Name: Alabama Heritage Funeral Home & Cemetery
Address: Montgomery, AL

Dr. Harris was my favorite teacher in College (Faulkner University) and was truly someone who had a great bond with myself (as well as many other students/staff). He knew how to train us and teach us "on our level" and bring us all together with his leadership expertise. I miss his classes and friendly smiling face and jokes. My thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with his dear family, friends and all who are struggling to get through the holidays without him. May God send you peace, strength and have mercy on your dear souls throughout this hardship. May he rest in peace and know I'm very thankful for his journey through life with us.

My deepest sympathy for the family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Harris are sent. He was a wonderful person and teacher who made a difference in many lives. He was a legend.

I considered Dr. Lou Harris (Doctor Lou) a friend.  Last time we had a one on one conversation, it was when CrimeStoppers moved into our new location.  We talked 3 hours straight about Church Security and Law Enforcement training.  He was a true Professional always searching for ways to keep on top of his game.  He loved his craft as an instructor because he always put the time in and always offered his services if it meant that a person or agency would gain knowledge  .  We lost a valuable asset in Law Enforcement. He will truly be missed.  Executive Director (CrimeStoppers) Tony Garrett     

I met Lou in 1992 when he was sent from Selma to Alexander City to help me with a public corruption investigation.I was a young ABI Agent and appreciated his help and guidance.I will never forget his kindness and friendship over the next several years. He even signed me on to teach classes for Faulkner.

I will never forget my friend Lou Harris !!

David Lashley

Four generations: Bertie, Lou, Julie, Evelyn
February 2000

Papa Lou and Nana with Andy, Shea, Ben & Sam 

Papa Lou with Ben & Sam, sons of Andy. We will continue to pray for everyone as you all walk through this time. Prayers for peace, comfort, and strength. 

Lou Harris was a gifted teacher and a peerless investigator! Here is a picture of the two of us and Beth Holloway - taken during our meeting in 2005! My sincere condolences to his family.  Lou was a loyal friend and I will miss him. 

Louis
Nancy
Julie
Taran
Cliff
Nicole
Andy


I first met Lou 30 years ago when I was in the Police Academy. He was my favorite instructor. I didn’t have any idea that 25 years later he would be my father in law. There are very few people I have as much respect for as I did for Lou. I didn’t get to tell him everything I wanted to but I know I will see him again and we will talk then. My thoughts are with Nancy please keep her in your prayers during this difficult time .

Lou Harris was one of the most dedicated law enforcement instructors we have ever had in our Law Enforcement Training Program at Auburn University at Montgomery.  In April 2021 one of his former students asked us if he could do a special recognition of Lou in one of his classes. After researching his teaching record and seeing how many classes and students he had over the years, we had this recognition service and recorded it so that his family could see how much he meant to the law enforcement community. This recognition service can be viewed with this link: 
https://youtu.be/T7cZzH04ofQ

Thanks to you, his family, for sharing Lou with our law enforcement community. We are so sorry for your and our loss.

Linda M Wright
Project Director, Alabama Crime Prevention Clearinghouse & Training Institute
Auburn University at Montgomery
75 TechnaCenter Drive
Montgomery, Alabama 36117
Office: 334-244-3961


I met Lou in 2000 when I began working at Faulkner as an adjunct professor. He had his own method of encouraging people to maximize their potential in everything they did. I grew to respect him and he became a trusted friend and confidant. My thoughts and prayers are with Nancy, his children and grandchildren who, no doubt, miss him terribly but rejoice that he rests comfortably with the Lord. 

I first met Lou in the early 1990's when he had just retired from the FBI and was starting up the criminal justice program at Faulkner University. Along with help from his FBI co-worker Bob Thetford and many others, Lou built that program in to what it has become today. I was fortunate to teach for Lou as well and it was always an honor to help him mold many lives over several decades. He made it possible for generations of men and women in law enforcement to achieve not only a college degree but also to obtain knowledge and skills that allowed them to rise to the highest ranks of law enforcement. That is Lou Harris's legacy. I am proud to have played a small part along with many others. Many thoughts and prayers to his family at Christmas time.

Dad taking a break backpacking-(bottom of the photo) in the Goat Rocks Wilderness located in Washington State in 1982.

Lou’s  first year in the FBI. Photo was taken in 1968 Portland, Oregon field office.

He was the type of professor that you never forget. If you still recite stories from class then you know you have something special.  He will be missed here and welcomed there.  

OBITUARY

Louis M Harris Jr.

January 28, 1942 – December 20, 2022

Alabama Heritage Funeral Home & Cemetery

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