William H. Harris, Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On this day August 4, 2017, William H. Harris Jr., 64, of Rochester, Pa., was called home to be with the Lord. Born May 23, 1953, in Rochester, a son of Ruth M. Whittington Harris, Rochester Twp., and the late William H. Harris Sr., William is the C.E.O and Owner (2nd generation) of Harris Cleaning Service Inc., Rochester, Pa., faithfully serving his community for over 62 years. He is a member of Second Baptist Church, Rochester. Bill served his community as a mentor to many and as a member and past President of the Rochester-Beaver Lions Club; board member of the Rochester Public Library; board member of the Rochester Joint Sewer Authority, and former board member of the Beaver County United Way and American Red Cross. A 1972 graduate of Rochester High School, he also received a BA of Science degree in Business in 1978 from Penn State University (Main), where he was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. Surviving are his wife of 20 years, the love of his life, Lorene D. (Smith) Harris; a son, Daniel A. Kemp, Washington, Pa.; a daughter, Dayna L. Kemp, Charlotte, N.C.; four grandchildren, Jenna Holt, Jada Kemp, Josiah Weaver and Kamryn Bryce; brother, Timothy C. Harris, McDonald, Pa.; nephew, Dana Harris; niece, Alana McKeel; his grandnieces and grandnephews; special uncles and aunts, John and Janet Harris, David and Betty Harris, and Alease Carper; a brother-in-law, Clinton Smith; sister-in-law, Shannon Smith; close friends who are like family, Lydia Toni Fulton, Russell Bacon, Tony White, Jim Burton, Pedro Boamen, Randy McPherson, Terry Hubbard, Jose Rivere, Jim Morris and Toji Hill; and a host of cousins and friends he cherished. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dana Allen Harris, in 1972. Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. in the WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME INC., 349 Adams St., Rochester, and on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. in the Second Baptist Church, Rochester. The Rev. Tawan Bailey Meriweather, will officiate. Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park. The family wishes memorial contributions be made, if desired, to the Rochester Public Library, 252 Adams Street, Rochester, PA 15074. Lorene, Ruth and family would like to thank the employees of Harris Cleaning Service Inc. who are maintaining the family business during this trying time.

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William H. Harris, Jr.

May 23, 1953 - August 4, 2017