Walter James Harris Jr, 75, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Elks Lodge #2509 100 NE Brizendine Road – Blue Springs, MO. 64014. Inurnment will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 6, 2021 in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, Missouri.
Walt was born November 13, 1946 in Buffalo, New York, the son of Walter J. and Dorothy (Wensley) Harris. In his early years he enjoyed fishing, bowling and a game of pool. In retirement he really loved to travel, especially cruising. Walt enjoyed walking around the Kansas City Zoo on a nice day taking pictures of the animals.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Patricia (Harris) Welch.
Walt is survived by his wife Jeannie Harris, of 30 years; two daughters: Angela (Mike) Tuckness and Bridget (Doug) Spence; step-daughter, Brandy (Shaw) Mallory; sister, Gail Schillenger; brother, Richard (Mary Jayne) Harris; five grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441