Ralph Harris Jr.

September 14, 1940 - January 19, 2018

Ralph Harris Jr., 77 of Porum, OK was born September 14, 1940 in Sulphur, OK to Ralph Sr. and Reba (Tucker) Harris and passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 in Muskogee. Ralph grew up in the Sulphur area and joined the Marine Corp on January 6, 1966, serving in Vietnam and received an honorable discharge on September 13, 1968. He later returned home to the love of his life Joyce Leedell Singleton. Ralph served as a Nicoma Park Police Officer, was a proud Mason and spent his lifetime devoted to his family and profession. He is loved by his family, friends and countless neighbors. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents. He is lovingly survived by his wife, Joyce of the home; daughters, Tammy Goble and husband Dan of Porum, OK, Denice Smith and husband Mike of Newalla, OK; son, Brian Harris and wife Brenda of Edmond, OK; 15 grandkids and 17 great grandkids; many other relatives and many friends. A graveside service will be held 2PM Thursday, January 25, 2018 in the Fort Gibson National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, OK with full military honors. In lieu of flowers the family request donation in Ralph’s name to Porum Landing Fire Dept 205 South 2nd Street Porum, OK 74455. The family of Ralph Harris Jr. has entrusted his services and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home Fort Gibson, OK 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com