John J Harris, 86 years old and a resident of Port Orange, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2018, surrounded by his family. John was born October 12, 1931, in Shaftsbury, Vermont, to the late Smith and Exelia Harris. He was married to Joyce Sherwin Harris on October 25, 1951, who predeceased him. In his early years he was employed by Fairdale Farms in 1965 relocated his family to Hollywood, Florida. There he was employed at Sears, Roebuck & Co. in the home improvement division, selling roofs, patio covers and the like. He retired in 1991 and spent his days relaxing and soaking up the Florida sunshine. He leaves behind his five children, Sheila (Wayne) Elmore, Diane (Gary) Auricchio, Julie (John) Smith, Brian (Lydia) Harris, and Michael Harris. Also left to cherish his memory are his sisters, Madeline Wansbury and Louise Gauthier together with several nieces and nephews and predeceased by his brother, Paul Harris.
His grandchildren include Stacy Chaplic, Michael Auricchio and Daryl Auricchio, together with his great grandchildren, Leah and Gabriel Chaplic. He also leaves behind and extended family of stepchildren and step grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from 1 - 2 p.m. at Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, 4815 Clyde Morris Blvd in Port Orange. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.volusiamemorialfuneral.com
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