Steven Michael Harris

Steven Michael Harris, a resident of Mandeville, Louisiana, born on December 2, 1953, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at the age of 71.

Steven was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He moved to Baton Rouge as a child and graduated from Catholic High School in 1971. Steve attended Louisiana State University, where he studied chemistry and accounting. He began working with personal computers in the 1970’s, helping small companies with their bookkeeping. Most of his career was spent in the insurance industry, where he eventually became Chief Financial Officer. He had a lifelong love of music, playing clarinet in high school and later playing piano and guitar. He was a quick learner and a member of Mensa. Steve also enjoyed bowling and watching LSU football and baseball games. He had a passion for genealogy research and travel.

Steve is survived by his sisters, Brenda Egerton (Rex), Donna Pounds (Charlie), and Kathleen Sturgeon (Tim); brother, Richard Harris; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Tricia and Nicholas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John Rushee Harris and Joan Fischer Harris; brother, John Rushee Harris, II; niece, Kristin Egerton; and special friends, Rose and Justin.

Visitation will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, beginning at 9:30 AM until services at 11:30 AM. Burial to follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.