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Ralph Harris Obituary


Family-Placed Death Notice

HARRIS, Ralph T. RALPH TYNER HARRIS Funeral services for Mr. Ralph Tyner Harris of Atlanta, Georgia will be held Thursday, March 19, 2009, 11:00 in the Chapel of Donald Trimble Mortuary with Minister Derrix Singleton, officiating. Interment, Lincoln Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Derrix Singleton (Torience-Shell) and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph T. Harris, Jr. (Lasaundra); two daughters, Ms. Vivian Harris and Ms. Alicia Harris; four grandchildren, Derrix, Derrica, Jay'Quan and Joshua; great-grandchild, Devin; honorary son, Lionel Clark, Jr.; and the devoted love of his life the former Mrs. Ralph Tyner Harris (Sylvia). Family and friends are asked to assemble at 151 Rocky Ford Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30317 at 10:00 A.M. Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc., 1876 Second Ave., (404) 371-0772-3.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Mar. 18, 2009.

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Kim Holmes-Wallace

March 18, 2009

We are really saddened to learn about Ralph. My mother and her sisters were his childhood friends in Grady Homes. He came into my life a few years ago. His love for my aunt Joyce not only extended to my family in Atlanta but to my husband and children as well. He and Joyce loved to babysit our kids.

Explaining to my children about Uncle Ralph going to Heaven was very hard. I could imagine him saying from Heaven—“go on and tell them, they will be all right”.

I observed that he was positive and live his life to the fullest. He was a joy to be around.
He will certainly be missed but he will never be forgotten.

shavonne white

March 18, 2009

To the entire Harris family my heart felt sympathy goes out to u and your family during this difficult time may u remain strong and take every day one day at time. i met him a brief time age and was a good role model for my son Tijeer which we are orginallly from NJ.

Missy Mitchell

March 18, 2009

Sylvia, Alicia, Denise, and Family. Your wonderful father and grandfather will be greatly missed. He always kept us laughing. God has another angel with him.
Love you Missy

Trudie Carmichael

March 18, 2009

Vivian, Alicia and family I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I know you will miss him as will we but he is now with his Mama, Miss Annette.

Stay prayerful.

Juanita Marzette

March 18, 2009

To Vivian and the entire Harris Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Charmaine Mott

March 18, 2009

Coping with the loss of a loved one is quite a difficult task, especially if it’s a person as wonderful as Ralph. It was a pleasure to be embraced with his presence.

From the Grady Homes stories, to his infamous scene in RoboCop, he leaves us all with an infinite number of laughs and memories.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need.

Louise Walker

March 18, 2009

Sylvia, Denise, Alicia and Family:
My brother and I played with Ralph together as children. Ralph has always been a wonderful person. We will all miss him very much. Very active and a lots of fun. Remember, look to Jesus for strength, peace and comfort in this time of grief--He will take care of you.

SHARON HARRIS

March 16, 2009

YOU ALL ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE FAMILY.

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