Willie "Shark" Harris was born August 23, 1963, in Vero Beach, FL to Saul Harris II and Shirley (Ross) Harris and passed away February 17, 2026, in Weatherford, Oklahoma at the age of 62.

A proud graduate of Vero Beach High School, Willie was a key player on the school's 1981 Football State Championship Team - an achievement he cherished throughout his life.

He lived in Weatherford, Oklahoma. He opened a restaurant on March 9, 1999 (for more than 20 years.) He loved the people and the community of Weatherford. Cooking was his passion! He once stated, "The best way to show my love is to cook for them and make them happy!"

His is survived by his brother, Saul (Les) Harris III and wife, Brenda, along with their children, Saul Harris IV and Brianna Harris; and sister Rosalind Harris; Aunts, Willie Mae Anderson, Betty Brown, Ella Brown and husband, Johnny, Jessie Ross, and Bernice Relford and husband, Tom and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by a special friend, Denise Sprinkle and a cherished "grandson" Davien "Dae Dae" Stanley.

He is preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, Willie and Rosa Lee Ross, and his parents, Saul Harris II and Shirley (Ross) Harris.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the many friends, neighbors, and members of the community for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support during this difficult time, especially Denise Sprinkle, Scott Hoffman, Rouben Tourian, Ric Freeman, Trey Minton, Trinity Smith, Richard and Kenny Caskey, DB Bailey, Emma Williams, and the entire Weatherford community. Your kindness, comforting words, and thoughtful gestures are deeply appreciated.