Born on August 14, 1933 in Pikeville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Alan and Barbara Harris.
William served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, 1st Infantry and received accolades and awards for his service. He was also a member of the VFW, a prominent business owner and operator of Harris Plumbing since 1967. Bee was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting and fishing and loved by many on the Skyway Fishing Pier in St. Petersburg, Fl.
William will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his children: Brenda Alwin (Dave) of Cape Coral, FL and Butch Harris (Shawn) of Martinsburg, WV; his brother, Eugene Harris of Martinsburg, WV; his sister, Edna Milburn (Virgil) of Martinsburg, WV; ten grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and many lifelong dear friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet Harris; his children: Karen (Sis), and Kathy Meier; two grandchildren: Christopher Gorman and Kamarion Owens; brother, Daniel Harris; and sister, Shirley Newcomb.
Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 from 4-7pm at Rosedale Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 1pm at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Rosedale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Panhandle.
Condolences can be sent to www.RosedaleFuneral.com
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