Morris "Morrie" Harbin

Morris "Morrie" Harbin, 71, of Cambridge, died Monday (April 4, 2011) at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born March 30, 1940 in Cambridge, son of the late Carl Harbin and Ruth (Kesterson) Harbin. Mr. Harbin retired from Variety Glass after forty years of service, where he worked as a presser. He coached several generations of Cambridge Little League ball players in his over twenty-five years of coaching experience. He was an avid Cleveland Browns fan and enjoyed watching the games with his family. He was a member of the Eagles Aerie 386 of Cambridge for over forty years. Mr. Harbin was a former member of the "We Three" band and loved playing guitar & singing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Harbin Jr., who was killed in action in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Delores E. (Edwards) Harbin of the home, whom he married September 18, 1960; two sons, Brian (& Lillian) Harbin of Cambridge and Jay Harbin of Cambridge; a daughter, Julie Harbin of Cambridge; two sisters, Debbie (& Ted) Blessing of Warren and Dixie (& Bill) Reese of Tucson AZ; twelve grandchildren, Kyle Harbin (& Heather Leach), Cory Harbin, Brianna Harbin, Cassie Harbin, Chris Harbin (& Kendra Terwilliger), Chevy Davis, Carla (& Billy) Hickman, Jay Quarles, Kevin Quarles, Dane Palmer, Tre Ford, and Terrell Ford; nine great-grandchildren, Elijah Chandler, Destiny Chandler, Taylor Mayle, Isaiah Mayle, Avionna Harbin, Rylee Harbin, Gaige Harbin, Brayleigh Hickman, and Paxtyn Palmer. Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Thorn-Black Funeral Home, Cambridge, where funeral services will be held on Thursday (April 7, 2011) at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ben Mosco officiating. Burial will be at Guernsey Memory Gardens, Cambridge.