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Walter Harris Obituary
A native of Chicago he was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a paratrooper.
A retired structural engineer and business owner for 35 years in the Chicago area, he was internationally known for his four books the "Billiard Atlas". Walt was the director of the U.S. Billiard Assn., and helped promote Carom Corner and the Billiard's Professional Tour. He later created the U.S. Three Cushion Senior Tour. Walt loved jazz, golf, and excelled at chess.
He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Jeff Harris.
Walt is survived by his loving wife, Johanna; daughter, Susan (Dave) Nelsen; brother, Ray (Betty); three grandchildren and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Mass will be held at Noon, Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Church of Our Saviour Catholic Church in Cocoa Beach. You may sign Walter's guestbook at www.beckman-williamson.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Walter Harris
Brad Watters
September 15, 2010
A great 3c player and a great man,you will be missed but never forgotten.A game of billiards will not be played without rmembering Walt.
Godspeed.
September 14, 2010
Johanna -
Candy and I are so sorry for your loss, but Walter will never be gone from our lives, because we think of him and speak of him so often. He was a beautiful soul and he touched everybody he met. I have never heard a bad word spoken about our Walter, and since his passing people in the biliards world have been calling me and stopping me to talk about just what a great guy he was. Our hearts go out to you.
George Theobald
Alvin Epstein
September 9, 2010
Sorry for your loss. Met Walt once at a
billiard tournament in Las Vegas. He has given me untold hours of pleasure playing billiards after reading all four of his books and he will live on through them.
Art Of Coffee
September 2, 2010
Thanks for sharing your wit and wisdoms with me.
You have left behind your own legacy that will live on forever.
Eat all the chocolate chip cookies you want pal!
You will be missed.
Lotsa Love to Johanna and family...
- Sandy
August 31, 2010
Dear Suzy an family
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I will always remember all the great times we had on the Long Grove farm.
August 31, 2010
To Dave Suzy and the kids
Were so sorry to hear about your loss we know he loved you all so much. He was an amazing man and he will forever be in our hearts
Jim Larson
August 31, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Walt's family. I have taken a lesson from Walt in Cocoa Beach and studied all four volumes of the Billiard Atlas. Walt's contributions to the game will certainly live on. Walt, we will miss you.
Frank Longo
August 31, 2010
He was a one-of-a-kind individual and he will be remembered as a lot of fun!
Bob Watson
August 31, 2010
Never met Walt, But Heard great things about him from fellows 3CPlayers. May He enjoy The Billiardist Heaven while waiting for his Love Ones.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dennis Douberteen
August 31, 2010
Always with a smile and concern about how you were doing and how you liked his books. The billiard world lost the man but will continue to benefit from his work forever.
Bob Beaulieu
August 30, 2010
Rest in Peace Walt... You will be missed by many billiard enthusiasts.
Bob Jewett
August 30, 2010
I had the great pleasure of working with Walt on the USBA Board of Directors and on other billiard projects. He will be missed by all his billiard acquaintances and readers.
Robert Blomberg
August 30, 2010
Didn't know you Walt but you sound like a hellova guy.
Robert Blomberg/Miami, FL
Jacy's Biliard Academy
Flushing, NY
Bill Smith
August 30, 2010
Johanna and Family; I and my family would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you all at this trying time. I've known Walt for 45 years, being a fellow Chicagoian, and somewhat better since I and my family moved to Cocoa Beach. He was a great ambassador for the game of billiards all around the world with his books. He will surely be missed by all!
Bill Smith and Family
August 30, 2010
Not too many people are as unfailingly nice as Walt was.
I knew him mostly from his visits to NYC for tournaments at SL Billiards and Carom Cafe and am very sorry that I will not get to see him again.
My condolences to his family and non-billiard friends. As you can see from what has already been written here, the billiard community shares your great loss.
David Levine
Bonnie Edwards
August 30, 2010
Rest in Peace Walter.
Jan Carl
August 30, 2010
I was deeply saddened to hear of Walt's passing. If all the nice people in the World were jewels, Walt would have been considered a gem. He will be missed by everyone fortunate enough to have know him. My heart felt sympathies go out to his family.
Jan Carl
August 30, 2010
Walt was a Great Ambassador for the game of 3-Cushion Billiards and a Friend to all Players that he met. He will be missed and remembered. In my opinion he should be voted into the Billiard Hall of Fame. His friend, Darrel "Stutes" Stutesman.
Tommy Thomsen
August 30, 2010
I considered Walt a friend. He did wonders for the game of billiards in the USA.
Mark & Susy Hansen
August 30, 2010
Dearest Johanna,
so sorry to to hear of Walts passing, I have always and will continue to refer to my "billiard atlas" collection whenever I needed solutions for a billiard play, he will truely be missed,God bless you and family
August 30, 2010
I was saddened to hear of Walt's passing . I still keep his Billiard Atlas books close at hand. Frank Lloyd
Richard Lewis
August 30, 2010
Dear Family...Walt was your friend the minute he said "hello" It was a pleasure to know him and study his books....deepest sympath to you all.
Mike Shamos
August 30, 2010
Walt's contributions to billiards will live forever through his books. His curiosity about the game never ceased. His friendly manner helped to persuade great players to reveal their secrets. I cherish the time we spent together.
Jack L
August 30, 2010
Dear Johanna, you don't know me, I'm just some guy in Dayton, Ohio. Walt didn't know me either, but he always took the time to chat with me. Anytime I'd email him, he'd quickly reply with a personable & helpful response. I'd ask questions about his books, about my table and about billiards-- he was never stingy with his wit & wisdom. What a great person.
August 30, 2010
Walt we will miss you.
Your good friends.
Darrell and Ute Martineau
Paul Frankel
August 30, 2010
Dear Walt, the 3-Cushion world will never forget you. You did so much for the 3-cushion players and for the game.
August 29, 2010
Dear Johanna,
Walt was my best friend I will miss him everyday for the rest of my life. Both Marianne and I love you. Both you and Walter will always be in our hearts and prayers forever.
Bobby & Marianne
Terry Barnett
August 29, 2010
Johanna I am so sorry for your loss. I was always running into Walt at Publix. I will miss that.
drummond & ann mason
August 29, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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