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EDDIE LEE "LIL'BUDDY/RED" HARRIS

EDDIE LEE "LIL'BUDDY/RED" HARRIS obituary, Fort Wayne, IN

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EDDIE HARRIS Obituary

EDDIE LEE "LIL' BUDDY/RED" HARRIS, transi tioned to his heavenly home on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. He was a Marion, Ala., native and Joslyn/ Slater Steel retiree of 33 years. Eddie is survived by his children, Rolonda, Gayle, Eric and J. Michael Harris, all of Fort Wayne; daughter-in-law, Robin; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Kate Woods and Josephine Oakes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Howard Harris; daughter and son, Marcia and Edward Harris Sr;. and parents, Bennie Harris and Mary Ann Woods Martin. Service is noon Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1331 Gay St., Fort Wayne, with viewing from 10 a.m. to noon. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home, LLC. www.ellisfh.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Sep. 13, 2022.

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Vivian Mills

December 12, 2023

I remember every summer; Cousin Eddie would bring the family to Birmingham! those were exciting times for me!!

Dan Nolan

September 16, 2022

Both your father and mother were the anchors of our neighborhood
We are blessed to have shared their love with us. I pray for strength and love
Dan and Margaret

Danielle Ridley

September 14, 2022

My family, I´m so sad to hear of Eddie´s passing. I have missed him driving by the house in his red trunk and calling out, "hey young lady".

Vivian J. Brown-Mills

September 13, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with the Harris family at this time!! Sending love from your cousins in Atlanta!

Angel Davis-McGruder

September 13, 2022

Rest well in Gods loving arms cousin Eddie.

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Mark, Linda Harden

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Lisa Allen

September 13, 2022

Michael, Gayle and family; I'm so sorry for your loss. May God comfort the entire family and friends during this time. Be Blessed.

Lonnie Davis Jr.

September 13, 2022

Rest easy Uncle Eddie. Sending prayers for peace and comfort to all my family.
The Davis´s

Candace Harris

September 13, 2022

I love Papa.. please take care of Big mom, my mom and Uncle June..your grand daughter Candy

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16

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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Pilgrim Baptist Church

1331 Gay St., Fort Wayne, IN

Sep

16

Service

12:00 p.m.

Pilgrim Baptist Church

1331 Gay St., Fort Wayne, IN

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1021 E. Lewis Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46803

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