Harry Melvin Burris, 67

MARYDEL, Md - Harry Melvin Burris, of Marydel, died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, at home. He was 67. He was born on Jan. 14, 1942, in Barclay, to the late Arthur and Susie Pearl Seward Burris. Mr. Burris is a lifetime resident of the area. Mr. Burris worked at Playtex in Dover, before he started his own business, Burris' Garage. He enjoyed being an auto mechanic and teaching his children and grandsons his mechanical skills. Mr. Burris was a great fan of NASCAR and standardbred horse racing. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, fishing and crabbing. He liked helping his friends and neighbors whenever needed. He is survived by his wife, Christine Mae Burris of Marydel; two sons, Eugene "Gene" Burris of Sandtown, Del., and Melvin V. Burris of Hartly, Del.; one daughter, Patricia Ann Burris of Kenton, Del.; two sisters, Doris Burris and Alice Mae Collins, both of Templeville; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and lifetime friend, Mary Jane Sapp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Rocky A. Burris. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home, where services will be 2 p.m. Interment will be in Greensboro Cemetery. Condolences may be sent via www.fleegleandhelfenbein.com.