The Graveside Service for Mr. William Eugene Harris of Americus, Georgia will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Staley Memorial Gardens. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue practicing social distancing for your safety and for the protection of others.
Mr. William Eugene Harris was born in Sumter County, Georgia, on March 16, 1938, to the parentage of the late Mr. Alfred “Perry” Harris and the late Mrs. Ruby Lee Wooden Harris. He was the fifth child born to this union.
William is preceded in death by five brothers, Mr. Oliver Harris, Mr. Alfred Harris, Jr., Mr. McKinley Harris, Mr. John E. Harris, Mr. Fred Harris, one sister, Mrs. Nancy Harris Hall, and four children: Thomas William Harris, Eugene Hodge, Priscilla Harvey, and Rick Daniel.
Being raised and nurtured in a Christian home, he attended Sunday school and church during his childhood years at Long Branch A.M.E. Church. He accepted Christ as His Lord and Savior and made Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church his church home.
His major employment was with Oxford Motor Company in Americus. After working for numerous years, he retired and helped on the Daniel Farm. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, William peacefully transitioned to his eternal home.
His legacy of love and care will forever be cherished by his loving wife of 53 years, Mrs. Mattie Sue Protho Harris of Americus, Georgia; his children, Mrs. Pamela Harris (Willie) Bryant of Americus, Georgia; Mrs. Jennie Harris (Edward) Greene, of Leslie, Georgia; Mr. Dwight (Sandra) Harris of Americus, Georgia; Mr. Robert Harvey, Jr., of Americus, Georgia; and Mr. William Eugene (Amelia) Harris of Lake City, Florida Mrs. Penny (Connie) Mallory of Albany, GA, and Mr. Kenneth Williams of Virginia; two brothers, Reverend Norris (Pam) Harris and Reverend Gerald (Martha) Harris, both of Americus, Georgia; five sisters, Ms. Fannie Harris Butler and Ms. Kathleen Harris Monts, both of Americus, Georgia, Mrs. Ruby (Clyde) Harris Maddox of Riverside, California, Ms. Janice Marie Harris and Reverend Sherryl Harris Sneed, both of Americus; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth Whitehead Harris and Mrs. Annie Willis Harris, both of Americus, Georgia; one brother-in-law, Mr. John Hall, of Americus, Georgia; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many other special friends. Special thanks to his sister Janice Harris, Dr. Malcolm Floyd, Always Caring Healthcare, Amedisys Healthcare and Cooperative Service.
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