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Larry HARRIS Obituary
Larry Harris
WILLIAMSVILLE - Larry Harris, age 70, of Williamsville, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in Pana, Illinois.
Larry is survived by his children; Terry L. Harris of Bloomington, IL, Kathy J. (Andy) Ritter of Dublin, OH, Stephen L. (Jacquie) Harris of Spaulding, IL, and Michael L. Harris of Bloomington, IL; eight grandchildren; and five great-grand-children; sisters, Opal Meredith, Mary Ann (Steve) Orme, Debra (Dave) Heat-on, and Judy (Richard) Zillion; sister-in-law, Carol Harris; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews & cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bob, and brother-in-law, Mitchell Meredith.
Larry was born April 18, 1941, the son of Haskell and Gertie Lindsey Harris.
He worked at Stetson China Company in Lincoln for 7 years before working at Caterpillar in Decatur for 33 years as a Power Trucker.
Larry was a member of the Williamsville Christian Church and UAW.
Visitation will be held at Mott & Henning Funeral Home, where friends may call from 4 until 7 PM on Friday. Funeral services will be held at the Williamsville Christian Church at 10:00 AM on Saturday.
Rev. David Beals officiating.
Burial will be held at Walnut Hill Cemetery near Williamsville.
Memorials can be made to the Williamsville Christian Church in lieu of flowers.
On-line condolences can be sent at www.mottandhenning.com
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Judy Graham
February 19, 2012
Dearest Opal, MaryAnn, Debbie,Judy and Larrys children.
I am so saddened at the death of your dear brother and father. I knew Larry as a child and spent alot of time as part of the family. I loved you all so dearly and still feel as you are my sisters and were my brother. My heart goes out to all of you. I have you all in my daily prayers that God gives you comfort in knowing that Larry is enjoying being with his beloved Mother, Dad and brothers, Bob and Mitchell. Can you imagine the laughter going on in heaven today. Love all of you so very much.
Paige Buckman
February 18, 2012
Its been almost 3 weeks since you passed and I'm still numb. I'm so sorry I didn't realize how wonderful you were and took our time for granted. I'm so glad you came to every family event and was always the first one there and one of the lasts to leave. Im so thankful you loved me and the kids and showed it the best way you knew how. I hope you and uncle Bob are up there protecting us. I love you grandpa and miss you everyday!
Michele Ayers
February 15, 2012
My thoughts and prayers have been with the entire family going through this difficult time with the passing of my Uncle Larry. He was a great man who loved his family unconditionally. I know he is in a much better place now, and is looking down on all of us with that big smile that he kept on his face. I will miss that smile that he had especially when he was teasing, aggravating, and telling his jokes. I have many wonderful memories of my Uncle Larry and will miss him dearly. God Bless and Love to all.
Michael Meredith
February 15, 2012
Terry, Steve, Mike, and Kathy,
You're all in my thoughts and prayers with the loss of your dad, as are Mom, Aunt Debbie, Aunt Mary Ann, and Aunt Judy with the loss of their brother. I have many great memories of Uncle Larry. Every time he came down to Kentucky back when Dad was alive, he was always glad to help with whatever project we might be doing. Whether it was cutting down a tree, fixing plumbing, or whatever the task at hand happened to be, he was always eager to help. He always appreciated a good joke, even the ones that were played on him. He has the distinction of being the only person I've ever known in my whole life to give me a pickup truck load of television sets!
He stayed with Mom the whole time she was having surgery for her brain tumor and spent many nights in the hospital with her. He was a good man and will be missed by all who knew him.
Debbie Heaton
February 14, 2012
Dear Terry, Kathy, Steve, Mike and families,
My thoughts, love, and prayers go out to all of you. My heart breaks at the loss of my big brother, Larry. I will miss him so very much. He was a wonderful big brother, who could always bring a smile to my face with his silly little jokes. He loved all of you so very much, and he was so proud of his family. When we recently visited with him in Kentucky, Brigitte became his best buddy, following him everywhere he went. He was so good with kids, and she fell in love with him. Without a doubt, I know that he is celebrating in Heaven today with Bob, Mom, Dad, Grandpa, and all others who have left us. I pray for peace for each one of you. He was so very blessed with a beautiful family. I love you all.
With love,
Mary Ann and Steve Orme and Family
February 7, 2012
I love you Terry, Kathy, Steve, Mike, and my heart goes out to you and your families. I was very blessed to have Larry for my big brother. He was such a great guy with a big heart. He was very proud of his family and loved them very much. He was always there to help people if they needed it whether he knew them or not. I loved him very much and am going to miss his almost daily visits. He talked about his family with so much love and pride for them. I know in my heart he was happy the day he passed away because he was with his son, Terry, and I am so grateful he was. He was at his happiest when he was with his children and grandchildren. The last time I saw Larry, the day before he passed away, he left with that beautiful smile he always had, and I told him take it easy. He said ok. Larry, I love you big brother, and I will miss you forever.
