Charles Basil Harris, of Chatham, passed away on December 19, 2021.
Born in Princeton, Basil moved to Chatham in 1982. He graduated from Chatham High School, class of 1988, where he played football and ran track. After attending County College of Morris, he joined Raymond James where he worked as a Financial Advisor and Office Manager for 25 years.
Basil was a sincere and humble man, with a sharp wit and sense of humor. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, hiking and helping friends and neighbors. He was a devoted father and animal lover.
He is survived by his beloved daughter, Eva Sage Harris and former wife Dorothy Pao; his parents, Gail and Bruce Harris; sister, Maeve Harris Hauswald; aunt, Frances Krein; and two nephews, David and Max Portnow.