Mr. Harris passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the Lineville Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native and life-long resident of Clay County, he was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the 104th Infantry Division – The Timberwolf Division. Following his honorable discharge, Mr. Harris worked for over 35 years as a cloth room foreman with Chickapee Manufacturing. He also loved fishing and was a member of Providence Methodist Church.
Mr. Harris is survived by his wife of 68 years, Bonnie Kay Harris of Lineville; two daughters: Brenda Wentz of Douglasville, GA and Jonell Bishop (Doug) of Lineville; one son, Fred Harris (Mary) of Lineville; four grandchildren: David Wentz, Annette Alexander, Scott Wentz and Justin Bishop; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his parents: Jessie Parker Harris and Margaret Angeline Hanners Harris; three sisters and several half-sisters and brothers.
Pallbearers will be David Wentz, Scott Wentz, Justin Bishop, Robby Alexander, Brian Hann and Roger Whitman. Joe Harris will serve as honorary pallbearer.
Mr. Harris passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the Lineville Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native and life-long resident of Clay County, he was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the 104th Infantry Division – The Timberwolf Division. Following his honorable discharge, Mr. Harris worked for over 35 years as a cloth room foreman with Chickapee Manufacturing. He also loved fishing and was a member of Providence Methodist Church.
Mr. Harris is survived by his wife of 68 years, Bonnie Kay Harris of Lineville; two daughters: Brenda Wentz of Douglasville, GA and Jonell Bishop (Doug) of Lineville; one son, Fred Harris (Mary) of Lineville; four grandchildren: David Wentz, Annette Alexander, Scott Wentz and Justin Bishop; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his parents: Jessie Parker Harris and Margaret Angeline Hanners Harris; three sisters and several half-sisters and brothers.
Pallbearers will be David Wentz, Scott Wentz, Justin Bishop, Robby Alexander, Brian Hann and Roger Whitman. Joe Harris will serve as honorary pallbearer.
Family Members
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Ploma Lee Hanners Sims
1906–1987
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Jessie Pauline Harris Helton
1917–1997
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Tommie Loverne Harris Whitman
1919–2012
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Clessie Maude Harris Vickers
1925–2002
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Carra E. Harris Sprayberry
1888–1972
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Curtis W Harris
1890–1908
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Lela Annie Harris Gregg
1892–1968
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Lula Lavonia Harris Sims
1894–1977
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Claude Micajah Harris
1896–1964
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Dewey Hobson Harris
1898–1949
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Annie Bernice Harris Haynes
1900–1989
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Ora Mae Harris Sims
1902–1993
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Maggie Ester Harris Haley
1904–1950
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Chessie Lee Harris Haynes
1906–1985
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Darthula "Thula" Harris McDonald
1908–1981
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Maeward Carvel Harris
1913–1968
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