William Harris Sr. "Bill"

William A. Harris Sr. “Bill”, age 66 of St. Johns, Michigan passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016 at his home with his family.

A Memorial Service will be held at their home on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 1:00 P.M.

Bill was born in Lansing, Michigan on February 15, 1950 the oldest of five children born to Alfred and Beverly (Olger) Harris.  Bill was married to his wife, Victoria for 46 years and resided most of his life in St. Johns, Michigan.  He was a devoted husband and father.

He was the 1968 Class President of Bath High School.  Bill was a proud member of the Marine Reserves, a 4-H Leader for Victor 4-H for 33 years and was a devoted supporter of Victor 4-H and Ovid-Elsie FFA.  He owned and operated W.A. Harris Excavating and Fly Away Acres.  Bill had a deep love for family and agriculture.  He loved watching his grandchildren show cattle, play sports, climb trees and go to the races.

Bill is survived by his wife Vicki of St. Johns, MI, daughter Sherry and Kirk Wurm of Laingsburg, MI, son William and Corissa Harris Jr. of Ovid, MI, daughter Shannon and Darwin Evans of St. Johns, MI, son Bradley and Mallorie Harris of Owosso, MI, 12 grandchildren; Cami Harris, Brooke Wurm, Chloe Harris, Cheyenne Wurm, Colt Wurm, Saige Wurm, William Harris III, Cassidy Harris, Willow Evans, Harris Evans, Meadow Evans and Peyton Harris, his parents Alfred and Beverly Harris of Bath, MI, mother-in-law Ethlynne Smith of East Lansing, MI, 4 sisters; Kathy and James Willson of Perry, MI, Pamela and Scott Watson of Bath, MI, Kristi Harris of Bath, MI, Patricia and James Spagnuolo of Bath, MI, special nephew Matthew Spagnuolo, and partner in crime Ron McElroy.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family to help cover medical expenses or Victor 4-H Beef Club.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuenralhomes.com.  The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.