully watched over him, his fun antics with elevator friends, folks with whom he interacted daily and his wonderful “table 15 mates”. All were such precious friends to him, and I thank you. Further information will follow

As D said each time I left, “don’t get lost” (meaning come back soon) and each phone call ended with; and as I am ending now too:

“Bye for now”

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