Mr. Rudolph Harris age 75 of Wendell, departed this earthly life on Friday, September 8, 2017, at Duke Medical Center, Durham.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, September 15, 2017, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Wendell. Entombment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Zebulon.
A visitation will be held from 3-7PM, Thursday, September 14, 2017, at William Toney's Funeral Home, Zebulon.
Surviving: Wife; Natalie High Harris of the home, Son; Gregory Harris, Sr. (Karlita) of Wendell, Daughter; Natasha Holden (Kelby) of Bunn, Sister; Willie Lois Harris Parker (Charles) of Raleigh, Grandchildren; Gizelle Harris and Gregory Harris, Jr., a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A service of Love and Dignity provided by William Toney's Funeral Home, Zebulon.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Prelude
Processional
Hymn of Comfort--United Voices of Praise
Scriptures:
Old Testament--Rev. MacThadeus Carpenter
New Testament--Rev. Cory D. Benson
Prayer of Comfort--Rev. Dr. Reginald High
Selection-- Mr. Taurian Parham
Reflections(2 minutes each)
Church---Deacon Leo Merritt
Capital City Cruisers Car Club-- Mr. James Snellings
James E. Shepard Alumni Association--Mr. Bobby Dunn/President
Family--Miss Gizelle L. Harris, Granddaughter
Acknowledgments----Ms. Gloria Crews
Obituary(silent reading)
Selection----United Voices of Praise
Eulogy--Pastor Bell
Selection----Elder Evanstein Montague
Recessional--Entombment(Gethsemane Memorial Gardens)
Zebulon, NC
OBITUARY
Rudolph Harris, entered this world on October 12, 194l in Wendell, N.C. He was the son of the late Willie Harris and Henrietta Ferrell Harris and brother to the late Mary Deneice Carpenter. Our faithful soldier transitioned to his heavenly home September 8, 2017 at Duke University Hospital.
Rudolph graduated from the former James E. Shepard High School in Zebulon, NC in 1959 and later attended the former North Carolina College in Durham, NC; and the former St. Augustine's College in Raleigh, NC where he majored in Commerical Arts. He served faithfully in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1966.
Rudolph joined Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership of Rev. George Stokes. As a youth, he was a member of the Youth Choir and Ushers Ministry. He served as Sunday School Secretary and later served on the finance and trustee minisgtry. Rudolph loved his church and remained active even as his health declined.
He served on the Wendell Planning Boarde for two years.
He was employed with Hi-Cone(ITW)for twenty six years. Rudolph served as shift supervisor until he retired in 1966.
After retirement Rudolph became a "Jack of all trades": a farmer, barber, carpenter, auto mehanic, auto body repairman, car salesman, and restorer of old cars. He was a member of the Capital City Cruisers Car Club, the American Legion Wendell Post 148, and the James E. Shepard Alumni Association. His favorite pastimes were riding his motorcycle and playing horseshoes.
Rudolph never met a stranger. He enjoyed talking and meeting people. If he could help you in anyway, he would.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his high school sweetheart and wife, Natalie High Harris; a son, Gregory L. Harris, Sr.(Karlita); a daughter, Natasha R. Holden(Kelby); one granddaughter,Gizelle L. Harris; one grandson, Gregroy L. Harris, Jr.; a sister Willie Lois Harris Parker(Charles); a devoted niece, Phyllis Palumbo(Ronald); nieces, LaTanja Carpenter and Sharolyn Ray(Linwood); four aunts, Mary Frances Montague, Katies Jones, Della Clemons, and Delores Goodson, one uncle, Joseph Harris(Gaybella); brother in law, Homer High(Betty); sister in law, Carolyn Walker; and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
HARRIS HISTORIAN: Brenda Witherspoon Taylor
"Our Ancestors are living through us, and it's up to us to carry on."
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, September 15, 2017, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Wendell. Entombment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Zebulon.
A visitation will be held from 3-7PM, Thursday, September 14, 2017, at William Toney's Funeral Home, Zebulon.
Surviving: Wife; Natalie High Harris of the home, Son; Gregory Harris, Sr. (Karlita) of Wendell, Daughter; Natasha Holden (Kelby) of Bunn, Sister; Willie Lois Harris Parker (Charles) of Raleigh, Grandchildren; Gizelle Harris and Gregory Harris, Jr., a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A service of Love and Dignity provided by William Toney's Funeral Home, Zebulon.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Prelude
Processional
Hymn of Comfort--United Voices of Praise
Scriptures:
Old Testament--Rev. MacThadeus Carpenter
New Testament--Rev. Cory D. Benson
Prayer of Comfort--Rev. Dr. Reginald High
Selection-- Mr. Taurian Parham
Reflections(2 minutes each)
Church---Deacon Leo Merritt
Capital City Cruisers Car Club-- Mr. James Snellings
James E. Shepard Alumni Association--Mr. Bobby Dunn/President
Family--Miss Gizelle L. Harris, Granddaughter
Acknowledgments----Ms. Gloria Crews
Obituary(silent reading)
Selection----United Voices of Praise
Eulogy--Pastor Bell
Selection----Elder Evanstein Montague
Recessional--Entombment(Gethsemane Memorial Gardens)
Zebulon, NC
OBITUARY
Rudolph Harris, entered this world on October 12, 194l in Wendell, N.C. He was the son of the late Willie Harris and Henrietta Ferrell Harris and brother to the late Mary Deneice Carpenter. Our faithful soldier transitioned to his heavenly home September 8, 2017 at Duke University Hospital.
