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Phillip Harris Obituary

YORK SPRINGS Phillip B. Harris, 47, died Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at his home. Born December 2, 1964, in Ferndale, Mich., he was a son of the late Virgil and Barbara McGlaughlin Harris. Surviving are his wife of eleven years, Julia Harris of York Springs; three daughters, Tabitha, Alexandria and Lydia Harris, all of Spring Grove; four brothers, Gary Harris of Michigan, Ronald Harris of Michigan, Bruce Harris (and wife, Peggy) of Michigan, and Scott Harris (and wife, Amy) of Kansas and the mother of the children, Angela Thornton (and husband, Jeff) of Spring Grove. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 3, 2012, at the Carlisle Alliance Church, 237 E. North St., Carlisle with Rev. Timothy D. Keller officiating. A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carlisle Alliance Church, 237 E. North St., Carlisle, PA 17013; or to Hoffman-Roth Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 219 North Hanover St., Carlisle, PA 17013, to assist the family with funeral expenses. To sign the guest book visit www.hoffmanroth.com

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Published by Evening Sun on Oct. 26, 2012.

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Ivy Bowie

November 11, 2012

I had a pleasure of meeting Mr. Harris in my nursing home facility in the summer months of this year. I would speak to Mr.Harris when he would walk throughtout the building.

Jason Harris

October 30, 2012

LOVED you Uncle Phil! You will be missed!

Jennifer Robertson

October 30, 2012

So sad to hear this news.. my thoughts and prayers are with your family

Michael Barnard

October 30, 2012

Phillip, I was sad to see that you have left this earth, my friend. My condolences go out to the entire family. I have many fond memories of you at Taft Elementary School and growing up in the Ferndale area.

Tracy Boles

October 29, 2012

Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time....

October 27, 2012

Thinking of you all. Please know you are in our prayers.
-Newark Family

October 27, 2012

God bless

Jen Gaura

October 27, 2012

Although God has gained a beautiful angel when you went home, we have lost a great loved one here on earth. We will forever remember you like no other and carry you in our hearts. God bless Phil we love you

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