Clarence Harris, Jr. was born on March 9, 1943 in Lee County, Alabama to the late Clarence, Sr. & Mary Mattie Tignor Harris. He passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at his home in Opelika, Alabama. He was 76 years old.
Clarence attended and graduated from J.W. Darden High School Class of 1963. He met and married Minnie Pearl Fitzpatrick and this union was blessed with three children, Charlotte Denise, who preceded him in death, Jeffery Allen and Jarvis Ramon.
He worked for many years at Flowers Bakery Company where he was a Truck Driver and later retired as the Warehouse Supervisor. Over the years, he grew concerned about the surroundings and activities (good and bad) in his community and felt the need to do something about it. He developed a passion for helping others.
In April of 1991, he was elected City Councilman for Ward 2 in Opelika, Alabama, a seat vacated by Commissioner George C. Bandy. He went on to be re-elected four times, in 1992, 1996, 2000, and 2004. Clarence served as President Pro-tem for two different terms, a total of eight years. He worked with three different Mayors and several different City Councils to help the citizens of Ward 2. Clarence voted for various road projects, economic development agreements, sewer and drainage projects that benefited all the citizens of Opelika, Alabama. He also served on the Lee Russell Council of Government Board. He went on to serve for seventeen and a half years before retiring on November 3, 2008, receiving numerous awards and recognitions for his many years of service and accomplishments.
His favorite daily saying was, “I am so blessed and to God be the Glory.”
Clarence Harris represents the continued journey to achieve Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision for America. He has demonstrated that he supported Dr. King’s philosophy and teachings and has actively contributed to the improvement of civil rights and human rights, particularly in matters that have positively affected the Opelika, Alabama community.
Public viewing will be on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, from 1:00PM to 7:00 PM at Harris Funeral Home, 515 South 6th Street, Opelika, Alabama. The family will receive guest from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 12:00 noon, at Saint Mark A.M.E. Church, 4141 Lee Road 162, Opelika, Alabama with Rev. Jonathan Benton officiating. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Opelika, Alabama. Arrangements entrusted to Harris Funeral Home, 515 South 6th Street, Opelika, Alabama.
Clarence attended and graduated from J.W. Darden High School Class of 1963. He met and married Minnie Pearl Fitzpatrick and this union was blessed with three children, Charlotte Denise, who preceded him in death, Jeffery Allen and Jarvis Ramon.
He worked for many years at Flowers Bakery Company where he was a Truck Driver and later retired as the Warehouse Supervisor. Over the years, he grew concerned about the surroundings and activities (good and bad) in his community and felt the need to do something about it. He developed a passion for helping others.
In April of 1991, he was elected City Councilman for Ward 2 in Opelika, Alabama, a seat vacated by Commissioner George C. Bandy. He went on to be re-elected four times, in 1992, 1996, 2000, and 2004. Clarence served as President Pro-tem for two different terms, a total of eight years. He worked with three different Mayors and several different City Councils to help the citizens of Ward 2. Clarence voted for various road projects, economic development agreements, sewer and drainage projects that benefited all the citizens of Opelika, Alabama. He also served on the Lee Russell Council of Government Board. He went on to serve for seventeen and a half years before retiring on November 3, 2008, receiving numerous awards and recognitions for his many years of service and accomplishments.
His favorite daily saying was, “I am so blessed and to God be the Glory.”
Clarence Harris represents the continued journey to achieve Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision for America. He has demonstrated that he supported Dr. King’s philosophy and teachings and has actively contributed to the improvement of civil rights and human rights, particularly in matters that have positively affected the Opelika, Alabama community.
Public viewing will be on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, from 1:00PM to 7:00 PM at Harris Funeral Home, 515 South 6th Street, Opelika, Alabama. The family will receive guest from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 12:00 noon, at Saint Mark A.M.E. Church, 4141 Lee Road 162, Opelika, Alabama with Rev. Jonathan Benton officiating. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Opelika, Alabama. Arrangements entrusted to Harris Funeral Home, 515 South 6th Street, Opelika, Alabama.
