H. Dane Harris, Jr.

Unknown - Jul 25th, 2011

Birth Date: Unknown
Death Date: Jul 25, 2011
Funeral Date: Unknown
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Biography: H. Dane Harris, Jr. 54, of Little Rock, passed away Monday, July 25, 2011 in Wilton, Iowa as a result of a helicopter accident while performing the job he loved. He was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on October 30, 1956 to the late H. Dane Harris and Marcella Sellars Harris. Dane was an avid golfer from childhood. He won numerous golf titles including multiple city and state championships as a teenager. He received a golf scholarship to LSU and went on to play on the professional golf tour. Dane was previously part owner of The Vapors and Belvedere Country Club in Hot Springs. He had many varied interests in his life one of which was achieving his 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo. He discovered his passion for flying and was an accomplished airplane and helicopter pilot, working in the industry for over 19 years, being recognized as one of the best in the business. His outgoing personality and love of people led him to purchase and revitalize the popular Town Pump in Little Rock. While still managing the Town Pump, he never gave up flying and when someone called, he could not resist the opportunity to fly. In every one of his professional endeavors as well as his personal life, Dane always went out of his way to help people and was a true friend to many. Dane is survived by his wife, Cindy Latture Harris of Little Rock; son, H. Dane Harris, III of Chicago, Illinois; daughter, Leigh Alexandra Harris of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; stepson, Michael Greer of Tupelo, Mississippi; sister, Marcie Heien (William Ball), of Little Rock; nephews Harrison Heien of Fayetteville and Christopher Heien of Boston MA, cousins, Danella Grant (Leo) and Fred Austin II (Kathy) of Hot Springs, and father and mother-in-law, Jim and Hazel Latture of Hot Springs. A memorial service will be held Friday, July 29, 2011 at 11:00am at St. James United Methodist Church, Little Rock, AR. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the CareHub Program at Arkansas Children?s Hospital or to C.A.R.E. for Animals. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Condolences(47)

Anita Walsh Rodgers

#47

Aug 31st, 2022 10:26 am

I was so sorry to hear of Dane's accident. He and I grew up together. He took me to my senior prom at Lakeside in his convertible Jaguar. We both loved martial arts and through the years, we ran into each other about every 10 years or so. In 1986, we ran into each other at a Luau in Little Rock. In 1998, we ran into each other in Montgomery, Alabama. He was crop dusting and I was working networking the Army Recruiting Stations. He told me he was living in the Carolinas then. He was a great friend and a lifelong friend. When my husband of 34 years passed away in 2012, I looked Dane up and discovered he had had a helicopter accident and died. I will always miss his smile and love for people. He sure loved flying his helicopter. RIP Dane.

CP Wells

#46

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Nice guy. Did good crop dust work for me in delta. Good copter pilot. Will be very missed.

Blake Carter

#45

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I worked with Dane on his last trip.I fueled is helicopter every time he landed.I only knew him for a few weeks but it was enough for me to realize that he was a great person and good friend.I spent quite a few nights after work talking to him and he really loved his family and his job! Thanks Dane for all the insight, you will be missed

Crichton Atkinson

#44

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

It is so sad that Dane has left all of our lives. His memory will live on in each of us, and in his absents we all must come together to help heal the pain. I will miss my uncle. Much love, Crichton

Vicki Crawford

#43

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Cindy and family...

My words cannot express how very sorry I am! Dane is part of some of my fondest childhood memories....he and I eating shipley's donuts and then walking on our hands to mr. feney's.......riding unicycles, tumbling, etc.
I loved Dane very much, and his friendship was a treasure in my life.

please send me your address when you get a moment. Sending my love, prayers and support to you all.

Vicki Crawford

Linda LaSalle

#42

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Cindy, I am so sorry. You have been in my thoughts and prayers and will remain there.
Linda

Bill Lott

#41

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I met Dane in 1996 while working at Evergreen Helicopters.We spent all summer spraying and he was a joy to work with.I am sad that my good friend is gone.

Linus & Donna Pressley

#40

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Cindy, Our prayers are with you. I have alot of associates but very few true friends,Dane was a true friend that I will never forget. We are greatful that we came in contact with the both of you. Call us when you can.

Bill and Lori Dickerson

#39

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Cindy, We are so sorry to hear of Dane's death. Know that Bill and I are thinking of you and holding you close in our prayers. I cannot begin to understand how you must be feeling right now, but I pray that God will uphold you through the love of your family and friends as you face the days and weeks ahead. Love you Girl!

sherry fowler

#38

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Leigh, I am heartbroken for you at the sudden passing of your father. It is a devastating blow to a child, no matter their age. He was much too young to lose his life, and he will be terribly missed by all those who love him.

