Joseph William Harris

Joseph William Harris obituary, Lakewood, CO

Joseph William Harris

Joseph Harris Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Aspen Mortuary - Arvada on May 12, 2025.

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Joseph W Harris,89, of Aurora, CO, passed away on 4/27, surrounded by a loving family.
Joseph was born May 11th, 1936, in Baltimore, Maryland the son of Edward and Mary Harris.
Joseph graduated from Dunbar High School in 1954, then went on to college, earning an Associate's Degree in Monterey, CA. He was recognized for running track & field in High School, his special touch in photography and a skilled mathematician.
Joseph joined the Army in 1956 and served until honorably discharged in 1979.
Joseph married Sally Adams on August 29, 1958, at a church in Monterey, CA.
Joseph served in the military for 23 years and worked for the Government for 20 more additional years. He worked alongside a Tuskegee Airmen Brigadier General Davis, worked in the Criminal Investigation Division for the Army and had assignments under President Eisenhower in the military. After he retired, he continued his love for photography by taking wedding photos.
Joseph especially loved music and going to the movies. He was also a toastmaster's speaker.
Joseph was a member of Living Water Church where he and Sally attended.
Favorite memories of Joseph and what made him special was that he always went out of his way for other people and he had a secret admiration for baking.
Remaining to cherish Joseph's memory are his spouse, Sally Harris; children, Catherine Harris; grandchildren, Joshua Haris.
Preceding Joseph in death are children, Robert H; parents, Edward and Mary Harris; brothers, Edward Jr Harris; sisters, Dorothy Hill; nieces and nephews, Shirley and Clarence Hill.
Visitation will be held May 22nd at 10:00am at Living Water Church. Funeral/Memorial services will be held after services on May 22nd at Fort Logan, with Pastor Ken officiating.

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Charlene & Stanley Thomas

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Akia Lynch

May 18, 2025

Mr. Joseph, I want to thank you and Sally for the love you exude and your radiant smile. I will miss you dearly.
Peace and Love
Akia Lynch
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Steve Young

May 12, 2025

The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for Mr. HarrisĀ“ 23 years of distinguished service to our country in the Army. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693 or [email protected]. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.

Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO

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