Franklin Rush Harris

Harris

Franklin “Pops” Rush Harris, 92, of Williamstown, WV, died March 31, 2026, at his residence.

He was born in Clarksburg, WV, on January 20, 1935, a son of the late Russel Greene Harris and Madge (Boyles) Harris.

Franklin was a Methodist and was the Northern Regional Coordinator for HRDF. He was also in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

He was a past Commander for the American Legion, a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner, and a past master of Lodge #3. Franklin owned the Fox Lounge in Morgantown, WV, and owned a Sprint Car.

He is survived by his wife, Louise Ann (Tennant) Harris of Williamstown, WV, four children, Rebecca Garvin (Kent) of Morgantown, WV, Michael Amick of Louisville, KY, Joel C. Harris of Phoenix, AZ, and Misti Bright (Duane) of Charleston, SC, sister, Carolyn Nesselroade of Bridgeport, NJ, seven grandchildren, Ian and Jared Garvin, Leah Bright, Nicholas Wasmer, Daniel and Eric Tennant, and Cole Amick, nine great-grandchildren, Mollie Haley and Faithlyn Haught, Kaden Simpson, Jaylynn and Mazylyn Tennant, and Hayden, Nicole, and Hunter Michael Wasmer, great great- grandson, Theodore Haught, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters, and one grandson, Beau Michael Wasmer.

Services will be held on Wednesday at 5:00 PM at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg with Reverend Frank Miller officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM before the service.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.leavittfuneralhome.com.