Photo courtesy of Labby Memorial Funeral Home - DeRidder
DeRidder, Louisiana
Jul 4, 1930 – Sep 15, 2016 (Age 86)
Millard "Mel" Harris, age 86, passed away on September 15, 2016. Mel was born and raised in Brewton, Alabama and attended broadcasting school in Tennessee. He returned home and worked in broadcasting for several years, then joined the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina....
Read MoreHard to believe it´s been 8 years. The world is in bad shape and could use a few more Mel Harris´s right now. Miss you my friend!
Cody
September 14, 2021 | Work
Someone told me about Mel Harris obituary today and I often wondered what happened to him. He lived a nice "chunk of his life" in the small town of Jay, Florida (piney woods panhandle) where I grew up. He was the local photographer and newspaper man then. He was so nice to teenage me. He also lined the senior class of 1960 Jay High School (donned in rented caps and gowns) up on the auditorium steps and took our formal picture. When he got back to develop it he discovered he had forgotten...
Carole Magaha Barnes
November 21, 2016 | Tyler, TX
May fond memories and loving words comfort your family at this difficult time. (Isaiah 57:15)
September 23, 2016
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please know that God hears the cries of those in grief and lovingly cares for them. Psalms 4:1, Jeremiah 29:11-13.
September 21, 2016
Mr. Mel was a fantastic friend who truly lived an unselfish life devoted to the Lord and serving others. He will be and is missed but I know he is celebrating eternity in heaven and still sharing that big smile to all he greets.
Ranelle Birmingham
September 21, 2016 | Leesville
Sending my condolences,loved to hear him on the swap shop
tammy williams
September 19, 2016 | Leesville, LA
What a wonderful man! Mel was kind, thoughtful and supportive of those he knew. He was a dedicated public servant. I shall miss him.
Allen Bradley
September 18, 2016 | DeRidder, LA
Hosting the Angel choir in Heaven. Gone home to be with Jesus. Heartfelt sympathy to family and friends. A great loss. Forever loved and missed . Mr. Mel has gained his great rewards.
BERTHA Spears
September 18, 2016 | Hornbeck, LA
Morris and I send our thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
God be with you.
Morris and Jackie McRae
Jackie McRae
September 18, 2016 | Buffalo, TX