Taylor Funeral Home, Inc | Phenix City, AL

Obituary For Larry Harris

Mr. Larry Harris, 74, of Powder Springs, GA passed Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Decatur, GA.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. EST, Thursday, May 25, 2023 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Minister Antipas Harris, officiating and Minister Norman Harris, eulogist. Burial to follow in the Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL. Visitation is Wednesday, May 24, 2023 from 3-5 p.m. EST.

Larry Harris was born July 22, 1948 to the late Lewis Harris and the late Ruby Fuller Davis of Manchester, GA. He graduated from Spencer High School, Columbus, GA in 1966. Larry served his country in the United States Army with honors and served in the Vietnam War.

Larry married his devoted wife, Jeannette Davis in 1977 and celebrated 46 years of marriage. Larry earned a Bachelors degree from Devry Technical Institute with cum laude honors in 1994 and retired from a career in IT from AT&T.

Larry was passionate about studying the word of God. He often organized and led bible studies with his co-workers. A skilled chess player and sports enthusiast, Larry was known for his quiet leadership.

He is preceded in death by his father, Lewis Harris; his mother, Ruby Davis, and brother, Donald Gamble.

Larry leaves behind his devoted wife, Jeannette Harris; sister, Cora Dobson; brothers, Elder James Harris (Carolyn); Leroy Davis and Ricky Miller. He also leaves a very special brother-in-law, Frankie Davis and a host of loving nieces and nephews.

The service for Mr. Harris will be available by zoom (see link below).

Guest Book

To Jeanette and Family, please accept my deepest condolences. I am truly sorry for your loss. I pray that the Lord will give you peace, understanding and strength during this time of sorrow and sadness. May your memories and God's everlasting love sustain you Wanda Terrelĺ 404-855-5543

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My deepest sympathy goes to Jeanette and the Harris family. No doubt you lost a great husband. I lost a great friend. He brought so much humor and joy to the workplace at At&t. You're looking at the monkey and the monkey 🐒 looking at you. Just one of his most humorous saying. Goodbye my friend. Rest in peace. Sandra Standifer.

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Larry, my Cousin and Big Brother, your presence and the spirit that you were and are has always lit a way for all of us. Since I was a child, when you came in a room with all that coolness, generosity of spirit and understated swagger, you made it impossible for me not to smile. Visits to you and Jeannette opened us as children to the rising joy of the Black Seventies in the swelling metropolis of Atlanta and its expanding suburbs. We could hardly wait to sneak tips on how to carry ourselves from watching and imitating you. In later years, when ya'll would travel north to join in family rituals, your arrival signaled the official start of anything we had gathered to do. Every student I have been blessed to teach over the last three and a half decades knows you through me, has laughed and gained respect for themselves as Black people (and especially the young men) from stories shared of your example. As you join your parents and mine in a powerful ancestorhood, know that we will raise your name and spirit as we have done when you walked the earth, until we are all reunited in that eternity that is the true reality. I love you forever, Cuz. Then, now and forever, you are The Man. Greg Carr

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I'm going to miss you my brother. Me, Larry and John Penn started a group text where we would talk sports all the time. I will miss those conversations about my Saints vs his Falcons for sure. Rest in Peace my brother. Arlester Hemphill.

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Larry was a good friend of mine. We often spoke and shared jokes. He had keen sense of humor. He will be missed. Farooq Dewan

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To Jeanette & the Harris Family: Our heartfelt condolences as you commemorate and celebrate Larry's life well-lived! We pray that you find God's peace and understanding and dwell in those precious memories of times shared! Much love and many more blessings your way, Michael and Belinda White LaValle

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Hi Jeanette, Larry and I worked together at AT&T. Larry was an extraordinary person and leader. He was also a front runner in his position and a great man!! Please know your family are in our hearts at this difficult time. With fun and great memories, Daniel Ming.

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Jeannette and family, I had the great privilege of working with Larry at AT&T. He was an outstanding leader and extremely intelligent. Please accept my condolences and know your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

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To Jeannette and The Harris Family, Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. AT&T Conyers Family

- Francesca Lawton

Jeannette and family, we are sending our deepest condolences with lots of hugs and and prayers to help you through this difficult time. Love Blanche and Dave.

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I ( we) hold special fun memories of cuz, Larry, with Jeanette, at our family reunions, or just visiting in GA or California, such a good Godly man, whom we will miss n always remember,

- Karenin Currie

To Jeanette & the Harris Family: We offer our deepest Condolences for your loss. May your many Special, Cherished & Loving Memories Comfort & Sustain you. Larry is @ Peace; no Suffering, no Pain only Heaven's Gain. Rest in Heavenly Peace, Dear Larry.❤️🙏🏾 Dorothy White-Burrell & Thomas Burrell

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God's grace is sufficient for thee! Trust and lean on Him and He will see you through. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Karen Tyson

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God's grace is sufficient for thee! Trust and lean on Him and He will see you through. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Karen Tyson

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Jeannette & Family! Please accept my deepest condolences to you over the loss of Larry. I offer you my heartfelt support and friendship. May the special memories you made together help you through this difficult time. Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Rest In Peace Larry! Virginia

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We are here when you need us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Larry's family. Love you, The Hayes Family.

- EVELYN A HAYES

My Sincerest Condolences!Q

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