Obituary of Howard Timothy Harris

HarrisHoward Howard Timothy Harris Howard Timothy Harris, born October 14, 1953 to Howard Mason Harris and Anna Louise McDaniel Harris (deceased) departed this life October 20th, 2007. Tim is survived by his loving, long-time companion Carol Lynn Suder, one son Robert Mason Harris of Hawaii, two daughters Sloan Alicia Crites and Kara Nicole Harris both of Buckhannon. He is survived by his father Howard Mason Harris and one sister, Renee’ Snyder and her husband Ray Lynn Snyder, one nephew Ryan Mason Snyder of Buckhannon and one niece Shawna Lynette Snyder of Clarksville, TN. Tim also had two grandsons Hunter Timothy Crites and Robert Mason Harris, Jr. Tim was a member of Franklin Lodge # 7 AF & AM, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, Osiris Shrine in Wheeling, Upshur County Shrine, and Red Fez of Philippi. He served with the US Marine Corps from 1971-1974 with a Honorable discharge as an E-3, Lance Corporal. Tim was a highly respected coal miner by trade and will be missed by his co-workers that he touched or helped train. Tim was an avid Harley-Davidson rider, who enjoyed the freedom of the open road and lived for the ride. Friends can be received Wednesday; October 24, 2007 from 4-9 at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Holly Hoover officiating. Burial will follow in the Upshur County Memorial Park at Tennerton, WV. Buckhannon VFW Post # 3663, Frank B. Bartlett Post # 7 American Legion and DAV Chapters 5 & 36 will conduct full Military honors at the graveside. Franklin Lodge # 7 AF & AM will conduct Masonic Graveside Rites. In lieu of flowers, Tim’s family requests a donation to be sent to: Shriners Hospital for Children 1645 W. 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505-5097. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends but our love will remain forever. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Wednesday, October 24, 2007 from 4-9 PM Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home, Inc. Funeral Service Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 2 PM Funeral Home Burial Upshur County Memorial Park