Vincent Edward Harris

Vincent Edward Harris, age 55, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 2, 2023.
Born August 9, 1967, in Osceola AR, to Andrew and Clara Harris. Vincent was baptized at Magnolia Ave Baptist Church in Riverside, CA. in 1990. Vincent was married to Kim Williamson on July 23, 2022.
Vincent was an All-State first team selection his senior season and a two time Upstate Eight All-Conference first team selection as an outfielder. Vincent then played outfield for Triton Junior College in 1986 and earned National Junior College Athletic Association All-American third team honors. He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the fourth round of the 1986 draft. He played in the minor leagues from 1986 to 1996 for the White Sox, New York Mets and San Diego Padres organizations. Vince later signed with the Chicago Cubs as a replacement player in the spring of 1995. Vincent Harris was inducted into the Elgin Sports Hall of Fame on November 6 2016.
After retiring from professional baseball, Vincent went on to coach at Streamwood High School. He worked for over twenty years at Caton Middle School as a Dean's Assistant. Due to his "love of the game", Vincent most recently coached at Elgin Academy, The Infield, and Pirates Baseball.
Vincent is survived by his spouse, Kim Williamson of North Aurora, IL; son Tyler Harris of Poplar Grove, IL; stepchildren Cameron Williamson of San Francisco, CA and Rachel Walker of Minneapolis, MN; grandchildren Isaiah Harris (13) and Mariah Harris (6); mother Clara Harris of Elgin, IL; siblings Kenneth Harris, Phyllis Harris, Gregory Harris, Shalonda Berry, Alex (Jena) Harris; and multiple nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his father Andrew Harris and great grandmother Clara Glover.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, January 7th at Yurs Funeral Home, 1771 West State Street, Geneva, with Pastor Willie L. Tate officiating. Burial will be at Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin. Visitation will be Friday from 3-8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.