HOBOKEN – Thomas “Barney” Harris, Jr., 51, of Hoboken passed away early Wednesday morning, November 16, 2022, at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital in Orange Park, FL after a brief illness.
Born in Waycross, his parents are Thomas Barney Harris, Sr. and Sandra Lee Griffin Harris of Hoboken. He is preceded in death by a brother, Travis Harris; his paternal grandparents, Barney & Mildred Harris; and his maternal grandparents, R.L. & Myrtice Griffin.
Harris was a boilermaker and a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his 2 kids, family and friends, hunting, fishing, cooking, working with his hands and listening to music.
Survivors include his son, Rhett Thomas Harris (Tara Barber) of Hoboken; his daughter, Emilee Ruth Harris of Hoboken; his parents, Thomas & Sandra Harris of Hoboken; a brother, Tracy Lee Harris of Hoboken; the mother of his children, Kimi Harris of Hoboken; 4 nieces, Olivia Moody (Tyler), Diana Harris, Kelsey Ruesga (John) and Alyssa Harris; 3 nephews, Aaron Harris (Kennedy), Elijah Harris and Noah Harris; also several other relatives and a host of friends.
A funeral service was held Monday afternoon, November 21, 2022, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Randall Gunter and Rev. Ben Glosson officiating.
Burial followed in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Aaron Harris, Noah Harris, Elijah Harris, Travis Thrift, Rufus Douglas, Joey Crews, Jamey Tucker, and Bailey Knight.
Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
Sympathy may be expressed by singing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.
