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Carl Harris Obituary

Carl Anthony Harris passed away peacefully at Children's Hospital after a long battle with Hirschsprung Disease on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the age of 7. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Carl was a 1st grader at Harriet Tubman Charter School-Montessori Campus. Loving son of Carl Brown, Jr. and A'Shante Harris. Grandson of Wanda Harris who was instrumental in caring for him since birth, they were inseparable, Tyrone Boyd, Carl, Brown, Sr., and Marlene Brown. Great grandson of Alma Lee Harris, Bertha Boyd, and the late Louella Johnson and Billy Harris. Brother of Carl'ey Brown. Nephew of Brittany Harris (Christopher Williams), Ashley Harris (Earl Thomas, Sr.), Carleen, Jermaine, and Carlos Brown, and the late Brandon and Derrick Harris. Great nephew of Alicia Mitchell (Paul Hunter), LaDawn Harris, Landa and Coreen Boyd, also survived by a host of other relatives, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of St. Mark Baptist Church, Israel Baptist Church, Mt. Calvary International, and all neighboring churches; staff and students of Harriet Tubman Montessori Charter School; employees of Children's Hospital of New Orleans, LA, Children's International Hospital of Washington D.C., and Ronald McDonald House of Washington DC., are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Israel Baptist Church 1612 Estalote St. Harvey, LA on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 10:00a.m. Pastor Darrell Mckinnies Host Pastor - Rev. Dr. J. L. Hampton, officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery Westwego, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary, 230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com. Face masks are recommended.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2023.

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Ashley Reado

November 19, 2023

Our deepest condolences to the Brown / Harris family

From your Baton Rouge family with love

Elaine Ross

November 18, 2023

My Condolences to the family RIP Carl Harris you will be miss, Amen

Yolanda Brown Bickham

November 17, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Get Your Rest with Those Beautiful Angels With Your Belated Great GrandFather Albert, And Your Great Grandmother Ione Mae Brown Until We Meet Again

Dezanne Sullen

November 17, 2023

May u rest in peace lil cousin no more pain cousin

Mark B.

November 17, 2023

I just saw this young beautiful lad while reading the obituaries today. Thankfully, Carl´s suffering is over.

Please rest assured that he's resting on the lap of God since this past Saturday. May Carl´s legacy live in your hearts forever.

I know God will provide you peace during this very difficult time.

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Israel Baptist Church

1612 Estalote Ave, Harvey, LA 70058

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10:00 a.m.

Israel Baptist Church

1612 Estalote Ave, Harvey, LA 70058

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