Edward Harris Sr

Edward Harris Sr., 72, of Fruitland, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Fruitland. He was born July 25, 1943, in Farmington, to Frank and Lucina Blueeyes.
Edward attended Navajo Mission before transferring to Kirtland Central High School where he met or was reacquainted with the love of his life, Charlotte. While at KCHS he competed in football and basketball. After high school he attended Fort Lewis College and majored in Animal Science, before he realized that he could not live without Charlotte. They were married in June of 1964. Shortly after they had married, they started their family. They were blessed with four children. Married life had him working hard to provide for his family. He worked 34 years for APS. During this time he had spent his free time bowling, hunting and traveling with his family. He was active in his church. Ed was a faithful man who loved his family very much. He was a friend to many and he will be missed.
Edward was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte; daughter, Rowena "Angie" Angela Harris; parents; and brothers, Harvey, Frank, John, William and Frances. He is survived by his sons, Ed Harris Jr. and Brian Harris; daughter, Edwina Harris; brothers, Paul Harris and Dave Harris; and sisters, Annie Harris and Helen Harris.
A visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Cope Memorial Chapel of Kirtland.
A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center, 10 Road 6523, off U.S. Highway 64 in Kirtland with Bishop Brad Ashcroft conducting. Burial will follow in the Kirtland-Fruitland Cemetery, 59 Road 6575 in Kirtland.
Pallbearers are Matthew Harris, Jay Harris, Kris Harris-Smith, Brandon Murdock, Jared Scott, Derrick Drevisio and Antonio Thompson.
Edward's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel of Kirtland, 458 Road 6100, 505-598-9636. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com http://www.serenityandcompany.com.