Herman Joseph Harris

Heman Joseph Harris, son of the late Morris and Bernadette Harris, was born in Taneytown, Maryland on March 27,1916. Herman was the oldest of 7 children. He departed this life on Monday, December 1, 008 at the Baltimore Veterans Administration Medical Center.He received his education here in Baltimore, Maryland at St. Peter Clavers Catholic School. Herman joined the United States Army and served during World War II. He received and Honorable Discharge in 1946 after serving and receiving various awards and medals of high honors.After returning from his time served, Herman reunited with Gladys Holton and a courtship blossomed. They were joined in holy matrimony on October 2, 1946 at St. Peter Clavers Church in Baltimore, Maryland. This union was blessed with four children.Herman was an entrepreneur founding Harris Coal and Wood Service during the 1950’s until the late 1960’s. He was also employed with United Clay where he retired after a work related injury.Friends and family thought of Herman as a straight forward and honest man. He was a stable provider for his family and was always dependable. If anyone was ever in need of anything whether it was transportation or auto repair, he was always willing to help.Herman loved to take care of his garden and also did landscape work for numerous friends and neighbors. His springtime mission was to have his garden look the best on Dolfield Avenue.During his senior years, he was a member of several social groups including The McDonalds Gentleman’s Club on Coldspring Lane and the Free Loaders Club in Sandtown. Every summer Herman looked forward to going to the family reunion in Taneytown, MD. He was the oldest member of the Hill-Cook family. At 92 years old, he was proud to see the election of the first black President of the United States.Herman departed this world to join; his beloved wife Gladys Harris, two children Donald Clark and Bernadette Gardner, five siblings Beatrice Harris, Charles Harris, Gladys Kelly, Elizabeth Harris, and Lewis Harris. He leaves to mourn two devoted daughters; Hermoine Franklin and Paula Harris; One brother, Morris Harris Jr., five grandchildren, Mark Clark, Robert Franklin Jr., Oren Franklin, LaKeisha Harris, and Denise Harris; A dedicated cousin Dorothy Barmer, sister-in-law Bernice Bell and a host of other family and friends.

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Herman Joseph Harris

March 27, 1916 - December 1, 2008