Vern Harris left his earthly home and entered his heavenly home with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 16, 2018.  A celebration of his life was held Saturday morning, November 24, 2018 in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church with Dr. Mike Lawson officiating.  A military burial was held at Akers Cemetery in Sherman preceding the memorial service.
Vern was born June 12, 1945 in Mineral Wells, Texas, son of Robert and Loraine Harris.  Shortly after his birth the family moved to Oklahoma.  After graduating from McAlester High School om 1964, Vern attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University.  After 2 years of college, Vern married his high school sweetheart and best friend, Kay Stokes Harris on August 12, 1966.  He then served his country in the U.S., Marine Corps for 2 years, serving one tour of duty in Vietnam.  After completing his military service, he and Kay returned to Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, Oklahoma, where he completed his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Education.
Vern and Kay moved to Sherman in 1970 where Vern taught with Sherman ISD for 36 years, retiring in 2005.  He also was a real estate agent for 22 years, especially enjoying helping couples buy their first home.
Vern and Kay were blessed with 2 sons, Chad A. Harris born September 15, 1970 and Brent J. Harris born March 28, 1973.  Vern is so proud of these 2 Godly men.
Vern has been a member of First Baptist Church, Sherman, since moving to Sherman in 1970.  He served the church in many capacities including Deacon and Trustee.  He exemplified a Godly man who looked to scripture to fulfill God's teachings regarding marriage and family.
Vern is survived by his wife of 52 years, Kay; his son, Chad and wife, Daria, their 3 children, Daniel, Hope, and David; and Brent and wife, Tiffani, their 3 children, Hannah, Emma and Andrew; his mother, Loraine Harris of Yukon, Oklahoma; brother, Kim and wife, Shelly Harris, of Norman, Oklahoma; mother and father-in-law, Claude and Madlyn Stokes of McAlester, Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Lana Stokes, of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Arrangements were under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Preserving the Legacy, First Baptist Church, 400 S. Travis, Sherman, Texas.

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