There are many who wish to be a source of strength to you, never be afraid or reluctant to grab hold of the hands that are reaching to support you as you go through this terrible time.

sherry fowler

Cynthia Colburn

#37

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so sorry for the great loss in your life and for the walk you will now walk alone. I do know and understand. Prayer, other and yours, will sustain in these days. I am just a call away. God's love and mercy be wrapped around you.

Ray and Jo Corbett ( Teresa's family )

#36

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our thought and prayers are with you. Dane was a good man and are glad to have known him.

Teresa Henry

#35

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Cindy,Marcia
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Dane was a great man and I'm glad I had the few short years with him. I'm so glad he finally found his true happiness. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tammy Puch

#34

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Cindy - My heart is heavy for you and your family - please know how much you are loved and thought of - we are so sorry to hear this news - Please call on us for anything at all. Much love and prayers to you -

Andrew and Tammy Puch

Becky Moore Mitchener

#33

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Dane and Leigh,

I was so sorry to hear about the sudden passing of your dear father, Dane. It had been such a very long time since I had seen him since our Cotswold days of being neighbors in Charlotte. I have such fond memories of ourfamilies playing in your huge Danbury backyard!Please know you will all be in my prayers as you continue to be on this journey of grief. I know you will miss him so much. May the beautiful memories of him sustain you in the days to come. Much love, Becky Moore -Mitchener, John, Katie and William MOore.

Matt Beaver

#32

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Cindy,

I am really really sorry. He was a great guy and will be missed. I will always remember the time ya;ll took me on the interstate on my motorcycle for the first time. I was very worried but you both put me at ease. I think of ya'll everytime I see the Harley Shadow box yall gave me. Again really sorry and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Gary Heien

#31

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Just received word aboue Dane. My prayers are with y'all.

Linda S. Caillouet

#30

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Cindy,

I am so sorry for your loss; my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.

Kathy and mike Ferris

#29

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Cindy,
Words are not adequate to say how sorry we are about Dane's death. We arekeeping you in our thoughts and prayers constantly and are asking God to wrap you in His comfort, strengthand His perfect peace. We are here for you if there is anything at all that wecan do.
Love you!
Kathy and Mike

Gay Campbell DeLuca

#28

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Cindy, I read about Dane's passing. I am so very sorry. My prayers are with you & your family. With love. Gay

Terri L. White

#27

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I knew Dane from when he was young and everyone called him "Little Dane" and then later as a young adult. What a looker he was. He always had a smile and a calm about him that seemed to make others calm. He made an impact on my life and probably never knew it. He will be greatly missed! My heart and prayers go out to his family. May your memories comfort during this tragic time.

Roderick Whitley

#26

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Cindy,
The sparkle you left in our hearts here in North Carolina still shines. We miss you. Words can not describe how special you are. My heart was broken when I heard about Dane. You and your family will be in our prayers.
With Much Love,
Roderick and Sheri

Sharon and Smokey Young

#25

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Cindy,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so, so sorry.
Love,
Sharon and Smokey Young

Patti Jones

#24

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Cindy,

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this tragic time. I will always remember your wedding at your beautiful home...you and Dane were so happy that day! Tomorrow will be a tough day for you, but it is wonderful that you have so many memories to remember. Take care and know you are loved and being thought of.

Love,
Patti

Frances Nooner Martin

#23

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I went to Ramble School with Dane and remember him as so cute with a great smile. I was invited to one of his birthday bashes at Belvedere which everyone enjoyed. Later my family moved on Glendale Drive off Malvern and were neighbors with the Austin's{Dane's aunt,uncle, and cousins}.To all Dane's family my prayers are that you be comforted during this time and for the days ahead. Dane will be greatly missed but what a legacy he has left and how many people he has touched through his life.

Arlena Reed

#22

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I have many wonderful memories of Dane Jr. when he was at Belvedere, have played many rounds of golf there and loved every minute of it. Dane was always so nice and friendly with everyone. My heart is saddened for the loss of such a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers go out to Cindy, Jim and all the family. Dane never forgot to call me when he and Cindy were relocating as I am a professional relocator. He will be so missed.
Arlena Reed
Hot Springs, AR. arlenareed@gmail.com

Don Allen

#21

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dane was a good friend and classmate in Jr high and High School. He was always full of life and he always had a smile on his face. May the Lord provide comfort and strength as it is needed. You and your family will be our prayers.

Don and Rebecca Allen

Debbi T

#20

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dane, you will always be my buddy. I loved our talks and your sence of humor. Cindy and family, my prayers are with you.

