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Otis Harris Obituary
Chuck Woodson, a cousin serving as family spokesman, confirmed that Harris died at a Baltimore hospice last week.
Harris performed with the celebrated Motown act The Temptations from 1971 to 1975 and sang on hits including "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" and "Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)."
Woodson says joining The Temptations was "the realization of a dream" for Harris.
Harris formed a new group after leaving The Temptations and later released solo recordings.
Woodson says that in his final years, Harris established a cancer foundation that was still in its early stages when he became ill. Harris also became a strong advocate for prostate cancer screening.
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301 Entries
March 11, 2020
I would like to offer my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of mr. Otis Harris jr. May the God of tender mercies grant him peace
lois weiss
August 20, 2019
Love Ya! Damon a perfect replacement for Eddie Kendricks. rest in heavenly peace.
Deborah Williams
March 13, 2018
We were blessed to have in our mist,Damon Harris. I never forgotten his name, nor the place he held with the temptations. I am even more happy because he was born, lived here, and came back home after he left the temptations. Welcome home, Damon, and thank you for so many wonderful memories. I love you, Dear.
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Harry Simpson
February 19, 2018
Godspeed Otis, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Linda
April 8, 2016
Damon, there are no words to describe that "heavenly" sound that came from within your soul. I'm so happy that you were
able to live your dream as a Temptation. You really had "the gift" from God. I will always love you and miss you.You wake me each morning and soothe me to sleep every nite . R.I.P. Damon. Harris
Tina Bernard
November 24, 2015
Rest in peace Damom love woke me up every morning thank you for that song.
Gloria
September 28, 2015
I loved you the first time I heard In My Opinion. I use to near the radio and sing it just like you. Love always Gloria
Sharon Mitchell
August 27, 2015
Rest in peace! I so enjoyed dancing to your and the other Temptation songs.You are truly a Temptation Forever!
February 18, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
October 23, 2014
I'm going to miss your silk smooth voice in Heaven.
Beverly C
June 21, 2014
Your silky smooth voice was awesome ,you are Miss
Beverly C
June 21, 2014
Your silky smooth voice was awesome.
Debra Herron
February 11, 2014
Damon, I am still saddened by your death. I will miss your smooth, silky voice. I loved when you sang "Love woke me up this morning" live in Paris, and "Heavenly" which I listen to often. May you R.I.P.
Debra Herron
December 15, 2013
Rest in Peace Damon. I loved hearing your voice and the song "Heavenly" was one of my favorites. We will surely miss you.
November 8, 2013
THE LOVEMAN, DAMON, DAMON, DAMON, FOREVER A TEMPTATION, SPREADING GOD'S SALVATION, YOU'LL KNOW THEM BY THE LOVE THEY HAVE ONE FOR ANOTHER; YOU GENUINLY LOVED YOUR BROTHERS-GET CHECKED FOR PROSTATE CANCER MEN...
A JESUSSEND, GODSEND HOLYGHOST FILLED LOVEMAN-FOR YOUR LIFE IN CHRIST, LOVE WOKE YOU UP ON THE OTHER SIDE TO SEE THE FACE OF THE SON-PEACE ON FUNDAY, SILK AND MUSIC ETERNALLY-SANG WITH THE ANGELS! LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU!WE ARE ALL FAMILY!
November 8, 2013
LOVE KEEPS WAKING ME UP...TILL IT'S MY TIME TO REST...CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF "LOVE WOKE ME UP THIS MORNING...IN PARIS...I KNOW YOU SINGING ON THE NIGHT SHIFT...GOD'S LOVE TO ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS! RIP D'
IYESHA WILSON
August 21, 2013
I'm just learning of Otis death and I'm so sad right now. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family, I can't count the number of tomes I've watched the temptation movie and listen to their music. thank you Otis, may you rest on with the rest of your brothers now. LOVE YOU FOREVER
July 31, 2013
My condolences to the family and friends of Otis
James Maddox
June 24, 2013
May the Lord be with you always.
June 21, 2013
who can ever forget such a group! RIP Otis! THE TEMPATIONS!
Deborah Carroll-Patterson
May 16, 2013
To those related by kin and friend.Let your FAITH be a blanket of comfort now and in the days to come. Thank you for sharing Damon with the fans and he will live on through his beautiful musical legacy. GOD BLESS
Mary Jeffers
April 26, 2013
Remembering Damon Harris: What an honor & blessing to be associated with one of America's "best" r&b groups ever, "The Temptations". Their songs are timeless. Loved the "youthful" look he added to them. You will be sorely missed.
Ingrid Dark
March 25, 2013
Godspeed and don't forget to join the choir up in heaven!!
March 19, 2013
a man gone way before his time on earth
Ernest Howard
March 19, 2013
Damon was an excellent vocalist and gave "The Temptations" the pizzaz they desparatly needed when Eddie Kendricks left the group. his recording on "Love woke me up This Morning" will always be one of my favorites. His work with his group "Impact" is oustanding as well. I will miss you my brother. My heartfelt condolences go out to the family.
