Leo Harris

Leo Spencer Harris was born October 11, 1950, to Walter and Delores Harris, Omaha Nebraska. Leo was preceded in death by his parents and Sister: Rosemary Rankins.
Leo attended Technical High School and the University of Nebraska Omaha. He served as a Financial Credit Counselor, helping thousands of people throughout the Midwest. Leo was a competitive chess player. He won many tournaments and earned the Nebraska Chess Tournament Award.
Leo suffered a massive stroke 40 years ago. His efforts to recover were featured in the Omaha World Herald. His story was the cover feature of the Nebraska Stroke Magazine.
This magzine highlighted stories of individuals who lived after suffering deadly strokes. His granddaughter, Alyssa Rahn provided caregiving assistance over the years.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Sharon Harris, wife; Daughters: Lynette Griffin,Charlotte, NC; Lanaya (Janessa Cox)Irvin,New York; Sons: Latif Harris (Heather), California; Step Son: Stephen Rahn, Omaha; Sisters: Sandra Clift, Georgia; Anna Carpenter, Florida; JoAnn Gatus, Omaha;Siblings: Timothy Rankins, Morgan Rankins, Ernest Harris, and Helen Fountain of Omaha; grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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