Gene Nelson Harris

Gene Nelson Harris, age 83, passed away on October 2, 2025 at High Point Regional Hospital.

Gene was born in Denton, NC on August 23, 1942, the only son of Charlie and Fay Harris.

Gene is survived by the love of his life, Shelby, his wife of 58 years. He is also survived by four sisters, Joyce Leviner, Becky Greer, Jane Richburg, and Ellen Welch and several nieces and nephews.

Gene loved his family, driving tractors, and working in his garden, but most of all he loved Shelby. He retired from Georgia-Pacific after 28 years of service. Previously he was co-owner of Garner and Harris Service Station. He was a faithful member of Farmer Baptist Church and began attending the church when he was a child. He grew up and lived all his life in the Farmer Community. He was a past Fire Chief of the Farmer Fire Department, where he served for many years. He was a member of the Farmer Civitan Club for many years and served on the breakfast team. He was a master gardener and loved to plant and see things grow. He loved teaching his preacher how to plant his garden and learn to grow his vegetables, but he would always say it sure was hard to get a garden right. His idea of having a great time was watching the Yankees play (and win).

The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 5, 2025 from 1:30-2:45 pm at Farmer Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow on Sunday at 3:00 pm at the church with Pastor Daniel Delaney officiating. Burial will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Farmer Baptist Church, 4566 Dunbar Bridge Road, Asheboro, NC 27205.

Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is honored to serve the Harris family.