John Laird Harris

John Laird Harris peacefully passed from this world on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones. John proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps for six years where he earned the Good Conduct and Rifle Marksman Medals. After entering civilian life, he made Pensacola his home and became a successful diesel mechanic.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lionel V. Harris, Jr. and Dorothy Mildred Laird Harris.

He leaves to cherish his memory one sister, Rebekah and her spouse Brad Gieger, one brother, several nieces and nephews, Christopher Butcher, of Jennings, LA, Brett Butcher, Zack Gieger, Bill Harris, and Mary Harris, all of Lake Charles, LA; Destiny Harris of Placerville, CA; Michael Harris of Spring, TX, and Angela Harris also of Texas; brother and sister of the heart, Steve and Ellen Aldridge, of Pensacola, FL, and brother of the heart, Keith Ryder, of Ponchatoula, LA, and a number of great nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 PM, Tuesday, September 01, 2026 at Barrancas National Cemetery. The funeral cortege will depart Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel, 3351 Scenic Highway, Pensacola, FL 32503 at 12:45 PM.