Roland Harris

Roland Harris, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Apr. 6, 2014 in his home in Homestead, FL surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his lovely wife of 64 years, Doris Harris; son, Jim Harris and wife Carol; daughter, Marybeth Peterson and husband Daniel; and three grandchildren, Kimberly Dolar, Craig Dolar and Aubrey Lummert. Born on Nov. 12, 1928 in Homestead, FL. He joined the Navy on Sep. 13, 1944 at the age of 15 as Bugler First Class V-6 serving two years on the U.S.S. Pocomoke (AV-9) during World War II.In 1960 Harris & Schroeder Builders was formed as a partnership between Roland Harris and Glenn Schroeder. Glenn Schroeder retired in 1992 and Roland Harris retired in 1998. James M. Harris, a third generation builder has worked with his father most of his life and had been an equal partner since 1987 and also a sole owner since 1998. Thank you Roland, Dad, Grandfather and Best Friend for letting us be a part of your wonderful life and for being such a great Christian example for all of us to follow. Please join us as we celebrate the life of Roland Harris at Palms Woodlawn Funeral Home located at 27100 Old Dixie Highway, Homestead, FL on Friday Apr. 11, 2014 from 5:30pm - 9:00pm with the Celebration of Life Service to start at 7:00pm. Please come and share with us your fond memories. Private graveside services will be held the following week at the Palms Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Gateway Church of Christ, 1800 E Mowry Drive Homestead, Florida 33033 305)245-7171 Send Check to Above Address Memo to Read "In Memory of Roland Harris".