John Willie Harris Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John Willie Harris was born on May 10, 1948 to Annie B. and Ernest Harris. He departed this life on January 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Annie B. and Ernest Harris; sisters, Hazel Rivers and Elvira Gary; and brother, Ernest Harris. John acknowledged his belief in God at a young age and was a member of Truevine Missionary Baptist Church in Sarasota, Florida. He earned a degree from Florida Memorial in 1974. He also served in the United States Air Force. John married the love of his life, Gail, in 1981, and fathered two loving children, Royce and Genavese. He welcomed a devoted daughter-in-law, Tammy, through his son. The apples of his eye were his four beautiful grandchildren, Abigail, Aliza, Damarion, and Annalisa. He later received a real estate degree and served as an agent. Using his business management degree, John worked in sales and managed restaurants, commercial retail stores, and small businesses. Among his many accomplishments, John was also a published author, writing “No Ordinary Journey,” a realistic fictional story set in his hometown of Sarasota. After his retirement, he dabbled more in his creative side refurbishing furniture and furnishings with a strong affinity for lamps. He leaves to cherish loving memories his wife, Gail; son, Royce (Tammy); daughter, Genavese, all of Mobile, AL; grandchildren Abigail, Aliza, Damarion, and Annalisa Harris of Mobile, AL; brother, Robert Harris; and sister, Yvonne White, both of Sarasota, FL; brother-in-law, Lee Rivers of Theodore, AL; close friend, Leland Busby of Mobile, AL; as well as loving nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 12-2 PM at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, followed by service at 2 PM.

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John Willie Harris

May 10, 1948 - January 11, 2022