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Ronald Harris Obituary
He was born on June 13, 1924, the son of the late Guy E. and Ella (Bratton) Harris in Athens.
Mr. Harris was a logger and a truck driver working for himself and other companies as well.
On Aug. 1, 1944, he was married to Mabel Henderson. He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a proud patriot.
He enjoyed driving his truck, telling stories with his friends over a cup of coffee, reading Louis L'Amour books, playing the harmonica and the annual family reunion at the Townshend Dam.
He was a former stock car driver who always enjoyed racing.
In addition to his wife of more than 61 years, Mr. Harris is survived by two sons, Ronald Jay Harris and his wife June of Clinton, Mass., and Duane H. Harris of Wasilla, Alaska; two daughters, Darlene E. Harris of East Jamaica and Annette E. Beekman of Sutherlin, Ore.; a brother, Derwood Harris and his wife Marion of Townshend; three sisters, Thelma Neff of Yucca, Ariz., Bernice Bratton of Sutherlin, Charlene Libby of Cripple Creek, Colo.; 11 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by five brothers, Kenneth, Oliver, Bernard, Rodney and Gerald, and two sisters, Theda Pike and June Martocci.
A memorial service will be held on Friday June 30, at 11 a.m., at the White Funeral Home in Townshend.
Burial of his urn will follow at the East Jamaica Cemetery in the family lot.
There are to be no calling hours at this time.
Donations in Mr. Harris' memory may be made to the Grace Cottage Foundation, Townshend, VT 05353.
Arrangements are under the care of the WHITE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES of Townshend.u
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Marshall Bills
June 17, 2006
Ronald and family have been a big part of my life when I was younger and I regret not keeping in touch. I will miss not having him there and not being able to listen to his very interesting stories anymore. As many of us say, if I had only known.
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