Obituaries

January 21 1956 to December 8, 2014

MEDARYVILLE - William Ray Harris, 58, of Galesburg, MI, passed away at 12:15 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8, at his home after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on Jan. 21, 1956 in Holland, MI, to the late Arvel and Margaret Goodman Harris. On June 11, 1983, he married Pamela Mullins in Fennville, MI. She survives. 

Also surviving are: 
Christopher (Melinda Hagood) Harris, Holland, MI, Son 
Robert (Tammy) Harris, Galesburg, MI, Son 
Hope Harris, Granddaughter 
Elijah Hagood, Grandson 
Kaden Harris, Grandson 
Devin Crommie, Grandson 
Jesse James Harris, Grandson 
Bailey Ann Harris, Granddaughter 
Barbara Batten, Mt. View, AR, Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews 
Loretta Randolph Mullins, Galesburg, MI, Mother-in-law 
James (Nancy) Mullins, Holland, MI, Brother-in-law 
Mike (Rosa) Mullins, Fennville, MI, Brother-in-law 
Tim (Lisa) Mullins, Francesville, Brother-in-law 
Karen (Larry) Salyers, Rensselaer, Sister-in-law 

Preceded in death by:
Christie Harris, Daughter 
Sarah Lucinda Claussen, Sister 
Clifford Mullins, Father-in-law 
Kathy Collis, Sister-in-law 

Mr. Harris worked as a truck driver at Donnelly Corporation in Michigan for 21 years and later as an over-the-road truck driver. Through the years, he and his wife lived in Michigan, Indiana, and Arkansas. He enjoyed playing pool and was a member of the American Pool Association. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandkids.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 noon Friday, at Goodway Baptist Church, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 12 Noon (Friday, Dec. 12), at the church with Pastors James Rowe and Johnny Lundinburg officiating. Burial will be at Goodway Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to funeral home for funeral expenses.