Roy Clarence Harris

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LANCASTER, SC - Mr. Roy Clarence Harris, age 79, loving husband and father, gained his angel wings on April 6, 2017 after a brief illness. He leaves behind a loving wife of 57 years, his Allie, Jean L. Harris, and three Daddy’s girls who loved him dearly; Kimberly (Randy) Barber of Easley, SC and their children, Megan (Paul) Carter, Ashlee Renae and Blake Barber; Karmin (Allen Smith) Harris and her children, Trevor (Jessica) Banks, Taylor (Starr) Banks, Graham Banks, and McKensie Hance, Angela (Robert Kimbrell) Waldrop and her children, Madison Loftis, Devin (Joey) Williams, and Dillan Waldrop and eleven great grandchildren.

Mr. Harris served his country as a Marine Sergeant from 1955 to 1959 and loved his Duke Blue Devils Basketball. He retired from Springs Industries in 1993 where he served as Director of Transportation for 12 years. He had also worked at Burlington Industries in Burlington, NC and Salem Carpet in Ringgold, GA. Mr. Harris was a NASCAR fan, an avid golfer, and a devoted family man. He will be greatly missed by his extended family and many friends.

The Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Mr. Harris will be 2:30 pm Sunday, April 9, 2017 at The Chapel of Burgess Funeral Home by Rev. Jessie Adams. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:30pm at the funeral home and other times at his home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lancaster Chapter of the SC Junior Golf Association, c/o Raymon Chisom, 1930 Fairway Drive, Lancaster, SC 29720.

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Karmin,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I remember when we worked together that we were both unashamed to be Daddy's girls! Please know that I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Sheri Kennington

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Myra and I send our thoughts and prayers to all the Harris Family. May God bless each of you.

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I worked with Roy at Burlington and will always remember going to the Univ of Tenn (where I graduated) vs Duke basketball game at the Greensboro Coliseum in Jan 1964.Roy and I along with 2 others were able to get tickets and Duke won 67-65 in double overtime. It was a great game and Roy and I talked about it frequently and you can just imagine he enjoyed reminding me as to who won. He had a great laugh and was always fun to be with. I trust the family will dwell on the wonderful memories you had together. Jim Sprague

Submitted by jsprague3@triad.rr.com on Apr 8 2017 11:29:29 AM

We met as little boys on the first day of first grade in 1943, became great friends and remained so from then on. In all the ensuing decades I never again met a finer man. Nor do I expect to in my remaining years. Clarence, as we called him in our little hometown of Burnsville in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, was the epitome of a fine human being. I will miss him greatly...

Submitted by Tom Higgins on Apr 8 2017 09:28:52 AM

I hope that in due time your family receives God’s peace that excels all thought, so that it will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus. God is called the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation. Rest assured that God cares for all his creatures and he would never bring us suffering. A soothing scripture I like is Psalm 34:18 which reads: “Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart, and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.” Thus, while you await the Paradise where no one will be sick and die, may you lean on Jehovah God to cope with your separation from beloved Roy. —Psalm 37:29.

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Best wishes to the family and friends of Roy. He is remembered as a friend, fellow golfer, conscientious co-worker, loyal supporter of his family and positive individual. His presence is missed.

Submitted by Virgil Mincy on Apr 7 2017 09:38:48 AM

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