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John Harris Obituary

Mr. John Harris, Jr. - SAVANNAH - Mr. John Harris, Jr., 78, died Monday. The Savannah native was educated in the public schools of Chatham County, and was a veteran. Mr. Harris retired from International Paper. Survivors, two daughters, Margo Lejeune Harris, Gwendolyn Harris - Johnson; one son, John Keith Harris; one grandson, Geoffrey M. Johnson; brother, Willie Smith; two sisters in law, Mildred Harris, Rosalie Harris; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bynes-Royall Funeral Home Savannah Morning News May 29, 2008 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannnahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News from May 28 to May 30, 2008.

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Carolyn Smith-Fletcher

June 3, 2008

Margo, Gwen and Family:
I was sorry to hear of your loss. May God continue to strengthen you during this difficult time. My prayers are with your all.
With deepest sympathy,
Carolyn Smith-Fletcher, Tiffany, Tia & Malia

GENELL GIBSON

June 2, 2008

I REALLY SHOULD EXPRESS MY SORROW TO EVERY ONE WHO KNEW JOHN BECAUSE WE ALL HAVE SUFFERED A GREAT LOSS. I HAVE MANY BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES THAT CAN COMFORT ME, HIS SPIRIT AND LOVE WILL LIVE IN MY HEART FOR EVER. JOHN WILL BE MY MENTOR, MY FRIEND AND INSPIRATION FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. REMEMBER WHAT A GREAT MAN YOUR FATHER WAS TO YOU ALL, AND HE ADORED YOU ALL.
LOVE FOREVER,
GENELL GIBSON

Tiffany Welsh

June 2, 2008

Dear Gwen, Geoffrey, Margo & Keith,
I was very saddened to learn of the passing of your father and Geoffrey your grandfather. I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your entire family. He was a wonderful man. He was my buddy when I worked at SunTrust for many years. He would always look for me to take care of him if Gwen wasn't there. I will always remember his kind and gentle nature. You all are in my thoughts and prayers that God will see you through this difficult time. May God Bless you and keep you,
Love Tiffany

John & Beverly Copeland

June 1, 2008

Dear Margo and Family,

We were sorry to hear of your loss, we wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God continually bless and keep you in His care.

Jan Hodges Ballard

May 30, 2008

Gwen, you and Geffory are in my prayers. I know this is a sad time for you. I lost my sweet daddy in December so I can relate to your sorrow. I hope that the comfort of knowing you have family and freinds who lift you up in thoughts and prayers will help you though this difficult time. God bless you!

Emma Conyers

May 30, 2008

Gwen, may God bless and may He comfort you during this time of bereavement. I still remember the wonderful stories that you and Maggie shared about your parents, you, about your father and she, about her mother, as we spent the time together at midnight during Relay for Life in 2006. Now, your father as well as Maggie's mother has gone to rest. That story time brought joy to me, for, you see, my mother passed away when I was very young. God knows all things.

Karen Black

May 30, 2008

Dear Keith, Gwen and Margo,

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace and strength through our Lord and Savior, and may you find joy and laughter in the good memories of your father.

Sincerely,
Karen and Amos Black
and
Thelma, Chip, Kenny and Tyrone Scott

Ethel Gibbs-Bradshaw

May 29, 2008

Dear Gwen and family,
My heart goes out to you at this time of your loss. And though no one can take away your sorrow, I hope the support and loving concern of your friends help give you the strength you need from day to day.
Your Soror and sister,

Janice Stricklin

May 29, 2008

Gwen and Keith, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Maureen Walker

May 29, 2008

To Gwen, words are far too inadequate for me to express my sympathy on the passing of your father. My prayers are continually with you and your family as you go through this time of bereavement and as you begin to process things and return to life's routine. Look up unto the hills from whence cometh your help, and know all of your help comes from the Lord and he will sustain you all. If you need me, please call on me. Your soror and sister for life.

Elaine Williams

May 29, 2008

Margo, Gwen & Keith you have my deepest sympathy during this time. I will always remember seeing you Mom and Mr. John on the front porch some 30 years ago. I know that God will strengthen you during this time. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Linda Jackson

May 29, 2008

Gwen and Keith, You and your family are all in my prayers.

Mary Ann Baker

May 28, 2008

To the Harris Family
My heart felt sympathy to you. Your
Father was a beautiful person. If he helped somebody as he pass this way, then is living was not in vain.

Crystal Mobley

May 28, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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