Woodrow "Woodie" W. Harris

Woodrow “Woodie” Harris, 75, passed away surrounded by his family on August 30, 2019. Woodie was born on August 7, 1944 in Buckhanon, WV the son of Martin & Lucetia (Butcher) Harris.
On October 19, 1964 he was united in marriage to the former Marilyn Gearhart who survives.
Woodie spent his career working transportation for Copperweld Steel; retiring after 34 years of dedicated service. He was also a longtime member of the Cortland Masonic Lodge 529.
When Woodie wasn’t working, he was strumming his guitar. He spent many years as the lead musician for the band Woodie Harris and The Mountaineers and later the Woodie Harris Show. A talented musician, he passed his love of music onto his family and their band Ringtail.
Visitation for Woodie will be held on Wednesday September 4, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Lane Funeral Homes, Shafer-Winans Chapel, Cortland where a Masonic ceremony will be held at 11:45 a.m. with the funeral service immediately following at 12:00 p.m.
Besides his wife of 54 years, Woodie is survived by his children Ray (Lori) Harris and Brenda (Trevor Coulter) Harris; his granddaughter Kathy Harris; his niece Sandy (Darrell) Wolcott; his brother Matthew Canter and sister Margaret “Toby” Lanhem as well as many other relatives. Woodie was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Jerri Lloyd and his brother Marcus Canter.
The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the Ohio Living Hospice Staff for their love, care and support during the last two years.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Ohio Living Hospice.