William D. Harris, 89, of Tamaroa, passed away at 2:38 P.M., Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the Fairview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Du Quoin.
William had been a groundman for Captain Coal Mine.  He was a United States Army veteran.
He was born March 1, 1935 in Tamaroa, IL, the son of Charles Richard and Mary (Boismenue) Harris.
He married Donna J. Adams on October 15, 1960 in Tamaroa, IL and she preceded him in death on June 4, 2015.
He is survived by one daughter - Stephanie Turney and Winston Coy of Pinckneyville, one son - Jason Harris and wife Marcy of Mulkeytown, mother-in-law - Irene Adams of Tamaroa, one sister-in-law - Rebecca Brunner and husband Roger of Tennessee, four grandchildren - Peyton Nosse and husband Philip, Marissa Kelly and husband Hayden, Jamie Bays and husband Matthew, and Jacob Harris and wife Savannah, four great grandchildren - Theodore Nosse, Iris Bays, Everett Harris, and Myles Harris, and his dog - Princess.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three sisters - Sarah Bathon, Susie Ernest, and Jennie Cizick, and three brothers - Hosea Harris, Sr., Captain Henry Harris, and Allen Harris.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M., Monday, March 11, 2024 at the Paradise Cemetery in Tamaroa with his grandson - Bro. Jacob Harris officiating.
Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Burial will be in the Paradise Cemetery in Tamaroa.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
Friends may make memorials to Perry County Humane Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa is in charge of arrangements.