Harris, Howard Russell (LaFayette)

  • Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Howard Harris
Howard Harris

Howard Russell Harris, 89, of LaFayette, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Shepherd Hills surrounded by his loving family.

He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Odum Harris; son, Gary “Red” Harris; grandson, Mark Wayne Harris; and brother, Richard “Buck” Harris.

He is survived by his daughter, Tammy (Jerry) Hamilton; sons, Barry (Janice) Harris and Malcolm (Ann) Harris; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. 

A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor William Harris officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette City Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Rocky Hamilton, Scott Hamilton, Neill Harris, Rusty Harris, Michael Hamilton, Timmy VanDyke, Robert Edwards, and Justin Manis.

Honorary pallbearers are Dewey Blalock, Robert Sprayberry, Cameron Barnes, Roger Morgan, Rich Pasquel, Runt Thornton, W.G. Cordell, and Edward Crouch III.

Visitation will be held Wednesday from 6 – 9 p.m. and on Thursday from 12 p.m. until hour of service at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

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