Harold Duane “Arkie” Harris, 88, of Clinton, Il. passed away 7:32 PM, Friday, January 17, 2025 at his family residence, Clinton, IL.

Graveside Services will be 11 AM, Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Mausoleum Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL with Scott Marsh officiating. There will be no visitation.  A Celebration of Duane’s Life will be held from 12 – 3 PM at the Clinton Eagle’s following the graveside service. Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, Il. is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to the Harold Duane Harris Memorial Fund or the American Heart Assoc.

Duane was born January 28, 1936 in DeWitt County, Illinois the son of Reo and Ruby (Smith)                      Harris. He married Rita Kathleen Maurer January 5, 1957 in Clinton, IL. She passed away September 17, 2009.

Survivors include his children, Stan (Pam) Harris, Bloomington, IL; and Jill (Chad) Martin, Clinton, IL; five grandchildren:  Matthew Harris, Bloomington, IL; Abigail (Andrew) Clark, Sellersburg, IN; Hunter Martin, Clinton, IL; Wyatt Martin, Clinton, IL; and Margaret Martin, Clinton, IL; and three great-grandchildren:  Elliana Harris, Bloomington, IL; Elias Clark, Sellersburg, IN; and Simon Clark, Sellersburg, IN; sister-in-law, Betsy Harris, Clinton, IL; and nephews, Bret and Bart Harris, Clinton, IL.

Duane was preceded in death by his parents, son, Douglas Kent Harris, one brother and one sister, and 2 grandsons.

Duane retired from GTE after 41 years of service. He served on the DeWitt County Board and enjoyed fishing, gardening, making birdhouses, and spending time at his family farm of nearly 100 years.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com