Edwin Bryan Harris, M.D.
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Edwin Bryan Harris, M.D.

  • August 22, 1922 - December 19, 2011
  • Waco, Texas
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“i will always miss and love my grandfather... boom boom always could see the best in me and i love him and he will be missed .... ”
1 of 20 | Posted by: lacy hatfield - TX

“Mother and I were so sorry to read about your father. We had the pleasure of meeting him one year when he was a guest in my aunt's home, and he spent...Read More » ”
2 of 20 | Posted by: Katherine and Estelle Geno - TX

“Bryan - so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Wishing comfort and peace for you and your family. ”
3 of 20 | Posted by: Wendy Wilkerson Underwood - Waco, TX

“Dear Harris Family, You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I had the honor of meeting your amazing, funny, incredibly smart father...Read More » ”
4 of 20 | Posted by: Lisa Law - dallas, TX

“What a gift of family for a successful man. Roland Duty, a pizza peddler. ”
5 of 20 | Posted by: Roland Duty - Waco, TX

“Dear Harris Family: I am so sorry to hear of Bryan's passing. I have so many fond memories of Bryan coming over to our house watching football...Read More » ”
6 of 20 | Posted by: Mary Richards Perlman - CA

“Our love and thoughts are with you as you celebrate your Dad's full life. ”
7 of 20 | Posted by: Corrie and Charles Dixon - Ovilla, TX

“Dear Harris family, Bryan was such a wonderful friend to my mother, Betty Richards. I have many fond memories of our visits. He loved to hear...Read More » ”
8 of 20 | Posted by: Cinda Richards Vick - Denton, TX

“Susan and family, Our love and prayers are with you all during this time. May you feel the Lord's presence in a mighty way. We love you. The Sandoz...Read More » ”
9 of 20 | Posted by: Tracy Sandoz - Tomball, TX

“I am so sorry to hear of Bryan's passing. He was such a dear friend to my mother, Betty Richards. She always spoke so fondly of Bryan. My prayers...Read More » ”
10 of 20 | Posted by: Linda Richards Duggan - FL

“Dear Diane, Linda, Nancy, Susan, and Bryan, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. My family and I have so many fond memories of him and your...Read More » ”
11 of 20 | Posted by: Philip Kinnebrew - Shreveport, LA

“Bryan, Thank you for notifying James about your Dad. We are all sorry for your family's loss. Our family has countless wonderful memories of...Read More » ”
12 of 20 | Posted by: Debbie Richards Sibley - Dallas, TX

“Dear Harris Family, I remember your dad so well when I was a student at Baylor. I loved going to your house with Susan and our other friends to...Read More » ”
13 of 20 | Posted by: Amy Hill - Houston, TX

“We're sorry to hear of your loss. Mom (Sarah "Pete") spoke very fondly of Bryan. Mom had a stroke early October and is not doing well. She is...Read More » ”
14 of 20 | Posted by: Jack and Rose Must - Lafayette, LA

“My deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Harris. I was blessed to work with him many years ago at Waco Radiology. I will never forget the kindness he...Read More » ”
15 of 20 | Posted by: Lisa Jenkins - Winnie, TX

“Linda, I was saddened to hear of your father's passing. Praying God's comfort be with you during this difficult time. God Bless. Doug Maravolo ...Read More » ”
16 of 20 | Posted by: Doug Maravolo - Roanoke, VA

“Bryan, I am sooooooooo sorry. I know death is often a real blessing, but during the holidays, I think it makes our loss feel even greater. Please...Read More » ”
17 of 20 | Posted by: Hatch Bailey - Waco, TX

“Linda, I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. I will be thinking about you. Rex Barnes, Richfield HS, Class of 1969. ”
18 of 20 | Posted by: Rex Barnes - Waco, TX

“Ah Boom-Boom. You were such a wonderful man. A man that was loved every room he entered. You will be truly missed by all you touched. By now you...Read More » ”
19 of 20 | Posted by: Barbara E Hatchel - Amarillo, TX

“I love you Grandpa Boom Boom! You were such a loving Grandpa and you cared for your grandchildren so much! But I know you are with Jesus and Grandma...Read More » ”
20 of 20 | Posted by: Soozie MacDougall - Waco, TX


Edwin Bryan Harris, MD August 22nd, 1922- December 19th, 2011 Dr. Edwin Bryan Harris, 89, of Waco, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 19th, at Ridgecrest Nursing Home. The memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, December 29, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey with Rev. Barry Camp officiating. A private family burial will follow. An evening visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, in the Garden Room at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd, Waco. Bryan was born on August 22, 1922 to Dr. Edwin Kidd Harris and Esther Litton Harris, in Homer, LA, and grew up in Shreveport. His father instilled a strong work ethic in him as a child. He began his working life at age eight as a milk delivery boy, and worked as a newspaper carrier through his teen years. He graduated from Byrd High School in 1938, and attended Southwestern Louisiana Institute in Lafayette, graduating in 1941. During World War II, he attended Louisiana State University Medical School in New Orleans, and was in the US Navy Reserve as a medical student. After graduating in 1945, he served as a naval doctor in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Jackson, MS, and was honorably discharged as a lieutenant. He returned to Shreveport in 1947 to complete his medical residency at Highland Sanitarium. He married Vera Munn, a registered nurse, in 1947, and practiced internal medicine in Shreveport before moving to Dallas in 1955 to take a second residency in radiology at Baylor Hospital. He and his family lived in McKinney during his residency and he served as the physician for the McKinney High School football team. In 1960, he moved to Waco with Vera and their five children, where he became a partner in Waco Radiology. He practiced medicine in Waco for thirty-five years, faithfully serving Waco Radiology, Providence Hospital, and several clinics in surrounding communities, including Goodall-Witcher Hospital in Clifton. Bryan frequently served as traveling physician for the Baylor football team during the 1960s. He was board certified in both internal medicine and radiology, and was a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Radiology, Texas Medical Association, McLennan County Medical Society, and other professional organizations. He was a member of Columbus Avenue Baptist Church for many years. Bryan's first love was football at all levels, from high school to the NFL. He was a devoted follower of his beloved LSU Tigers, Baylor Bears, and Dallas Cowboys. In the off season he enjoyed talking about football, as well as travel, photography, reading, World War II history, and visiting grandkids. Bryan is preceded in death by his wife, Vera. He is survived by five children: daughter, Diane Hatfield and her husband, Larry, of Comfort, TX; daughter, Linda MacDougall and husband, Alex, of Waco; daughter, Nancy McClymond of Taos, NM; daughter, Susan Weathersby and husband, Paul, of Tomball, TX; and son, Bryan Harris Jr. and his wife, Kelly, of Austin. Other survivors include 18 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and his sister, Milner Ann Qualls, of Tyler, TX. Pallbearers are Tyler McClymond, Clay Renfro, Kevin Weathersby, Austin Harris, Trevor Harris, Kevin MacDougall and David Maness. While floral arrangements would be greatly appreciated, the family suggests the Baylor Bear Foundation Athletic Scholarship Fun for memorial contributions. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com.

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