Philip “Judge” Harris, 95, Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Born on Oct. 8, 1926, in Newcastle, Phil was the son of Clifford F. and Jewell J. Judge Harris. He was united in marriage to Maxine Earhart Harris on July 30, 1950, in Liberty. Together, they shared 71 years of marriage prior to Maxine’s passing on Dec. 16, 2021.
Phil proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II. He practiced law in Warsaw after graduating from IU Law School and Bar admission in 1950. He commenced practice with the firm of Graham, Eschbach & Harris. In 1993, he and son Stephen commenced their practice at Harris & Harris. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Phil will be lovingly remembered by daughter, Diane (Thomas) Kail, Noblesville; son, Stephen P. (Carla) Harris, Warsaw; grandchildren: Kris (Angie) Kail, Scott (Jennifer) Kail, Jeff (Cassi) Kail and Kara Harris (fiancé Nick Jones); great-grandchildren: Kameron, Annabelle, Carson, Avery, Betsy and Houston. He was preceded in passing by one brother, Robert E. Harris.
A private graveside service will be conducted at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, with military honors rendered by the American Legion Post #49 & V.F.W. Post #1126. Pastor Brian Smith will officiate the services.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels is entrusted with arrangements for the family.
In lieu of flowers a charity can be made to donors’ choice.
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