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John William Harris

M, #160351, b. 16 September 1950, d. 8 October 2021

Parents

FatherJames Edward Harris (b. 23 February 1931, d. 11 March 2010)
MotherNancy Lee Davis (b. 1931, d. 6 March 1967)
Pedigree Link

Family 1: Lodis Gail Hakes

DaughterStephanie Anne Harris+
SonJonathan Brian Harris

Family 2: Suzanne Louise Gridley

SonMatthew John Harris
SonJeffrey Michael Harris

Biography

John William Harris was born on 16 September 1950 in Montgomery Co. (probably), OH. He married Lodis Gail Hakes about 1971; Lodis remarried to Luis Ricardo Yui in 1979 and had a daughter, Jessica Gail Yui, born 12 MAY 1979. He and Lodis Gail Hakes were divorced before October 1976 in Montgomery Co. (probably), OH. He married Suzanne Louise Gridley on 9 October 1976 in Montgomery Co., OH. He died on 8 October 2021

Obituary -- (www.routsong.com):

HARRIS, John W. (The King), age 71 of Kettering passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. He was a graduate of Stivers High School in 1968. His first job after high school was working in the freezer at Liberal Market where he was a Teamster and a union steward. From there he went into the restaurant industry and worked as a general manager for many restaurants including DeLites, Frisch's, Noble Romans Pizza and finally Ponderosa. It was at this restaurant that he met a man from Miami Cigar Company who encouraged him to start his own wholesale business which he did in 1990. He retired from his entrepreneurship in 2008.

He was a devoted husband and loving family man who enjoyed coaching his children in their various sports. He loved watching his grandchildren play all sports and would always keep their stats. Throughout his life he enjoyed playing softball, bowling, playing cards and was a passionate sports fan. His favorite teams were the Cleveland Browns, Ohio State Buckeyes, UD flyers, and the Cincinnati Reds. He was an avid sports card collector. He enjoyed music from the 50's, 60's and his favorite artist was Elvis Presley. John was the kind of man who never met a stranger, always talking to them about history, current events, and anything and everything about sports. He was known to many as The King, Big Dawg and Harry.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James E. Harris and Nancy L. Davis and grandmother Mary D. Davis. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Suzanne L. Harris, children Stephanie A. Harris, Jonathan B. Harris, Matthew J. Harris his wife Christina, and Jeffrey M. Harris. He has two sisters, Marsha Ryles and Hope Harris Carmack, two brothers, Billy Harris and Chris Harris. Grandchildren include Elex H.Walker, Kennedy A. Bowling (Logan), Caleb A. Harris, Payton M. Harris, Braylon J. Harris and great grandson Will O. Bowling, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

The family will greet friends Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E Stroop Rd, Kettering, Ohio 45429. The funeral services will be at 10:00 am Friday, October 15, 2021 at Routsong Funeral Home 2100 E Stroop Rd, Kettering, Ohio 45429. Burial at Heritage Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send donations to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital.



He was buried in October 2021 in Heritage Hills Memory Gardens, Springboro, Warren Co., OH, Findagrave #232990146.
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Jerry Hisel

M, #160361, b. 8 October 1951, d. 20 January 2021
Pedigree Link

Family: Marsha Dale Harris

SonJerry Lee Hisel+
DaughterDusty Renae Hisel+ (b. 5 October 1972, d. 4 September 2020)
SonNathan Earl Hisel+

Biography

Jerry Hisel was born on 8 October 1951; son of George E. and Nerva (Coyle) Hisel. He married Marsha Dale Harris daughter of James Edward Harris and Nancy Lee Davis, about 1970; three children to this marriage, per divorce record. Jerry Hisel and Marsha Dale Harris were divorced on 10 July 1978 in Montgomery Co., OH. He died on 20 January 2021 in Kettering, Montgomery Co., OH,

Obtuary -- (Findagrave.com Memorial #221993444):

HISEL, Jerry, age 69 of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his mother Nerva Elliot, father George Hisel, daughter Dusty Hisel, brothers George Hisel Jr. and Bernard Hisel, and sister Joyce Oliver.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years Karen Hisel, sons Nathan (Missy) and Jerry (Christy) Hisel, step daughters Amber Baer and Tracy Flanders, grandchildren, Rylee, Tony, Elexis, Hayley, Hunter, Chrissy, Tyler, James, Kayla, Nathan Jr., Mackenzie, Daniel, Aiden, Ben and Adam, great-grandchildren Maleena, Royden and one on the way, and best friend Craig.

Jerry retired from Kettering City Schools as Head Custodian. He loved the Cleveland Browns.

Jerry was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be truly missed.

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Dusty Renae Hisel

F, #160362, b. 5 October 1972, d. 4 September 2020

Parents

FatherJerry Hisel (b. 8 October 1951, d. 20 January 2021)
MotherMarsha Dale Harris
Pedigree Link

Family 1: Antonio Lasheawn Reynolds

SonAntonio Lasheawn Reynolds+

Family 2: Dudley Lamont Colquitt

DaughterHunter Dale Hisel

Biography

Dusty Renae Hisel was born on 5 October 1972 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. She died on 4 September 2020

Obituary -- (via Findagrave.com):

Dusty R. Hisel, age 47, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on October 5, 1972. She graduated from Wayne High School in 1991 and Sinclair College in 1994. She had worked for the Montgomery County Juvenile Courts for over 15 years.

She is survived by: her mother, Marsha (Jesse) Ryles; her father, Jerry (Karen) Hisel; a son, Tony Reynolds; a daughter, Hunter Hisel; three brothers, Jerry L. Hisel (Cristy), Nathan Hisel (Missy) and Brad Ryles (Jamie); a sister, Angie Towner (Matt); a grandchild, Maleena Reynolds; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, September 10, at Vandalia United Methodist Church, 200 South Dixie Drive, Vandalia, Ohio 45377. Chaplain Ricardo Lewis will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday at 3:00 p.m., prior to the service, at the church. Arrangements are entrusted to Morton and Whetstone Funeral Home, in Vandalia.

Source: Morton and Whetstone Funeral Home website at mortonwhetstonefh.com.

NOTE: Bradley J. Ryles was her step-brother, born 1981, son of Jesse and Rebecca Jean (Armentrout) Ryles.

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Sibyl Gordon Thompson

F, #160372, b. 1893, d. after April 1950
Pedigree Link

Biography

Sibyl Gordon Thompson was born in 1893 in Queensland, Australia. She married Julian Searcy Nichol son of Henry Douglas Nichol and Elizabeth Lytle, on 23 January 1919 in Presbyterian Church, Sydney, NSW, Australia. Sibyl Gordon Thompson and Julian Searcy Nichol were divorced after April 1950 in Nashville, Davidson Co. (probably), TN. She died after April 1950.

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