Harry W Harris ll. 65 years of age passed away at his home in Columbus Ohio on November 3, 2022, at 8:42 pm. Harry was born on March 22, 1957, to the late Harry W Harris Sr and Annie Harris. He was the oldest of 6 children born from this union.
He was educated in the Cleveland Public school system and graduated from high school with honors in 1975. After high school, he attended Youngstown State University pursuing a degree in electrical engineering. He worked several jobs and could fix anything in maintenance. He was a ray of sunshine to everyone he came in contact with. He Never met a stranger and if he could help someone, he would without even thinking about it. Harry loved living life and hanging out with his family and friends.
He professed his love for Christ at an early age. He was a devoted husband, brother, son, uncle, cousin and friend always willing to help anyone who needed him. He never turned anyone away. Harry had a bubbly personality and always kept us laughing. If you were having a bad day, Harry would change that as soon as you saw his face.
In 1995, Harry met Ronetta and fell in love. They were married on April 21, 2002. Together they raised 3 Children, Anthony Ramos, Demario Pollard and Lora Harris. Harry was a wonderful dad and he made sure that his family was always taken care of. Everything he did was for them.
In 2006 Harry relocated his family to Columbus Ohio to start a new life. He began working for several different real estate properties as a maintenance worker. He worked his way up to a supervisor position. He was great at his job. He then began helping others get jobs. He made a lot of lifelong friends. In 2016, he got hurt on the job and had to stop
working due to his injuries. He still managed to take care of his family.
Harry leaves to cherish his loving memory, his wife Ronetta, daughter Lora, sons Demario and Anthony, grandchildren Ramasia, Myanah, Gianna, Jalany, and Laeana. Siblings, Annette (Clozell) Laureen (Jerry) Ronald Harris, Michael Harris, Josiah Harris, and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, and several friends. Harry loved all of us dearly. He will truly be missed.
Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, November 12, 2022 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd.).
Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates.
My condolences to the family. Harry was a good friend and I will miss him. Rest in peace my brother.
We would like to extend our condolences to the family.
May God comfort you through his word the Bible and the gift of prayer. Thinking of you all.
Deepest sympathies to the family at the time of grief loss. To Kim, we love you and will always be here. We pray that God’s peace will will comfort you during these difficult days ahead.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family. May you all find comfort and peace during this difficult time. The memories of Harry will forever be in our hearts. ✨