Obituary

" A God Fearing Man"

He was born Marrico Lee Harris on April 26, 1977, in Steubenville, Ohio to Brenda Harris at Ohio

Valley Hospital.

Marrico graduated from Steubenville High School in 1996. While in high school he discovered

his passion for writing, poetry, dancing, and fashion. Marrico was also an avid sports fan his

favorite team being the Mighty Big Red and he attended all the Big Red games while in high

school and as an adult.

Marrico's passion for writing grew over the years which led him to start his first book "Black

Men Experiments" in 2017. He was an active community leader and activist, and he became a

member of the NAACP in 2004. As his faith and love grew for the Lord he became an Ordained

Pastor and was reborn again which led to his name change to Israel Seed Of John Harris. He then

started his church "New Beginnings Church" in Steubenville Ohio which allowed him to spread

his love for the Lord and further reach out and uplift the community.

Israel met his soulmate, Melissa Leek, in Bridgeport Ohio in 2004. After several years of

courtship, they were married in 2010. Israel and Melissa were dedicated to raising their children

in an environment of love and setting a foundation for them in the Lord. Israel was very close to his

Mother, sisters, and extended family.

Israel was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Martha Mae Harris and John Elder Harris.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Melissa (Is'Real Faith) Harris; daughter, Justice

Kropka; sons, Shyheem & Cazieh Harris; daughters, Autumn Harris, Marrica Harris, and Marlisa

Harris; mother, Brenda Harris; Sisters, Lakesha Harris, and Rikita (Khalil) Holloway of Georgia;

nieces, Aaliyah and Anaya Holloway; a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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Visitation

April

9

New Beginning Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ

5:00 - 7:00 pm

Funeral Service

April

10

New Beginning Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Starts at 11:00 am