Harlin Timothy Harris

Harlin Timothy Harris was born March 14, 1972, to the union of Walter Allen Harris and Barbara Kay Harris in Miami, Florida. Harlin accepted Christ at an early age. He was the youngest of four children. The Lord called Harlin into eternity on Sunday August 10, 2014 at 11:20 am. Due to complications of diabetes.

Harlin was an extraordinary person of talent. His intelligence, passion and exquisitely artistic abilities were one of his strong points. He graduated with honors from the New World School of the Arts High School in Miami, a member of their inaugural class. He was accepted to the university at the prestigious Otis Parsons Institute of the Arts. Where he graduated and continued to give back as a tutor and a teacher. He was loved by his students and respected by his peers. Harlin could see and manifest art like no other, A rare priceless gift he was.

During his college years in southern California he fell in love with the people, his favorite places, and the Cali-lifestyle. In September 2001 he met Makiko whom he eventually won with his persistence, talent, and humor. On February 17, 2008 he married his love in Las Vegas. To this union was born a beautiful baby girl. Harlin decided to name her Zillionaire, his concept of the name he said meant “priceless.”

Harlin is certainly going to be missed by so many. He is survived by his wife Makiko, daughter Zillionaire of Toluca Lake,Ca. sister Marsha Maldonado (Woodstock Ga.) Aunts Eleanor Stringer-Watson (James) Miami, Sydney Stringer-Johnson(Atlanta,Ga.) Amelia Stringer-Gowdy (Miami,Fl.). Sister Alaina (preceded) brother Welbon (preceded) nephew Jose/Joey Maldonado (preceded). Numerous cousins and good friends………

Goodnight Harlin, we’ll see you in the morning…...RIP