Victor "Pop" Alvin Harris Jr.

Victor "Pop" Alvin Harris, Jr. was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on February 16th, 1939 and passed away on December 17th, 2023. Surrounded by his family who loved him. Vic was the eldest child of Victor Alvin Harris, Sr. and Mary Dobson Harris, who have preceded him in death. Vic, is also preceded in death by his Angel and loving wife, Amy and his eldest son, Victor Alvin Harris, III.

As a young boy, Vic’s passion was his love for Model Trains. He devoted his spare time in designing and building his elaborate model train display well into his retirement years and up until days before his passing. He loved being a Boy Scout, where he earned the Honor of becoming an Eagle Scout. In his later teenage years, He enlisted in the United States Air Force where he worked as a Maintenance Tech performing repairs on Military Vehicles. He also was enlisted in the Army National Guard after his duty from the Air Force.

While enlisted in the Armed Forces at Fort Bliss Air Force Base of El Paso, Texas, He met the Love of His Life, Noemi "Amy" Harris on a blind date. On their 3rd date he asked her to marry him, and she said, "Yes!". From that day forward they were married for just over 60 glorious, adventurous years. They had 8 children. Amy was Vic's greatest love of his Life. She was his entire world. He was a devoted and loving Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather "Pop" and Great-Grandfather to his entire family.

He is survived by his 4 siblings; Marshall Harris (Sandra) of Slidell, Louisiana; Evelyn Wiggins of Holly Hill, South Carolina; William Harris (Deanna) of Pennsylvania and Margaret Romero (Jim) of Abbeville, Louisiana.

He is also survived by his son, Marcel E. Harris (Theresa) of Olathe, Kansas whom he happily lived with for the past 3 years. His daughter, Michelle Harris-McCoy (Don) of Manchester, Tennessee and 5 other children. "Pop" also leaves behind His Legacy to his 20 grandchildren and 25 Great-Grandchildren. Loved ones and friends will forever be missing his smile, his quick wit, his loving heart, his stories of him and their Grandma, his sense of humor that had an entire room laughing until all hours of the night. "Pop" lived His life, HIS WAY! We shall miss him forever, and HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BY THOSE THAT LOVE HIM!

Our Heartfelt thanks to the Neurology Team and Nurses at Olathe Medical Center, as well as the Staff at the Olathe Medical Hospice House for the loving care they gave to "Pop". A special Thank You to all of the friends who became "Pop's" family over the years. Showing him that Blood doesn't make you family, Love does!

An intimate Visitation for "Pop" was held on Friday, December 22nd, 2023 for his family and friends who loved him more than words could ever express. We are truly blessed to have had this amazing loving man in our lives. FLY HIGH "POP"! Enjoy your love-filled Reunion with Mom, the Love of your Life.