Val "John" Harris's obituary , Passed away on June 27, 2025 in Bluffton, Ohio

Val "John" Harris

September 8, 1940 - June 27, 2025 (84 years old)

Bluffton, Ohio

Val "John" Harris's obituary , Passed away on June 27, 2025 in Bluffton, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services

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Val "John" Harris

September 8, 1940 - June 27, 2025 (84 years old)

Bluffton, Ohio

Val Harris Obituary

The passing of Val Harris of Bluffton, Ohio leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on June 27, 2025 at the age of 84. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jack Harris and Lucille Harris (Ambos); and his brothers, Douglas Harris and Michael Harris. He is survived by: his wife Joyce Harris (Eikenbary) of Bluffton; his children, Jody Benton (Michael) of Columbus and Jeff Harris (Samantha) of Pandora; his grandchildren, Joshua Vandenburg (Carrie), Samuel Vandenburg (Lucie), Elijah Harris (Chloe), Gabrielle Benton, Aiden Harris and Colin Harris; his great grandchildren, Zoe, Judah, Sophia, Liam Vandenburg, Diego Atayi, Brooklyn, Molly and Daisy Harris; and his sisters-in-law, Judi Harris of Lima and Judy Harris of Lima.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 1st 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Wednesday, July 2nd 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 2nd 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Bluffton First Methodist Church (116 Church St, Bluffton, OH 45817).

Memorial contributions may be made to Bluffton First Methodist Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services



Tue

July 01

Visitation

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Bluffton Chapel
239 S Main St, Bluffton, OH 45817

Tue

July 01

Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Bluffton Chapel
239 S Main St, Bluffton, OH 45817

Wed

July 02

Visitation

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Bluffton First Methodist Church
116 Church St, Bluffton, OH 45817

Wed

July 02

Funeral service

10:30 AM

Bluffton First Methodist Church
116 Church St, Bluffton, OH 45817

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