Lionel Preston Harris Sr

July 3, 1950 - March 22, 2020

Lionel Preston Harris, Sr. of Kansas City, Missouri passed away March 22, 2020, at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri of complications from pneumonia. Lionel was 69 years old. Lionel was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 3, 1950. He was the only son of Mary E. (Rollins) Rodgers. He is survived by his 5 children: Monica Tatum of St. Louis, Missouri, Lionel Harris Jr. (Catrina) of Columbus, Ohio, Stephanie Brown (Silas), Margaret Harris-Simmons, and Mitchelle Harris all of St. Louis, Missouri. He was grandfather to 13 grandchildren: Antonio, Mone’t, Treyon, Zaymon, Luther Jr., Jerrell, Zya, Nikeya, Stylz, Chri'Shawn, Lionel John, Laila, Chris'Chelle and 4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his cousin; Beverly (Sam) Tolbert of Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary E. (Rollins) Rodgers and former spouse Yvonne (Hair) Harris of St. Louis, Missouri. The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the doctors, nurses, medical professionals and administrative staff who took care of Lionel at Truman Medical Center. Due to the current virus pandemic, no public calling hours or services will be scheduled during this time. A remembrance of Lionel’s life will be scheduled to take place at a later date.