Charles attended Hammond High School and worked at Penske Truck Leasing company as an Auto and Diesel Mechanic until his retirement. Charles was truly one of a kind. His heart was as big as his smile, and he always wore it on his sleeve. He was a giant grizzly bear when needed and more lovable than the softest teddy bear most times. He was the first to show up and lend a helping hand to anyone in need no matter what, when, or where. He enjoyed tinkering on cars, watching wrestling, cooking shows, racing, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Charles’ impact reached countless people. There are so many stories of lives he positively touched. His home was always open to anyone for any reason, from a causal conversation to life changing decisions. He would be there to listen or offer his advice. Some of these conversations led to great success in many people’s lives. His family was everything to him. He was a role model for his children, but didn’t stop there. He welcomed anyone who was in need.
Charles was preceded in death by his father, Findley Harris; and his sister, Theresa Zither.
Charles is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Harris; his sons, Clifford Townsend (Valorie), Clarence Jones (DeDe Woodard), Bubbarist Jones (Teresa), Danial Arnett and Karl Harris (Ashley); his only daughter, Denine Harris (Ryan Lewis); his mother, Shirley Harris; his brothers, Thomas Harris, William Harris, John Harris and Joseph Harris; his sisters, Charlene Strickland and Patricia Biancardi; his grandchildren, Heidi Jones, Jessica Clark, Clarence Jones, III, Ashli Cooper, Allexys Woodard, Hannah Jones, Megan Jones, Shilo Arnett, Davan Harris, Autumn Harris, Fawn Watts, Reid Townsend, and Leah Townsend; his great-grandchildren, Elyza Townsend, Theodore Cooper, Eleanor Watts and Memphis Clark.
A Public Visitation for Charles will be held Wednesday, January 12, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Avenue, Crown Point, IN 46307. A Wake Service will occur Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Avenue, Crown Point, IN 46307, followed by a Funeral Service from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Charles will be laid to rest in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens immediately following the funeral service.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapelLawnFunerals.com for the Harris family.
