Carlton "Carl" Harris

Carlton “Carl” Harris, age 86, of Newburgh, Indiana, passed away on November 30, 2025, at Linda White Hospice with his loving family by his side. He was born on December 7, 1938, in Evansville, Indiana.

Carl graduated from Millersburg High School in 1957. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1957–1962. In 1959, he married his high school sweetheart, Brenda Carter, and together they built a beautiful life filled with family, faith, and adventure.

In 1970, Carl and Brenda moved to Tell City, Indiana, where he worked for Indiana Bell/AT&T for 31 years. He was dedicated to public service and proudly served as a reserve police officer for the Tell City Police Department for 20 years. Carl and Brenda also served as campground hosts at Lincoln State Park and Florida State Parks for 20 years.

Carl made people laugh and brightened their day with his dry sense of humor. He loved sharing stories, offering a helping hand, and spending time with his family.

Carl also loved riding his motorcycle, driving his motor home, camping, and spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed a good cup of coffee and a bowl of popcorn, simple pleasures that reflected his easygoing spirit. A faithful follower of Jesus, Carl attended Abundant Life Church in Newburgh, IN, and loved his family well.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents, John Harris, and Pearl and Howard Walls, and his daughter, Christy Rolley, in 2020.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Brenda; his children, Carla Harris, Cathy Fuchs (Dale), Chad Harris (Tracey), and Charity Reine (Clint); and his brother, Daryel Harris (Linda).

Carl was blessed with 14 grandchildren whom he dearly loved:

Jacob Fuchs, Emma Lichlyter (Alex), William Rolley, Ellen Rolley, Isaac Rolley, Samuel Rolley, Madison Bakle (Jack), Benjamin Harris, Katherine Harris, Clara Reine, Charles Reine, Caroline Reine, Charlotte Reine, and Camille Reine.

Special thanks are extended to the wonderful nurses and caregivers at Linda White Hospice for their compassion, comfort, and care.

A Celebration of Life service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Linda White Hospice House, 611 Harriet Street, Evansville, IN 47710.

A faithful servant of God, his country, and his family, Carl completed his earthly journey with honor. He has entered his eternal home with the Lord, where there is perfect peace.

Boone Funeral Home East Chapel is honored to serve the family of Carlton Harris. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net

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