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Edgar Lee Harris, Jr. 71 of Columbus, Georgia passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at the Columbus Hospice, Columbus, Georgia.
Mr. Harris was born February 18, 1947 in Halen, Kentucky the son of Edgar Lee Harris, Sr. and Mattie Mallory Jackson Harris. He graduated from school and went in the United States Army and served his county with honor during the Vietnam Conflict. Mr. Harris was a member of the Liberator Masonic Lodge in Columbus, Georgia and was very active before his illness. He was a retired truck driver for Southern Wicker Company. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his family. He especially loved his time with them on his porch. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Skeena Daniel.
He is survived by his wife Dalarie E. Harris of Columbus, Georgia; son Edgar Lee Harris, III and his wife Rosa of California; daughters Cheryl Williams and her husband Eugene, Lakeesha Harris, Shari Makell and Alexis Hill all of Columbus, Georgia; brothers, James Roberts Harris of Cinncinati, Ohio and Jim Harris of Cumberland, Kentucky; sisters, Glessie Williams and her husband Douglas of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, Marcella Harris of New York City, New York, Elveda Harris of South Bend, Indiana, and Mattie Sue Harris of New York City, New York; fourteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial services for Mr. Harris will be 4:00 PM Friday, May 4, 2018 at Allen Temple AME Church, 848 Washington Avenue Columbus, Georgia 31906. The family will receive friends immediately after the services at the church.
The Harris Family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation – Columbus, 7500 Veterans Parkway Suite A, Columbus, Georgia 31909. The family requests that you leave online condolences and memories below.
Click here to view the Memorial Video for Mr. Harris.
Lakeesha Harris says
R. I. P. Daddy. I love you and you’ll be greatly missed. Words can not explain the pain I’m feeling. You took a piece of me with you. Love your daughter, Lakeesha Harris
Patricia banks says
My condolences n prayers goes out to the Harris family Mr. Ed was sweet n loving man to his family n friends From the Banks family
DENISE G. COOPER says
Blessings to the entire Harris family.
Tee Smith says
Our Condolences and Prayers are with you, you will be truly missed Edgar Harris RIP from George and Tee Smith
Dalarie Harris says
You were my best friend, my love and my world. You will be missed! I know that you are at peace , no longer in pain! Rest , enjoy your crown because you have earned it! Love always and forever.
Your wife…,..
Michelle Arum says
A heartfelt sadness is what I am feeling for this close knit family. Whenever you saw Edgar not far behind you would see his loving wife Dalerie. I am so sorry for your loss but remember he is in the great and loving care of God our Father. Continue to trust God in all his great wisdom. Blessings!
Latasha swindle says
You will be truly missed Mr.Harris may you in paradise.
Lakeesha Harris says
Missing you like crazy daddy. My heart is so heavy. Wishing you were here so we could fuss all day and end the conversation with I love black gul and I’ll say I love you black Ed. 💔😢