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Roy Harris Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 28, 2014.

Roy J. Harris Sr.

Services for Mr. Roy J. Harris Sr., will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday, 3/1/14 at Faith Baptist church, 3929 Brown St. with the Rev. Anthony Miller officiating and Rev. Leon Harris. Burial will be at Union Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Progressive Funeral Home.

Roy (Hoggie) Harris of Alexandria passed away on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014 at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Survivors are his loving wife of 45 years Dorothy Henton Harris; two children Contessa Harris (Jerald) Austin, Roy (Nicquita) Harris Jr.; four gandchildren, Keomi Sanders, Jamil Sanders, Tristan Harris, and Trayson Harris; two great grandchildren Kelin Atkins, Koltin Sanders; one brother the Rev. Leon (Beatrice) Harris; three sisters Albertha Chatman, Ophelia Taylor and Olivia (Tony) Harris.

Friends may call at Faith Baptist Church on Saturday, 3/1/14 from 9 am until time of service at 1 pm.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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February 22, 2019

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Margo LaTour

You are truly missed!

March 5, 2014

Gloria Harris

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, the family. May you find comfort and solace in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I will miss you Uncle Roy James.

March 2, 2014

Jeremy Bell

Willow Glen will never be the same without you uncle Roy....Rest in heaven
Love FRIDGE

March 2, 2014

Linda Scott

Roy James is really going to be missed, whenever I come to Louisiana I always go by and see him and Dorothy. Now when I come I'm not going to see that smiling face calling me (Hazel Burt) love you all Harris Family. You all in in my prayers God Bless

March 2, 2014

Bernadene laquands hailey Roy zenon. /Thomas

Sorry for your loss God bless this entire family

March 1, 2014

Shawnte Montgomery

Contessa i am so sorry about ur dad i love yall so much

March 1, 2014

Rhoda flunder

It could not have been a more Beautiful couple and Husband as u and Roy James ,tick u all was a match made in Heaven ...

March 1, 2014

Terry O'Steen

It's hard believing that you are gone. I will forever have great memories of you. Love you Roy, rest in peace. ?

February 28, 2014

Alice Gradney

February 28, 2014

Monica Kemper

God called you home and our family will never be the same without you the stories you always had to tell we are going to miss all of that. We never knew you would leave us this soon sleep on uncle Roy my you RIP.Gone to soon!!!!!! Love you and going to miss you too

February 28, 2014

Alice Jean Dorsey (Givens)

So sorry may God be with each and everyone. I will be praying for y'all .

February 28, 2014

ann jennings

February 28, 2014

Our prayers are with the family. From Addie woods and family

February 28, 2014

Frances Martin

My prayers are with u and your family, I know how u feel and I know that the God we serve will never leave or forsake u at this time just keep trusting him he is able to keep u in perfect peace just keep your mind on him, Love you all Faye Green

February 28, 2014

Margo LaTour

I am so deeply sadden and is keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers. Much love goes out to the family. Margo

February 28, 2014

May God bless and keep you all as you go through your hours of bereavement.
Gloria and Michael Mitchell

February 28, 2014

Keith & Chris Franklin

Condolences to the Harris family. Roy James will truly be missed.

February 28, 2014

Terrilesha Landers

My prayers are with you Contessa and your family.

February 28, 2014

Terrilesha Landers

My prayers r with u and the family Contessa

February 28, 2014

RENETHA REED

ALL OF YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.

February 28, 2014

Rosemary Smith

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

February 28, 2014

Sorry for your loss Tessa. May God give you and your family strength to carry on.

February 28, 2014

Debra Swearington

To the family you all are in my prayers. I fill like he was my uncle also. When I work William Taylor R I P I met him and he was just a down to earth man. He will be miss dearly. Rest on Mr. Roy James we will meet again.

February 28, 2014

Wells Family

I know you are loved and will be missed by many. Thank you for being in my little sister and nephews life. They couldn't have chosen a better father-in-law and grandpa. Rest In Paradise Mr. Harris!

February 28, 2014

Jules R Green

TO GOD WE MUST GIVE ALL THE PRAISE FOR THE THINGS HE HAS DONE!! TO
The Harris Family, we extend our deepest Condolences in your Bereavement time and do
Lift your family up in Prayer!!
Councilman Jules Green and
Family.

February 28, 2014

Teola Ellis Allen

R.I.P. Roy James.

February 28, 2014

Stephanie R. Bookman

My heart just hurts. One thing, Uncle Roy knew I loved him because I told him everytime I saw him. I will miss him so much. My prayers for the entire family. Grace, mercy and peace.....

February 28, 2014

Audrey Sanders

The Lord called his name he answered!!! Rip cuz! I will miss your beautiful smile!

February 28, 2014

Dorothy Brown

Another angel departed but never forgot . Will miss you RIP cuz

February 28, 2014

Vera O'Steen-Hall

I have known Roy for over fifty years, he was a good and kind man. I will never forget him. Tears may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. Rest in peace my friend.

February 28, 2014

Douglas McShane

February 28, 2014

We will always keep you in our hearts. You are loved & missed

Abraham & Angel Baylor

February 28, 2014

God welcomed another angel into Heaven on Feb 23, 2014. May His peace keep the family and dwell in their hearts

February 28, 2014

We will miss you Uncle Roy James, you will always be in our heart.....
The Young Family, Shreveport, La.

February 28, 2014

jw and wanda clifton

February 28, 2014

Mj

Roy,you will be truly miss,that wonderful smile,and always a sense of humor, r.i.p. my friend,May God continue to bless you all.

February 28, 2014

Cortez Harris

Roy you was always a man that I looked up to you will be missed Cuz love Darnell...

February 28, 2014

Bobby & Patricia Offord

As a kid the words like Awhile,briefly,momentarily,for a short time, didn,t mean anything to use. Roy James go to the light and shake God hand and tell him thanks.

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