John was a 21 year veteran of the US Navy and retired in November of 1971 moving his family back home to Alabama to spend time with his parents in their final years. In 1981 John and Peggy moved to Tampa. John became a member of the American Legion Post 111 and served as Chaplain at the post. He was a member of the Sheldon Road Baptist Church. John loved camping and traveling the country with his wife, Peggy. They took many trips around the country that included their grandchildren as well. He enjoyed watching the grandkids play sports too. He was a big sports fan, he and Peggy watched the Buccaneers, Rays, Lightning and Nascar races together many evenings.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Margaret (Peggy) Harris; children Loretta Potz (Bob) of Clearwater; Leslie Layman (Tracy) of Birch Tree, Mo; John B Harris III (Nancy) of Tampa; and Grady Harris (Debbie) of Franklin, TX. They have 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Lifepath Hospice, Melech Hospice House and Aaron from Encompass Health. In lieu of flowers, donations to Sheldon Road Baptist Church or Metropolitan Ministries are requested.
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