FARMINGTON — Charles Arthur Harris Sr., 84, of Farmington, went to be with his Lord, Saturday, Dec. 16, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 29, 1933, in Plainfield, N.J., the son of Charles Schulek and Dorothy Harris. He graduated from Bound Brook High School in New Jersey in 1952 and attended the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He was in the Naval Reserve for eight years. He then went to work for Harris Structural Steel in South Plainfield, N.J., retiring as production manager in 1982 then moving to Industry. He owned and managed apartments in the Farmington area for a number of years. He enjoyed snowmobiling, square dancing, hiking, anything chocolate, and especially spending holidays with his family. Charles attended New Hope Baptist Church where he loved participating in the Senior Saints group events.
Charles is survived by his his loving wife of 64 years, Yvonne; two daughters, Judy Y. Harris of Skowhegan and Jean L. Franklin and husband, Delbert, of Canaan; son Charles A. Harris II and his wife, Denice, of Lynbrook, N.Y.; five grandchildren, Cassandra, Megan, Jason, Emily and Charles III; five great-grandchildren, Cali, Caden, Peyton, Austin and Natalie Rose; his brother, Robert Harris; and many friends. He was predeceased by his son, Barry Lee Harris.
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Charles Arthur Harris Sr.
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