David Keith Harbison, 80 of Arcanum, Ohio passed away on Saturday August 3, 2019 at 9:34 PM at his residence with his family by his side. He was born December 12, 1938 in Darke County, Ohio the son of the late Gerald A. & Helen A. (Bailey) Harbison. He served in the United States Army. He worked in Maintenance at NCR for 10 years then he worked for 26 years at Hobart Brothers in Troy. He was a Boy Scout Leader in Arcanum for 10 years; he was an umpire for 35 years for High School Baseball, Softball, & ASA Slow pitch Softball; he also managed the Hobart Brothers softball team for 10 years. He loved umpiring and helping the kids develop as ball players. He loved watching the Cincinnati Reds, the Cleveland Browns, & the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was kind to everyone and always willing to help anyone with anything.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and his wife: Phyllis J. (Robison) Harbison whom he married August 6, 1960.
He is survived by his sons & daughter in law: Bruce & Cyndi Harbison of Portland, Oregon, Randy Harbison of Urbana, Ohio; grandchildren: Andrew Harbison, Tiffany Harbison, & Mallory Harbison; step grandchildren: Scott Cozy & Tyler Cozy; his brother & sister in law: Wayne & Susan Harbison of Greenville his niece & nephew: Paula Harbison Scheuermann, Kirk Harbison.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday September 12, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County.
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