Jerry L. Harris, 79, Leesburg, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 3, 1940, in Marion, to Wilford and Anna E. (Surface) Harris.

He grew up in Marion, graduated from Marion High School in 1958, and served in the United States Army. He was married to Valerie L. Everhart on April 14, 1979, in Marion and retired in 1985 from the Marion Fire Department after 20 years. He moved to the Leesburg area from Marion 30 years ago.

He is survived by his wife, Valerie, Leesburg; daughter: Michelle Gilmore, North Webster; son: Thomas (Cassie) Dodson, Leesburg; five grandchildren: MSgt Dominic Wimsatt, Cameron Harris, Duke Gilmore, Christian Dodson, and Kylie Dodson; six great-grandchildren; sister, Jackie Nieverson, Marion.

A private family service will take place at a later date. Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Preferred memorials may be given to the Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, P.O. Box 1196, Warsaw, IN 46581 or the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 3489 E 100S, Pierceton, IN 46562. To send condolences to the family in memory of Jerry Harris, please visit www.cremationserviceskc.com