Gareth Scott Harris

Gareth Scott Harris passed away on October 23, 2023, at the age of 82 in Austin, Texas. He was born on August 5, 1941, in Marietta, Georgia, the only child of George E. Harris of Marietta, Georgia and Hazel Adams Harris of Cordele, Georgia. He attended Marietta High School and the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he earned the degree of Bachelor of Science in Physics in 1965. He was employed at Harris Machine and Tool Works, his Father’s business, and at Lockheed while living in the Atlanta area. He married Bonnie Virginia Lange on December 14, 1963, and they had 2 children, Tal Huntington Harris (1964) and Noelle Veronica Harris (1966). In 1967 the family moved to Austin, Texas, where he attended the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest, graduating with the degree of Master of Divinity in 1970. He was ordained Deacon in the Episcopal Church in September 1970, and then ordained to the Priesthood in 1971. Gareth served as Curate for Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, in Decatur, Georgia, from 1970- 1971. The family moved back to Austin, Texas in summer, 1971, where Gareth worked for several years at the University of Texas Computation Center in developing and maintaining one of the first Supercomputers. A pioneer at heart, he then embarked on starting his own business, his hi-tech company, Cyb Systems. Gareth relocated back to Georgia in the late 1980s, and after a brief time of serving as a priest in Cedartown, he moved to Atlanta. While in Atlanta he consulted in the High-Tech field for many companies such as Savannah Foods in automating their business operations. Following a life-long dream to work in the Astronomy sector, he moved to Socorro, NM in 1998 to work for the NRAO (National Radio-Astronomy Observatory) where he was able to combine his high-tech knowledge with his love of the stars. His Mother, Hazel Adams Harris, moved to Socorro as well and spent her Golden Years with Gareth where they both enjoyed a beautiful backyard sanctuary with gorgeous views of the mountains and the night sky. Gareth retired while living in New Mexico. He loved animals and had many dogs and cats over the years which were his constant companions. He had a high affinity for music and could often be found listening to his favorite pieces. He was an avid outdoorsman and spent much of his time camping and fly fishing with his best friend George Fuller. They had many adventures and good times with each other and remained close for the remainder of his life. Gareth moved back to Austin, TX in 2021 to be closer to family and friends and spent his last years there. He had a strong intellect with wide-scoping knowledge and could be quite visionary. He will be missed. He is survived by both of his children, Tal Harris (Christina), and Noelle Harris (James), as well as his former spouse, Bonnie Harris-Reynolds (Larry). Gareth will be laid to rest in New Mexico with his mother, Hazel, at a future date. If you wish to send photos, memories, or simply to be in touch, please do so via this Obituary and/or via email at noelletx@att.net.

Gareth Scott Harris

August 5, 1941 - October 23, 2023