Richard Lane Harris

August 6, 1956 in Fairview Park, Ohio was not an ordinary day. John O. and Odie Mae (deceased) received the gift of their seventh child Richard Lane, he grew up on the west side of Cleveland Ohio.

Richard attended street academy the music school settlement. This is where he learned to play piano. He attended the famous Karamu House theatre which is one of the Cleveland’s greatest treasures. Established in 1915 and recognized one of the oldest producing African American theatre in the nation, this is where Richard had learned the art of tap dancing. After finishing high school his desire was to relocate and he did with his brother Alan, they came to Fort Myers Florida in 1980.

Richard met his wife Lynn (deceased) married for 29 years his most rewarding accomplishments were his two daughters Krystal Thornton, Alexandria Harris and step daughter Melody Chatman.

Richard also leaves a caring companion Ludine Waters.

Mr. Digg was known name by his grandchildren and Krystal a bon vivant man was he. He was well known around town especially the way he wore his hats.

Richard was raised with seven siblings Marc F. (deceased), Barbrah l Collins, Alan Scott, David B.(deceased) Wendy Ann, John Jr. and Roger T.