Raleigh J Harris III Obituary (1943 - 2020)

Raleigh J. Harris III 76 of Pontiac, IL. died Wednesday March 25, 2020 at 10:10PM at his residence. Private family services will be held at Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac, IL with Rev. Gretchen Stinebaugh officiating. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in South Side Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials in Raleigh's name may be made to the First United Methodist Church or Livingston County Humane Society. Raleigh was born on November 9, 1943 in Pontiac, IL a son of Raleigh J. and Betty (Dolan) Harris Jr. He married Ramona Barickman on January 24, 1965 in Streator, IL. She survives in Pontiac, IL; also surviving is one son: Thomas (Ginger) Harris of Pontiac, IL; one daughter: Kimberly (Greg) Yoder of Fairbury, IL; five grandchildren: Gabrielle Henderson, Felicia Harris, Serena Harris, Nathan Yoder and Tabitha Yoder; one step-granddaughter: Cortney Schilling; seven great grandchildren and three step great grandchildren. Raleigh was preceded in death by one daughter infancy: Amy Harris and his parents. Raleigh was educated in Pontiac schools and Roosevelt Military Academy Aledo, IL.. He graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science and Funeral Service. Raleigh owned and operated Raleigh J. Harris Funeral Home in Pontiac, IL for several years. He also owned and operated Stewart Funeral Home in Cullom, IL and Von Qualen-Harris Funeral Home in Dwight, IL. Raleigh was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pontiac, IL, Pontiac Elks Club, Rustic Auto Club, Central Illinois Woodworkers Club and the "Gas House Gang".