Robert Edward Harris, Sr., 77, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 5:00 A.M., February 6, 2017 at his residence in Mount Vernon, Illinois. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 11, 2017 at New Life Missionary Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois, with Reverend Delano Scott officiating.  Burial will follow at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. Friends of the Robert Edward Harris, Sr. Family may call from 9:00 A.M. until service time, 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 11, 2017 at New Life Missionary Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to New Life Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund in Memory of Robert Edward Harris, Sr. and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call (618) 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfh.com for further information or to send online condolences.