Nazarene Mckinney
March 17, 2013
Thank you for all the timeless classics. I will always listen to this music of the heart. May your family find peace in the promises of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Tony Travia
March 8, 2013
I just heard about the passing of Otis and send my sincere sympathy to the family. He was an assit to the Temptations and his voice will surely be missed. May he rest in peace with all the other departed temptations and may they all be singing the great Temp songs in Heaven.
God Bless
Tony T.
March 8, 2013
sorry about your lost .will be missing your voice. tamptation fan forever
Mischele
March 8, 2013
To The Harris Family:
My prayers are with the Harris Family and that in the days and months 2 come that GOD gives you strength..Cherish the memories of Damon..May God Bless You All....
Pamela Porter
March 4, 2013
Remember through your pain family that he is in a better place. I'm sorry for your loss.
jenny
March 4, 2013
R-I-P
TROYLYN-CRAYTON- JEFFERSON & FAMILY
March 4, 2013
TO THE HARRIS FAMILY, HOLD ON TO OTIS PRECIIOUS MEMORIES THEY ARE PRICLESS, HE WILL BE MISSED, AND IM KEEPING YOUR FAMILY IN MY DAILY PRAYERS, A GREAT SINGER, AND I ENJOYED HIS MUSIC OVER THE YEARS. NOW ALL THE TEMPTATIONS ARE TOGETHER AGAIN IN HEAVEN.WOW!! THEY ARE MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE UP THEIR.
Deshun Pitts
March 2, 2013
I got sunshine... On a Cloudy Day... u will always. Be our sunshine... R.I.P. Otis... Forever. In our hearts
Judy Jenkins
March 2, 2013
RIP OTIS, YOU WILL BE MISS,
maria martinez
March 2, 2013
What a lost he will be miss
michael koharcheck
March 2, 2013
Great loss, loved your music and your story in the movie. Greatly missed god bless.
Joan Adrienne
March 2, 2013
To the Harris family,
Damon will long be remembered for his beautiful gift of singing. He was kind, and we thank you for sharing him with his countless fans around the world.
Edward Watkins
March 2, 2013
R.I.P. OTIS YOU WILL BE MISS YOU ARE NOW SINGING WITH THE ANGLES.
Dale COOPER
March 2, 2013
Thanks for the music. Prayers. For your family.
TERRO SANDERS-PITTMAN
March 2, 2013
Expressing the joy you brought to me in your LOVE FOR MUSIC AND MINE THANKS MUCH
Lorraine Romero
March 2, 2013
R.I.P MR. HARRIS.
sheila anderson
March 1, 2013
Temptations are much of our lives your family Is in our prayers
Carolyn Gnyp
March 1, 2013
@}>~~~ Otis now your sweet voice can echo through the heavens.You are reunited with the band.
Your legacy lives forever.You will always be remembered in this home. Thank You So very much.~~~ Carolyn
Ferndale,Washington
Comeleta Coardes
March 1, 2013
May God be with you all.
Carole Simmons
March 1, 2013
To the Harris family, please know that even though we can't reach out and touch you with a gesture of comfort, you are still in our thoughts and prayers R.I.P.
March 1, 2013
Thank you for all of the good times and great music. God bless you.
Sonya Lewis
March 1, 2013
REST IN PEACE your music will live in my heart.I will always be a TEMPATIONS fan
jeff berke
March 1, 2013
we never fulfilled our plans to actually meet damon but we spoke and wrote and e-mailed over the years and you were truly a great guy and a great spirit. r i p, buddy
Gwen Monroe
March 1, 2013
Blessing Comes From Up Above He's Safe Now In Arms Of GOD Soar On ,Now He's Stepping A Brand New Step.
Jackie can selo
March 1, 2013
I will miss you very much, rip u still the best in my heart god love u best
Jim Maddox
March 1, 2013
Rest in peace Damon. Your music is my music. And beyond the Temps,your voice and your winning smile you gave all of us this...."To have cancer is not to die, to have cancer is to learn how to live." - Thank you brother. you're 14 years is an inspiration. Condolences and peace to your family.
jewell sowell
March 1, 2013
R.i.p. Otis i will miss u i was ur biggs fan an to his family may god be wit yall at this time of lose an keep yall heads up cause he lookin down at u
Lillie Jackson
February 28, 2013
Sympathy to the family
Darleene Stewart
February 28, 2013
R.I.P love your music,you will be remember,.
February 28, 2013
My condolences to the family. Please to take comfort in knowing that God cares for all those lowly and crush in spirit. Isaiah 57:15
Walter Davies
February 28, 2013
Rest in peace brother. Truly will be missed.
patricia L Mcneil
February 28, 2013
To the family, I'am so geatly sorry for your lost. i lost my son nov 2012 25yrs old. Temptation was one of the greatest groups of all times.The last 3 months I have been going back in time listening to the music. I grew up on these great songs of the temptations. We all will remember these great guys and may God comfort your family as he has comfort me. Pmcneil.