Rudolph graduated from the former James E. Shepard High School in Zebulon, NC in 1959 and later attended the former North Carolina College in Durham, NC; and the former St. Augustine's College in Raleigh, NC where he majored in Commerical Arts. He served faithfully in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1966.
Rudolph joined Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership of Rev. George Stokes. As a youth, he was a member of the Youth Choir and Ushers Ministry. He served as Sunday School Secretary and later served on the finance and trustee minisgtry. Rudolph loved his church and remained active even as his health declined.
He served on the Wendell Planning Boarde for two years.
He was employed with Hi-Cone(ITW)for twenty six years. Rudolph served as shift supervisor until he retired in 1966.
After retirement Rudolph became a "Jack of all trades": a farmer, barber, carpenter, auto mehanic, auto body repairman, car salesman, and restorer of old cars. He was a member of the Capital City Cruisers Car Club, the American Legion Wendell Post 148, and the James E. Shepard Alumni Association. His favorite pastimes were riding his motorcycle and playing horseshoes.
Rudolph never met a stranger. He enjoyed talking and meeting people. If he could help you in anyway, he would.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his high school sweetheart and wife, Natalie High Harris; a son, Gregory L. Harris, Sr.(Karlita); a daughter, Natasha R. Holden(Kelby); one granddaughter,Gizelle L. Harris; one grandson, Gregroy L. Harris, Jr.; a sister Willie Lois Harris Parker(Charles); a devoted niece, Phyllis Palumbo(Ronald); nieces, LaTanja Carpenter and Sharolyn Ray(Linwood); four aunts, Mary Frances Montague, Katies Jones, Della Clemons, and Delores Goodson, one uncle, Joseph Harris(Gaybella); brother in law, Homer High(Betty); sister in law, Carolyn Walker; and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
HARRIS HISTORIAN: Brenda Witherspoon Taylor
"Our Ancestors are living through us, and it's up to us to carry on."
Mr. Rudolph Harris age 75 of Wendell, departed this earthly life on Friday, September 8, 2017, at Duke Medical Center, Durham.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, September 15, 2017, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Wendell. Entombment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Zebulon.
A visitation will be held from 3-7PM, Thursday, September 14, 2017, at William Toney's Funeral Home, Zebulon.
Surviving: Wife; Natalie High Harris of the home, Son; Gregory Harris, Sr. (Karlita) of Wendell, Daughter; Natasha Holden (Kelby) of Bunn, Sister; Willie Lois Harris Parker (Charles) of Raleigh, Grandchildren; Gizelle Harris and Gregory Harris, Jr., a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A service of Love and Dignity provided by William Toney's Funeral Home, Zebulon.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Prelude
Processional
Hymn of Comfort--United Voices of Praise
Scriptures:
Old Testament--Rev. MacThadeus Carpenter
New Testament--Rev. Cory D. Benson
Prayer of Comfort--Rev. Dr. Reginald High
Selection-- Mr. Taurian Parham
Reflections(2 minutes each)
Church---Deacon Leo Merritt
Capital City Cruisers Car Club-- Mr. James Snellings
James E. Shepard Alumni Association--Mr. Bobby Dunn/President
Family--Miss Gizelle L. Harris, Granddaughter
Acknowledgments----Ms. Gloria Crews
Obituary(silent reading)
Selection----United Voices of Praise
Eulogy--Pastor Bell
Selection----Elder Evanstein Montague
Recessional--Entombment(Gethsemane Memorial Gardens)
Zebulon, NC
OBITUARY
Rudolph Harris, entered this world on October 12, 194l in Wendell, N.C. He was the son of the late Willie Harris and Henrietta Ferrell Harris and brother to the late Mary Deneice Carpenter. Our faithful soldier transitioned to his heavenly home September 8, 2017 at Duke University Hospital.
Rudolph graduated from the former James E. Shepard High School in Zebulon, NC in 1959 and later attended the former North Carolina College in Durham, NC; and the former St. Augustine's College in Raleigh, NC where he majored in Commerical Arts. He served faithfully in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1966.
Rudolph joined Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership of Rev. George Stokes. As a youth, he was a member of the Youth Choir and Ushers Ministry. He served as Sunday School Secretary and later served on the finance and trustee minisgtry. Rudolph loved his church and remained active even as his health declined.
He served on the Wendell Planning Boarde for two years.
