Paul Elmer Harris
Paul Elmer Harris, long-term resident of Old Town Alexandria, VA, died June 13, 2011 at the age of 74, following a courageous battle with cancer.
He is survived by his loving sister-in-law, Clare Aiello Harris (wife of deceased brother, Wilbur Hayes Harris), and devoted nieces and nephews: Cynthia Harris Edgar (Chatham, NJ), Brian J. Harris (Crownsville, MD), Anne Harris Kirstukas (Timonium, MD), and Douglas M. Harris (Kennett Square, PA), and their respective families.
Born and raised in Takoma Park, MD, the son of Ethel and Dwight Harris, he graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in 1953. Mr. Harris attended University of MD College Park, and was a member of the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. After serving in the United States Air Force, Mr. Harris spent the majority of his professional career working for the US Department of Energy.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 20, 2011 from 11:00am-12:00pm, with services immediately following at noon at the Demaine Funeral Home, 520 South Washington Street, Alexandria, VA. Interment will be at Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Bladensburg, MD.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia/Lymphoma Society.
August 16, 1936 - June 13, 2011