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Colby Harris Obituary
Colby is survived by his parents, Autumn Harris and Sharod Mitchell both of Shelby; two brothers, Sharod Mitchell Jr.,and Waylen Jay Hillman of the home; a sister, Chloe Houser of the home; grandparents, Tim Harris and Crystal Harris of Shelby, Dawn Harris "Moo Moo" of Shelby, Bobbie Mitchell of Mooresboro, and George Wiggins of Morganton, and Angela Shook of Stoney Point; great grandmother, Jeanette Harris of Shelby, Nancy Richter of Stoney Point, and Patricia Mitchell of Mooresboro; great grandfather, Kenny Wilker of Baltimore MD.; seven uncles and four aunts; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, December 9, 2019 at New Hope Baptist Church at 2:00pm with Bishop Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow at Cleveland Memorial Park. Quiet hour will be from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm.
Cecil Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences can be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com
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December 27, 2019
My deepest sympathies.May the God of all comfort strengthen the entire family during this time of sorrow. Always remember that God keeps in his memory those whom we lose because they are precious in his eyes (Psalms 116:15)
Belinda Wright
December 9, 2019
Your wings wer ready our hearts was not R.I.P sweet baby boy forever in our hearts
Michelle Davis
December 9, 2019
Sorry for ur loss he will surely be missed and loved by many fly high buddy :/ love u
Ashley
December 8, 2019
Praying for the family during this difficult time.
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Cheyenne Strickland
December 8, 2019
I'm so sorry for you and your family, Autumn. My heart breaks for you. RIP sweet baby.
Deron Thompson
December 8, 2019
Fly high Lil angel prayers for them family
K Miller
December 8, 2019
Words cant describe how you fel. I send my condolences and prayers to you and family may god be with yall in the heartaching moment
Paw paw Maw maw
December 7, 2019
My sweet Colby Cole. We will miss you forever, you will always be in our hearts and minds. I will forever miss our play time and the laughs we shared. Hellwo Paw Paw will ring in my ears until we meet again. We all love and miss you (Fat). Our hearts will have a large hole that will only be filled when we meet again!! Until hold our family that met you their and fly with the angels..
Mom, Da Da, Jaybird. Paw paw Maw maw
Paw paw Maw maw
December 7, 2019
Kala
December 7, 2019
Autumn,
Words will seem meaningless, so please know that Im thinking of you constantly. I send you positive vibes and heartfelt prayers that you may find the strength you need through family and loved ones to get by each day! I never met Colby, however I have heard you speak of him. your sweet words made me realize how much you love him! I know there will never be a moment when you forget the time you cherished with your child.
Penny Sanders
December 6, 2019
Sweet Colby...We all love you so much and are gonna really really miss you..Your daddy Joe loves you so much and is heartbroken that you have left us ...as we all are..Your nana Robbey...your uncle's Dusty...Justin...Ethan...your cousins Destiny and Jonathan...and all the other family members..Your daddy Joe said that your papa Greer is in heaven loving you and watching over you....run and play now buddy..you are free of all sickness and pain...rest in peace sweet boy....all my love...nana Penny
Lisa Poage
December 6, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers surround your family during this difficult time.
Georgia West
December 6, 2019
You all will be in my thoughts and prayers, I am so very sorry.
Robbey Kiziah
December 6, 2019
Grandma loves you so much chunky monkey.You showed me a love I didnt even know existed.A love stronger than any love I have ever felt.You will ALWAYS be in my heart.Fly High My Lil Angel
Kimberly Rogers
December 6, 2019
God be with you
Kimberly Rogers
December 6, 2019
So sorry for your loss
Diane Day
December 6, 2019
Our love and prayers to the family. Colby surely touched our hearts when we met him,such a precious angel!Touched Daddy's heart at just right time ...❤
Gena Day
December 5, 2019
We will be praying for all of you in this awful Time for peace and comfort.
Danielle Hopper
December 5, 2019
Rest in Heaven sweetie. Gone but never forgotten
You will forever be missed !
Crystal Harris
December 5, 2019
Bobby Mace
December 5, 2019
Prayers for you and the family
Angela Shook
December 5, 2019
Colby grandma loves you and will always love you, fly high with the Angel's until we meet again in heaven
Sharon Robertson
December 5, 2019
Colby Aunt Sharon loves you with all her heart....And will forever miss you....Fly high baby boy...
Sheila Strickland
December 5, 2019
Prayers are with the whole family
Nichole Love
December 5, 2019
I will forever miss you Colby Rest In Paradise #tillwemeetagain
Sheila Williamson
December 5, 2019
Aunt Sheila, loves you with all my heart. Youre going to be missed.
Owens Family
December 5, 2019
Lifting the family up in prayer during this time
lacosta lever
December 5, 2019
Joe& Autumn im so sorry This young baby was taken way to soon he was so precious& for him to get to be here for just the short time he gained alot of family& friends that loved him,, Sorry for your loss& Also Robbey Im sorry for you All i love yall and im here if you need me, Fly High little Superman
Jason & Angel Hedspeth
December 5, 2019
My husband and I got the pleasure of meeting this sweetheart at a Tonal Spectrum rehearsal. He immediately stole everyone's heart that was around. We are so sorry to hear about him passing and send our condolences.
Sikiya Miller
December 5, 2019
Aunty Loves You Fly High Baby Boy
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