Gerald B. ”Tag” Harris

Gerald B. “Tag” Harris, 89, of Marietta passed away at 8:37 pm on Tuesday, November 30, 2010,  at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

He was born on July 14, 1921, in Marietta a son of John and Maude Carpenter Harris.  Tag had been employed as a welder at Union Carbide Corporation (Eramet).  He was a veteran of U. S. Army serving in Europe during World War II, and was a member of American Legion Post #719.  He was a member of Pinehurst Christian Church.

On May 1, 1947, he married Ida Lewis who survives with 2 sons and 3 daughters:  Joyce (David) Robinson, Jack (Lois) Harris both of Marietta, Sue (Michael Catheline) Harris of Maple Heights, OH, Lynn (James) Stallcup and Clark (Betty) Harris both of Marietta, 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and his dog Scooter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Clark Harris and sister Betty Lightfritz.

At Tag’s request, his body will be cremated and a private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family.  McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.  Donations are requested in his memory to Humane Society of Mid-Ohio Valley, P O Box 5, Marietta.