Leslie Charles Harris, 78, passed away late in the evening on April 14, 2019. He was born August 4, 1940, in Youngstown, Ohio, to William and Anna Harris. He graduated from South High School in 1958. He met and married Sylvia Katherine Heid in 1961. They were married 53 ½ years when his beloved wife entered into rest in 2015. After graduating from Kent State University, Les began his career in Education, teaching in Boardman (63-68). He was principal in Jackson Milton (68-75), assistant superintendent in North Ridgeville (75-80), and superintendent in Coshocton (80-84). He earned his Doctorate at Bowling Green University in 1985 and went on to be superintendent of schools in St. Clairsville (85-92) and Middlefield (92 until his retirement 96). After moving to Ormond Beach Leslie joined the staff at Volusia Memorial where he worked for over 15 years. Leslie is survived by son, Jeffrey William Harris (Lori Olszewski); daughter, Paula Ann Barron (Andrew); grandchildren, Samantha Leigh Soule, Anthony Ray Harris, William Paul Soule, Joseph Carl Harris, Veronica Marie Harris and brother Ronald D. Harris.. A Memorial Service will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 5400 Market Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44512 on Friday May 17, 2019 at 1:00 PM. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.volusiamemorialfunerals.com.
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