Larry “Byrd” Gene Harris

Larry “Byrd” Gene Harris passed away Thursday, May 4th, 2023 in Talihina, Oklahoma at the age of 75.

Larry was born May 4, 1948 in Sasakwa, Oklahoma to Thomas William Harris and Grace Alene (Davis) Harris. He graduated from Sasakwa High School. Larry married Alma Joyce Jones. He worked at the Army Ammunition Plant in McAlester in the Track Maintenance Department. Larry enjoyed his grandkids, old cars, fishing, sports and family. Larry served in the U.S. Army serving 4 tours in Vietnam. He received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, wife Joyce, siblings, Tommy Dale Harris, Charles Harris, David Harris and Arnetta Harjo. He is survived by his children; James Harris and wife Susannah of Holdenville, Bernita Bowhuis of Holdenville, grandchildren; Billy Price and wife Starla, Reese Harris, Zoe Harris, Knox Harris, great grandchildren; Liam Price, Brayden Price and one on the way, siblings; Sue Giles and husband Edward of Holdenville, Nancy Conley of Wewoka and Roy Harris of Wewoka. Larry is survived by numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers are Bruce Epperley, Keith Byerly, Jerry Brown, Jay Harjo, David Conley and Bubba Giles. Honorary pallbearers are Ozell Jones, and Clyde Byerly.

Viewing will be 9:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m., Monday, May 8th at Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel with Roy Sisco officiating.

Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Wewoka.

Services are under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home, Holdenville, Oklahoma.