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Alan Harris Obituary
Alan Moore Harris, age 89 of Atlanta, GA. passed on October 7, 2021 peacefully in his sleep into the arms of his Heavenly Father. Born and raised in Raleigh, NC he attended the Emmaus Bible School in Chicago, drafted into the army (stationed at Fort Knox), and graduated from UNC in Chapel Hill in 1959. He started his career as a claims rep with Social Security and later, in Atlanta as an aide to the regional commissioner retiring in 1988. Mr. Harris married and spend his first year with her and their daughter in Burkina Faso, West Africa.
As a team him and his wife worked tirelessly serving, caring and loving the homeless especially the disabled and mentally ill by helping apply for SSI Disibility at First Presbyterian Church. He is surived by his wife Nancy, daughter and son-in-law Rose and Jameel Davis and his grandchildren Aysha and Michael. Memorial services will be held ar First Presbyterian Church, 1328 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA on October 19th at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Community Ministries, First Presbyterian Church.
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Memories and Condolences
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Janie
October 7, 2022
I lit a candle for you Alan on this 1st Anniversary of your passing! You are missed by so many lives you touched!! So blessed to have had you in my life! Love, Janie
LINDA FERGUSON
October 22, 2021
REST IN PEACE ALAN AS I WILL NEVER ALL YOU ASSISTED ME WITH! YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL SPIRIT AND I AM GLAD YOU WERE SPARED ANY PAIN! I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU AS A GOOD PERSON! YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, AS YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED! I WILL MISS YOU!
Jane Mooney
October 19, 2021
My thoughts and prayers go to my sister Nancy, Rosie, Aysha and Michael. May God surround you in his Love. I feel so blessed to have known Alan. I tell everyone he was the Mother Teresa of Atlanta for the poor and homeless. His legacy is found in the thousands of people whose lives were forever changed through his love!
donald summers
October 19, 2021
Very sorry to hear this news about Alan. He was one of my favorite uncles.He was a very kind fellow. My mother Faye was very fond of him.
Carl H. Walker
October 18, 2021
Alan, your soft, clear voice provided comfort and confidence to those of us who enjoyed our work with you. May God continue to bless you in your eternal home. We will miss you.
Mr and Mrs. Robert Keegan
October 15, 2021
Dear Nancy, Rose, Jameel, Aysha and Mike,
We know our brother-in -law, Alan to be a remarkably kind, patient and giving person who worked tirelessly for most of his adult life with the mentally ill, disabled and homeless.
We know how proud he was of his family and how very much he loved and treasured each and every one of you.
Alan's passing will leave a void in so many lives. Surely , his many selfless and caring acts have earned him a special place in heaven.
We hope the love of family and friends brings you some comfort during this difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathy, prayers, love and hugs,
Fran and Bob Keegan
Mary Wandera
October 13, 2021
Because you lived, we are; because you gave, we lived; because you saw, we were visible; because you knew, we felt less vulnerable. Rest well my friend, rest well Alan, till we meet again.
James Demer
October 13, 2021
Alan was a kind and caring person who thought of others before he thought of himself. His life was an example for all of us. Alan was a dear friend.
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