He was employed with Hi-Cone(ITW)for twenty six years. Rudolph served as shift supervisor until he retired in 1966.
After retirement Rudolph became a "Jack of all trades": a farmer, barber, carpenter, auto mehanic, auto body repairman, car salesman, and restorer of old cars. He was a member of the Capital City Cruisers Car Club, the American Legion Wendell Post 148, and the James E. Shepard Alumni Association. His favorite pastimes were riding his motorcycle and playing horseshoes.
Rudolph never met a stranger. He enjoyed talking and meeting people. If he could help you in anyway, he would.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his high school sweetheart and wife, Natalie High Harris; a son, Gregory L. Harris, Sr.(Karlita); a daughter, Natasha R. Holden(Kelby); one granddaughter,Gizelle L. Harris; one grandson, Gregroy L. Harris, Jr.; a sister Willie Lois Harris Parker(Charles); a devoted niece, Phyllis Palumbo(Ronald); nieces, LaTanja Carpenter and Sharolyn Ray(Linwood); four aunts, Mary Frances Montague, Katies Jones, Della Clemons, and Delores Goodson, one uncle, Joseph Harris(Gaybella); brother in law, Homer High(Betty); sister in law, Carolyn Walker; and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
HARRIS HISTORIAN: Brenda Witherspoon Taylor
"Our Ancestors are living through us, and it's up to us to carry on."
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, September 15, 2017, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Wendell. Entombment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Zebulon.
A visitation will be held from 3-7PM, Thursday, September 14, 2017, at William Toney's Funeral Home, Zebulon.
Surviving: Wife; Natalie High Harris of the home, Son; Gregory Harris, Sr. (Karlita) of Wendell, Daughter; Natasha Holden (Kelby) of Bunn, Sister; Willie Lois Harris Parker (Charles) of Raleigh, Grandchildren; Gizelle Harris and Gregory Harris, Jr., a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A service of Love and Dignity provided by William Toney's Funeral Home, Zebulon.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Prelude
Processional
Hymn of Comfort--United Voices of Praise
Scriptures:
Old Testament--Rev. MacThadeus Carpenter
New Testament--Rev. Cory D. Benson
Prayer of Comfort--Rev. Dr. Reginald High
Selection-- Mr. Taurian Parham
Reflections(2 minutes each)
Church---Deacon Leo Merritt
Capital City Cruisers Car Club-- Mr. James Snellings
James E. Shepard Alumni Association--Mr. Bobby Dunn/President
Family--Miss Gizelle L. Harris, Granddaughter
Acknowledgments----Ms. Gloria Crews
Obituary(silent reading)
Selection----United Voices of Praise
Eulogy--Pastor Bell
Selection----Elder Evanstein Montague
Recessional--Entombment(Gethsemane Memorial Gardens)
Zebulon, NC
OBITUARY
Rudolph Harris, entered this world on October 12, 194l in Wendell, N.C. He was the son of the late Willie Harris and Henrietta Ferrell Harris and brother to the late Mary Deneice Carpenter. Our faithful soldier transitioned to his heavenly home September 8, 2017 at Duke University Hospital.
Rudolph graduated from the former James E. Shepard High School in Zebulon, NC in 1959 and later attended the former North Carolina College in Durham, NC; and the former St. Augustine's College in Raleigh, NC where he majored in Commerical Arts. He served faithfully in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1966.
Rudolph joined Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership of Rev. George Stokes. As a youth, he was a member of the Youth Choir and Ushers Ministry. He served as Sunday School Secretary and later served on the finance and trustee minisgtry. Rudolph loved his church and remained active even as his health declined.
He served on the Wendell Planning Boarde for two years.
He was employed with Hi-Cone(ITW)for twenty six years. Rudolph served as shift supervisor until he retired in 1966.
After retirement Rudolph became a "Jack of all trades": a farmer, barber, carpenter, auto mehanic, auto body repairman, car salesman, and restorer of old cars. He was a member of the Capital City Cruisers Car Club, the American Legion Wendell Post 148, and the James E. Shepard Alumni Association. His favorite pastimes were riding his motorcycle and playing horseshoes.
Rudolph never met a stranger. He enjoyed talking and meeting people. If he could help you in anyway, he would.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his high school sweetheart and wife, Natalie High Harris; a son, Gregory L. Harris, Sr.(Karlita); a daughter, Natasha R. Holden(Kelby); one granddaughter,Gizelle L. Harris; one grandson, Gregroy L. Harris, Jr.; a sister Willie Lois Harris Parker(Charles); a devoted niece, Phyllis Palumbo(Ronald); nieces, LaTanja Carpenter and Sharolyn Ray(Linwood); four aunts, Mary Frances Montague, Katies Jones, Della Clemons, and Delores Goodson, one uncle, Joseph Harris(Gaybella); brother in law, Homer High(Betty); sister in law, Carolyn Walker; and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
HARRIS HISTORIAN: Brenda Witherspoon Taylor
"Our Ancestors are living through us, and it's up to us to carry on."
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