Obituary: Bobby Lee Harris

Obituary published and funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory

Bobby Lee Harris, age 75, of Plainfield, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet.

Born January 14, 1948, in Elberton, Georgia, he was the son of the late John Daniel and Magnolia (Long) Harris. He was a graduate of Blackwell Memorial High School in Elberton, GA, and attended Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL.

He married the love of his life, the former Sharon Washington and they enjoyed 35 years of marriage until his passing.

Bobby worked as a manager in various departments of the manufacturing industry for over 45 years, before retiring in 2014.

He will be remembered for his great sense of humor along with his humble attitude. He loved grilling and cooking for friends and family. Bobby had a true love for watching sports and was always ready for a great debate about any and everything. Bowling for Bobby was not just a pastime, but a way of life. He bowled in various tournaments and leagues locally and throughout the US. You could often find Bobby reading a good book or scrolling the internet for the latest news, recipes, sports stats, or random things of interest. Anyone close to him knew Bobby had a love for music, but his favorite was the Blues.

The thing he loved and cherished the most was his family whether it was visiting, talking on the phone with his brothers and sister daily, loving and advising his sons, speaking proudly of his grand and great-grandkids, or spending personal time with his beloved wife, Sharon. He also shared a special bond with his childhood friends, Jake, I.V., Portia, Carylon, and Linda. He was known his entire life for doing things his way and never surrendered his fighting spirit even until his final breath. Bobby will be loved, cherished, missed, and remembered by those who knew him until we meet again with all our loved ones in paradise.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon Harris of Plainfield; his loving children, Tracy, Kivin, Toriano, Devone and Moshe; grandchildren, Kellie, Kivin, Jared, Dyon, Darnell, Moshe Jr, Kearra, Bobby, Treymon, Donyea, Daveia, Anajah, Richard (RJ), Jawon, Breonna, and Leeland; nine great-grandchildren; brothers, Albert (Ann), Lloyd (Tina), Donald (Barbara); sister, Connie Anderson; sister-in-law, Dorothy; and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of extended family and friends.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, John and Magnolia Harris, brothers, John Jr. and Ronald (Yvonne); and sister, Mary Hunt.

Family and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Joliet Elks Lodge, 250 S.E. Frontage Road, Joliet, IL 60431, where a Memorial Service will begin at 2:30 p.m., and will be followed by a reception until 7:00 p.m.

Cremation rites have been accorded and interment will be private.

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com

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