EDWARD P. HARRIS JR., 71,

born in Philadelphia, Pa. on Oct. 19, 1937, passed peacefully away on Dec. 4, 2008.

He was a local plumber for 28 years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps until he was honorably discharged in 1962.

He touched the lives of many people.

He was preceded in death by parents Edward and Rita Harris; and sister Patricia Cowan.

He is survived by Carol, his wife of 46 years; son Edward; daughter Debora (Jeff) Lampkins; grandchildren Rick (Lynsey) Veronika, Matt Lampkins and Madison Harris; great-grandson Jefferson Dayne Lampkins; siblings Rita Ledsome, Catherine (Schellinger) George, Joseph, John and Bill Harris; as well as many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Green Valley Community Church.

Family and friends are invited to a memorial on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. at the home of Carol Harris in Amado.