George R. Harris, 87, of Emmaus, died in his home Oct. 16, 2020. He was the husband of Nancy L. (Drotar) Harris. They observed 62 years of marriage Sept. 27. Born in Bakerton, he was the son of the late Elmer and Emily (Hadley) Harris.

He graduated with honors from Barnesboro High School, Class of 1951. He graduated with an associate degree from Penn State University and earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was employed by Bell Labs/AT&T as an electrical engineer.

He was an active member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Emmaus, where he served as a lector and a Eucharistic minister.

He was an avid golfer, fisherman, hunter and enjoyed dancing and good jazz.

He is survived by his wife; children, Michele and her husband, Mark Chwastiak, Robert and his wife, Janice and Collette and her husband, David Schubert; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

Contributions may be made to St. Ann Church, 415 S. Sixth St., Emmaus, 18049 or to the American Cancer Society (for research purposes), P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Arrangements were made by the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus.