Robert Turner Harris (1915 - 1987)

Born 3 Jan 1915 in Robinson, Crawford County, Illinois

Ancestors

Died 20 Nov 1987 at age 72 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois

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Biography

Robert was born in 1915. He was the son of Fred Harris and Stella Turner. He passed away in 1987.^[1]

Obituary

Robert Harris died in Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, IL.

He was born in Robinson, IL, the son of Fred & Stella Turner Harris. He married Evelyn Croughan October 25, 1938 in Henderson, KY, and she survives.

He worked for National Supply Company for 27 years and then in 1963 he started Harris Supply, Inc. and worked there until his retirement this year.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Survivors besides his wife include a son, Robert Michael Harris; four daughters, Katherine H. Potter, Janet H. Sitarz, Deborah H. Martin, & Martha E. Harris; seven grandchildren; four nieces; and a nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.

Services were held at the First United Methodist Church with Pastor Bob Logan presiding.

Graveside services and burial in Haven Hill Cemetery.^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ Find A Grave Memorial# 59356009
2. ↑ Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL.