George E. Harris George E. Harris , 81, of Brockton died Monday, March 1, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center, Brockton after a period of failing health. He was the husband of Joyce Antunes Barboza Harris. Born February 19, 1929 in New York, he was the son of the late George W. and Helen (Fredricks) Harris. Raised and educated in Brockton George was a graduate of Brockton High School Class of 1948 and the Franklin Institute Class of 1951. He also attended Northeastern University, Ford Motor Institute and General Motors Institute. George was employed by Paul Clark Ford, Muzi Ford, Norwell Motors, All Stainless of Hingham, Silver City Subaru, Silko Honda and Weir Auto. When employed by Ford and GM Buick he was the district manager for New England for parts and services. George also was a branch manager for O.I.C. Boston where he trained, counseled and placed inner city underemployed and disadvantaged minorities in auto repair. He was self employed at Pembroke Motors and Federal Auto Parts. He retired from the Massachusetts Lottery Commission as a technician. George was a huge Red Sox and Patriots Fan. Before he got sick George liked working on cars and dancing. He also enjoyed horses, golf, mechanics and carpentry. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; his children, George Harris, Jr., of Plympton, Dr. Deborah Harris of Newport, R.I., Melissa Clark and her husband Greg of Bow, N.H., Noel Harris of Sarasota, FL; his step-children, Michael P. Antunes of New Bedford, Juanita Antunes of CA, Juan Pedro Antunes of Brockton, Dina Antunes Scruggs of TX, Wendi L. Antunes of Brockton; his grandchildren, Jason Harris FL, Bradley and Chris Harris of Plympton, Madison and Skyler Clark of N.H.; his step-grandchildren, Eryka Antunes of Boston, Michael A. Antunes of U.S. Army, Bryan Antunes of U.S. Air Force, Megan Antunes of U.S. Navy, Michael P. Antunes, III, of U.S. Marine Corps, Stephen Gomes, of U.S. Air Force, Cory and Sean Antunes both of Mass Maritime Academy, Antonio R. Harris, Jr., of Brockton, Kimberly Antunes of Brockton, Gary Scruggs of TX, Tahtyana Scruggs of TX, and Elana Edwards of Brockton. Funeral Information A funeral service will be held in the Russell Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (RT123) Brockton on Saturday, March 6th at 10:00AM. The Rev. Michael Walker will officiate. Interment will follow in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours in the Russell Pica Funeral Home Friday 4:00-8:00PM.