RACINE — Paul E. Harris, of Racine passed away on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Feb. 5, 1937, in Portland, Ohio, to the late Dexter and Helen (Proffitt) Harris. Mr. Harris worked and retired as the Postmaster at Racine. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, he enjoyed his family, golf, his garden and he never lost his love for the river.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marylyn Harris; children, Paul (Kris) Harris, Jodie (Tim) Smith, Matthew (Tricia) Harris; grandchildren, Bryan (Ashley) Harris, Bobbi (Austin) Harris, Brynn Harris, Sophia Harris, Simon Harris, Samson Harris; great grandchildren, Malakai Eric "Big Boy", and Hudson Cash; brother, Dale (Jean) Harris; brother-in-law, Howard (Wanda) Allen; sisters-in-law, Juanita Harris and Dolly O'Dell; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Mayford (Wilma) Harris, James Harris, Charles (Waynita) Harris and Dexter Bryan (Betty) Harris Jr.; sister, Emogene Allen.

A memorial mass will be held on Friday, Nov. 25,2016 at 11 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pomeroy. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Anderson McDaniel funeral home in Pomeroy.

A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com.