Charles M. "Chuck" Harris, Jr.
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Charles M. "Chuck" Harris, Jr., 72, of Cochranville, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Diane Thomas Harris, school sweethearts who married on June 14, 1969 and enjoyed 52 years of marriage. Born in Bryn Mawr, PA he was the son of the late Charles M. Harris and Christine Kirk Harris.
He is also survived, in addition to his wife, by four children; Tina, wife of Ron "Scooter" Christman of Cochranville, Lori, wife of Dereck Lewis of Cochranville, Lisa, wife of Alex Myers of Wrightsville and Michael, husband of Jen Mitman of Cochranville, seven grandchildren; Payton and Nate Lewis, Anika Christman, Bryce and Logan Myers, and Katelyn and Jake Harris. He was preceded in death by twin sons; David Matthew and Daniel Mark Harris and two sisters; Ruth Kauffman and Bonnie Jackson.
He was diagnosed with lung cancer in June of 2018 then it proceeded to spread throughout his body. Chuck never wavered from his faith and endurance and always kept a positive attitude while enduring numerous treatments with chemo, radiation, gamma knife radiation in Philadelphia, Doctor visits, hospital stays for pneumonia, lab work and immunotherapy every three weeks. He looked at each day as a gift from God and was so grateful for each day he woke up to.
Chuck was a Cochranville resident most of his life, he was a 1967 graduate of the Octorara High School. He worked for his father on the family farm in Cochranville for 30 years, then was employed by Chester County Emergency Services as a 911 dispatcher, then platoon supervisor working for 28 years in West Chester. He was also employed by Althouse Transportation driving school bus for the Octorara School District for 50 years.
Chuck enjoyed NASCAR, watching TV and going to many different racetracks. Family time was very important to him and he made many wonderful memories with the kids and grandkids on numerous camping trips. The grandkids were taken for a week every year to different States to explore and have fun. Also, Chuck enjoyed gardening and working outside.
The Cochranville Fire Company was a huge part of his life, joining at age 14 and serving for 58 years. He was a life member and served as Fire Chief, President, Vice President, Chaplain and most recently he served on the Board of Directors, various committees, and also helped at the annual carnival and auction every year. Chuck was also a member of the Chester County Fire Chiefs Association and he served as West Fallowfield's Emergency Management Coordinator. A member of the Cochranville Methodist Church, he most recently attended Wesley Church in Quarryville.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 1:00 PM at the Wesley Church, 1104 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville, PA 17566 immediately followed by a time of visitation and refreshments at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Cochranville Fire Company, (P.O. Box 307) 3135 Limestone Rd, Cochranville, PA 19330.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Condolences
Diane and family: I was very sorry to read the news that Chuckie had passed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Dear Aunt Diane & family, so
Dear Aunt Diane & family, so sorry to hear about the loss of Uncle Chuck. You are in our thoughts.
Sorry for your loss
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We were so sad to hear of Chuck passing .
Keeping you all in our
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers, so very sorry to hear of Uncle Chuckie’s passing. Love - Bob, Tammy, Michael & Molly
Diane and family,
Diane and family,
I just met you this past summer at the Cochranville Fair. You will be missed.
With deepest sympathy
Diane and Family,
So very sorry to hear of Chuck's passing.
He and i go back all the way to grade school and then Octorara.
May GOD BLESS you and your family at this most difficult time.
Larry,
Diane and family. So sorry
Diane and family. So sorry for your Loss of Chuck (husband and father). My prayers are with you all at this sad time. May Chuck Rest In Peace.
Sorry to hear of Chuck's
Sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. He was a kind generous person. Prayers for Diane and his family
My Dearest Diane and Family
Our hearts and thoughts are with you at this time of great loss, but Chuck’s victory as he is in Heaven. Absent from the body, Home with Jesus. No more doctors, no more meds, no more appts, no more treatments,no more pain, ALL that is gone. Absent from the body home with our Lord. I’ll always remember the early years riding Bus #1 and when Chuck got on he always had a beautiful smile. Seems he always did. Must be the “Ville” (what Mr. Clark called us)people and how we were raised.(Wonderful Picture of him by the way). May the love of our God, your family and many friends help you daily and give you comfort and strength now and in the months ahead. We will see Chuck again! Diane I am asking Jesus to keep His loving arms wrapped around you and hold you tight so you will know His Peace and His amazing Grace. With Love and Prayers🙏🏻 Kenny and Cheryl Reimold♥️
My condolences to all Chuck's
My condolences to all Chuck's family and friends. I met Chuck at the beginning of my career with Chester County Emergency Services in 1996. He was my supervisor, and mentor. I will forever cherish all the great memories I have of him. We had shift picnics at his house, where we experienced fainting goats, many pets, and the “sandboni” which cleaned the volleyball court. I’m thankful I had the wonderful opportunity to know such an amazing man. He will be missed by many.
Diane, and family, we are so
Diane, and family, we are so very sorry, about Chuck. He was such a sweet guy. We always enjoyed running into you both, and talking about camping. He will be missed, by so many. His dedication to help our community, and others, was amazing. We love you, and are praying for you.💔💐
Diane, so sorry for you and
Diane, so sorry for you and your family's loss. What a nice guy who will be missed by all.
Dear Diane
So sorry to hear of chucks passing. My prayers r with u and your family. We too r dealing with same thing. My Jim is on hospice care.
so sorry
Chuck always had a smile on his face, now he is really smiling seeing the Lords face!! maybe they are having a firehouse feast with all the greats hat went before him. GodBless to family and friends. a great man who will be missed
in Christ love Sheila Gorman
Special Memories
Diane, I was so sad to hear of Chuck's passing. Just keep all the precious memories you two made together through the years tucked into your heart. Nothing can take them away. Sending you my deepest condolences.
Toady
Thoughts of you..
Diane and Family,
So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Thoughts of you..
Diane and Family ..So sorry for your loss.
You are in my prayers.
Truly saddened by Chuckie’s passing.
Diane and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Met Chuckie in fourth grade and we were pals all the way through graduation. We were in everything together. Same classes, Vo Ag, Glee Club, FFA officers together, State FFA choir at Penn State. Ran around together and even dated a few of the same girls. Had a few wild rides in that Corvair! We had many of the same interests after school. Looked forward to seeing him at NASCAR at Dover each year. Always that big smile. You will be missed my friend.
Thinking of you all!
Russ and I send out thoughts and prayers to the Harris Family. Chuck was an all around great guy! A loving husband, a proud father, an involved grandfather, a great friend and a servant to his community. What a wonderful legacy to leave behind. He will be missed and remembered by everyone who knew him.
We are so sorry for his loss,
<3 Kathy
You and your family are in
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! God Bless
Love, Johnny and Lynn Tucker!
We are sorry for the loss of
We are sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband who did so much for the community. We will keep all of you in our prayers. Glad we know there is a grand reunion someday. Robert Sr., Robert J, Katelyn, & William Dowling, and Grandma Iris, too.
I worked with Chuck at
I worked with Chuck at Chester County Emergency Services. He was one of the most honest people I have ever met. Never had a bad word to say and always had a positive outlook on everything. Sincerest condolences to Chuck's family. Definitely one great man.
Dear Diane and family
Dear Diane and family
We are so sorry for your loss. Chuck was a really nice guy. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time.
Saalbach family