Ira "Buddy" Harris

Ira “Buddy” Harris went to Heaven on May 28, 2026. Leaving behind his wife, Lori (Uldrich) Harris; his two sons and spouses, Joey and Cambria Harris, and Ben and Amanda Harris; two daughters, Autumn and Jason Hawkins, and Chelsea and partner Trevor; Ira had 10 grandchildren, Kyra and Lillie Harris, Merik, Rylee and Kyler Harris, Gavin and Gibson Hawkins, Jace and Madison Whorton, and Jacob Loper; he also left behind his four siblings, Lynn Noggle, Bryan Harris, Brett Harris, and Carissa Wolfe; along with many other family and friends.

Ira served in both the Air Force and as a counter intelligence agent in the Army. He was a licensed minister. His civilian career was as a teacher, a principal, and 18 years as a superintendent. He received his doctorate at the University of Oklahoma, “Boomer Sooner”. Ira dedicated his life to serving Jesus, never passing up the opportunity to spread the gospel. He never met a stranger and was always ready to greet you with a smile. When asked if he had advice for others, he stated “make sure you have a relationship with Christ”, and “one thing at a time”.

Services will be Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 11:00 at Highway Baptist Church in Seminole, and Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 2:00 at Red Oak, First Baptist Church. Cremation services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole.