The following obituary was posted on the website of Ridgeway Funeral Home, Paris, Tennessee, USA.

(http://www.ridgewayfuneralhome.com/obits/obituary.php?id=476606)

William J. "Bill" Harris

Died: Thu., Jun. 5, 2014

William Joel Harris (Bill) of Centerville, Ohio formerly of Paris, Tn loving husband of Mae Harris (deceased) and wonderful, caring father to Larry and Daryl Harris, died Thursday, June 5, 2014 in Centerville, Ohio.

Bill was born December 2, 1928 in Buchanan, Tn to Lake and Grace Harris who have proceeded in death.
Bill and Mae married May 10, 1948. Bill was a member of Springboro Baptist Church in Springboro, Ohio. Bill loved his family. He grieved for the last year for Mae. He was very close to his sons, Larry and Daryl. He spoke regularly to his brother-in-law Earl Shankle and stayed in touch with his nieces and nephews and other relatives.

He is survived by sons, Daryl of Fishers, Indiana and Larry (Jan) of Centerville, Ohio. Grandchildren Joel Evan (Sarah Ann) Harris of Winnetka, Illinois and Ashley Rebecca (Hunter) Chastain of Rogers, AR and Great Grandchildren, Lane Marie Harris, Burke Hopkins Harris, Willa Ann Harris, Harper Harris Chastain and Lake Marshal Chastain.

He was preceded in death by sister Virginia Harris, brothers Rulon, Elroy, Voyce, Voyle, Paul, Glen and his twin brother Bob.

Visitation will be Thursday, June 12 from 4-8 pm and after 9:00 am Friday at Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St., Paris, Tn 38242.

The funeral Service will be at 10 am Friday, June 13, at LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home. Burial will follow in New Beaverdam Cemetery near Buchanan TN.

Charitable donations may be made in William's memory to the following organization:

Wounded Warrior Project
http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org
PO Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675