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JOHN IRVING HARRIS, SR.

October 18, 1917 July 1, 2014
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John Irving Harris, Sr. was born October 18, 1917, in Lothian, Maryland, to the late Christine Harris Wilkerson and raised by his stepfather Marion Wilkerson, and departed this life July 1, 2014, at his home. Irving, as he was affectionately known, was a life member of Carters United Methodist Church, where he was a Trustee, a member of the Usher Board, and the United Methodist Men’s Choir.

He attended school in Anne Arundel County. Irving’s occupations consisted of farming for 23 years, oysterman, and working various construction jobs in the Washington, DC area.

Irving enjoyed quiet moments, especially with his grandchildren and his great grandchildren. He prided himself in raising vegetable gardens and caring for his lawn. He loved watching the Baltimore Orioles baseball team, hunting and fishing.

Irving was a Past Master Mason of Joppa Lodge #94, F. & A.M., PHA., and secretary of the Holland Society.

He was preceded in death by his wife Gertrude Rachel Harris of 55 years, sisters Mary Elizabeth (Bessie) Thomas, Maybelle Maynard and Tempress Lumpkin, brothers James (Philly), Charles (Buck), Lester, Perry, Herbert (Press) and William (Bob). Irving leaves to cherish his love and memories, his children Joan McGowans (Claude), John Jr.(Blanche), Faye Brown, Benjamin (Vera) and Mary Parker; twelve grandchildren, twenty two great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; one sister-in-law Audrey Freeman; one brother-in-law Theodore Lumpkin; and a host of family and friends.
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Visitation

Tuesday

8

Jul

10:00 AM 7/8/2014 10:00:00 AM - 11:00 AM 7/8/2014 11:00:00 AM
Chews Memorial UM Church

492 Owensville Road
Harwood, MD 20776

Chews Memorial UM Church
492 Owensville Road Harwood 20776 MD
United States

Service

Tuesday

8

Jul

11:00 AM 7/8/2014 11:00:00 AM
Chews Memorial UM Church

492 Owensville Road
Harwood, MD 20776

Chews Memorial UM Church
492 Owensville Road Harwood 20776 MD
United States

Cemetery Details

Tuesday

8

Jul

1:00 PM 7/8/2014 1:00:00 PM
Mt. Zion UM Church Cemetery

41 Ark Road
Lothian, MD 20711

Mt. Zion UM Church Cemetery
41 Ark Road Lothian 20711 MD
United States
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