David Scott Harris

David Scott Harris, age 70, of Roswell, GA died August 1, 2024 at Wellstar Hospital after complications from pneumonia. Scott was born in Owensboro, KY. Throughout his life his family moved around to many places for his dad’s job with the military. He was an exceptional student and all-around athlete, even having a chance to star in the Little League World Series. He attended high school in Munich, Germany and college in Missouri. He met his wife,Tricia, in Warrensburg, Missouri where they attended college. They lived for 24 years in Kansas City, Missouri where he had 3 daughters that he adored. He was an outstanding husband and father and an all around great guy. You could always find him reading to his girls, attending their dance recitals and coaching them in basketball and volleyball. He was a die-hard Kansas City Chiefs fan and had season tickets to both the Chiefs and Royals games. Scott loved to entertain and was always surrounded by friends whether it was to watch sports or play water volleyball in the family pool. A job opportunity with Lease Plan brought the family to Roswell, GA in July of 1997. This was a big change, but together they made it work and continued the traditions they had established in Missouri with many new friends in Georgia. He eventually went on to work for General Motors until his retirement in 2023. The family had many happy years together and he will be greatly missed by friends and family. He is preceded in death by his mother Lois Kindt Harris and father William T Harris. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Tricia Harris; daughters Julie Harris; Jaclyn Brenden (Jaryd); Ellen Porter (Alex); grandchildren Abbey, Audrey, Blake, Cecelia, Barrett, Henry and Phillip; brothers Kent Harris (Libby); Mark Harris (Emily); 28 nieces and nephews; and over 40 great nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at Northside Chapel on Saturday, August 24th. The family will receive visitors from 10-11:00. The service will begin at 11. There will be a reception after the ceremony. In Lieu of Flowers those wishing to make donations can send them to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Scott’s name.