Larry Harris

07/22/1948 - 05/18/2023

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).