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Ed Harris

West Frankfort, Illinois

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WEST FRANKFORT -- Ed Harris, 92, passed away at 6:34 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Herrin Hospital.Ed was born May 17, 1919, in Royalton, the son of Edward and Charlotte (Smith) Harris. They owned and operated Model Department Store and moved to West Frankfort in the first year of the Great...

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To the Family of Ed Harris, My husband, Toby Bennet thought the world of Ed, he could talk to a tree stump but loved spending time talking to Ed. You can bet if he was home he was going to go see Ed, the last time he saw him he said he thought Ed was bothered by him seeing him in the shape he was in. When he came home last week he told me that Ed passed away, with tears in his eyes told me that Ed had passed away. I am so sorry for your loss, just wanted to let you know Toby and I are...

Ted, I am so sorry to hear of your dads passing. He is a wonderful man. Linda (Kelley) Archione

We are so sorry for your loss, I will always remember Ed as such a Gentleman and a pillar of West Frankfort Society.

Sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Ed and Mary Jo had a way of making me feel very special every time I went in the dress shop. Thinking of your family.

Sorry to hear of your Dad passing. You were a good son. I always enjoyed visiting with him in the store when the kids were growing up. He will be missed. You have great memories to cherish.

Ted, so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I loved coming in the store, he was always a true gentleman and a very good salesman, I would always leave the store with a bag full of clothes on approval. May God comfort you during this time.

Karen, we are so sorry about your step-father's passing and wish you and your family the very best in coping with this huge loss.

Ted, so sorry to hear about your Dad. Ed was a class act & great business man. Harris' was known throughout Southern IL. & I have so many wonderful memories of those days with him. He was one in a million. My heart goes out to you & Mary Jo. You both shall remain in my thoughts & prayers.

Mary Jo and Karen Sorry to hear about Ed's passing what a great guy I always enjoyed being around. May God comfort you during this time.