Jerry Dean Harris, age 67, of Grass Lake, Michigan, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Trinity Health–Ann Arbor Hospital.
He was born on April 22, 1958, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, the son of Adrian and Maudie (Lafferty) Harris. Jerry moved to the Grass Lake area 38 years ago from Romulus, Michigan, where he had lived previously. He dedicated 30 years of service to GM Hydramatic in Ypsilanti, retiring in 2006. In his free time, Jerry loved hunting, fishing, boating on Lake Erie, riding his motorcycle, and most of all, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
On May 14, 1982, Jerry married Alice Charlene (Watson) in Romulus, MI. Together, they shared nearly 43 years of marriage. Jerry is survived by his wife, Alice; his daughter, Krena (Sid) Seagraves of Michigan Center; his mother, Maudie Harris of Grass Lake; three grandchildren, Ryan (Jenna), Crystal (Mark), and Jacob; and seven great-grandchildren: Aaden, Landyn, Brysen, Zoella, Liam, Rylynn, and Brooklynn. He was preceded in death by his father, Adrian Harris.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 11:00 a.m., at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home with Rev. Walker Harris and Pastor Greg Burkeen officiating. Burial will follow at Sharon Twp. Cemetery in Manchester, MI.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Rifle Association.
Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
