Deacon LeRoy Harris, 82, of Orlando, departed this life on Friday, June 9, 2023. Deacon Harris was born on September 28, 1940 in Crescent City, FL to the late Lucy Pearl and Lee Harris. Deacon Harris was a veteran of the US Army and was discharged in 1966. He later worked with the Kodak Company as an Eastman Production Controller.
Deacon Harris was an active and faithful member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church of Orlando. He served in several capacities. He was a servant of God who feared and loved the Lord with all his heart until his last breath. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed and cherished by all who knew him.
Deacon Harris breathed his last breath and put on his new robe of glory on June 9th. His ministry and legacy will live on in the hearts of his beloved wife, Minnie Harris; daughter, Carla D. Harris; sister, Bessie (Franklin) Ratliff; 1 grandchild, 2 great grandchildren, the entire Harris family, colleagues he served with, and numerous friends. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 23, 2023 from 5-7PM at the church. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, 11:00 AM at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church of Orlando, 604 W. Jackson Street, Orlando with Pastor Derrick A. Williams, Officiating. An interment will be held at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, Mims with full military honors.