Ronald W. Harris of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of West Branch, age 89, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Ashley Court in Brighton. He was born December 12, 1936, in Saginaw, the son of Roland A. and Eulalia (Ensor) Harris.
Ron was a member of the Community of Christ Church in Ann Arbor, where he served as an Elder and Choir Director. He was a music teacher in the Chelsea School District for many years, was a piano tuner, and played taps for the Washtenaw County Honor Guard.
On August 17, 1958, he married La Vonne M. Maryott in Walthill, Nebraska. She preceded him in death on October 20, 2019. Survivors include two sons, Randall Harris of Chelsea, and Russell (Sharon) Harris of Jackson; two grandchildren, Randy (Brittney) White and E.J. (Melinda) White; five great-grandchildren, Lexi, Alex, Ethen, Tyson, and Ellis; sisters, Dottie Kaiser, Nancy Hageman, Audrey (Doug) Stephens, and Brenda (Michael) George; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roland Harris; and two sisters-in law, Joyce Maryott and Mildred Maryott.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 14, 2026, 2 p.m. at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea, with Seventy John Jones officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, before the service from 1 - 2 p.m. A private burial will be at Oak Grove East Cemetery in Chelsea. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family’s Go Fund Me.
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He will be truly missed. Gods peace and our sincere
sympathy to all the Family.
Mike & Joyce Scholl