William Clarence "Billy" Harris

William Clarence 'Billy' Harris WILSON - The Rev. William Clarence "Billy" Harris, 75, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 at Wake Medical Center. The funeral service will be conducted on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Harbor Light Holiness Church, 4029 Hwy. 42 East, in Wilson. Burial will follow in the Macclesfield Cemetery. Mr. Harris was a native of Pitt County but lived most of his life in both Edgecombe and Wilson Counties. He was the founding pastor of Harbor Light Holiness Church in Wilson where he faithfully served for over 25 years. His life's mission was evident in his music and his ministry. Mr. Harris will be fondly remembered in the godly example he lived by. It was his life's work and joy to bring people to God's family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Shirley Brown Harris of Wilson; sons, Michael Harris and wife, Crystal, of Portland, Maine, and Linwood Alton Jeffreys and wife, Connie, of Tarboro; daughters, Terry J. Webb and husband, Clark, of Fountain and Barbara Land and husband, Earl, of Clayton; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Lillian Warren of Pactolus and Gladys Harrell and husband, Otis, of Lexington; brothers, Donnie Harris and wife, Brenda, of Stokes, Burwood Harris and Thomas "T.C." Harris both of Greenville; special sister-in-law, Judy Braxton and husband, the Rev. Gordon, of Falkland; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends today from 6-9 p.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Harbor Light Holiness Church of Wilson, 4029 Hwy. 42 East, Wilson, NC 27893. On-line condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com.