Please copy and paste this link to your browser https://my.gather.app/remember/kenneth-harris-jr at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 14, 2021 to watch the live stream service for Kenneth R. Harris Jr. Kenneth R. Harris Jr. was born to Kenneth Ray Harris Sr. and Delores Eileen Carmen Harris on January 2nd, 1948. He passed from this life and joined the Lord in paradise on January 7th, 2021 In Indianapolis, IN. He was 73 Years old. Ken “Skip” Harris was a graduate of Northwest High School, class of 1966. He enjoyed playing basketball and attending post graduate reunions with his wife, Linda Lea Pierce Harris. Ken and Linda were married on September 2nd, 1978. They enjoyed 42 years of marriage until Linda’s passing in February of 2020. They had two children together, Kevin David Harris and Kelly Eileen Scudder. Ken also had another wonderful daughter, Lori Harris Lehane. Ken was incredibly proud and loved all his children deeply. As a father, he spent countless hours on the basketball court teaching Kevin how to shoot and played catch in the backyard with Kelly as she strengthened her softball game. He enjoyed going to every band and choir concert, back to school nights, award ceremonies, etc. His children were the pride of his life. Ken was a salesman and entrepreneur. He owned several businesses throughout his lifetime, including a pizza shop, a carpet company, his own car dealership, and others. He entered the automobile industry in the early 1980’s and that was his niche. He was the General Manager of Lincoln Mercury and Collins Leasing. He loved cars and he loved sales. This was the perfect fit for him. In 1982, he was named the top recruiter for the Indiana chapter of the Jaycees. While he enjoyed working and his children, his main source of pride was his 7 grandchildren. His grandchildren range in age from 24 to 5. Connor Lehane (24), Luke Lehane (22), Gabe Lehane (19), Kenadie Lehane (13), Mackenzie Scudder (11), Ava Scudder (7), and David Harris (5). College graduates to kindergarteners. Ken’s greatest joy was not only to see his children succeed, but to see his children pass that down to their children. In his personal time, Ken was an avid bowler and golfer. He held season tickets for the Indianapolis Colts for 16 years and never missed a game. He also loved music. In fact, his favorite band was Chicago. He was a member of their fan club and went to many live shows, watching most from the 1st or 2nd row. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Delores Harris, and his Wife, Linda Harris. He is survived by his children, Lori Lehane (Brian), Kevin David Harris (Angela), and Kelly Eileen Scudder (Nick Kraynak). His seven grandchildren, Connor, Luke, Gabe, and Kenadie Lehane. MacKenzie and Ava Scudder, and David Ray Harris. Services to be held at Steven’s Mortuary in Speedway Indiana. Viewing will be Wednesday January 13th from 4pm-8pm, Service will be held on Thursday January 14th at 1pm, with a viewing preceding service from 11am-1pm. In Lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Diabetes Association or Bosma Enterprises (blind services).