Olin H. Harris

Reverend Olin H. Harris was born June 29, 1931 in Morris, Oklahoma to the late Olin Hightower “Cy” Harris and Hattie A. (Fields) Harris and passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, surrounded by his family. Olin graduated from Central High School in Muskogee and later married Marie Higham on August 18, 1951 in Morris. He worked for many years repairing televisions and radios and as a self employed electrician. Olin then attended Seminary at the Perkins School of Theology in Dallas. From 1963 to 1972 he was a minster at the First United Methodist Church in Schulter, Council Hill, Pierce and Beggs. After stepping away from itinerant ministry, he worked for five years at Chandler Materials in Tulsa. He was an independent oil producer and ran cattle for the rest of his working life. Olin loved to travel, fish and was known for his stories, but most of all he loved visiting family and friends. Olin was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church of Okmulgee. He taught the Harmony Sunday School Class for over thirty years. He also served as Chairman of the Trustees, Finance and Stewardship Committees, and was active in the United Methodist Men. While pastoring in Beggs, Olin was also a member of the Beggs Lions Club. Olin was preceded in death by his parents and a son, David Richard Harris. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Marie, of the home, a brother, Dave Harris of Okmulgee, a daughter, Nita Bauman and husband Ronnie of Stuttgart, Arkansas, a son, Ray Harris and wife Lyn of Forsyth, Missouri, five grandchildren, Nicole Higham of Bartlesville, Abby and Bonny Harris of Springfield, Missouri, Paul Harris and wife Michelle of Chicago, Illinois, and Haley Ryan and husband Thomas of Oklahoma City, and five great grandchildren. Committal services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at the Morris Cemetery. A Service to Celebrate Olin’s Life will follow at 2:00 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church. Dr. Marvin Hudson will officiate. Honorary casket bearers will be the United Methodist Men. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 5-7 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Okmulgee. Arrangements are under the direction of the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee.

Olin H. Harris

June 29, 1931 - April 2, 2011