Chris Matthew Harris

July 23, 1970 - November 12, 2021

Chris Matthew Harris, 51 of Poneto, passed away on Friday evening, November 12, 2021, at his residence. Chris was born on July 23, 1970 in Bluffton, Indiana to Charles “EZ” & Linda L. (Grimm) Harris. He graduated from Southern Wells High School in 1988 and was active in the Drama Club. He graduated from Ball State University with a B.S. degree in Business Management in 1993. Chris worked as a business manager for Wal-Mart Super Stores and helped hire employees and open new facilities all over Indiana. For the last 20 years, he has worked for Peyton’s Northern in Bluffton. Chris loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed playing tennis when he was younger and enjoyed watching tennis and movies and listening to music. Chris is survived by his parents, Charles “EZ” & Linda Harris of Poneto, along with 2 brothers; Lance M. (Diana) Harris of rural Churubusco and Chad M. Harris of rural Ossian, along with 2 nephews, Logan & Landon Harris, cousins and many friends. Funeral Services will take place at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday (Nov.17,2021) at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton with Rev. Lyle Breeding officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in Bluffton. Visitation will be held for Chris from 2 P.M. to 8 P.M. on Tuesday (Nov. 16, 2021) at the funeral home and for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. The family prefers memorials to be made in Chris’ memory to the American Heart Association instead of sending flowers. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send online condolences to the family at www.thomarich.com.