Wilbur Harris

Wilbur Webster Harris was born September 9, 1933 to Wilbur Harris and Catherine Smith. He had one brother, James Jesse Harris (1937-2025). On July 9, 2025, Wilbur passed away from natural causes.

After attending high school in Cleveland, Wilbur served in the Army during the Korean War. In August 1956, he married his sweetheart, Saundra Griffin, beginning a beautiful union that would span decades.

In 1960, Wilbur dedicated his life to Jehovah God through water baptism as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. This became the cornerstone of their marriage and family life, as they devoted themselves to ensuring their children understood and appreciated spiritual values.

Wilbur and Saundra were blessed with five children: Wilbur A. (Veronica), Edward Phillip (deceased), Patricia Diann (deceased), David, and Cedric (Tamara). Their family grew to include cherished grandchildren: Nakecha (Harvey), Nicole (Kevin), Latonya, Cassondra, Jessica, Loreal, and Brittany (David).

The joy of their later years came through their many great-grandchildren: Ciera, De'Aaron, Dushawn, Harvey II, Damontae, Natazia, Daija, Easton, Carlos Jr., Nevaeh, Michael, Dawnelle, Aaron, Mi'chael, and Baylee as well as numerous great-great-grandchildren who brought light to his life.

Wilbur loved jazz music. His granddaughters treasure the sweetest memories: mornings filled with pancakes so large they spilled over the plate, watching movies together, and sitting by the lake where Grandpa would read his Bible and feed popcorn to the birds. A man of few words, these simple moments revealed the depth of his love and the gentleness of his spirit.

Wilbur leaves behind a legacy woven with threads of faith, family devotion, and the countless small acts of love that made him extraordinary. Though we will deeply miss his presence, we find comfort knowing he is in Jehovah's memory and we can be together in Paradise as Jehovah promised.