Hamilton Kuhn Harris Jr.

HARRIS, JR. HAMILTON KUHN (HAM) 82 - of Northfield, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2007 in Linwood. He was the son of the late Hamilton Kuhn Harris of Malvern, PA and the late Katharine Peace Knight of Gladwyne, PA. He was born in Philadelphia, PA and resided on Philadelphia's Main Line for many years, prior to moving to his summer home in Barnegat Light. He moved to Northfield, in 1982. He is an alumnus of The Haverford School, Class of 1944. Mr. Harris was vice president of Beneficial Standard Life Insurance Company - Eastern Home office and later became the top producer at Prudential Zach Realtors (Zachariae Realty) until his retirement. He was also President of United Underwriters National, Inc., Secured Service Corp., and S & H Investments, Inc. He was a Trustee of the High Bar Harbor Taxpayers Assoc., a member of the USCG auxiliary, and served two terms as Commander of Flotilla 7-12 in Barnegat Light. He was also a member of the US Power Squadron, VFW and Treasurer of the Northfield Neighborhood Watch. Mr. Harris was a friend of Bill W. for half a century. Mr. Harris served in the Pacific Theatre of operations during World War II and was on the Task Force 58 that invaded the Marianas. He served from 1942 to 1946 and was discharged from the United States Marine Corps as a Staff Sergeant. Mr. Harris is survived by his wife Nancy M. Harris, two daughters, Katharine H. Peirson of Manahawkin, and Barbara H. Shaw of Naples, FL, a son Hartman Kuhn Harris of Lava Hot Springs, ID and AD, Sandra K. Huff of San Diego, CA; five grandchildren and one great grandson. A viewing will be held on Friday, December 7, 2007 from 5 to 7 PM., in the Adams - Perfect Funeral Home, 1650 New Road in Northfield, to be immediately followed by a Funeral Service at 7 PM. Interment will take place at St. David's Episcopal Church Cemetery, in Wayne, PA with military funeral honors. In lieu of floral tributes, memorial contributions in Mr. Harris's name are respectfully requested forwarded to The Haverford School, 450 Lancaster Avenue in Haverford, PA 19041. Arrangements entrusted to, and written condolences may be left for the family at www.adams-perfect.com.