Gregg E. Harris, 67

Gregg Earl Harris, age 67, passed away on August 3, 2022, in Watonga, OK. He was born to Douglas Earl Harris and Maurine (Mo) Hutchison Harris on October 22, 1954, in Valentine.

Gregg grew up in Valentine and attended Valentine High School, where he excelled as a basketball player. He also placed second in bull riding in the Nebraska State High School Rodeo during his junior year. After graduation, Gregg enlisted in the United State Air Force, serving from 1972 – 1978.

Even though he was raised in town Gregg developed a passion for horses, cattle and ranching. He was known for his prowess in shoeing horses and enjoyed roping and rodeo, throughout his life. He worked on several ranches in the Valentine area during his life. Gregg also worked in the construction business, operating draglines and other heavy equipment. He worked for several years in Watonga, OK, and retired there.

He was preceded in death by his father, Doug, and his mother and stepfather, Mo and Mac McCrary, and by his brother, Curtis Harris.

He is survived by his brothers, Douglas Blaine (Marge) Harris of Lincoln, Mike (Mary) McCrary and sister Kim McCrary (Perry) Shaul, both of Valentine. He is also survived by daughters, Amy (Todd) Phillips of Stroud, OK, and Michele (Don) Detrick of Moore, OK, grandchildren Cody Belger, Savannah (Brennan) Fanning, and great grandson Palmer. Gregg is also survived by his many nieces and nephews and relatives in the Valentine area.

A graveside service will be held Monday, August 29 at 10:30 a.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorials to the family can be sent to Kim McCrary Shaul, 1121 Apple St., Valentine, NE 69201.