Leonard Walter Harris

Leonard Harris Obituary Leonard W. Harris was born May 2, 1930, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the first of two children born to the late Ethel Lavern and Raymond T. Harris Sr. The late Raymond Harris Sr. passed away very early in Leonard’s life. Later in life, Ethel Lavern remarried to Willie James and Shirley James Fisher, his only sister was born. At an early age Leonard Walter assumed the responsibilities of caring for his sister and older brother who preceded him in death as his mother worked to provide and care for her three children. Leonard was a High School graduate, college attendee, a decorated Army Veteran of the Korean War, a Purple Heart recipient and was Honorably Discharged in 1952. He was a graduate of Clark Tailoring and Fashion Design Academy. In addition to being an accomplished Tailor and Fashion Designer, Leonard Walter retired from the Cleveland Postal Service after 42 years of service. In 1952, Leonard W. and Dorcas M. Perry were married. Four children were born from this union, Darrell (Marilyn), Eric, Chiron and Marchaunt. He was devoted to his wife. Their 70 years of marriage, this December would be one of their many milestones in the making as he dedicated his life to his wife and children. Leonard has four grandchildren, Jovan, Eric Jr., Dana Lyn and Marissa, five great-grandchildren, Elijah, Jovan II, Sanaa, Ayden and Corrine and one great-great-grandchild Elijah Jovan. Leonard was an amazing husband and father with a persistent work ethic He was a good provider and protector. He was determined, creative, resourceful, articulate, and talented in many ways. He had a relationship with God, loved his wife, children, grandchildren and of course his baby sister. Additionally, he also loved his sisters-in-law along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Leonard Walter Harris was in Cleveland Clinic Hospital when he transitioned from this life to his eternal life. He left us quietly in his sleep, without pain, with family present. He was truly loved. Rest now Daddy. Rest in Peace. We Love You. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Leonard Walter Harris, please visit our floral store. Read More

Leonard Walter Harris

May 2, 1930 - November 15, 2022