Clifton Yvon Harris

Born on March 9, 1929, in Cincinnati, Iowa, to Willis H. Harris and Edith May Harris (Bell), Cliff served his country with honor in the United States Army during the Korean War. Upon his return, fate led him to Irene Smith, the love of his life. They married on April 11, 1953, and established their home in Gladstone, Missouri, where they shared 40 wonderful years together.

Cliff dedicated 34 years of hard work as a mechanic at the Allis-Chalmers Combine plant in Independence, Missouri, retiring in 1991. He was a loyal member of the United Steel Workers Union. In their retirement years, Cliff and Irene enjoyed spending their winters in the warm Rio Grande Valley of Texas.

Cliff was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Irene, and his son-in-law, Gary Nelson. His memory will be treasured by his three children: Cathy Nelson, Lois Eckert (Gregg), and Todd Harris (Kim); his eight grandchildren; and his nineteen great-grandchildren.

A funeral service to celebrate Cliff's life will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at White Chapel Funeral Home, 6600 N. Antioch Rd, Gladstone, Missouri. Visitation will precede the service at the funeral home, beginning at 10:30 am. Following the service, full Military Honors and burial will take place at 2:00 pm at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri.

The family suggests that memorial contributions in Cliff's name may be made to the Cameron Veterans Assistance League, 1111 Euclid Ave, Cameron, MO 64429.