Robert was born Aug. 1, 1936, in Waverly, the youngest of 12 children of James and Lula Harris.
He served in the U.S. Army along with five of his brothers. Robert served in France as a sergeant during the Korean War.
He married the love of his life, Nicole Valette. He was the proud father of two children, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
After retirement, he loved spending time with his family. He will be deeply missed.
Graveside services with military honors will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 11, at Phillippe Cemetery, north of Mahomet. The Rev. Hank Sanford will officiate.
Champaign News Gazette
Robert was born Aug. 1, 1936, in Waverly, the youngest of 12 children of James and Lula Harris.
He served in the U.S. Army along with five of his brothers. Robert served in France as a sergeant during the Korean War.
He married the love of his life, Nicole Valette. He was the proud father of two children, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
After retirement, he loved spending time with his family. He will be deeply missed.
Graveside services with military honors will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 11, at Phillippe Cemetery, north of Mahomet. The Rev. Hank Sanford will officiate.
Champaign News Gazette
Family Members
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Daisy Harris Summers
1913–1986
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James Harris
1915–1990
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Louise Harris Brunk
1917–2005
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Mildred A. Harris Johnston
1919–2011
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Wyman Truman Harris
1921–1992
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Brite Randall Harris
1923–2005
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Floyd F Harris
1925–1988
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Twila Mae Harris Walton
1927–2021
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Iva Jean Harris Gill
1929–2010
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Willard Francis Harris
1931–1931
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Paul Richard Harris
1932–2022
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