David Harris

David Harris

David Harris Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kalmer Memorial Services on Sep. 27, 2025.

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David Harris, age 68, of Caseyville, IL died Thursday evening, September 25, 2025 at his home in Caseyville, Illinois.

He was born July 18, 1957 in East St. Louis, Illinois, the son of the late William C and Geraldine (Kiser) Harris. His twin brother, Dale, passed in April of 2019.

David is survived by his older brother, Clayford (Cindy) Harris of Fairview Heights, IL; one niece: Katie Clark of Fairview Heights, IL; two nephews: Michael (Lisa) Harris of Highland, IL and Charlie Harris of Fairview Heights, IL; 2 great-nieces and 4 great-nephews; cousins and family friends.

There will be a private memorial service at a later date.

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