Philip Kelly Harris

of P. K. Harris and Sons, Appledore.

1938 'FOUNDER OF SHIPPING FIRM
Death of Mr. P. K. Harris, at Appledore
Appledore heard with regret on Monday of the passing of Mr. Philip Kelly Harris, of Sunnyside, Appledore, managing director of the shipbuilding, repairing, and engineering firm of P. K. Harris and Sons, Ltd., of Appledore. was one of the best-known business men in Appledore, actively connected over a long period with its shipping interests, and the Hubbastone Yard, Richmond Dry Dock, and New Quay Yard. <br<Mr. Harris was 85 years of age, and while he had not been in good health for some time he was out of doors the day previous to his death, which occurred suddenly yesterday morning.
For 36 years Mr. Harris was member of Northam Urban Council to last year, when he did not seek re-election. For three years he was chairman.
When he ceased his connection with the Council he was its senior member, and a particularly regular attendant. Appreciation of his long and valuable services was recorded in the minutes of the Council and a letter of appreciation sent to Mr. Harris on his retirement. Vigorous and outspoken in debate, Mr. Harris had the interests of Appledore very much at heart, and he was responsible for pressing forward many of the improvements carried out there. It was said of him that "he lived for Northam Council and the progress of Appledore."
Mr. Harris was a member of a Northam family, and after serving his time in Appledore as a ship's joiner, he went to sea for a period. Later, he went into partnership with his brother-in-law in shipbuilding and repairing at Appledore, subsequently going into business on his own and later being asscoiated in the company with his sons.
Mr. Harris was a staunch churchman, an active Conservative, and associated with many local activities. He served on the Appledore Lifeboat Committee, was a school manager, and held office in the Appledore Sailing Club. He had been churchwarden of the parish church of St. Mary, Appledore, and was a generous supporter of the church. He was the donor of the screen erected in the church in 1912.
A widower. Mr. Harris leaves five sons and one daughter.'

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