Eugene "Gene" Jackson Harris

Eugene "Gene" Jackson Harris passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020, at the age of 79. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee and moved to New Orleans in 1956 residing there for the remainder of his life. In 2001 he retired from the banking industry, and began renovating historic homes in the New Orleans area. This is where he found his greatest passion. Eugene also served as a member of the United States Army National Guard for 6 years.

Preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Louise, his parents John H. Harris and Catherine Jackson Harris , and two brothers, William "Bill" Harris and John H. Harris, Jr. Father of John Harris , Kate Morris (Jayson), and Steven Harris. Grandfather of Tyler Harris (Kattie), Peyton Harris, Connor Morris, Rachel Morris, and Charlie Harris. Great grandfather of River Harris. Brother of Mary Jane Randolph. He will also be missed by numerous nieces and nephews, as well as many business colleagues. A celebration of life for Gene and Louise will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020.

If you wish to express your condolences to the family, you may visit our website at www.westsideleitz-eagan.com and clicking on his obituary. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Ochsner's Smoking Cessation Trust Program at https://www.ochsner.org/health-resources/tobacco-free-living-the-legacy.