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Michael Joseph Harris Sr.

Michael Harris Obituary

Michael Joseph Harris Sr. May 12, 1945 - Nov. 15, 2010 Michael Joseph Harris Sr., who had lived in the Austin, Texas area for the last 18 years, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on November 15, 2010. He lived an extremely full life, and was loved by many. Michael will be remembered as a good, honest, ethical, responsible and hardworking man and a loving father to his four children. He was an extremely active member of Santa Cruz Catholic Church in Buda, Texas, and was involved with his local chapter of the AARP. He loved watching westerns and the news, and he enjoyed watching cartoons with his grandson while eating pistachios. He is survived by his brother Jody, sister Michelle, and his children, Michael Joseph Jr., 43, Wayne Jason, 41, Meredith Jacqueline, 25, Lydia Jayne 19, as well as his grandson Jett Michael, who will be 4 on November 30th. A memorial service will be held in Michael Sr.'s honor on Monday, November 22, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at Santa Cruz Catholic Church in Buda. His ashes will then be taken by his sister, Michelle to be buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Baltimore, Maryland, the resting place of Michael's parents, Charles Joseph and Jacque Marguerite Harris. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the local chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. "...Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever." -Psalm 23

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Nov. 21, 2010.

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November 21, 2010

Michael' family,

My husband and I only knew Michael for a short time; but we highly respected him for this honest, and christit]an man that he was.

Michael,
Thank you for your bravery approach to life. What an example for us to follow!

You have gone home before us; but we know you will there at the gates of heaven to meet us with your loving smile.

We love you Mike.
Lupe and Ed

November 21, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the family of
Michael. His dearest companion Harley
will miss him very much, as we will.
The Doctors and Staff of Manchaca Road
Animal Hospital

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