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Garth Harris Obituary
Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Harris, who died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, at Huntsville Hospital, was born Dec. 15, 1940, in Lawrence County to Arthur Columbus and Erma Joan Hollimon Harris. He was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. He retired from 3M Chemical Plant after 37 years of service. Mr. Harris and his wife, Carol, celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary on Nov. 24, 2006.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Kitchens Harris; three sons, Jeff Harris of Madison, Scott Harris of Somerville and Keith Harris of Decatur; two brothers, Joe Rayburn and Philip Harris, both of Hillsboro; seven grandsons, Joel, Daniel, Timothy, Michael, Brennan, Ryan and Matthew Harris; and two granddaughters, Brittany and Ashleigh.
Pallbearers will be Darryl Dockery, Delmer Crisp, Marlon Reed, Joel Harris, Daniel Harris and Timothy Harris.
Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Harris, Brennan Harris, Matthew Harris and Ryan Harris.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital Partner in Hope (www.stjude.org).
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December 4, 2006
I had planned to attend Garths Funeral but we had a death in our family that morning. I always liked Garth and the way he presented himself. He was a good man. My prayers are with his loved ones.Lanier Sherrill.
Byne and Madge Harris
November 28, 2006
The LORD tells us, "... absent from the body present with The LORD" to all who have trusted The LORD JESUS CHRIST as their Savior. TRUST CHRIST and be SAVED TODAY and we all will be able to enjoy being with Garth forever at that great home-coming.
John & Jane (Harris) Axford
November 28, 2006
I met Garth many times over the last 12 years when I married Jane Harris, his cousin. Jane has so many wonderful memories of Garth and his family she has shared with me. I always thought of Garth as a strong man of faith to be looked up to. May God bless and keep his loved ones and family in spirit and truth, may all celibrate a life on earth well lived and the eternal joy of his life eternal with his Lord and Savior. We were not able to be at the funeral or the visitation but our hearts and prayers are with all of you
Arie & Kim engle
November 28, 2006
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Jeff, Mindy, Luke, Emily, & Morgan Green
November 28, 2006
To The Harris Family,
We love you all deeply. Garth was such an inspiration to us and helped in shaping our family for the ministry. Sorry for your loss. You are always in our prayers. We love you
Amy Seymore
November 28, 2006
Keith, Krista and the Harris Family~
May the Grace, the Strength and the Peace of God sustain you and keep you during this time. Our prayers and love are with you.
Our deepest sympathy,
Ron & Amy Seymore
Rod Gillott
November 28, 2006
Keith, did not know your dad but you can tell the great ones by their children and it's pretty obvious he was one of the best. Sorry for you loss and you guys are in our prayers.
TRiNiTY KAY GARNER
November 28, 2006
AS i LOOK BACK ON MY LiFE, i SEE GARTH iN ALMOST EVERYTHiNG!! HE WAS THERE FOR ME THROUGH SO MUCH AND i WiLL STiLL LOOK TO HiM! i KNOW HE iS iN A MUCH BETTER PLACE AND WE WiLL GET TO SEE HiM AGAiN SOMEDAY!! CHURCH JUST WONT BE THE SAME WiTHOUT HiM SiTTiN iN THAT PEW MAKiNG SOME OF HiS SMART LiTTLE REMARKS!! ;) i LOVE YOU!!
SONYA JOHNSON SCOTT
November 28, 2006
WHEN I THINK BACK TO MY YOUNGER DAYS, OUR FAMILIES VISITING, I REMEMBER ALL THE LAUGHTER. I REMEMBER LOTS OF GAMES WE PLAYED AND PLAYING TAG AND HIDE-N-SEEK AND TRIPS TO THE PARK. I REMEMBER A VERY LOVING HAPPY FAMILY.
NOT ONE MEMORY OF YOU GUYS IS BAD.
WHEN I THINK OF GARTH, I THINK OF HIS SMILE AND HIS LAUGH AND HIS KIND WAYS ABOUT HIM. A GREAT MAN. CHERISH THE MEMORIES AND KNOW THAT HE IS "UPSTAIRS" SMILING DOWN ON YOU. GOD BLESS!
Jean NeSmith Miller
November 28, 2006
My sympathy!
LCHS Class-1959
RON SIMS
November 27, 2006
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Doug Kurz
November 27, 2006
It was a honor to have worked for Garth at 3M. He was a person I greatly admired and respected. My Prayers and Thoughts are with all of you during this time.
Judy Kilgo & Family
November 27, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathies during this time of loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chuck, Deb, Amber & Katherine Purcell
November 27, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Shaws
November 27, 2006
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Glenda Carter
November 27, 2006
I grew up with Garth in Hillsboro and we were always friends. His passing makes the world a sadder place to be. God Bless Glenda Thompson Carter
Brooke (Boggess) Thedford
November 27, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
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