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Clemon Harris Obituary

Clemon Harris, Sr. of Merrillville took his flight to glory on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. He was born in Anguilla, Mississippi on July 30, 1922 to Will and Alice Harris. He is a World War II veteran and was employed at US Steel over 30 years. He leaves to cherish memories: his wife of 70 years, Vernell Harris; his children: Clemon Harris, Jr, Pastor Clarence Harris, Robin (Jeffrey) Long, Denine (Pastor Frank) Hammonds; sister Dorothy Robinson; grandchildren Clarence Harris, Jr., Paul Harris, Marcus Harris, James Harris, Sarah Harris, and Towanda Hammonds; Wayne Long, Joseph Long, Justin Long; nieces Maxine Carter, Velma Jean Robinson, Tracy (Eric) Young, great grandchildren, a host of sisters and brother in-law, family and friends. Family hour will be held on Monday, April 11, 2016, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and funeral services on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. both at Love Feast COGIC. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Apr. 10, 2016.

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Lorraine Malone

April 4, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Bishop & Mother L. E. Marshall

April 14, 2016

To the entire Harris family.
May God bless and keep you in your hour of sorrow. Our prayers are with you.

Bonnie Woodfork

April 12, 2016

I would like to express my sincerest condolences to Pastor Harris, Mother Harris and the entire Harris family and Love Feast COGIC family. I'm so sorry to hear about your father, husband, and deacon. He was truly a good and faithful man of God. Every time I would come home for a visit and attend church service, he always had a cheerful hello with the question, "Are you married yet?" to which I would respond, "No deacon, I'm still waiting on the right One".

Such fond memories of my childhood and time at Love Feast. Also such gratitude, thankfulness and appreciation to Pastor Harris and the church family through the years as you all have played a major part in cultivating me to become the faithful and strong woman of God that I am on this day. RIH Deacon Harris along with your friend and fellow deacon, Marice Harris. You will be greatly missed.

April 12, 2016

The Tolleston Class of 1967 would like to express our sincere condolences to our classmate, Rev. Clarence Harris and family on the passing of his father. May he rest in peace!!!

Deb-Nurse at Springmill Nursing and Rehab

April 12, 2016

So so sorry for the loss of your family member. He was a very kind man.

Edwards Family

April 11, 2016

RIH Deacon Harris you will be truly missed.

Kimberly Bates-Miller

April 11, 2016

Hearing about the passing of my uncle Harris brings sadness. But knowing the kind of husband, father & uncle he was and being able to witness this first hand as a child, brings back great memories! He was dedicated to the ministry and his family. He no longer has to suffer in his body and we here on earth can rejoice. Uncle Harris was a humble man and the affection him and aunt Vernell so openly shared over the 70yrs they were married was like none other. I can remember the many trips to Indiana and him and aunt Vernell coming to Michigan to visit the family, it was always a treat! My prayer is that the Lord gives the family strength during this time and his home-going celebration be a time to rejoice in the Lord. Sincerely, "Renea"

Pastor Marcus Hammonds

April 11, 2016

God Bless you Mother Harris and your family we will keep you in our prayers.
Seventy years of marriage that is a long time, God will help you thru this difficult time. Psalm 121:1 I will Lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
Love you, Pastor Marcus and Alexis Hammonds.

Karen Mitchell

April 11, 2016

Uncle Harris you where a great man, and a loving uncle. We will miss you.

Lorraine Malone

April 10, 2016

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Jack and Myrtle Mateen

April 10, 2016

Sorry to hear if the passing of your dear father. May you find comfort in knowing others share in your grief.

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