Larry James Harris, 75, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away after an extended illness, on Feb. 25, 2016.
He was born to Sherman James and Edith Ethelyn Harris on Feb. 18, 1941.
Larry was an honest, down-to-earth, hardworking, patriotic man. He spent over 25 years at Tappan Industries, and then later retired from Hi-Stat. He enjoyed attending various local churches. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, going to flea markets and car shows, and working on cars, or anything with an engine. Larry had a great taste for gourmet foods, but also loved KFC, Chinese Buffets, chocolate ice cream, and a good cup of coffee.
Larry is survived by his wife, Patricia Harris; his daughter, Glenda Harris and her mother Barbara Harris, of Mansfield; his step-daughter, Katherine Smith, of Mansfield; his step-son, Elvis Burkey, of Delaware, Ohio; his grandchildren, Jennifer Harris (Anthony) Grano, of Caledonia, Illinois, Lori Harris, of Rockford, Illinois, James (Kristy) Harris, of Mansfield, and Debbie Sowders, of Mansfield; his great-grandchildren, Faith Kelly Grano, Arizona Graszl, Jocelynn Harris, Mackenzie Harris, Terry Bishop, Cameron Pardue, Kameron Bukery, Teyler Burkey, Elvis Burkey Jr., and Ariel Burkey; his brother, Gary Harris, of Pennsylvania; his nieces and nephews, Debbie Patterson, Dick Ward, John Marble, and Mike Compton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Kelly Gene Harris; his grandson, Gene Kelly Harris; his sisters, Evelyn Compton and Helen Marble; and his nephew. Tom Compton Jr.
Visitation will be held on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors. Contributions may be made to the family.
Words of comfort may be expressed at www.wappner.com.
