Floyd Harris

FLOYD HARRIS JR. In memory of Floyd T. Harris Jr., P.E., Sonny, age 84, who passed away Nov. 16, 2014, in Las Vegas, due to complications of a stroke. He was born May 24, 1930, in Okolona, Miss., to Floyd T Harris, Sr and Moizelle Gryder Harris. Floyd was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in U.S. Air Force 19501954. After his military service, Floyd graduated from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 1958 with a BS in mechanical engineering. He was a member of the Engineering Honor Society, Tau Beta Pi. Floyd spent over 40 years in his chosen profession, providing consulting engineering services for a multitude of buildings throughout the United States. In 1983, Floyd cofounded with his son, Tom Harris, the firm of Harris Consulting Engineers, LLC. Floyd held professional engineering licenses in 10 states, and was an active member in many professional organizations, including ACEC American Consulting Engineers Council, ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, ICBO International Conference of Building Officials and the National Society of Professional Engineers. After 20 years in business in Las Vegas, Floyd retired from professional life, leaving his legacy to his sons Tom and Randy, and their current business partners in Harris Consulting Engineers, LLC. Floyd and Mari were members of Friendship Force International and traveled as good will ambassadors, sharing experiences and making new friends. Floyd was also an avid dog lover with an inclination for rescue dogs. He was preceded in death by his parents his nephew, Thomas Busby his brotherinlaw, Billy Busby and, shortly after, his brother, Dr. John E. Harris. Floyd is survived by his beloved wife, of 61 years, Maridell Moon Harris and his children, all residents of Las Vegas, Tom Harris Linda, Cynthia Harris, Randy Harris Florence and Holly Harris his sister, Lurinne Busby of Okolona his brother, Bob Harris Doris of Lauderdale, Miss. sisterinlaw, Lynne S. Harris of Tupelo, Miss. seven grandchildren, Michael Graves Cynthia of Las Vegas, Chris Harris Gretchen of Orlando, Fla., Joshua Harris of Sturgis, S.D., Kyle Harris and Wesley Harris of Las Vegas, and Kody Lodovico and Belle Lodovico of Las Vegas three greatgrandchildren, Atlas, Sophia and Samson Graves of Las Vegas and several nieces and nephews. Celebration of life will be 24 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, at Sunrise Ranchos Clubhouse, 6720 Mount Ridge Drive, Las Vegas. Memorial contributions in honor of Floyd are welcome at Warrior Canine Connection an organization providing service dogs for service men with PTSD and other issues as they return home, call 301.260.1111 or visit warriorcanineconnection.org

Service

Sunrise Ranchos Club House

Celebration of Life
6720 Mount Ridge Drive
Las Vegas, NV  89110
Sunday, December 28, 2014
2:00 p.m 4:00 p.m