Richard Harold Harris, age 75 of Collinsville, IL born July 19, 1946 in St. Louis, MO, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at his residence.

Richard retired after 23 years of service as an electrician from the Ford Motor Company.  He was a Navy veteran, having served on the USS Forrest Royal.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, listening to music, holidays (especially Christmas), and gatherings with family and friends.  He absolutely adored his grandchildren and loved spending time with them.  He was a loving husband, father, papa, and brother who will be dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Sally (nee Burke) Harris; three sisters:  Pat Holloway, Janice Schmidt and Lorraine Albers; and a grandson, Joseph Williams.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Sandra (nee Calvin) Harris, whom he married October 10, 1964; three children:  Richard Harris of Collinsville, Eddie Harris of Collinsville and Shelley (Joe) Williams of Collinsville; four grandchildren:  Ashleigh, Joseph (Mattie), Josh (Mackenzie), and Brandi (Andrew); seven great-grandchildren:  Aspyn, Lane, Madalyn, Kase, Sadie, Brentley and Gussie; a brother, Dan "Duffy" Harris of O'fallon, MO; nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 9 - 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home, Maryville, IL.

Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. officiated by Rev. Ron Habermehl.  Burial with military honors will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.

Memorials may be made to Unity Hospice or Cardinal Glennon Hospital and will be received at the visitation or can be mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.