Melvin Lee Harris

Jesse James Harris and Rosie Lee (Crider) Harris. Melvin married the love of his life, Martha

(Martin) Harris September 26th 1972. Melvin and Martha were blessed to have 4 sons; Michael

L. Harris of Bloomington IL. LeVelle (Amelia) Harris of Indianapolis, IN, Ryan Harris of

Bloomington, IL. One son, Kerry S. Harris preceded him in death.

Melvin loved watching his favorite teams play; St. Louis Cardinals baseball, Kansas City Chief –

NFL, & Univ of Illinois Fighting Illini. Melvin loved attending & cheering on his children,

grandchildren, nieces & nephews participate in different sporting events over the years. He loved

spending time with family especially at the family cookouts & being on the grill. He was the

“grill master”. Nobody was a stranger to Melvin. He would start a conversation with anyone. He

was truly authentic & said what was on his mind. Melvin & Martha home was a home &

welcoming place to many of relatives, children friends, teammates & classmates.

He leaves to cherish his memory ; Martha Harris his wife of 49 years and companion of 55 years.

Three sons, Michael & Ryan of Bloomington IL. LeVelle (Amelia) of Indianapolis, IN. Two

special daughter/granddaughters Teasha Harris & Kerri Johnson of Normal, IL. Whom he &

Martha have raised since a very young age. Granddaughters Kyla Harris and Jorie Harris.

Grandsons Jamael Hollins, Avery, Dontae, Damien, Kelvin, Braylon, Jayden & Treyvon Harris.

Five great grandchildren. Sisters Mrs. Lillie Jefro of Decatur, IL & Mrs. Dorothy Valentine of

Milwaukee, WI. Sisters in – law; Florence Cassell & Mary Andrews of Bloomington Ill. Brother

in Law Bruce (Flo) Martin of Burlington, Ky. A host of nieces, nephews, great nieces & great

nephews, cousins, & friends. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents Clifton Jesse James

Harris & Rosie Lee Crider Harris. A son Kerry S. Harris. A great granddaughter Karter Johnson.

Four brothers Calvin, Horace, John & Jesse Harris. Two sisters Barbara Jean Harris – Lewis &

Maxine Harris.