Bruce LaNoel Harris

Bruce LaNoel Harris, 63, of Mansfield, Texas, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away surrounded by love on September 13, 2025. A celebration of his beautiful life will be held Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Cowboy Church Worship Center Ellis County of Waxahachie, Texas at 1:00P.M.

Bruce was born on February 27, 1962, in Duncan, Oklahoma, the second child of Bobby Wayne Harris, Sr. and Sandra Schornick Reeder. Bruce’s childhood was filled with adventure as his family lived in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Kentucky, before returning to Duncan, where he spent his junior high and high school years. A natural athlete, Bruce excelled in football, baseball, and wrestling. He graduated from Duncan High School in 1980 and went on to attend the University of Oklahoma, remaining a lifelong and devoted Sooner fan—Boomer Sooner!

Sports continued to play an important role throughout Bruce’s life. He played softball for many years and shared his passion for athletics by coaching select baseball, the Grand Prairie Gators, and wrestling, the Woodrow Wilson Hornets. Bruce’s love for travel and his magnetic personality made him “the life of the party,” always bringing laughter and joy wherever he went.

A skilled craftsman, Bruce found great satisfaction in remodeling homes and building furniture. He had a gift for working with his hands and creating lasting things of beauty and function. He traveled parts of the country using these skills. Bruce settled down in Mansfield, Texas, where he was a superintendent for Hillwood Construction.

Above all, Bruce’s greatest joy was his family. He loved spending time with his wife Diann. They went to concerts, festivals, and traveled. Bruce cherished every moment spent with his kids, Hunter, Elle, and Drew. They each enjoyed a special bond with their father. Bruce had a way of making everyone feel like they were the most important person in the room. He enjoyed family reunions and reuniting with friends. Bruce was a proud member of the Choctaw Nation.

Bruce will be remembered for his humor, his energy, his generosity, and the way he made everyone feel welcome. His legacy will live on in the love he gave and the countless lives he touched.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Diann Harris of Mansfield, Texas, his son Hunter Harris of Aurora, Colorado, his daughter Elle Harris of Mansfield, Texas, his son Drew Brewer of Mansfield, Texas, his brother Bobby Wayne Harris, Jr. and wife Kasey of Wills Point, Texas, his sister Brenda Brown and husband James of Duncan, Oklahoma. He is survived by many nieces and nephews: Ginny Hanna and husband Jake of Prescott, Arizona, Kara Ellis and husband Derek of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Trey Harris and wife Kindra of Velma, Oklahoma, Sara Kennedy and Brandon Coffin of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Austin Harris of Wills Point, Texas, Callie Harris of Wills Point, Texas, Jarrod Leyman of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Vic Smith of Mansfield, Texas, Jeremy Phillips of Dallas, Texas and many great nieces and nephews.

Bruce was preceded in death by Bethany Robinson Harris, his parents, grandparents Robert D. and Emma Jean Harris, Clarence F. and Pauline Schornick, his uncles: Jack, Joe, Buck, and Yogi Schornick, and Don Chaffin, his aunts: Peggy Rowe, Sharon Hutto, and Bobbye Costello, and brother-in-law David Smith.

Celebration of life arrangements under the direction of Skyvue Funeral Home, Mansfield, Texas.