Rev. Ervin Harris

Rev. Ervin E. Harris, formerly of Leadwood, went home to his Lord.He passed away in Livonia, Michigan on Dec. 3, 2012 surrounded by his family.Rev. Harris was a beloved husband to Virginia (Ginny) for almost 60 years;loving father of Kathy (Wayne) Cunningham of Carrollton, IL, Susi (Randy) Huff of Farmington, and Jonathan (Georgia) Harris of Livonia; grandchildren, Daniel (Jodi) Cunningham, Jeff (LeeAnn) Cunningham, Scott Cunningham, Alex Huff, Sydney Huff, and John Harris and four great grandchildren Gabriella, Conner, Aiden, and Landon Cunningham; sister-in-law, Shirley Harris, brother-in-law, David East, and lifelong friend, Jim Hendricks; also a host of nieces and nephews and other dear friends.Preceding him in death are his parents, Fred and Virginia Harris; sisters, Irene (Willard) Filer, Darlene (David) East; mother and father-in-law, Orville and Bessie Harris; and brother-in-law, Ken Harris.Rev. Harris served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict.He was a pastor for nearly 54 years in MO, IL, and TN with his later years in the Leadbelt area. Only because of fading health did he stop formally serving his Lord.Visitation will be held at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge, MO., on Saturday December 8, 2012 from 4-8:00 PM and at Potosi Southern Baptist Church on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 12:30 PM, with Funeral Services at 2:00 PM. Interment will be at Shepherd of the Hills Cemetery on Monday, December 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM, in Barnhart, with Full Military Honors.Memorials may be made to Potosi Southern Baptist Churchs Banner Fund or Alzheimers Support Group of Passavant Hospital 600 W. Walnut Jacksonville, IL 62650.