Willie Harris, age 84 of Dayton, was born on Oct. 2, 1937 in Tuskegee, AL to the late James and Mary Ella (Brown) Harris. Willie attended schools in Tuskegee before moving to Dayton with his family. Willie transitioned from this Life on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. During his lifetime, Willie enjoyed fishing, gardening and anything having to do with handiwork. He liked collecting odd items to try and make something of them. You would often see him walking near Broadway and Third streets.

Willie was the last Harris sibling. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Alice DeBrill, Josephine Richardson, Addie Mae Lovejoy, Odessa Matthews and Lorine Ezell; brothers: Moses, Eugene, Eddie, James, Arthur and Joseph. Survivors include sister-in-law Claire Lackings, brother-in-law JC DeBrill, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including his Guardian and niece Vickie Harris.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11 at Thomas Funeral Home, 4520 Salem Ave., with the Rev. Robert Jackson officiating. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to service. Final disposition: Cremation. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com; virtual streaming link available.

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