Darrel R. Harris

Darrel Ray Harris, age 59, of Kincaid, Kansas, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2013, at his home. He was born on July 28, 1954 in Salina, Kansas, the son of Delbert Ray and Frances Marvelle (Grosdidier) Harris. Darrel married Kathy Lindsay on December 29, 1978 in Kincaid, Kansas. This union was blessed with one daughter, Lindsay Jo. They later divorced. He married Rhonda Haynes on January 25, 2009 in Garnett, Kansas. He was an over-the-road truck driver, driving over 3 million miles during his lifetime. Darrel worked for Ryder Truck Line, Iola, where he drove a truck and worked as a diesel mechanic; he also drove for BRB Trucking, Topeka, Kansas, Price-Gregory Trucking, Pe-Ben Trucking, and Appalachian Pipeline Company, Bob Williams Trucking, Parsons, Kansas, Lischer Brothers from Bedford, Iowa, Morrison Trucking, Kincaid, Kansas, SE-KAN Asphalt, Gas, Kansas, and Glidewell Texaco and Wrecker Service, Pittsburg, Kansas. He had also worked for Midland Brake, and IMP Boats in Iola, Kansas, and for Comstock Lumber, Colony. Darrel's passion was driving a truck. He was a member of the Teamster's Local #541. He enjoyed fishing and mushroom hunting. Darrel and Rhonda loved having friends over to cook dinner and play cards. He never met a stranger and would help anyone in their time of need. Darrel was preceded in death by his father, Delbert Harris; grandparents, Col. and Olive Harris; Owen and Frances Grosdidier. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Harris, of the home; daughter, Lindsay Jo Young and husband Robbie of Union Center, South Dakota; mother, Marvelle Harris of Kincaid, Kansas; brother, Danny Harris and wife Terry of Kincaid, Kansas; sister, Debbie West and husband Gary of Kincaid; two grandchildren, Tralin and Tayah Young; four nephews, Dusty Harris; J.D. and Angie Harris; Levi West and Luke West; two great-nephews, Ethan and Wyatt Harris; and his yellow lab and best buddy, Sailor. Cremation is planned and a memorial service will be held at a later date. You may send your condolences to the family at our website at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .