Updated March, 2009

Norwalk Reflector

GREENWICH -- Gary Robert Harris passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning at the age of 54.

Born in Greenwich, Ohio, Gary graduated second in his 1972 class at South Central High School.

At the age of 19, he became the president of the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce and was involved with the Rotary Club and other community organizations. He was assistant branch manager of the Willard United Bank in Greenwich before serving as assistant vice president of the Home Savings & Loan Co. in Norwalk.

In 1984, he left his banking career to pursue his desire to become a truck driver. At the time of his death, Gary had been driving trucks for 25 years, 24 of which were for R&L Transfer in Norwalk.

He was an active member of the Church of the King congregation. Gary donated over 45 gallons of blood to the American Red Cross over his lifetime.

Gary was a loving husband, a kind and patient father, and had only recently experienced the joys of being a grandfather. He was eagerly anticipating the arrival of another grandchild in August.

Gary handled his role as the head of a household of four girls with grace, selflessness and a wonderful sense of humor. He not only led his life devoted to his wife and girls, but also led a life devoted to Jesus Christ. Although he enjoyed driving semi trucks, he held a lifelong passion for trains, especially steam engines. This love for trains was something he shared very early on with his grandchild, Eliza. Gary was also an avid Buckeye fan.

Gary is preceded in death by his mother Lois (Gulvin) Harris Cherry, his father Edwin Charles Harris and his brother Don Harris. He is survived by Marcia, his wife of 34 years, his daughter April and son-in-law Scott Still, his daughter Tricia and son-in-law Joe Porostosky, his daughter Kelly and son-in-law Winston Nuckolls, his daughter Jill, his granddaughter Eliza, his sister Jane and brother-in-law George Woods, and his brother Jon and sister-in-law Barbara Harris.

Friends may call on Tuesday February 3, 2009 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Walker Funeral Home, 98 West Main St. Norwalk, Ohio where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday February 4, 2009 at 11:00 am. Rev. Rob Duncan, pastor of Church of the King, Norwalk, Rev.Ted Mason, pastor of Ashland Worship Center, and Gary's son in law Rev. Joe Porostosky, will officiate.

Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Marcia (Zimmerman) Harris
Jan. 19, 1954 - June 23, 2010

Norwalk Reflector, June 25, 2010

NORWALK -- Marcia (Zimmerman) Harris passed away Friday morning at age 56 following a 3½-year battle with cancer. She was born in Norwalk and was a 1972 graduate of Norwalk High School.

Marcia selflessly dedicated herself to her family, devoting her life s talent and energy to raising her four daughters. She took a particular joy in spending time with granddaughters Eliza and Jillian. Marcia adored the company of her many friends, who were drawn to her positive spirit and engaging personality. She loved music of all genres and enjoyed artistic pursuits, including flute, piano, tap-dancing, needlepoint and sketching.

It was her unwavering faith in Jesus Christ that carried her through the unexpected death of her husband, and allowed her to face cancer with extraordinary grace and peace. She was a recent member of Capital City Church in Columbus; in Norwalk, she was an active member of Church of the King and previously served on the deaconate board at First Baptist Church.

She will be remembered as a loving and compassionate mom to her daughters and mom-o to her granddaughters, as well as a good Christian and a cool middle-aged woman.

Marcia is preceded in death by her husband Gary of 34 years, and her parents Edwin and Grace Zimmerman. She is survived by daughter April and son-in-law Scott Still, daughter Tricia and son-in-law Joe Porostosky, daughter Kelly and son-in-law Winston Nuckolls, daughter Jill Harris, granddaughters Eliza and Jillian Porostosky, and her sister Nancy and brother-in-law Larry Mason.

Friends may call June 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 98 W. Main St. Norwalk, where funeral services will be held June 30 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Rob Duncan, pastor of Church of the King and Bishop Ted Mason, pastor of Ashland Worship Center, will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Charitable donations may be made to the cancer research fundraiser Pelotonia or Kobacker House Hospice in Columbus.