William Maynard Harris

William M. Harris was called to his eternal rest on Friday, August 24, 2018. William, the son of the late Isaac P. Harris and Helen Harris. was born on October 18, 1931, in Felton, Delaware. He was affectionately known as Pop-Pop, Big Bill, and Shot Caller. He received his education at Booker T. Washington School in Dover, Delaware, leaving in the 9th grade to help raise his younger brothers. William served in United States Army for two years. Upon his honorable discharge, he worked on various jobs and retired from the Cape Henlopen School District, after 20 years of dedicated service. His favorite job was working at the horse track, and training and transporting horses up and down the East Coast. William was joined in holy matrimony to the late Betty Harris on June 12, 1965, sharing 45 years together. From this union they raised five children. William was a longtime member of Christ's Church in Harbeson, Delaware, where he served as Chairman of the Board, Deacon and Trustee. He was also a member of the Senior Choir, Male Choir and The Jones Gospel Singers. In addition, he was a member of the famous Harris and Hawkins Singers, later renamed the renowned Harris Brothers. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and family occasions. In addition to his wife, William was preceded in death by three sons, Aubrey, William “Billy” and Keith; and three brothers, Lester, Reynolds and Henry. William leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Sonia Johnson of Lewes, DE and Cheryl Holland (Clifton) of Millsboro, DE; three daughters-in-law, Barbara Hall, Sherry Powell and Cynthia Harris; four brothers, Charles Harris, Kenneth Harris (Margaret), Nelson Harris (Eva), and Paul Harris; two sisters-in-law, Marian Harris and Agnes Harris; one aunt, Catherine Walters; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; great-grand-daughter, Tanaj Phillips, who was very dear to his heart; very special friends, Mr. Sammy Young, Miss Barbara Boggs, and Cora Washington; daughter in Christ, Brenda Anthony; his Christ's Church family; neighbor Bruce Maicheles; cousin/sister Delema Carter; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William Maynard Harris, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

William Maynard Harris

October 18, 1931 - August 24, 2018