Royal Edward Harless moved on to his Heavenly home on September 27, 2023, after a brief stay at the Heart Center in Greeley, Colorado.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 1402 T Street in Bridgeport, with brother-inlaw Dave Knutson officiating. Cremation will follow services. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at Bridgeport Memorial Chapel. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www. bridgeportmemorialchapel.com. Cards may be sent to the funeral home, PO Box 367, Bridgeport, NE, 69336, for the family.
Royal was born in his uncle Lloyd (Leona) Satchell’s house on February 16, 1935. He was the oldest of eight children born to Wayne and Etha (Smith) Harless. He began his love of driving at the age of 7. After multiple arguments and his sister, Norreta, in tears from his accusations (“She wasn’t peddling her share on the tandem bike”), their parents gave in and let him drive the Model A to country school. Royal was quite proud he still carried a valid CDL at age 88.
