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Walter Harris Obituary
Born April 30, 1950 in Kirksville, Missouri, Walter was the son of Burrel and Mimi Harris. On July 24, 1971, he was united in marriage to Jane Powell.
Walter is survived by his mother, Mimi and Jane, his wife of forty-seven years. Also surviving are two sons, Chris Harris and wife Audra, and Brandon Harris and wife Misti all of Kirksville, MO, brother Michael Harris and wife Josie of Little Rock, AR, sister Heidi Schmidt and husband Jim of Monett, MO, and four grandchildren, Chase, Mya, Palmer and Jordy, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Walter was preceded in death by his father, Burrel Harris and sister, Barbara McIntosh.
Walter graduated from Kirksville High School with the Class of 1968 and from Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (Now Truman State University) in 1972. He worked more than forty-five years in rural water pipeline construction and was committed to his family farm where he enjoyed working with his cattle and planting row crops. He will be remembered most for his great love of his grandchildren.
A private family graveside service will be held at Highland Park Cemetery in Kirksville Wednesday, April 24, 2019 with Pastor Jeremy Broach officiating.
No public visitation or service will be held and arrangements were taken care of by Travis-Noe Funeral Home of Kirksville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Walter may be made to the American Cancer Society and may be mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.
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Harlan Penn
April 26, 2019
Very sorry to read of Walter's passing. He was one of my first friends. We were classmates from when his family returned from a visit to Germany in first grade until we graduated from college. We had lots of fun as children at New Hope school and in 4-H. We were close competitors in school but he was the better speller. He was loyal and adventurous. After college I only saw Walter a few times but we were always friends.
April 24, 2019
Jane and family
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our prayers are with you.
Jeri and Dick Every
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