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Augustus "Gus" Clement Harris

1939 ~ 2022 (age 83)

Obituary & Services

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Obituary

Augustus Clement Harris aka "Gus", born May 15, 1939, to the parents of Anna Louise and Carl C. Harris of Linganore, Maryland. He was preceeded in death by his parents and brothers Daniel Harris, Harold M. Harris

After High School Gus joined the military and served 4 years in the Army Reserve. Upon leaving the military he worked in construction and shortly thereafter opened his own construction company, Harris Excavating.

In his leisure time, Gus enjoyed taking cross country motorcycle trips with his close friends. Gus would often be found tinkering in his garage and working on his equipment. He loved fishing and horse racing but his true passion was his unique vehicles and heavy equipment.

Anyone who knew Gus will say, he had a "kind and giving heart". His generosity goes without saying. He supported friends and family unconditionally and never asked for anything in return. He was loved by many.

He had a great sense of humor. You would often hear Gus say "lordy be Miss Agnes", "Do What" or "you're a bad dude" during any conversation.

He leaves to cherish his memory; his loving wife Ruby Perry-Harris, his daughters Vickie (Sherwin) Mukes, Vanessa Harris, son Eric Harris and stepson Brandon Perry, grandson Eric Harris, siblings Carlwell C. Harris, Isabel L. Harris, Judith A. Hill and Bruce M. Harris, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends.

Services will be held at:

- Resthaven Funeral Home & Community Center, 9501 Catoctin Mtn Hwy, US Route 15N, Frederick, MD 21701

Wake: Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Funeral Service: Friday, June 10, 2022 at 11:00am

Interment: Will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens

Repast: Will be held @ Libertytown Fire Hall, 12027 South Street, Libertytown MD 21762

Floral arrangements should be sent to the funeral home.

To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store.

Services

Wake

Thursday
June 9, 2022
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Resthaven Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.
9501-B Catoctin Mtn.. Hwy.
Frederick, MD 21701

Funeral Service

Friday
June 10, 2022
11:00 AM
Resthaven Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.
9501-B Catoctin Mtn.. Hwy.
Frederick, MD 21701

Video is available for this event

Interment to follow

Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, MD