Bernard William Harris

Bernard William Harris, of Quincy Village, Waynesboro, PA, died Wednesday July 24, 2024, in Greenup, IL while traveling with family. He died a month before what would have been his 90th birthday.

Bernie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be missed by his family and many friends. Born in Hanover, PA, he was the son of George and Margaret Harris. He was raised in Westminster, MD and graduated from Westminster High School in 1952. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy

aboard the U.S.S. Megara in the Mediterranean. He graduated from the University of Baltimore with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management in 1962. While in Baltimore, working for IBM, he met the love of his life, Edna Wysong. They married September 11, 1960.

He worked in the garment industry for the Greif Company, a maker of fine men’s suits. He led a team using computer-guided lasers for the precision cutting of fabric for suits, which was an emerging technology in the early 1970s. Following retirement, he devoted himself to his family and his church. He enjoyed hiking and volunteering with the Appalachian Trail Club, Meals-on-Wheels, and other organizations. A lifelong Baltimore sports fan, he was an avid supporter of the Ravens and Orioles.

He was predeceased by his parents, brother Richard, and sister Donna Feezer. He is survived by his wife, daughter Margaret (husband Mario) of Fairfax Station, VA, son Bernard, Jr. (wife Norma) of Lancaster PA, grandsons Will Vizcarra of San Francisco, CA, Andrew Harris (wife Katrina) of Terre Hill, PA, Stephen Vizcarra of Fairfax, VA, and Peter Harris (wife Katie) of Victoria, BC, Canada, great-granddaughter Arlea Harris, and brother Larry. His first great-grandson is due on what would have been his 90th birthday.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 10th, at Solomon’s Lutheran Church, Chambersburg, PA at 11 a.m. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

          Online condolences can be expressed at www.barkleyfuneralchapels.com.

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