Gene S. Harris

Gene S. Harris, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 23, 1937, to Ivy S. Lemoine and Samuel Harris.

In his free time, Gene enjoyed gardening, fishing, and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Gerald Harris; and his great-granddaughter, Lorelei Truett.

Gene is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Emily C. Harris; his daughters, Deborah Horne and spouse, Tim, and Mitzi Gendron and spouse, Rob; his son, Dale Harris and spouse, Monti; his sister, Patricia Baronne; his grandchildren, Ashley Truett (Lance), Skye St. John (Lawrence), Lauren Behel (Heath), Amanda Roberts (Jason), Bailey Shoemake (Hunter), Reed Gendron, and Mason Gendron; and his great-grandchildren, Max, Clark and Hollis Truett, Chandler and Drew St. John, Logan and Walker Behel, and Emersyn and Cole Roberts.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. George Catholic Church Cemetery.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com