Donnie Harris
April 3, 1964 ~ April 5, 2019
Donnie Harris, 55, of Morrisonville, IL, passed away at 8:08 a.m. on Friday, April 5, 2019 at his residence.
Donnie was born April 3, 1964 in Taylorville, IL, the son of Joseph E. and Loretta (Scott) Harris. He graduated from Morrisonville High School in 1982, and worked for Sorrell’s Elevator in Raymond for 5 years. He then went to work in the family business with his dad, Harris Tree Service until his retirement. Donnie lived life to the fullest, having fun with everything he did. In his younger days, he loved to mud in the “Blue Mule” and “Bad Attitude”, as well as boating on Lake Taylorville and at Lake of the Ozarks. Donnie was a member of St. Maurice Catholic Church, and an avid St. Louis Cardinals and professional wrestling fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Billy Joe Harris.
Donnie is survived by his sisters, Diane (Pat) Kane and Marietta (Gary) Dunkirk, both of Morrisonville, IL; nephew, Dereke (Chelsea) Dunkirk of Morrisonville, IL; nieces, Ashley Dunkirk (Rhett) Niewinski of Minneola, FL, and Courtney Kane (Jake) DeClerck of Taylorville, IL; great nieces and great nephews, Adelaide, Gentry, Rigby, Joscelyn, Kohen, Gunnar, Gage, Zoe, and Tinsley; 4 aunts; and several cousins.
Visitation & Prayer Service: The family will receive guests from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home, 304 Carlin St., Morrisonville, IL 62546. The visitation will begin with a prayer service.
Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 8, 2019 at St. Maurice Catholic Church, 706 SE 4th St., Morrisonville, IL 62546 with the Very Rev. Albert Allen, V.F. celebrant.
Interment will follow at St. Maurice Catholic Cemetery in Morrisonville.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: American Legion Post 721, 607 Ricks St., Morrisonville, IL 62546. Food donations may be brought to the American Legion Post 721 on Monday.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences to the family.
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So sorry to hear of the loss of Donnie. I have several memories from high school of him. Prayers of comfort and peace to his family.
So sorry for your loss! He was one of a kind and always enjoyed visiting with him if we ran into each other!
Sad to hear donnie rest peacefully. You will.be missed by many.
Rest in Peace Donnie. You still look the same in this picture. It had been many many years.
Rest in paradise Donnie
Prayers to the family, Very sorry for your loss,REST IN PEACE DONNIE!!!!!
Prayers to the family, Very sorry for your loss,REST IN PEACE DONNIE!!!!!
Lighted candle to always see your way home love Bonnie
In sympathy to all that loved Donnie.
Sincerely,
Tim and Kim Emerson
I have a lot of great childhood memories growing up with Donnie. Couldn’t have asked for a better neighborhood pal to get into trouble with… we had an awful lot of fun together as kids. Rest in peace my friend.
Donnie had one of the best “corner shots” I’ve ever seen during my basketball years. An “Eagle Eyed” Starter of the winningest basketball team in Saint Maurice Basketball History.
Rest In Peace, Donnie
A SPATHIPHYLLUM was ordered on April 6, 2019
Donnie truly was larger than life and lived that life his way and to the fullest. You will be missed my friend. We can only imagine the shenanigans that you will be part of upstairs with so many that have left before us. Rest peacefully Cuz!
A FUNERAL BASKET was ordered on April 7, 2019
So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with Donnie’s family.