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L.D. Harris Obituary

L. D. Harris, 78, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on December 26, 2013.

L. D. was a Colorado Springs resident for more than forty years.

He was born January 13, 1935 in Madison County, Mississippi to the union of Catherine (Smith) Harris and Alonzo Harris. His parents preceded him in death as well as a sister Essielean Singleton.

He received his formal education in the Mississippi School System. He joined the United States Army and retired with 20 years of service achieving the rank of E7 and served during the Vietnam Conflicts receiving various awards; Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/1 Silver Service Star, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal Bronze Star Medal and Sharpshooter Medal and many more.

He enjoyed fishing, Black History, reading politics, traveling and a member of NABVETS.

He leaves to cherish his memory his children; Catarina Ihnen, Loretta (Ricky) Lewis, Evelyn Harris, Essiclyn Harris, Elizabeth Underwood, Larae Johnson and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, January 3, 2014 from 3pm to 8pm, at Angelus Funeral Directors, 1104 S. Circle Dr., Colorado Springs, CO.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 3:00pm at Angelus Funeral Directors, 1104 S. Circle Dr., Colorado Springs, CO.

Published by The Gazette on Jan. 1, 2014.
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Jeffrey Potter

January 21, 2014

You will be missed grandad!

Joseph Shelton

January 5, 2014

L D. I was the rookie at the breakfast table with Henry at Evans Army Hospital dining facility. You treated me with respect even though I was retired Air Force, watched Fox news, and voted for Bush. I'll always be grateful for that. Breakfast will never be the same now that you're gone. You'll be missed by all who you touched every morning. You had a heart of gold, and spoke of your children affectionally. I never once heard a foul word from you about anyone. However, when you spoke, people listened. God put you in the path of many for a reason. May you rest in peace, and watch over all loved and admired you.

Pat Watters

January 5, 2014

There are not enough words. He was a big man with a big heart. No family function was complete without him. Going to the park and laughing, eating, playing and enjoying being together as a family. Having breakfast and eating his delicious salmon patties. Driving around in the "murder wagon" on hot summer days. Watching him take pictures of all his grandkids and kids. Teaching everyone the meaning of life and what is wrong and right in the world. I know I was not there to say good bye, but he will always be a part of my memory. Rest in Peace L.D., Rest in Peace. You will be missed.??

Lisa Coleman-Rench

January 5, 2014

You were a great man, and what I loved about you is that you always gave it to me strait, even if it was not what I wanted to hear...best words of advice came from you. Rest in Peace and keep watching over all those who love you

January 5, 2014

L.D. Was a great man! I remember when I first met him and we were talking and I called him sir! Finally one day he told me to call him Grandad! He will be deeply missed by everyone! He walks in heaven now! Everyone will always think and pray for him! God bless!
-Joseph Shelton (Grandson)

Joseph Shelton

January 4, 2014

The Buffalo Soldiers miss you. Rest in Peace Soldier. Forever Serving.......

Joker and Diva

January 4, 2014

Morning chow was never complete without MR Harris.

J Hathaway

January 3, 2014

Your journey on Earth is over and with God, continues...Farewell old friend....D.L. Pompili.

January 3, 2014

Rest in pease old timer

charlie laplante

January 2, 2014

My Condolence To the Harris Family. L.D and my late husband James Warren was close friends for 23 years. They always met every morning at The Evans dinning room. They called their group the breakfast Club. I think he was the last member standing. They always took care of each other. He will be Missed. He is now reunited with his breakfast club member in heaven.
Carrie

Carrie Warren

January 2, 2014

Grand daddy was a wonderful man. He was a great father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather. He was very proud of his heritage and instilled his beliefs into every member of his family. Grand daddy will be missed tremendously. We love you grand daddy always in our hearts. Keith, Rogetta, Liz, And Joe

January 2, 2014

Mr. Harris was by far one of my favorite people to see when I would go to work. I've been working at Evans for 10 years in Nutrition Care. I started there when I was twenty so I've always been "baby girl". He has been checking on me 6 days a week that whole time. He's watched me grow up. When I got married he wished me luck. He saw me pregnant with all three of my children. He even recently gave me advice on how to save money for my childrens' college educations. He was always making sure I was doing well with school and encouraged me to do great things. He will be missed dearly. Thoughts and prayers for his family. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful man with us all.

Gabi B.

January 2, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to L.D.'s family. He was a very sweet man and I will miss seeing him every morning at the dining hall.

Kamille Hockman

January 2, 2014

Mr. Harris has been coming to Evans Army Community Hospital for at least the 22 years I have been there. Longer, I'm sure. He came in for breakfast 6 days a week for all those years. He became an icon for the hospital. Everyone, I mean everyone knew him-from the commander on down to the people in the dining facility. If you took your break, you knew you could go sit with Mr. Harris and his partner Henry. Mr. Harris knew everyone by their name. He wore many hats. If you wanted funny stories about his adventures in the military, he had them. If you needed an ear, he was there. I was a patient myself at Evans twice and Mr. Harris made his way up there to visit with me. It was a comfort to see him there. If he could huff and puff his way with his walker wherever he needed to go, well, I guess I didn't ever have problems. I am very proud to have known this wonderful man for all these years. He cared about everyone. He always asked how my husband was or how my dad was. We are going to miss this icon, this wonderful man and true blue SOLDIER. He made a lot of friends-he really did. To his family, just know that we all who knew him, he was also our family at Evans. I know I am gonna miss him and I know a lot of other people will too. I love you Mr. Harris. Love, Vicky from Nutrition Care.

January 1, 2014

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