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W.T. Harris died Tuesday at age of 90
Was former Postmaster, County Treasurer and Sheriff Willis T. Harris, former Marion (IL) postmaster and county official, died at 5:30 pm Tuesday at his home, 403 W. College St. four days after he had observed his 90th birthday. (1957) Mr. Harris was Williamson County treasurer from 1910 to 1914 and was sheriff from 1914 to 1918. He served as Marion’s postmaster from 1922 to 1930. Born in Saline County, Jam 17, 1867, he spent most of his life in Williamson County. His boyhood was spent on a farm near Creal Springs. He was married at Creal Springs, Feb. 13, 1886 to Miss Emma Elizabeth Schafer. They established their home at Creal Springs and lived there until 1907 when they moved to Marion. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1936. Mrs. Harris died in 1943. Surviving are five daughters and three sons. They are: Mrs. L.A. (Minnie) Sanders, Mrs. W.T. (Winifred) Perry, Mrs. Paul (Alice) Wheeler and Attorney Ralph W. Harris, all of Marion., Harry O. Harris, Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Ray W. (Ferne) Hunsehe, Washington D.C., Mrs. James M. (Mayme) DeBruin, Springfield, and John Harris, Evansville, IN. There are six grandchildren, Mrs. D.E. (Loudene) LaMaster, Springfield, Attorney James W. Sanders, Marion; Mrs. Joe (Kathryn) Kolinger, Riverside; Willis T. Harris, Marion; Mrs. Dale (Sue) Moake, Harlingen, Tex. and Mrs. John (Joan) Henderson, Danville, Ind. Seven great grandchildren, Mrs. L.W. (Meldean) Swindler, Cincinnati, Paul E. LaMaster, Springfield, Jane Ellen, Gail and Larry Sanders and Steve and Carl Henderson, Danville, INd., and two great, great grandchildren, Susan and Thomas D. Swindler. The deceased former official was a life-long Republican and during a long political career was a leader in party councils. In addition to his other public service, Mr. Harris served many years on the school board, including several terms as president of the board. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, and had served as deacon. He was formerly active in the Odd Fellows and the Modern Woodmen. For more than 65 years he was engaged in the livestock business. Friends may call at Wilson-Frick Funeral home after 7 pm Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Friday at the First Baptist Church by the pastor, Rev. Lee Swope.. |
