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J. Nelson Harris, 87, of Akron, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017, at home.

He was born in Juniata County to the late John and Anne (Sherlock) Harris and was the husband of Dolores Rose (Boyer) Harris with whom he would have celebrated 68 years of marriage on August 7, 2017.

Nelson was the vice president of manufacturing and engineering at the former Sperry New Holland, where he worked for more than 34 years. He enjoyed hunting, the outdoors and farming in Juniata county.

Nelson is survived by 4 children, Connie Lou, wife of Harry Bitler of Norristown, Coleen F., wife of Philip Geyer of Newmanstown, Kenneth David, husband of Gerri (Wert) Harris of Denver, J. Kyle Harris, fiancé of Brandi Graver of Denver; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

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