Frank W. Harris

Frank W. Harris, 96, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2003 at 6 a.. at Wesley Willows in Rockford.
Mr. Harris was the retired owner of ArtCraft Sign Service in Murphysboro.  He was a member of United Methodist Church.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Mr. Harris was past president of Murphysboro Rotary Club, a Paul Harris Fellow, past president of Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce and was very active in his church.
He was born February 5, 1907 in Tamaroa, the son of Tom and Emma (Fisher) Harris.  He married Blanche M. Rice on August 15, 1927 and she preceded him in death on May 20, 1997.
Surviving are one son, F. Wade Harris and wife Faye of Johnsburg; granddaughter, Tracy Amato of Johnsburg; grandson, Todd Harris of Chicago and great-grandson, Zachary Amato of Johnsburg.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, nine brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services were Monday, April 28 at 11 a.m. at Crawshaw Funeral Home in Murphysboro with Rev. Robin R. Lyons officiating.  Interment was in Pleasant Grove Memorial Park in Murphysboro.
Friends called Sunday, April 27 at Crawshaw Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church in Murphysboro.
