Earl Dale Harris, 56, Urbana, passed away at 6:06 am, Monday, November 26, 2012 in Huntington County from injuries suffered in a vehicle accident. He was born in Wabash on February 23, 1956 to the late Francis Earl and Rose Agnes (Bellock) Harris.
He graduated from Wabash High School and served our country in the United States Army based in Honolulu, Hawaii. He worked as a poker dealer in casinos, living in Las Vegas, San Diego, San Fransico, and Albuquerque. He also worked in casinos at Indian Reservations.
He is survived by two daughters, Anita Harris, Odessa, Missouri, Angela Haut (Adam), Kenosha, Wisconsin; two brothers, John Harris of Urbana, Larry Harris of Wabash; six sisters, Sue White (Bob), and Linda Leach, both of Wabash, Nancy Derryberry (Herb) of Logansport, Karen Keenan of Covington, Kentucky, Patty Hoagland (Frank) of Urbana, and Marijane Setser (Jay) of Huntington; a granddaughter, Bentley J. Haut of Kenosha, Wisconsin; and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by an infant sister, Judy Mae Harris.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 2:00 pm at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, IN 46992. Herb Derryberry, brother-in-law of Earl will be conducting the service. Calling hours for friends and family will be from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date.
Online Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.