Paul Thomas Harris

May 2, 1954 — September 14, 2006

Paul Thomas Harris; our beloved husband, father, son and friend passed away surrounded by his family on September 14, 2006 after a year long battle against cancer. Paul was born in Pontiac on May 23, 1954 to Basil C. and Ida Mae Harris. He married Karen Leslie Johnson on July 24, 1982, and rejoiced at the birth of his daughter Kristen Lynn on August 21, 1983. He was employed for 34 years at GM Truck and Coach and also operated A-1 Greenskeeper Lawn Service for eight years. He was recognized in his neighborhood for washing his cars and mowing his lawn more than anyone else. He loved cars throughout his life, starting with toys and mini bikes, progressing through go-karts, drag cars and brightly painted street vehicles recognized by the flames he especially liked. He was a member of and a leader of a Twelve-Step program for 20 years, helping and mentoring others with his big heart. Besides his wife, daughter and parents, he is survived by his sister, Carol Harris Buller and her husband Michael of Midland, MI; nephew Jeremy J. Buller and his wife, Sally of Pueblo, CO; niece Annamarie H. Buller of Grand Rapids; beloved great nephew "Cowboy"; great niece Malarie Buller and Karen's step-mom Sandra Johnson of Westland, MI. Paul's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all medical, nursing, and hospice personnel and several dear friends who cared for him in his battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. from the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. Paul's family will receive friends on Saturday from 1:00 until the time of service. A bright color, tie-dyed, Hawaiian or car themed shirts or bib overalls is the preferred attire.

Memorials:

Clarkston Specialty Healthcare Center, 4800 Clintonville Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346

Visitations:

1:00PM to 4:00PM on Saturday, September 16th, 2006 at Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home (map/driving directions)

Services:

4:00PM at Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home on Saturday, September 16th, 2006 (map/driving directions)

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Paul Thomas Harris

May 2, 1954 — September 14, 2006

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