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MSgt Jerry Bliss Harris, (Ret)
Bossier City - Funeral services for Jerry Harris will be 11:00 AM, Friday, February 27, 2015 at Boone Funeral Home-Bossier. Officiating Rev. Jerry Kennedy will officiate. Interment will be at Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery.
The family will receive friends between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Boone Funeral Home.
Jerry was born in Bradford, IL on November 11, 1935 and passed away on February 21, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer and Alzheimers. Jerry proudly served his country by serving 21 years in the USAF, as a Missile Technician. After his retirement he worked for the Bossier Parish School Board. In his spare time he enjoyed working on cars, fishing, building anything with wood, but most of all he loved playing with the grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and four brothers. Left to cherish his memories are, wife of 60 years, Marie Harris; children, Mark Harris, Jerri Hammontree (Randy), Joni Harris, Debbie Smith (Joey), Craig Harris, Steve Harris, and David Harris; nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren; one brother and two sisters.
Jerry will be honored with full military rites.
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Memories and Condolences
for MSgt Harris
March 19, 2015
Marie and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. What a great guy and he was blessed to have you in his life, Marie. Janet Eble
Roy Dunn
March 2, 2015
I will miss you Uncle Jerry. You were always a good man!
Carolyn Pharr Christian
March 1, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a unique man and so friendly. I am so blessed to have known him. Prayers to the family. God give everyone strength through this trying time.
guy smith
February 26, 2015
craig so sorry to of your dad,mary and i will be prayin for you and your family
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Butch & Debbie Matthews
February 25, 2015
Our Prayers go out to Aunt Marie and all the rest of the family. We love all of you and will truly miss Uncle Jerry. He reminded us so much of my Dad and Jerrys Brother Bruce.
Cindy Manning
February 25, 2015
My heart goes out to the David & the Harris family.Pop was a wonderful man!!! I feel honored and blessed to have known and loved him and to have my own memories I will always cherish. Praying that God will give each and everyone strength to get through such a difficult time!! Pop will be deeply missed may he rest in peace❤
Cindy Manning
February 25, 2015
Sending out love and prayers to the Harris family. Pop will be missed dearly he was a wonderful man who touched my heart many years ago lots of memories. Till this day I can not look at a jelly donut without thinking of him and how everyone would try anything to get Pop to eat. I'd stop by with jelly donuts and mom would insist jerry just eat one. just trying to get him to eat anything that would help put weight on him. Such a great man, wonderful husband and father.I truely feel blessed that I got to know and love pop and make some memories that I will always cherish !!may he rest in peace ❤
Jerry Ann Payne
February 25, 2015
It was a pleasure working with Jerry Harris over the years as he repaired Bossier Schools' TVs, Overheads, and VCRs. It seems that there was nothing Jerry couldn't fix.
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
February 25, 2015
The Final Salute
Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Jerry Bliss Harris our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Jerry. And to Jerry it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Vietnam War while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Jerry, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,061 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Jerry's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
Elaine (Kent) Roan
February 25, 2015
Craig and Debbie and The Harris Family: I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. May god bless you.
Christy Clayes
February 25, 2015
He was a good man. I am so sorry and truly wish we all were closer. Hugs and love from his neice and nephews in Illinois ~ Christy
February 25, 2015
Marie, Jeri, and the rest of your family. We have everyone of you in our prayers. Jerry was a great man who will be greatly missed.
Debbie Prudhome-Belew
February 24, 2015
Marie, Joni, Jessi and family - Mr Harris was a good soul whose family was so important to him. Praying that the Lord provides you comfort in loving memories.
"What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us." -Helen Keller
Gloria & Eldie Osten
February 24, 2015
Joni, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. It's never easy to say goodbye to a loved one. If we can do anything please let us know. Love
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