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Oliver Harris, Jr passed from this life on February 12, 2022, following sudden illness and brief hospitalization at Toledo ProMedica Hospital. He was born in Toledo, OH, on January 13, 1957, to parents, Oliver Sr. and Bertha Harris. He married his high school sweetheart, Reosa Harris, on May 31, 1980. They enjoyed many wonderful years together and raised their family in Toledo, OH. Oliver briefly worked at the University of Toledo before joining the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department in September 1985, where he was employed until his retirement in March 2018. Oliver enjoyed caring for and cooking for his family, spending time with his two grandchildren, as well as the pleasures of a good cigar.
Oliver is lovingly survived by his wife, Reosa Harris; son, Terrill (Liz) Harris; daughter, Ashley Harris; grandchildren, Nora and Myles Harris; sister-in-law, Diane (John) Gundogdu; sisters, Olivee Tucker, Odessia Autman, Christine Caldwell, Yvonne Frazier and Vera Ellis; special nieces, Cassandra (Calvin) Harris-Skinner and Deb (Raynard) Armstrong; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha and Oliver Harris Sr; and his sisters, Alma Ulis and Marie Harris.
Family and friends may visit on Sunday, February 27, 2022, from 3-5 p.m. at House of Day Funeral Home, at 2550 Nebraska Ave, Toledo, OH 43607. Last Alarm service is at 4:45 p.m., with funeral services to follow directly at 5p.m.
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Nora
June 7, 2024
We miss you so much from granny and nora
Alexis Caldwell
March 18, 2022
I miss you & love you all. Rest In Peace! May God comfort you ALL in this time of grieving. He cares for you.
Susan Pratt
February 28, 2022
Sorry for your loss
John,Teri, and girls (Amber, Kristin and Whitney).
February 27, 2022
We want to express our deepest sympathy to Ashley,Terrill and Reosa (Peedee).Ollie had many great qualities and he had our respect. One of a kind. Love you guys .
JP Thibert
February 27, 2022
This MAN, Ollie Harris, jr. was nothing short of impressive figure to me! When I first met BIG O at Firehouse #7 in the spring of 1993, as a Probationary Firefighter, he was as kind & congenial, as much as he was strong & capable of just about anything. I learned as much from him about fighting fires, station duties, & Fire Tradition as he would offer. I cherish those endless conversations with him & the bottomless coffee pot at 7´s. He was a mentor & never knew how many of us admired him.
A true gentleman.
A MAN amongst men.
Although I, too, will miss him, it only makes sense that God has taken one of the Best to keep watch in that Heavenly Firehouse.
My heartfelt condolences & Prayers to the entire HARRIS Family & all of those that were lucky enough to know him.
Bill Sulewski
February 24, 2022
I first remember Ollie from drill school where he was a hard worker and eager to learn his firefighting skills. My deepest condolences to the family. He is a good man and a well respected firefighter may he rest in peace in heaven.
Timothy Shack Worthy
February 24, 2022
To my fire family, in one's lifetime you will meet a special person and Mr. Oliver Harris Jr. Is one, there was a Big 'O' in basketball and one in the fire department Big 'O' was a great firefighter and person on that job. RIP Brother!
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