Lewis E. Harris
May 28, 1941 ~ March 10, 2005
Lewis (Sonny) E. Harris, 63 of Weirton, beloved husband, son, brother and uncle passed away Thursday, March 10, 2005 at the Kindred Hospital in Oakdale, PA. He was born May 28, 1941 in Steubenville, the son of the late Emery and Helen Keeder Harris. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by an infant sister Florence E. Harris and brother John L. Harris.
Lou was a kind caring and hard working man. After 30 years of service, Lou retired from Weirton Steel, where he worked as a welder. He was Protestant by faith and was a member of the WSX 25-Year Club, Sportsman’s Beagle Club in Richmond, Ohio and was a former member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Weirton.
Surviving with loving memories is his loving and devoted wife of 43 years, Karen Rae Harris of Weirton. Also surviving are his sisters Audrey Simich and Darlene Harris of Weirton; brothers Thomas Harris of Toronto, OH and Robert Harris of Wellsburg; brother-in-law Joseph Simich; sister-in-laws Joann Harris of Toronto and Sue Brown of Wellsburg; nieces, Cindy James of Richmond, OH, Delisa Shaffer and Donna Brown of Wellsburg, Anna Harris of Weirton, Melissa Carr of Swanton, OH and Marla Harris of Columbus, OH; nephews John and Donald Brown, Jr. of Wellsburg, Mark Harris and Bobby Harris of Weirton and Patsy Harris of South Carolina; 5 great nephews, one great niece and several great-great nieces and nephews.
Lou was Karen’s soul mate and the love of her life. He will be cherished forever by his wife and family. You were blessed by just knowing the man. He will be sadly missed but strongly and lovingly be remembered.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 16 from 10AM until the 11AM Memorial Service at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV with Rev. Kevin Bowers presiding. Interment will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton.
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Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Audrey, Joey & Family, Sorry to hear of your loss. You have our deepest sympathy. Love, Bertha, Martha, Adam, Stan, Sue & Families
I worked with Lewie at Weirton Steel as a Certfied Welder. We had many good times and good laughs. I am sorry I will not be able to attend his service because I will be at work. He was always my idol b/c he was 60 and I was 40 but he could work me under the table. Lew gave me an archery bow which I will cherish. We talked about shooting this spring and I am sad that we will not get together. He will be sorely missed, and always remembered. -Gregory
I worked with Lewie at Weirton Steel as a Certfied Welder. We had many good times and good laughs. I am sorry I will not be able to attend his service because I will be at work. He was always my idol b/c he was 60 and I was 40 but he could work me under the table. Lew gave me an archery bow which I will cherish. We talked about shooting this spring and I am sad that we will not get together. He will be sorely missed, and always remembered. -Gregory
Karen: Alan & I are so very sorry for your loss. Many prayers for you and your family in the months and years to come.
Mrs. Harris I’m so sorry to here about your loss. you are in my thaughts and prayers.
Sorry to hear of your loss, I am a first cousin, daughter of your uncle Henry, Emery’s brother. We never got to see each other while growing up, but I still think of the cousins I never got to meet. Lewis is only 2 months older then me, exactly 2 months older. Again I am sorry for your loss, he was very lucky to have all of you. God Bless Donna
I am sad to hear of the passing of our dear Follansbee HS friend. Sonny was loved and respected by all. He was a wonderful person. I am so glad we were able to visit at the recent Follansbee Reunion. He had not changed. Please accept my deepest sympathy and may God comfort you in the days ahead.
I send my deepest sympathy to Sonny’s family. He was my classmate and friend and always a lovely gentleman.