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Cyrus Harris Obituary
December 09, 1928 - June 12, 2013
Deepstep, GA- Mr. Cyrus Thomas Harris, Sr., age 84, of 11592 Deepstep Road in Deepstep died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 14th, in the Deepstep United Methodist Church with burial in the Deepstep United Methodist Church Cemetery. Reverend Rick Holt and Reverend Gene Yelverton will officiate. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Methodist Men's Club and Dave Jackson.
Mr. Harris was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County, the son of the late Wiley Leo Harris and the late Valeria Giles Harris. He was predeceased by a son, Darryl Harris; two brothers, Elwood Harris and Welton Harris; and a sister, Minnie Frances Avant. Mr. Harris was the President and CEO of C. T. Harris, Incorporated. He was a member of the Deepstep United Methodist Church where he served as a Trustee, Sunday School Superintendent and on the Administrative Council. He was also a charter member of the Methodist Men's Club.
Mr. Harris lived and worked each day relying on his faith in God as his guide. He was dedicated to and was always supportive of his family, his proudest accomplishment. He worked hard all his life, and in 1956 began his own business, C. T. Harris, Inc., always considering the employees of his company as his second family. His nickname, "Shine", truly exemplified his life - filled with joy, strength, hope and love.
Survivors are: his wife of 66 years, Grace Veal Harris of Deepstep; two sons, Cyrus T. Harris, Jr. and his wife Sherry of Deepstep, and Michael Harris and his wife Patti of Deepstep; a daughter, Cindy Harris Andrews of Deepstep; a daughter-in-law, Anne Helton Harris of Deepstep; thirteen grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren.
The family suggests donations be made to the Deepstep United Methodist Church Building Fund or the Men's Club.
May and Smith Funeral Directors in Sandersville is in charge of the arrangements. http://www.mayandsmithfuneraldirectors.com/
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Bruce Blalock
June 30, 2013
Today, I learned of the Death of one of my previous Employers. I spent 10 years of my life working for and highly respecting Mr.Harris. I did not see him every day, but I knew who had put the Company on the right path. More than once, I remember C. T. Harris, Jr. saying-let me talk to Daddy about this. I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Shine. To Miss Grace and the rest of the Family, I would like to say-God be with You through your time of sorrow. Time will help a little. I learned to respect and love the Harris Family and only wish I could have spent more time with them..Bruce Blalock
Danyelle McDow
June 15, 2013
Please know that you are not alone in your sorrow - this man had a positive impact on so many people. I am praying and will continue to pray for your family, that God's Holy Spirit will comfort you and sustain you.
Tony Gilbert
June 14, 2013
I always enjoyed doing business with Mr.C.T. He was a good man and a great family man. He used to make barbecue sauce and give to my family. My oldest son has called it CT sauce since he was old enough to talk. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Harris family.
Timothy Leskosky
June 14, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss. There is no better person for his love of , family, faith, humanity than Mr C T. My prayers are with you.
Laney Martin
June 14, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for all the family that God will give each of you added strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Dave and Laney
June 14, 2013
Sorry for the loss of Mr. C.T. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Nancy and John Hogue, Gordon.
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