He is survived by:
His wife of 64 years:
Charlene Harris of the home
Two sons:
Danny Bob Harris and wife Jerri of Heavener, Oklahoma
Jackie Dale Harris of Heavener, Oklahoma
One sister:
Della Kissler and Paul Shipman of Keota, Oklahoma
One grandson:
Tyler Manley and wife Grace of Heavener, Oklahoma
Two great-grandchildren:
Jasper and Dani Jay Manley of Heavener, Oklahoma
Numerous other loved ones and a host of friends that loved him dearly.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Bea and Susie Harris; two sisters, Catherine Kelley and Carolyn Dawson; and two brothers, Bud Harris and Midge Harris.
Bob was a longtime resident of the area. He was a dedicated member of Mt. View Baptist Church and a valued truck driver for the LeFlore County Highway Department District 3 until his retirement. Bob married the love of his life, Charlene, and they shared a wonderful 64 years of marriage.
He had a passion for wolf hunting and fishing, and cherished the time spent with his family. Bob particularly enjoyed reminiscing about the good old days with his friends from the County Barn. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. His warmth and kindness will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at the Mt. View Baptist Church in the Glendale Community with Reverend Tim Trent officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. View Cemetery in the Glendale Community under the direction and care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Danny Bob Harris, Tyler Manley, Lance Yandell, Craig Olive, Zack Watts, Buck Lane, Steve Watts, and Zack Cranfield.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Pete Underwood, Sam Watts, Charles Yandell, Jackie Harris, Robby Cranfield, Ray Doyle, Johnny Johnston, Fred Jones, Jasper Manley, Ceb Scott, and Judd Morrison.
Viewing will be from 12 Noon until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday. The family will visit with friends on Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
To sign Bob’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
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