GERALD HARRIS Obituary
Elder Gerald Harris was the third oldest child born to Elder Caleb Harris, and Shepherd Mother Nellie Harris March 25, 1956 in Annapolis, Maryland. The soul of Elder Gerald Harris was called home January 25, 2022 at the age of 65. Elder Gerald Harris started his educational journey in Annapolis, Maryland until his family moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Elder Harris started his professional working career working for Tyreese Cleaning Services and several other companies. Elder Harris realized that the Most High had gifted him to be an entrepreneur and he started Harris Janitorial Service over 35 years ago. His company has grown to have 20 plus clients. Elder Harris was known as the hardest working man in business.
Elder Harris was known for his "Yes" sprit. No matter what the situation, issue, job, cost, etc. he would always find a way to accomplish the task at hand. Elder Harris serviced as a Board of Directors Member for Congregation Temple Beth'el, and served his spiritual community faithfully. Elder Harris was a giving and caring man. He would give the shirt off his back to ensure that others were taken care of. "NO" was a word that didn't seem to exist in his vocabulary. Elder Harris was the life of the party, he enjoyed seeing others laughing and having a good time. Elder Harris was known as "Money Pete". He lent and gave even when he didn't have it to spare. Elder Harris was a philanthropist. For many years Elder Harris partnered with State Representative Shirley Kitchen, and donated 100's of turkeys each year to ensure that those in need had a warm meal at Thanksgiving time. Elder Harris will be remembered as a great man and a helper to many!
Elder Harris leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife Leah, his sons Elisha Harris (Turkessa), Josiah Harris, Saleem Murray, John Nance, Mikal Nance; his daughters Annah Harris, Tiema Murray; his father; Caleb Harris, his mother, Shepherd Mother Nellie Harris, his sisters, Eunice Williams, Francis Alston (Richard) and Anna; his bothers, Caleb Harris (Chrissy), Wayne Harris (Sheila) and Mark Harris, his grandchildren, his great-grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren and friends.
Family and friends are invited to a viewing Monday, January 31, 2022 from 10:00am – 11:00am, to be followed by services from 11:00am – 12:30pm at Joseph Levine & Sons, 4737 Street Road, Trevose, PA. Interment will be held at Whitemarsh Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers please make a contribution in the name of Gerald Harris to:
The American Cancer Society: www.Cancer.org
New Hope Holy Commandment Temple: P O Box 359, Cheltenham, PA 19012 or via CashApp: $NewHope2929, PayPal: [email protected]
Congregation Temple Beth'el: P O Box 14283, Philadelphia, PA 19138 or via CashApp: $plummer9005, Zelle 2159339912, PayPal [email protected]
www.levinefuneral.com
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Elizabeth Pope
January 31, 2022
My deepest condolences to my Swain street family!!! Rest In Peace Mr. Pete, you'll most certainly be missed.
Rita Tzirlin
January 31, 2022
It was a pleasure and a gift to have known Gerald. I miss you so much
JoAn Palesano
January 29, 2022
Dear Nathan,
My deep and sincerest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. It is always difficult to lose a loved one. May the Lord be with you and guide you during this time to help you through your loss.
JoAn Palesano
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Mary Evelyn Torres
January 29, 2022
Gerald,
You will be missed. You were a good man always willing to help others. No was not in your vocabulary. You leave a legacy of service. RIP
David Myers
January 29, 2022
A wonderful man who really did go out of his way to help people. He will be greatly missed.
Samantha Tzirlin
January 28, 2022
What can I say about such a wonderful friend as my friend Gerald. My world is just empty without him and forever will be. I want to send my condolences to the family members I know and to the ones I never met. To his parents you raised a truly wonderful person and friend and I feel so honored to have had him as my friend for as long as I did. My world is forever changed. I will always love Gerald may his body rest in pease.
Janet Weidner
January 27, 2022
It was a pleasure to know Gerald. He was a kind man who always had a smile on his face.
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