William E. "Bill" Harris Sr.

William Harris Obituary

HARRIS William E. "Bill" Harris, Sr., 75, of Columbus, Ohio, was called home to our Lord, Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. He was an exceptional athlete, a dedicated coach and a highly successful businessman. He was a significant activist in the Linden Community, Founder of the Linden Eagles Athletic Association, helped originate the St. Stephen's Community House, President of the Linden McKinley Boosters Club, Football Coach and a loyal Ohio State Buckeye Fan. Bill was owner of Harris Enterprises, Linden Mainstreamer Market, Ohio Automotive Rebuilders Supply, Certified Engines and Co-Owner of All City Auto Wrecking. Bill received the Small Business Person of the Year Award in 1980. He was also an inspiration and consultant to many in the Central Ohio community. Bill was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his parents Warner and Della (Baker) Harris, sister Iona Warren, son Stephen, daughter Denise, nephew Robert Eiland, grandson Robert Martin, great-grandsons Kamari Harris-Doyle and Malik Harris-Boston, and step-son Patrick Hall. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Donna; three sons, William (Carol), Larry (Laverne) and Darrell (Valerie); daughter, Dianna Harris-Martin; step-son, Anthony Hall; niece, Jacqueline Banks; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a step granddaughter; a step-great grandson; former wife and special friend, Juanita Harris; cousin and special friend, Melvin Harris; special family friend/son/brother, Elder Michael Jackson; special friends, Robert Fields, Paul Baker, Tom McLaughlin, Boyd Holliman, Tom Tarpy, John Knight, a host of nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Road, where a funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m., Monday, July 23, 2007. Elder Michael Jackson officiating. Interment to follow at Union Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc. P.O. Box 182039 Dept. #013 Cols., OH. 43218 or the National Kidney Foundation, 1373 Grandview Ave. Suite 200 Cols., OH 43212 in his memory. Visit www.schoedinger.com to send condolences. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 19 to Jul. 21, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for William Harris

9 Entries

David Roach

July 24, 2007

To the Harris Family:

I am so sorry to hearof the passing of Bill. I got to know him and Donna well at the Dialysis center. I pray that the passing will ease your hearts and give you comfort that he is in a far greater place and he is having a party. I will remember him well and often.

Ann Gall

July 23, 2007

Dear Keisha & Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Keisha, the relationship you and your granddad had was very special which was obvious to all. You always had a special twinkle in your eyes when you told some story about your granddad. It was also obvious from the remarks expressed at the funeral, that your granddad was loved and admired by many people. He is at peace now and you will always have your memories and the knowledge that you were with him, helping and loving him to the end.

Take Care and please know you will be in my prayers.

randall (ricky) layne

July 22, 2007

thank you coach harris. i thank god i was able to play football and baseball for your teams.

John and Twila Muncy

July 21, 2007

I am so sorry to here about the passing of a very good man. I have all the sympathy in the world for all of the family. He was always good to us and so was all the family. I can hear him tell me keep your head up and things will get better and i know that is what he is saying to his family and friends and i know he was my friend. And again i give all my sympathy to all the family.

Betty Haynes

July 21, 2007

To Donna, Juanita, and the entire family - This is a very difficult time for all of you and my heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you. Bill was a wonderful person, who was well liked by all. My kids and I have to consider knowing him a wonderful blessing. He just had a warmth about him and I'm sure that there wasn't to many people that he didn't like. He will be greatly missed by all but know that he is in a better place and doesn't hurt anymore. God Bless all of you and with your faith, you will get thru the hard times. My love and condolences to all. Betty Jean, Donna's cousin.

Harold r Turner

July 21, 2007

Bill epitomized the song, "If I can help somebody, then my living will not be in vain." As neighbors we helped each other. I'm sure Bill will hear these words, "WELL DONE THOU GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT." Many of his kind acts were anonymous. May the Lord bless and keep you Donna and the family.

Rev Harold Turner, Sheila, Bryan and children.

Joey Brannon

July 20, 2007

To The Harris Family my deepest
sympathy on our loss. Uncle Billy was the greatest. Love Joey

Minda McCoy-Qualls

July 20, 2007

To the family of William (Bill)Harris... I remembered Mr. Harris when I was a little girl growing up in the American Addition. Mr. Harris was a kind person who would allow us to play in his Mother's yard ( on the corner of Woodford & Sigsbee Streets). May GOD comfort and keep all of you during this sad time. Our Bible tells us "to be absent in the body is to present with the Lord".

May you find peace in knowing he is just sleeping for a season, we will all see him again.

Humbly submitted,

Minda K. McCoy-Qualls
San Francisco, CA 98111

Daughter of James E. and Margaret E. McCoy

Richard & DeLois Perry

July 20, 2007

To the William Harris, Sr. Family,
We express our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in precious memories of him.

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