Leo Daniel Harris Sr.

and Endie Davis Harris, and was educated in the Longview Independent

School District.

He was a great cook, king of the barbecue, and a serious hat lover—owning more

than 50 over the years. Leo didn’t go ANYwhere without a hat! He also enjoyed

fishing, playing dominoes and baseball, and attending family reunions.

Renowned as a practical joker, Leo couldn’t resist playing tricks on his wife,

Emma. He was kind, caring, a good friend, and a wonderful provider for his family.

Leo knew The Lord.

If Leo said he was going to do something for someone, he did it. He was a man of

his word. Sometimes though, when asked to do something, he was famous for

saying, “In a minute,” which meant that he wasn’t going to do it at all.

A loyal and dependable employee, Leo worked for the City of Dallas Sanitation

Department, in Safeway’s warehouse, and as a long-haul truck driver for Victory

Packaging and the U.S. Postal Service, where he retired. He also owned two

businesses, a barbecue restaurant and a janitorial service.

A loyal and dependable employee, Leo worked for the City of Dallas Sanitation

Department, in Safeway’s warehouse, and as a long-haul truck driver for Victory

Packaging and the U.S. Postal Service, where he retired. He also owned two

businesses, a barbecue restaurant and a janitorial service.

As a longtime truck-driver, Leo was one of the safest guys on the road. He earned

many safety awards at Victory Packaging; he even earned a hat for “Safe Driver of

the Year.” Leo also liked to sing—waaay off-key—and dance, and was known for

being a “low-down” blues aficionado.

Affectionately called “L,” Leo was preceded in death by his parents, his brother,

Robert Lee Harris, daughter Karen Udoh, and son Eric Charles Harris.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 42 years, Emma West Harris;

children, Brenda Harris, Leo Daniel Harris, Jr. (Tammy), Deanus Hodge (Dean),

Stephania Wenzl, and Vincent Harris (Opal); bonus daughters, Holly Jones, Canell

Thornton, and Ellen Martin; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren,

great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.