Mr. Harris was raised in Livingston and earned a bachelor of science degree in biology from Marietta College in 1974. It was there he met his future wife, Rosemary Hawkes.

He had a 48 year career in the insurance industry. In 1983, Mr. Harris started his own insurance agency as a founder of Liberty Insurance Associates, Inc.

In addition to his wife, Rosemary, Mr. Harris is survived by his son, Andrew Jr., and his wife Kim; his son, Gregory, and his wife, Melecia, and four grandchildren.

Visitation will take place today, Thursday, February 1, from 3 to 8 p.m., at the Holmdel Funeral Home, Holmdel. The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 2, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.

The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to IEP Youth Services, Inc., iepyouthservices.org/waystosupportiep.