Lee Harris Obituary
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Sept. 15, 1973 - Oct. 2, 2025
Lafayette; Lee Gerard Harris was born in Lafayette to the late Mary Claire Harris and Raleigh Gerard September 15, 1973.
He was employed at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center as a Supervisor and a lead Chef. After graduation from Lafayette High School he went on to join the United States Marines Corps then coming home and attending college at USL for a short time before developing a passion to become a cook He will be remembered as a great kind, loving person with a smile that would light up any room proud and protector of our family. He loved music, reading, sports, and entertainment.
He leaves to cherish his memory one brother; Steven George, two nephews; Steven George Jr. and Gavin George, Horace George (stepfather) Survivors include Two; Aunts Mary Lou Harris, Theresa Harris One Uncle; Allen Harris of North Carolina and host of cousins, family members and friends
He was preceded in death by his parents; Mary Claire Harris-George and Raleigh Gerard his grandparents; Ann Mae Harris and Paul Harris Sr. Uncles; Joseph Shirley Harris, Carron Harris, Joseph Frank Harris, Ashton Harris, Paul Harris Jr. Aunts; Charline George, Corrine George and Irene and Horace George Sr.
Kinchen Funeral Home Inc, 1011 North Saint Antoine Street, Lafayette LA 70501 is in charge of arrangements. Additionally, condolences to the family can be expressed on our website at www.kinchenfuneralhome.com.
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