John Thomas Harris, 75, of Ocean Pines, MD formerly of Burke, VA passed away March 21st, 2014. He will always be remembered as a devoted father, husband, and friend.
Born in Memphis, TN, he had a distinguished career with the CIA where he was an Executive with the
Senior Intelligence Service and was awarded the Career Intelligence Medal. John retired to Ocean Pines where he was an active volunteer with the Children's House by the Sea and the OP Fire Dept.
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He was a member of the Optimist Club, Camera Club, Community Association, and was an avid golfer. John was an accomplished photographer winning awards such as the 2013 Harbor Day Photo Contest. He is survived by his wife Diane of Ocean Pines, son Alex and his wife Katie, daughter Deirdre and her husband Pierre.
A celebration of John's life will be held on April 4th in Ocean Pines, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to Believe In Tomorrow's "Children's House by the Sea" located at #13 66th St. Ocean City MD 21842.
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