Julian Upton Harris

Julian Upton Harris, age 84, of Okeechobee, Florida, passed away Monday, Feb. 7, 2011, at his home surrounded by family.

During WW II he proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and was the owner of J.U. Harris Co., Inc., in Frederick, Maryland, until 1982.

He was an avid fisherman and hunter throughout his life. While in Maryland he enjoyed shark fishing. In Florida he took up alligator hunting, spent time fishing and keeping many boats running around Okeechobee. Julian had made many friends over the years and enjoyed spending time with them.

He was the son of the late John A. Harris, Sr. and Roberta Virginia Staley Harris; and preceded in death by brothers, James I. Harris, John A. Harris, Jr., all from Frederick, sister, Vivian Marsden of Groton, Conn.; and a step-grandson, Justin D. Calhoun of Frederick.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Roberta Frances Zimmerman Harris; children, Susan D. Ramsburg of Okeechobee, Judith A. (Duane) Calhoun of Bonita Springs, Fla., Robert J. (Christina) Harris of Frederick, grandsons, Michael H. Ramsburg, Julian C. Harris; step-grandchildren, Corey P. Calhoun, Nicole O. Minnick, Michael J. Ott; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family will receive family and friends Thursday, February 24, 2011 from 4 - 6 pm, with a memorial service beginning at 6 pm at Keeney and Basford Funeral Home located 106 East Church Street, Frederick.

Friends may express their condolences online at keeneybasford.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to Hope Alive, Inc., P.O. Box 140, Sabillasville, Maryland 21780.