Veda Moore
February 28, 2013
R.I.P. Otis, to the family may the God of ALL peace keep you and comfort you.
Armae Bostic
February 28, 2013
A Beautiful voice and to the my deepest sympathy
debra howze
February 28, 2013
love you otis r.i.p
Willis
February 28, 2013
To the Family of Mr. Otis Harris, I'm sorry to of your loss. May the God of Comfort, 2 Cor 1:3, be with you during this difficult. Damon will be missed.
Peggy (Propst) Brooker
February 28, 2013
Rest In Peace Otis.Wonderful voice.
Bernice Carrasco
February 28, 2013
Rest in Peace Beautiful Voice
robin brown
February 28, 2013
r.i.p u will truly b missed , ur music was the best now ur r singing in heaven with all da temps ....r.i.p
MYRIA SATTIEWHITE
February 28, 2013
TO THE FAMILY OF OTIS DAMON SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I WILL NEVER FORGET ABOUT HIS MUSIC AND HE IS GOOD ACTOR AT THE MOVIE OF THE TEMPTATION FOREVER
Damon Harris Fan
February 28, 2013
Such a beautiful voice and music. My you rest in the love and security of God's arms. May the Comforter be with this family.
Louise Wardrick-Alston
February 28, 2013
Be at Peace, Otis!
Rogena Eggleton
February 28, 2013
Rest in peace
Rogens Eggleton
February 28, 2013
Rest in peace
Kathy Carter
February 28, 2013
You will never be forgoten Otis never R.I.P. Temptations Forever.
February 28, 2013
To the family , so very sorry for your lost. May God be
with all of you. Enjoyed his music , will never be forgotten.
Charlotte Matthews
February 28, 2013
To the Harris Family,
My heart was sadden to hear of the loss of Otis. I grew up listening to the Temptations and loved them dearly. "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." Hebrew 13:5
gary gath
February 28, 2013
Otis although i never knew you i have always loved your music...RIP and GOD bless
Kimberly Corley
February 27, 2013
May you now bask in the glory of your eternal light. To the family ... GOD's peace and comfort during your time of sorrow.
Tracy Jones
February 27, 2013
Otis and the Temptations were very insperational
Dede Hagler
February 27, 2013
He was the last oringal temptation
Waltraud Tiner
February 27, 2013
Rest in peace .I had gone to one of your concerts here and it was A GREAT SHOW .Always will remember.
barbara daughtry
February 27, 2013
Loveyouguymaygodblessyourfamily
SENAIDA ACOSTA HIDALGO
February 27, 2013
TO THE FAMILY OF OTIS "DAMON" SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.. I'LL ALWAYS LISTEN TO HIS MUSIC..AND HE IS A GOOD ACTOR.. NEVER FORGOTTEN..
February 27, 2013
ANOTHER GREAT SINGER HAS GONE TO REST. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. REST IN PEACE OTIS.
February 27, 2013
1 Peter 5:6, 7
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt YOU in due time; while YOU throw all YOUR anxiety upon him, because he cares for YOU.
Tina Smallwood
February 27, 2013
Sorry for the loss of of one of the last standinding legend has god will let you rest in peace my grandaughter knows the movie by heart and all of the groups songs and dances AND TEAONNA.
Gina Albert
February 27, 2013
Deeply sorry about the passing of another one of Temptations, Mr. Otis "Dwho amon" Harrismfrom cancer on Feburary 18,2013. i knew that he had been ill for a long time and was a very talented singer and entertainer who filled in Eddie's shoes in the falsetto range. I have his works in the group "Papa was a Rolling Stone", Masterpiece" and "Heavenly". God Bless your family at this difficult time. Damon, you endured a hard fought battle and you will be missed. Thank you for the music and speaking out on cancer.
February 27, 2013
God Bless the family.
February 27, 2013
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,MAY ALMIGHTY GOD BE YOUR REFUGE AT THIS TIME.MAY HE BRING YOU COMFORT......DQ
carolyn Hallett
February 27, 2013
Will truly be missed. RIP . Mr. Otis Harris. Sorrow for the family of mr. Otis. God heard his pain and put him at rest. A better life and at peace
carolyn Hallett
February 27, 2013
Sorrow to.the family of mr, otis a good actor in the movie, will be missed dearly, one of the best singers in life
Carmen Bray
February 27, 2013
To the Harris family: There is blessing beyond all the grief and tears, If only we hold Gods hand He'll help us bear our sadness.... John 14:18 "I will not leave you comfortless"
Ketsha Robertson
February 27, 2013
RIP
February 27, 2013
i know i was a baby then. put iam a big temptation fan an i love u guys.
Juanita Craig
February 27, 2013
To the Harris Family,
We as fans loved him and the Temps, but GOD love him best. He is with his Maker making and singing his sweetest music.
RIP Otis
rebecca stinson
February 27, 2013
memories will certainly keep Otis alive in the hearts of many. May God be with you as you go thru this time of mourning.
Jude Henry
February 27, 2013
My deepest condolences to Otis's Family and friends. Through his music he will live on forever. God Bless Otis,
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