A tragic motor vehicle accident has taken the life of Shawn Quentin Harris. He passed from this life Friday, January 11, 2013 near Smithville, Tx.[it-exchange-member-content membership_ids=”485,313″]
Shawn was born March 28, 1963 in Hugoton to his parents, Terry J. Harris and the former Linda French. He grew up in Hugoton and attended school there.
As an adult, Shawn practiced his trade as a mechanic in the Hugoton area. He made many good friends in and around Hugoton and Liberal, lifelong friends who loved him.
In the summer of 1991, Shawn and his family moved to Austin, Tx. where he continued working in and around the surrounding area, achieving all his Master Certifications in mechanics.
Shawn began an in-depth study of the Bible while in Austin and was baptized there.
Mr. Harris loved to work, hunt and fish, cook and eat good food, spend time with his family and friends, study and discuss the Bible, play with his dog and cats – always dubbed, “Kittus”, listen to music and sing, read – especially Louis L’Amour and tell stories.
An accomplished gunsmith, both in repair and in creating new pieces, Shawn had his own bluing equipment and was gifted to be able to conceive and carve his own designs on the stock and then hand finish to perfection. He made exquisite pieces, God had blessed him in his artistic abilities.
Just prior to his death, Shawn had decided to move back to Hugoton and was looking forward to seeing his old friends again.
Survivors include his fiance Ms. Gaylen Meuth and children, Kailen, Dakota “Kody” and grandchild Audrie “Punkin Wunkin”; his daughter Danielle Biles and husband Jonathon; two sons, Derreck and Aaron Harris; grandchildren, Miranda, Connor and Jerry; his mother Linda Bordeaux; three sisters, Shannon (Harris) Bordeaux, Alma Leah SaenzPardo Bordeaux and Rainbow Bordeaux; his step siblings, Anita “Skeeter” Talbert and David Arnold; his nieces and nephews, Alexa Bordeaux, Patience Scheick-Bordeaux, Sterling Bordeaux and Hannah Joy Kisto; his aunts, Ermalee (French) Stuart and JoAnn (Harris) Lamberson; his uncles, Kent Harris, Jim French and Denny Harris; and his many cousins.
A service was attended in Bastrop, Tx. Saturday, January 26, 2013 for his family and friends there. A local memorial service is scheduled in Hugoton for Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., at the Assembly of God Church with Pastor Michael Taylor of Faith Community Church officiating.
The family would be pleased if in lieu of flowers you would give to your local church.
Shawn’s favorite scripture was Romans 8:28, “Now we know that all things work for the good for those who love the Lord, for those who are the called, according to His plan”. [/it-exchange-member-content]