Neal F. Harris, Jr.'s Obituary
Neal F Harris Jr., age 61, of DuQuoin, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 in Marshall Browning Hospital. Neal was born July 28, 1945 in DuQuoin, a son to Neal F. and Bertha (Swallers) Harris, Sr. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. On July 1, 1964, he married Carolyn Huffstutler in Pinckneyville, IL, and she survives. During his life he was employed at Big S Transports in DuQuoin, IL as a truck driver. He enjoyed farm tractors and trucks. Survivors include his wife Carolyn of DuQuoin, two sons: John A. Harris and Neal F. Harris, III both of DuQuoin, one daughter: Debi Siefert and husband Chuck of DuQuoin, two brothers: Danny Joe Harris and wife Sandy of Dowell, IL and Jerry Wayne Harris of Niceville FL, one sister Betty Rose Harris of Saudi Arabia, five grandchildren: Elizabeth, Miranda, and Zania Harris, and Frank and Erika Siefert, and three great-grandchildren: Kendra Mathis, Skyler, and Karina Brehm He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother: Bobby Gene Harris. Funeral Services will be held at Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home, DuQuoin on Friday, July 13, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ted Clark officiating. Friends may call at Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home, DuQuoin on Thursday, July 12, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. and again on Friday from 8:00 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials may be made to Old DuQuoin Baptist Church.
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