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William Harris Obituary
Nashville, TN
Memorial service for William Todd Harris, 87, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 7, at White House Church of Christ 205 Spring Street, White House, TN 37188 immediately followed by a visitation. Mr. Harris was born January 30, 1929, in Nashville, TN, to the late Willam Aulsie and Ruby Todd Harris and passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016. He graduated from East High School in 1946, and served 4 years in the U.S. Navy where he received additional education in instrumentation and controls during the Korean War. He began a long and distinguished career at E. I. DuPont Co. beginning his graduation night from high school and ending in his retirement in 1986. He worked at the Dupont plant in Old Hickory for many years, before moving to their Bushy Park, SC plant. After retirement from DuPont he worked as a consultant on global textile manufacturing projects that took him to India, Japan, and Russia. A faithful Christian, he was an active member and leader in several churches, including Madison Church of Christ, Summerville (SC) Church of Christ, and White House Church of Christ, serving as an elder. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his ten grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren, the smartest, most talented and most beautiful children ever according to their Daddy Bill. He enjoyed travel as well as shooting his age on the golf course many times and scoring two holes-in-one. He visited all 50 of the United States and many foreign countries in his lifetime. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Bill Harris to White House Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by his sister Carolyn Harris Binkley, his son William Timothy Harris, and grand-daughter Hannah Nicole Harris. He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Norma Jean Carlisle Harris, brothers Robert, Roy, John and James, sister Amelia Jo Harris Gragg, sons, Richard Todd Harris (Jennifer), Mark Alan Harris, Don Russell Harris (LeeAnn), daughter, Kathy Lynn Harris, and daughter-in-law Diane Satterwhite Harris, grandchildren, Nathan, Todd (Kristen), Ryan, Will, Donnie, Emily, Jack, and Carlisle Harris, Bethany O'Connell (Dillon) and six great-grandchildren.
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December 31, 2016
Saddened to hear about Bill's passing but we all know that he is with Jesus and there is no pain, no anxiety, just peace and adoration to God. Bill was a patient man who knew his Bible and the classes he taught were worth sitting in. Prayers go out to the family and remember.."blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted. We love you!!
Patty and Mel Falletta
Bobby Pierce
December 31, 2016
Always enjoyed attending any class that Bill taught when he,and Norma was here with us at Summerville for many years as members,and him as an Elder too. He was so knowledgeable of Gods word, and a great teacher too. Bill was a great faithful,christan man that I highly respected , and honored during the years he, and Norma was here with us. My condolence ,prayers, love,and thoughts are with Norma during this sad time for her in the loss of her beloved husband Bill.
Jan Reed
December 31, 2016
A great man who loved God and always made me smile... our prayers to his family..
Miler Country Club
Bobby and Myra Behr
December 30, 2016
Myra, David and I looked up to Bill and Norma. I enjoyed talking golf with Bill and occasionally playing with him. It is a comfort to know that he is now in heaven.
December 30, 2016
We were deeply saddened to hear of Bill's passing and extend our deepest sympathy to Norma and the family. He and Norma were one of our favorite couples while they were here in Summerville. We loved them dearly and treasured their friendship. Bob and Henri Bennett
Lisa Craig
December 28, 2016
Many many fond memories of Daddy Bill! Love to the whole Harris Family. May prayers of Peace and Comfort surround you. Andy, Lisa, Grace, Mary and Katherine Craig
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