Jay D. Harris

Birth date: May 23, 1941 Death date: Apr 24, 2018

Jay D. Harris 76, of Tavares, passed away on April 24, 2018. He was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved here in 1949. He was of the Methodist faith and was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and served in the Vietnam War. Ja Read Obituary

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Joe Koester

391w ago

Jay and I were first friends in high school in Clermont in the 8th and 9th grades, and lived almost next door to one another. We remained friends even though separated when he attended Bowles Military Academy and the Howey Academy. After graduation we went our separate ways and reconnected as adults many years ago. It was like we hadn't been apart, and no time had passed. We would get together when I visited Florida, and he came up to Tennessee to visit with me a few years ago. We shared a lot of memories together.

Others have said he never spoke a harsh word about anyone else, and that speaks volumes about a person's character. He was a gentle and kind person and a pleasure to be with. I spent January and February in Eustis and was able to visit with him frequently during his illness, and he was always glad to see me. I am grateful for our time together, and I miss him very much. May God Bless Jay and his family.

Judy Kohli

391w ago

I first met Jay Harris decades ago when we both worked for the telephone company. Although we worked in different areas, I had occasion to attend meetings with Jay over time. Jump ahead to just a few years ago, and he became a neighbor of mine. Jay was always an upbeat person with a dry sense of humor. In all the time I knew him, I never heard him say a negative word about anyone. And among the many contacts we shared at the phone company, I never heard a negative word about Jay. In this day and age, that says a lot about the man.

My deepest sympathy for the Harris family. I know that Jay will be missed.

Marsha Young

391w ago

I have very fond memories of Jay, as he and Roger Ammerman used to be best pals and Jay would come over to pick up Roger at our insurance agency, and they would go to lunch together. After Roger passed away in 2003, I know that Jay missed his buddy a great deal. Both men shared a common love of military history, and the great passion I have for our veterans was instilled in me by Jay and Roger. I also knew Jay because my dad worked at the phone company...... He was a very kind man with a quirky sense of humor that I adored! My thoughts and prayers are with the family- Fondly, Marsha Young/Ammerman Insurance Agency/Leesburg

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