Tom Wallace

#19

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tom Wallace and Family

Gail Rader Riss

#18

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Marcia, so very sorry for your loss. Little Dane was such a little cutie and I choose to remember him that way, with a little grin on his face and with a smile in my heart that I had the priviledge to have known him and you earlier.

Kathy (Harris) Mowery

#17

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Marcie, Cindy and Family:
Many., many wonderful memories of Dane from school, the Vapors, Belvedere, his Jag (a grad present from his Dad), that wonderful boyish smile and his big heart. He looks so much like Mr. H, I hope he was proud of his Dad...I know his Dad was proud of him! God bless you all.
Kathy (Harris) Mowery

Belinda and Roland Bryant

#16

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Cindy, and your family. You both mean so much to us.

Jeffrey Tapley

#15

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Cindy & Family,

On behalf of the employees at Crop Production Services in Monroe, NC, we send our deepest condolences to the Harris family. Dane was truly an enjoyable presence on and off the job, and he went out of his way to lend a hand to get the task done. He will surely be missed by everyone he touched.

Sincerely,
Jeffrey Tapley

Chet & Lori Howard

#14

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Cindy, Carol & Family -
We are so very saddened to hear of Dane's passing. Although we didn't have the pleasure of knowing Dane, knowing you both, we know that he must have been a most wonderful guy!

Our thoughts are with you all during this time. May you live peaceably with the memories that you share.

Chet & Lori Howard

Carol Doctor

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dane made many friends in the Millington, TN area while working on the helicopter before going to Iowa. He was a great guy and will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this terrible time.

Cindi Golden-Moore

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

A life too short. An absence deeply felt.

Dane will always have a special place in my heart. He will be missed.

My prayers and thoughts are for the family in this difficult, tragic time. My heart aches for those he leaves behind.

With fond memories, Cindi Golden-Moore

Angela Palmer

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Cindy and family,
I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your love one. May God bless all of you during your time of beareavement. You are in the thoughts and prayers of your ACH family.

Dana Walker

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Everyone in the ACH IT Department prayers and thoughts are with you also!

Dana

Lanny Tillery

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Although we are cousins, Dane Jr was younger and we never were together much growing up, but I do remember fondly times of our childhood when we were together. I know our dad's were close as children and the families kept up with each other. I can remember times at the Tillery Reunion when Aunt Hattie would bring her grandchildren, and of the fun we had playing together. Good childhood memories.

My prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow. May the Lord provide comfort and strength as it is needed. You have many great memories of Dane Jr. They will put smiles on your face. Think of him often.

Lanny Tillery

Sara Clark and Chris Cranford

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dane was not only our boss but one of our best friends. Chris and I could always go to him with our problems or any matter and talk. He was like a dad to me (Sara) and I loved him SO much! He will always be in our hearts. We love you guys and you can always call on us for anything.

Carol Maxwell

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. Your husband sounds like a wonderful person. I know you and your family will miss him terribly. I'm here for you if you need me.

BETTY TILLERY

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

i am the wife of JAMES TILLERY MY FATHER IN-LAW ARGUS TILLERY WAS A COUSIN TO DANE AND I WORK AT THE VAPORS FOR ABOUT 7 YEARS ,AT THAT TIME HE WAS A YOUNG MAN BUT WAS ALWAYS A Happy man,,i lost touch with him every body went on there way,,but you don't forget,,my prayers goes out to all of the family

Carole Beam

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My Grandmother was Alma Harris Tillery, her brother was Samuel Orick Harris,"Little Dane's" Grandfather. The family always affectionally called him "Little Dane". He was ring bearer at my wedding. I was shocked and saddened to hear about this tragedy. I want to express my condolences to the family.

Gail Wilson

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Cindy and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. The hearts of many here at ACH are with you.
With Sympathy and caring,
Gail Wilson

Becca

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am deeply saddened. I have very fond memories of Dane. He made the best bbq chicken. Tally loved playing the guitar with him. My prayers and heart go to Cindy today and for all the years that will follow.

Mary Sargo

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dane was a unique individual. My grandfather, Sam Sargo, helped to build the old Belvedere Club for Mr. Jacobs. Dane's father eventually had the responsibility and ownership of Belvedere and was a friend of my father Bill Sargo.

While growing up near Belvedere, Dane Jr. would frequent our fireworks stand and we became friends from childhood through high school. I remember him as a fun-loving, energetic person who loved life and experiencing it to the fullest.

Although I have not seen him in many years, I will always remember him for the joy of life he had and a smile that was sure to win over a new friend and warm the hearts of old friends.

My sympathies to all the family.

Mary Sargo Schapiro

Carla Delgadillo

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Thinking of you constantly. I'm always with you, love, Carla

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