Raymond O. Harris, 72, of Royalton, passed away at 9:05 A.M., Saturday, January 14, 2023 at his residence.
Raymond had been a carpenter. He was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Raymond was a member of the V.F.W. and American Legion. He loved to joke around with people. Raymond was ready to go meet up with his son.
He was born June 18, 1950 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Orville and Maude (Jones) Harris.
He married Bonita K. Zettler on June 22, 1969 in St. Johns, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Royalton, three children - Gregory J. Harris of Christopher, Stephanie K. Ridgeway of Royalton and Cynthia Dulitus and husband Rich of Elkville, three siblings - Carolyn Copus and husband Darrel of Tamaroa, Richard Harris of Tamaroa, and Gregory M. Harris of Herrin, seventeen grandchildren, twenty-seven great grandchildren and three on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son - Raymond F. Harris, one sister - Loretta West, one son-in-law - Christopher Ridgeway, one nephew and two nieces.
Military rites will be at Noon, Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
Funeral service will immediately follow the military rites at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Friends may call from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service on Wednesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.