Thays H. HARRIS

Thays HARRIS Obituary

IVOR - Thays 'Sonny' Hugh Harris, 57, of 11047 New Road, Ivor, passed away Dec. 9, 2009, at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk.
A native of Southampton County, he was son of the late Hugh Jack and Alice P. Harris.
He attended Booker T. Washington High School, Norfolk, and was a veteran of the Army and Army National Guard. He was employed as a Welder-Electrician at Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipbuilding and had worked there for 30 years. He was a member of Gilfield Baptist Church, Ivor.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted friend of 30 years, Christine Eley; his daughters, Nikki Eley-Judkins (Patrick) of Prince George County and Twaneice Alexander of Paterson, N.J.; his sons, Antonio Eley (Shanika) of Ivor and Darius Eley (Patrice) of Wakefield; sisters, Marie Elliott (Therman) of Norfolk, Doris Harris, Evelyn Goodlett (John) of Paterson, N.J., Hilda Harris of Waverly, Celeste Harris of Seattle, Wash., and Janie Gray of Virginia Beach; brothers, Linsley Levi Harris (Marsha) of Tulsa, Okla., and Dexter Lopez Harris (Fransekia) of Miami, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; two aunts, Jennie Mae Harris and Delman Harris of Ivor; nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at noon, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, at Gilfield Baptist Church, 9040 Doles Road, Ivor, officiated by the Rev. Kenneth Ricks. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Crocker Funeral Home, 900 E. Washington Street, Suffolk and 11047 New Road, Ivor, at other times. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.crockerfuneralhome.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Dec. 13 to Dec. 14, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Thays HARRIS

3 Entries

Pearl Davis

December 15, 2009

I have you and the family in my prayers during this diffcult period. God is with you and remember He will provide the comfort.

Carol Perry-Square

December 14, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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