Gene Harris

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Gene Ralph Harris was born in Fairview, Missouri on November 21, 1929 the son of John and Nora (Wogomon) Harris. He entered into rest on May 22, 2021 in Granby, Missouri at the age of 91. 

Gene served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, received two bronze stars; merit badge and an occupation medal for Japan. 

He moved to Illinois where he married Juanita Shell in 1961. 

 Gene loved the Lawrence Welk show, stock market, nature and anything history related. His favorite restaurant was the Rib Crib. He loved his dogs, Lucy and Maggie and enjoyed taking drives and sightseeing. He was always willing to help out someone in need and was a very giving person who always put others needs ahead of his own. 

Gene is survived by his wife of 60 years, Juanita Harris; one daughter, Janet (Tim) O'Callaghan; two granddaughters, Tracy and Heather Collins and a sister, Mickey (Donnie) Mitchell and numerous nieces and nephews. 

He is preceded in death by a son, Mike Collins, brothers, Johnny, Lee, Jim Harris and his parents.

FULL MILITARY GRAVESIDE SERVICE

Dice Cemetery
Tuesday, June 01, 2021
10:00 AM
Corner of Vixen Road & Hwy HH
Fairview, MO 64842