John Paul "Mike" Harris

Age 78 of Kennedy Twp, formerly of Green Tree, at his home on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, surrounding by his beloved family. Loving husband of 53 years to Andrea Ann (Stocklas) Harris; son of the late John P. and Lucille Lubic Harris; son in law of the late Andrew and Anna Stocklas; father of Anne Harris-Crowe (David), John P. Harris III (Anne Boland); grandfather of Mikie Crowe, John P. "JP"Harris IV, Hunter Alexander Harris; brother of Frank Joseph Harris (Mi-Rang Yoon) , Christopher Michael Harris (Therese Giglia), Lucie Mary Harris; and lifelong best friends Bob Gabler and Dave Dice. Lt. Col. Harris retired from the U.S. Army serving the country he loved for 31 years. joined the Army Reserves after graduating from the University of Dayton he went to OCS to get his commission as a 2nd Lt. He soon transferred into the 11th Special Forces ABN. Upon entering the unit, he went to Special Forces Qualifications School and Army Airborne School. He rose the ranks to the rank of Captain and completed numerous day and nighttime airborne operations. He later transferred to the 99th ARCOM Command where he obtained the rank of Major and then Lt. Colonel. During his Reserve Army career he participated in national marksman competitions with different rifles and was awarded the distinguished pistol shot medal as the top marksman in the 99th ARCOM. Friends welcome SATURDAY 6-8pm and SUNDAY 2-8pm, William Slater II Funeral Service (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd, Scott Twp 15220. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00a.m. MONDAY in St. Malachy Church, Forest Grove Road, Kennedy Twp. Burial with full military rites in St. Mark's Cemetery. www.slaterfuneral.com