October 23, 1940 – April 1, 2024
Raymond Perry Harris, age 83, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on April 1, 2024.
Born on October 23, 1940, in Jacksonville, Florida to Edward Perry Harris and Mary Jo Prevatt, Raymond lived most of his life in Jacksonville where he attended Landon High School and served in the US Air Force.
Raymond had a long and illustrious career in real estate, beginning in 1965, and founding his own brokerage, Harris Real Estate, in 1967. He was the last President of the Clay County Association of Realtors and one of the original Century 21 charter brokers of Northeast Florida.
He was most at home when boating. For him, life was a yacht. An avid boater, he took many trips with his family all over Florida, the Keys, the Bahamas, and up the east coast as far north as Chesapeake Bay. He was a true Florida native, loving the outdoors and all waterways. He also enjoyed the mountains of North Carolina.
He valued family life, good health, a grand sense of humor and a positive mindset. He had a spirit full of adventure and travelled the world.
Raymond is survived by his loving wife, Debra, of 33 years; his two children, Mike Harris and Vanessa Harris Jeannin; his three grandchildren, Alaïa, Esmée, and Louis Jeannin; his brother, Donald Harris; and his niece and nephews, Scarlett Harris, Steve Harris and Robert Harris. Raymond is predeceased by his brother Bobby.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in memory of Raymond Perry Harris. Donate to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (lls.org)
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 11am at Hardage-Giddens, Mandarin Chapel, 11801 San Jose Boulevard, followed by interment at Mandarin Presbyterian Cemetery.
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