Fred Harris Jr.

Fred Harris, Jr. age 86, of Peoria, passed away Tuesday April 12, 2016 at 9:44 a.m. at his residence. He was born March 12, 1930 in Carbondale to Fred and Eliza (Hollins) Harris, Sr. He first married Frankie Shird in Carbondale in 1950.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers: Johnnie Lee Harris and Edward Lee Harris.

Survivors include his first wife Frankie Harris of Peoria; five children: Dewayne (Sandra) Harris, Rhonda ( Sam) Edgerson, Youlanda ( Clem Bailey) Montgomery, Sonya (Charles) Wilson, all of Peoria, Tishawna (Nazareth) Hollis of Town and Country, FL.; eleven grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. He was also survived by three brothers: Rev James (Loretta) Harris of Memphis, TN, Rev. Al Harris of Owasso, OK, Amos Harris of Paducah, KY; and four sisters: Aubrey Reed of Winter Park, FL, Frankie Harris of Norfolk, VA, Dorothy Williams of Deltona, FL, and Herbertine (Joseph) Johnson of Murphysboro, IL. He later married Maxene Thomas in Peoria in 1981 and she survives.

Fred was a United States Army veteran serving in the Korean War. He was a welder for Caterpillar, Inc. for 30 years retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Jesus Name Church in Peoria. Visitation will be Friday April 22, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Funeral services will be Saturday April 23, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be Parkview Cemetery in Peoria with Military Honors.

A repast will be held at 2400 N.E. Madison, Peoria, following the services on Saturday. Friends may call on the family at the Madison St. address from now until the time of services. Please view Fred’s obituary online at www.Davison-Fulton.com