Roland P. Harris Obituary

We bid farewell to Roland P. Harris of Highland, Illinois, born in Alhambra, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 4, 2024 at the age of 99. Roland touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Irwin Harris and Maybelle Harris; his wife Lorna Harris; his parents-in-law, Arthur and Myrtle Ritt; his daughters, Mary Harris and Anne Harris; his grandson Nolan Harris; his brother Udell; his siblings-in-law, Cecelia Harris and Walter Bellm; and his nephew-in-law George Percy.

He is survived by: his daughter-in-law Teresa Kennedy (Mark); his grandchildren, Hilary Crites (Bryan), Halle Harris, Nathan Harris (Christine), Brendan Harris (Susan), Colin Harris, Shannon Urban (Myles), Sean Harris, Will Harris, Eileen Harris, Blake Harris (Amie), Rhett Harris (Justine), Kailey Riegert (Bryan), Eli Harris (Madison) and Miriah Harris (Colten Strotheide); his sister-in-law Ellen Bellm of Panama City, FL; and his nieces, Kathleen McDermott (Jim), Marilyn Percy and Debbie Lyons (Bob). He is also survived by 4 great grandsons; 17 great granddaughters.

Memorial donations may be made to Highland Area Community Foundation or St. Paul Education Foundation, Highland, IL.