February 6, 2012
Kathy, Terry, Steve, and Michael may you find strength in the Lord in the days to come. He loved his entire family and I will never forget his stories and jokes and his wonderful laugh. We will see him again when our journey on this earth is over! Love you all so much.
Laura Harris and Alec
February 5, 2012
Uncle Larry was a quiet soul and always loving, compassionate, and kind. He could crack up Alec and all the other kids with his silly jokes. Alec loved the time he spent with Larry out at Mary Ann and Steve's house. I loved listening to him talk about different things. He was such a special man and our lives were blessed with him in it. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family. He has gone on to his mansion in glory and smiles down on all of us. :-)
Pat and Bill Haarer
February 5, 2012
Thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your beloved brother/dad/grandpa/uncle. May your family be comforted in knowing that he is in a much better place and watching over you and that one day you will be reunited.
Opal Meredith
February 5, 2012
I will miss my dear brother Larry for the rest of my life. He was a kind and gentle man that loved us all and I loved him so very much. I pray that God will give peace and comfort to you, Terry, Kathy, Steve, and Mike and to your families and also to my sisters, Mary Ann, Debbie, Judy, and Carol. I love you all.
Rich Payne
February 4, 2012
Terry-
I'm the guy who stopped to help you that last day with your dad. We did all we could to bring him back and I know with all my heart he left this world on a beautiful sunny day and with no pain or suffering. I lost my dad a year ago the exact same way. I know this is a difficult time and I hope your wonderful memories of your dad comfort you in the days to come.
With sincere sympathy -
Rich Payne
Taylorville, IL
Kevin McGrath
February 4, 2012
Terry, Steve, Kathy and Mike. I am sorry to hear about your Dad passing. You will be in our thoughts during these times.
The Catlin and Arnold Family
February 4, 2012
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of our wonderful childhood friend, Larry. Larry was a man who truly loved his family and friends. He was always so happy to share stories of all of you kids, grandkids and his siblings. He loved each of you dearly. Larry was always so proud of sharing his life with each of you. Treasure your special family memories. Blessings,
John and Debbie Hall
February 3, 2012
Terry and family. So sorry to hear about your Dad. We have good memories of him at the lake. Our prayers are with you
February 3, 2012
We're so sorry to hear about your loss, our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Love Ray & Bonnie Widmyer Dublin, Ohio
Starlynn Sebring
February 3, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
February 3, 2012
I was so sorry to hear about your loss, my deepest sympathy to all the family. Mark Hall and Judi Hall
Jenny and Don Heaton
February 3, 2012
Don and I are truly sorry for the loss of your beloved Larry. You are and will be in our thoughts and Prayers.
Jerry & Shirley Polk
February 2, 2012
We're so sorry to hear about Larry's passing. Your family is in our prayers. Sorry we can't be there.
Richard Zillion
February 2, 2012
I was deeply saddened when Judy and I found out about Larry. It was (and still is) a great shock. In the 24 years that I have known your dad, I can't say that I ever heard an unkind word from him or any unkind things said about him. He was a man that loved his family with his whole heart. Terry, Kathy, Steve and Mike, as well as the as all the grandkids and great grandkids, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy Zillion
February 2, 2012
God never promised that life would be easy. That we had to lean on him during the difficult times. This is one of them. Larry loved his kids, grandkids, great grandkids and his siblings very much. He was a terrific brother and I am glad he was mine. I loved him very much. Terry, Kathy, Steve and Mike, you will have many wonderful memories of your dad. I love you guys, too.
February 2, 2012
My heart breaks for all of you,especially for Terry ,Steve,Mike and Kathy.In the 36 years that I knew your dad, I don't have a single bad memory of him. He's hangin with Uncle Bob,Mitchell,Gramps and Grama and discussing the curse of the Cubs.I wish I could've come with Aunt Debbie,but things here would'nt allow it. I love the entire Harris family ,and pray God will give you the peace and strength to get through this together...like you always have. All our love--Uncle Dave,Brigitte,Maegan,and Brayden
Kevin OMalley
February 2, 2012
Mike, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May the happy memories comfort you in your loss.
Tracey Dees
February 2, 2012
Very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers
February 2, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a wonderful man and a great uncle. He would share jokes with Alec and Courtney whenever he could and they would love it. Larry and my dad are probably having such a wonderful reunion right now. We will be praying for you.
Gary, Cindy, Aaron & Courtney Turnbull
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