Jerome K. Harris Jr.

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Born(1931-06-26)June 26, 1931
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA
DiedNovember 4, 2013(2013-11-04) (aged 82)
Occupation(s)Businessman, Civic Leader
KnownforFounder of Harris Shop of Pappagallo, Co-founder of Cody-Harris Photography
Jerome K. Harris Jr.
Born(1931-06-26)June 26, 1931
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA
DiedNovember 4, 2013(2013-11-04) (aged 82)
Occupation(s)Businessman, Civic Leader
Known forFounder of Harris Shop of Pappagallo, Co-founder of Cody-Harris Photography
Spouses
  • Susan Elizabeth Passmore (first wife)
  • Susan W. Harris (second wife)
Children
  • Rome Harris (Jerome K. Harris III)
  • Nancy Nash
  • Laurie Harris
  • Marjorie Morgan
Parents
Relatives
  • Marjory Jean Harris (sister)

Jerome K. Harris Jr. (June 26, 1931 – November 4, 2013) was an American businessman who helped to promote Hemisfair '68.

Jerome K. Harris Jr. was born on June 26, 1931, in San Antonio, Texas, to Jerome K. Harris Sr., originator of the idea for Hemisfair '68,[1] and Gertrude Louise Harris. His sister was Marjory Jean Harris. He overcame significant early challenges, being the sole survivor among four children at Alamo Heights High School who contracted polio at the time.[2]

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