Kenneth Olen Harris "Popeye"

June 17, 1934 - April 24, 2020

Kenneth Olen Harris, “Popeye”, age 85, died on Friday, April 24, 2020. He was born in Norristown on June 17, 1934 son of the late Elizabeth Harris. Popeye was raised on West 1st Avenue in Conshohocken, where he remained a life member of the community and in more recent years resided on West 3rd Avenue. He was a graduate of Conshohocken High School, where he was a cheerleader and a drum major for the school band. He studied chemistry at Villanova University, St. Joseph University and Temple University. He earned his Associate’s Degree from St. Joseph University in Chemistry. He was employed by Dougherty Pharmacy, Quaker Chemical, Scott Paper and several ACME Market locations. He was a parishioner of St. Matthew RC Church, where he served as usher for many years. Popeye was also a member of the Conshohocken AMBUCS. He loved music, model trains, skiing, traveling and socializing with family and friends. Popeye was a kind, pure hearted soul; who enjoyed being active within the Conshohocken community. He is survived by: a brother, Andrew Leslie “Pally” Harris of Florida; 2 sisters, Dorothy “Nancy” Beatty Tyson of NJ and Mary Eunice “Goonie” Beatty of Birdsboro, PA; his beloved cousin and caretaker Edna Brock of Conshohocken; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. He was predeceased in life by his sister, Florence Mickey Barksdale. In lieu of the Corona Virus Pandemic; burial and a celebration of life will be held at a later date when it is safe to congregate.