OBITUARY

Mr. Gerald Maston Harris entered his earthly life on August 25, 1939, the only child of William H. and Juanita V. Harris who preceded him in death.

Gerald attended both Harrison and Page Elementary School, he excelled receiving many honors and awards. He was a proud Trojan graduating from Douglas High School in 1957. He demonstrated brilliance in science, technology, engineering and math. He was a participant and leader in various organizations;  including serving as President of the Hi-y Club, member of the Honor Society and many other civic organizations. After graduating with honors, he attended both Howard University and University of Oklahoma, majoring in Engineering and a member of ROTC at OU.

He met and married Joan Crawford and together they raised one son and they were married for 25 years.

Gerald began his career with IBM in Oklahoma City as a Field Engineer, through much hard work and dedication ended his career in Kansas City, Kansas as Field Systems Engineer Manager and he retired after 35 years of service. Gerald has many talents; expert in computer science, electrician, plumbing carpenter, auto mechanic, accounting, musician and so much more. He could figure out and fix just about anything, and would not quit until he solved the problem.

His beloved hobby was Photography and carried his camera wherever he went and was always asked or volunteered to take photographs, and took an overwhelming number of pictures to choose from. He always considered himself an amateur, but most times his photos were preferred over the professionals and he never charged anyone for their poses.

Gerald and Hattie-Broadnax-Brannon were high school sweethearts and in 1990 they met once more and rekindled their loving relationship. They were united in marriage in 2011 building a wonderful Blessed life together.

He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, he served faithfully in many capacities. Throughout his life he gave freely of himself. He shared time, talent, mentoring teaching, and helping other others. He left a legacy of hard work and compassion as a loving, caring person and a great friend to many.

Gerald is survived by his loving wife Hattie, sister Marsha Clayton (Leonard), step-son Brian Wells (Tony), Daryl Brannon (Toni) Carruthers, Roy, Byron and Steven Brannon, his adopted family: Kevin and Sheri Berger of Kansas City, KS, closest friends: Tom Douglas, Eddie Belt, Henry Miller, Charles L Pollard II, a host of grandchildren, cousins, sister-in-law's nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.

In the Presence of God

Pray for us as we prepare to celebrate the Homegoing of our Loved-one.  Psalm 116:15 says: "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints."  To absent from the body is to be present with God.  it is not goodbye, it is see you later.