Elwin Harris

July 18, 1946 ~ July 7, 2022
Funeral services for Elwin Harris, 75, of Ore City, will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Ore City Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Ore City Cemetery, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Ore City. There will be a time of visitation Saturday July 9, 2022 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Ore City Church of Christ.
Junior Elwin Harris was born July 18, 1946 in Jenkins, Texas to Audie V (Bo). and Vennie (Mama) Rea Irvin Harris. He was an avid gardener, cook, fisherman, camper, and loved spending time with his family and friends. Elwin was a member of Ore City Church of Christ for many years. He retired from Eastman Chemical as a supervisor, after thirty seven years.
He was preceded in death by his parents (Audie V (Bo) and Vennie (Mama) Rea Harris; parents-in-law, Jennings and Ruby Scoggins; one sister, Geneva Honea; and his favorite companion Prince.
Elwin is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mrs. Virginia Ruth Harris of Ore City; two children: daughter, Tammy and husband Jeff Ferguson, of Arlington; son, Michael and wife Martha Harris, of Houston; three granddaughters: Maddison Runfola of Arlington, Amber Harris of Houston, and Natasha Ferguson of Arlington; two great-grandkids, Bates and Emma Wallace; four brothers/sisters; sister, Merle Bell of Gilmer; sister, Debbie and husband Steve Hart of Diana; brother, Gene and wife Kay Harris of Daingerfield; brother, Tracy Harris of Ore City and his beloved travel buddy Mindy. Above are listed just some of the family God chose for him, but he will always be in the hearts and minds of the family he chose who will all miss him dearly.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Ore City Church of Christ: 214 N. Cypress St, Ore City, Texas 75683.
Prayers for strength, comfort and peace during this time of your families loss. Much love sent to you Mrs. Virginia
I will miss Uncle Elwin he was honest man grounded in the Gospel of Christ, dedicated to his family and just a good man.. rest in piece.. at the Authority of Jesus Christ Amen.
Our deepest sympathy to the family! We loved Elwin! He was the sweetest!! Love and prayers! God bless!! 🙏??🙏??🙏??
Virginia, I am sorry to hear of Elwin’s passing. Will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Elwin was my cousin. I always admired the relationship he and Ginger had. They were an awesome couple. If Elwin ever had a bad day you would not know it. I o ow he fought a hard battle with his Illness loved him to the moon and back
Elwin was my cousin. I always admired the relationship he and Ginger had. They were an awesome couple. If Elwin ever had a bad day you would not know it. I o ow he fought a hard battle with his Illness loved him to the moon and back