Reynolds J. Harris Sr., 80

CAMDEN - Reynolds J. Harris Sr. of Camden departed this life Monday, March 19, 2007, in Bayhealth Medical Center, Dover. He was 80.

He was the son of the late Isaac P. and Helen D. (May) Harris, and was born June 26, 1926.

Mr. Harris was educated in the Reeves Crossing public school in Felton, Booker T. Washington in Dover, and Delaware State College. He graduated from Delaware Technical & Community College in Georgetown.

He was a member of M.F. Chase Unity Memorial Church in Star Hill, where he served as church treasurer and then as an ordained elder. He was a strong pillar of M.F. Chase, who facilitated the construction of the new church building and ensured a smooth transition from the old to the new church facility. He was president of the men's department. He established the annual men's fund-raiser known as the oyster feast. He was a member of the senior choir and the male choir.

Mr. Harris was employed at General Foods for several years. He retired as a state social worker after 20 years of service.

He enjoyed bowling, fishing, gardening and going to Spencer's sale. Most of all, he loved singing with his brothers, the Harris and Hawkins Singers.

Mr. Harris was married to Marian Scott on July 7, 1956. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends on July 8, 2006.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one beloved sister, Louise Harris Pritchett; and two brothers, Isaac Jr. and Lester Harris.

He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Marian Scott Harris; three sons, Lorenzo Clark and his wife Elaine of Charlotte, N.C., Reynolds Harris Jr. and his wife Sharon of Selinsgrove, Pa., and Garry Harris and his wife Yvonne of Corona, Calif.; four daughters, Helen Gladney of Wilmington, Jacquelyn Hill and her husband Andre of Camden, Janice Clark of Dover and Janell Barganier and her husband Rodney of Decatur, Ga.; six brothers, Charles Harris of Felton, William Harris of Lewes, James Harris and his wife Agnes of Dover, Nelson Harris and his wife Eva of Dover, Kenneth Harris and his wife Margaret of Dover and Paul Harris of Felton; 19 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, in-laws and friends.

Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Bibleway Temple C.O.G.I.C., Dover, where friends may call two hours earlier.

Arrangements by Minus Funeral Home, Dover.