Born in Hoboken, his parents were Barney Harris and Mildred Griffin Landrum. Harris is also preceded in death by a brother, J.C. Harris; a sist er, Shirley Groover; three nephews, Barney Harris, Tracy Harris and Travis Harris; a cousin, Dewey Harris; and his father-inlaw, Pic Smith.

Harris was a heavy equipment operator for IUUE Local 474 and was a believer of the Baptist faith. He was a great caregiver who loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren, visiting the nursing home and would do without to help other people. Harris enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, canning, sharing vegetables, working and just being outdoors.

Survivors include his wife, Tamara Smith Harris of Nahunta; a son and daughter-in-law, Austin Harris (Brittany) of Nahunta; a daughter and son-in-law, Ashleigh McIntosh (Jimmy) of Alma; four grandchildren, Tristin Harris, Kade Graham, Braylin Harris and Addie McIntosh; a brother and sister-in-law, Thomas Harris (Sandra) of Hoboken; a sister and brotherin- law, Helen Ledford (Harvey) of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; his mother-in-law, Mary Lou Smith of Nahunta; an uncle, Coleman Griffin; special cousin, Edna Mae Harris; three sisters-in-law, Tara Dixon (Tim) of Blackshear, Tracy Macauley (Bill) of Nahunta and Ambia Kicklighter of Waycross; a brother-in-law, John Smith (Cheryl) of Hickox; and also several other cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

A funeral service was held Friday morning, November 22, 2024 at the chapel of Frye Funeral Home with Rev. Ray McMillan, Bro. David Jacobs and Bro. John Smith officiating.

Burial followed in New Hope Cemetery.

Pallbearers were B.J. Hall, Emory Crews, Raymond Wildes, Kory White, Tommy Lucas and Billy Ray Harris.

Arrangements were with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.