Carl J. Harris, Squirrel, has climbed his last tree. Carl passed away Sept. 27, 2025, at his home in Lawton, MI surrounded by family, including his younger sister from Texas. He was born at home Dec. 18, 1933, and since then he has made quite an impact in this little area of our world.

Carl was passionate about having fun and getting joy out of the life he was given. One of the ways he had fun was to be in out in nature. He once said, “I hated having to put on shoes when I started school”; he was used to the dirt under his feet. Carl often chose nature over school. His biggest fun and joy were his family, family gatherings, surprising people, and, of course, being the center of attention.

The Squirrel often recalled fond memories of his childhood in “the sticks” of the Lawrence/Paw Paw a

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