The Rev. William H. Harris

The Rev. William H. "Father Bill" Harris, 95, of Route 46, Emporium, PA, passed away at Elk Haven Nursing Home in St. Marys, PA on Saturday evening  (February 5, 2022). He was born November 8, 1926 in Bakerton, PA a son of the late William Henry and Mary Kelly Harris.

After serving in the US Army, on the Galápagos Islands during World War II, he attended the University of Pittsburgh. Later Bill worked for the USDA, eventually entering into the ministry upon completion of his studies with the Episcopal Theological Seminary. Bill married Margaret Higdon, the love of his life, December 31, 1961 in Charleston, SC.

He is survived by his wife  of sixty years, Margaret; two sons, Robert "Bob" and his wife Doreen of York, SC and William "Bill" and his wife Lori Beth of Houston, TX and six grandchildren: Teresa Risher, Tonya Hamilton, Lloyd Fink, Alexandra Harris, Rhys Harris, and Rhiley Harris.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry Harris and Mary Kelly; two sisters, Eileen Solomon and Jean Foreman; and brother, Robert Harris.

There will be no Visitation. Burial Service with Eucharist will be celebrated at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 144 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 11:00 AM with The Rev. Canon Brian Reid officiating.

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