Edward John Harris

He is preceded in death by his father and mother, the late Fred and Nazera Harris; brothers, Mitchell and Albert Harris; and sister, Najla Boutross. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Lillian; daughters, Diane Harris, Brenda Harris, Cindy Visnaw and husband Harvey; and precious grandson and namesake Edward James Visnaw. He also leaves behind his sister, Marsha Hernanz, and numerous nieces and nephews and so many others who were near and dear to him.

He was a very loving and loyal husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and friend to many people. He was a true gentleman and was an inspiration to anyone who met him. He was a godly man and had Jesus Christ in his heart and soul as he taught his family the importance of prayer.

He was the owner of E. J. Harris Co. Fine Linens, Gifts and Jewelry, founded in 1907 by the Harris family, the oldest business in Manitou Springs, Colorado before he retired at the age of 88. He also sold Oldsmobiles and Hondas for the McDavid Family after moving to Houston in 1954 and was in the top sales year after year. Eddie was an amateur boxer in high school and at St. Benedict’s College in Atchison, Kansas.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from six until seven o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, the 8th of December, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston. A recitation of the Holy Rosary is to commence at seven o’clock.

A Mass of Christian Burial is to be offered at ten o’clock in the morning on Thursday, the 9th of December, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 1801 Sage Road in Houston, where the Rev. Leon Strieder is to serve as celebrant. Immediately following the service, all are invited to join the family for a reception and meal of mercy in the adjacent Parish Life Center.

Following the gathering, an escorted cortege is to depart from St. Michael’s Parish to Memorial Oaks Cemetery, where the Rite of Committal is to be conducted.

The family would like to thank the staff at Methodist Hospital, the Evercare Hospice Team and his personal caregivers, Mary Biloche, Ana Monroy and Linda San Juan. In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions may be made in honor of Mr. Harris to the charity of one’s choice.