Wood River, Paul Laverne Harris, 80, died at 11:30 pm Friday, August 30, 2013, at his residence. Born May 13, 1933 in Alton, he was a son of the late Frank and the late Mary Florence (Oltman) Harris. He married the former Audrey L. McCann June 17, 1955 and she survives. An Army veteran, he last worked as a Warehouse Supervisor for the Rothmann Furniture, Co, for 12 years. Also surviving are three sons and 3 daughters-in-law, Guy L. and Pamela Harris of Alton, Greg and Patricia Harris of Wood River, Shane and Julie Harris of Brighton; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Hazel May Sons of Texas, Ida Bell Harris of East Alton; one brother, James Harris of Alton. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Gary Lee Harris; one granddaughter, Heather Harris. Visitation will begin at 4 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Gray Funeral Home in Wood River. A memorial service will be at 6:30 pm with Pastor Mike Southcombe officiating. A private burial will be at Upper Alton Cemetery. Memorials may be given to St. John?s United Church of Christ of Wood River.