Horace M. Harris

Horace M. (Shorty, Sleepy) Harris, 90, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matilda and Ben Harris; his brothers, Ralph and Alfred Harris; and his son, David Harris. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Lillian Wheeler Harris; his son, Bobby Harris; his grandchildren, Susan Meadows and husband, Wes, Brad Harris, Crystal Knuttgen and husband, Dustin, Michael Harris and wife, Shannon; his great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Sydney Meadows, and Emiley and Alysen Harris; his daughter-in-laws; Becky Harris and Margenna Rash and husband, Randy, and son, Ricky Rash; as well as many beloved family and friends. Sleepy was the fourth generation of Harris' born on the family farm, in the Back Creek area of Roanoke County. In this home is where he and Lillian raised their family and began Harris Body Shop which was built next to the home. Sleepy enjoyed sitting on the front porch waving at friends and family he knew that traveled by.
Sleepy proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, stationed primarily in Hawaii. He also worked and retired from Bralley-Willett Tank lines, Inc. for 15 years where he was known as "Shorty".
The family will receive friends and relatives from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening, January 24, 2012, at Oakey's South Chapel. Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at Oakey's South Chapel, with the Rev. E.B. Shoemaker officiating. The interment will follow for immediate family at the Harris Cemetery.