Clarence Harris, Jr. was born on March 9, 1943 in Lee County, Alabama to the late Clarence, Sr. & Mary Mattie Tignor Harris. He passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at his home in Opelika, Alabama. He was 76 years old.
Clarence attended and graduated from J.W. Darden High School Class of 1963. He met and married Minnie Pearl Fitzpatrick and this union was blessed with three children, Charlotte Denise, who preceded him in death, Jeffery Allen and Jarvis Ramon.
He worked for many years at Flowers Bakery Company where he was a Truck Driver and later retired as the Warehouse Supervisor. Over the years, he grew concerned about the surroundings and activities (good and bad) in his community and felt the need to do something about it. He developed a passion for helping others.
In April of 1991, he was elected City Councilman for Ward 2 in Opelika, Alabama, a seat vacated by Commissioner George C. Bandy. He went on to be re-elected four times, in 1992, 1996, 2000, and 2004. Clarence served as President Pro-tem for two different terms, a total of eight years. He worked with three different Mayors and several different City Councils to help the citizens of Ward 2. Clarence voted for various road projects, economic development agreements, sewer and drainage projects that benefited all the citizens of Opelika, Alabama. He also served on the Lee Russell Council of Government Board. He went on to serve for seventeen and a half years before retiring on November 3, 2008, receiving numerous awards and recognitions for his many years of service and accomplishments.
His favorite daily saying was, “I am so blessed and to God be the Glory.”
Clarence Harris represents the continued journey to achieve Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision for America. He has demonstrated that he supported Dr. King’s philosophy and teachings and has actively contributed to the improvement of civil rights and human rights, particularly in matters that have positively affected the Opelika, Alabama community.
Public viewing will be on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, from 1:00PM to 7:00 PM at Harris Funeral Home, 515 South 6th Street, Opelika, Alabama. The family will receive guest from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 12:00 noon, at Saint Mark A.M.E. Church, 4141 Lee Road 162, Opelika, Alabama with Rev. Jonathan Benton officiating. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Opelika, Alabama. Arrangements entrusted to Harris Funeral Home, 515 South 6th Street, Opelika, Alabama.
Clarence attended and graduated from J.W. Darden High School Class of 1963. He met and married Minnie Pearl Fitzpatrick and this union was blessed with three children, Charlotte Denise, who preceded him in death, Jeffery Allen and Jarvis Ramon.
He worked for many years at Flowers Bakery Company where he was a Truck Driver and later retired as the Warehouse Supervisor. Over the years, he grew concerned about the surroundings and activities (good and bad) in his community and felt the need to do something about it. He developed a passion for helping others.
In April of 1991, he was elected City Councilman for Ward 2 in Opelika, Alabama, a seat vacated by Commissioner George C. Bandy. He went on to be re-elected four times, in 1992, 1996, 2000, and 2004. Clarence served as President Pro-tem for two different terms, a total of eight years. He worked with three different Mayors and several different City Councils to help the citizens of Ward 2. Clarence voted for various road projects, economic development agreements, sewer and drainage projects that benefited all the citizens of Opelika, Alabama. He also served on the Lee Russell Council of Government Board. He went on to serve for seventeen and a half years before retiring on November 3, 2008, receiving numerous awards and recognitions for his many years of service and accomplishments.
His favorite daily saying was, “I am so blessed and to God be the Glory.”
Clarence Harris represents the continued journey to achieve Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision for America. He has demonstrated that he supported Dr. King’s philosophy and teachings and has actively contributed to the improvement of civil rights and human rights, particularly in matters that have positively affected the Opelika, Alabama community.
Public viewing will be on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, from 1:00PM to 7:00 PM at Harris Funeral Home, 515 South 6th Street, Opelika, Alabama. The family will receive guest from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 12:00 noon, at Saint Mark A.M.E. Church, 4141 Lee Road 162, Opelika, Alabama with Rev. Jonathan Benton officiating. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Opelika, Alabama. Arrangements entrusted to Harris Funeral Home, 515 South 6th Street, Opelika, Alabama.
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