June 11, 1946 ~ January 23, 2013
LINDEN TX Raymond Earl Harris, 66, of Nacogdoches, formerly of Linden , went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Memorial Hospital in Lufkin, Texas. He was born June 11, 1946 to Amos and Mellie Harris. He was a heavy equipment operator for Kellogg Brown and Root for 35 yrs. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, LaJuan Harris of Nacogdoches; daughter and son-in-law, Letitia and Jeff Hamilton of Nacogdoches; son and daughter-in-law, Brently and Heather Harris of Linden; six grandchildren, Cameron, Cheyanne, Chandler, Tyler, Kinley and Payton. Also he is survived by his mother, Mellie Harris of Linden; mother-in-law, Modena Pate of Linden; one sister, Joan Birmingham of Atlanta; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Kerlin and Charla Harris and James and Pat Harris all of Linden; three brothers-in-law and sisters-in law, Kenneth and Linda Pate, Buddy and Jackie Pate and Rex and Vickie Pate all of Linden; many nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father; father-in-law, Loyd Pate; two brothers-in-law, Neal Birmingham and Tex Pate; and two special nephews, Brad Harris and Marty Pate. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm, Saturday, January 26, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Linden. Interment will follow in Linden Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home in Linden. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 pm Friday at the funeral home. Memorial may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, Memphis TN, in memory of Brad Harris or to the Marty Pate Scholarship Fund, Linden, TX 75563.
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I can see the twinkle in his eyes. God Bless
Raymond was one of my most favorite cousins. You will be missed by all of us. Much love to the family.
LaJuan My thoughts and prayers are with you at the time. Elaine
Joan we were so sorry to hear of your beloved brothers death. We will be thinking of you and your family and will keep you in our prayers. Much Love, Judy and Lonnie
So sorry to hear of Raymond's death. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I'm very sorry for your loss. I hadn't seen Mr. Harris in some years, but I knew him as a delight to be around, and very handy for a laugh.
Letitia, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss and just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. May God bless you all.
To the Harris FamilySending God's blessing during this time of sorrow.
Thinking of and praying for you all.
LaJuan, Letitia, and Brentley, we were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with all of you. Love to all of you,Carl and Sandy
Letitia im so sorry for your loss our hearts and prayers are with you and your family may God Bless You
LaJuan, I was so sorry to hear about Raymond's death. I always thought you guys would make it. You were so in love. Still remember the slumber parties at your bunk house.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family now as well as in the days to come. May the perfect peace of Jesus comfort you moment by moment as you share your precious memories.
LaJuan,My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. I am sorry that I can not be there in person. May God grant you peace during this time.Lana Halbrook Cox
LAJUAN AND FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HE WAS ONE OF MY FIRST SCHOOLGIRL CRUSHES.
Thinking of you in this time of sorrow.Jannette Swinford Smith andMelburn Smith
We are thinking of you and your family. Sorry for your loss. Charles & Suzie
Goodbye Ole Friend. I will miss you. WELDONJust keep smiling Raymond.Deena
a great guy will be missed thoughts and prayers to the family
LaJuan and family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God be with each of you and comfort you.Dane & Rosia and family
LaJuan, so sorry about Raymond. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. Hugs!!!
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.
I remember going to school with Raymond at L-K High. The Burrow family would like to express our sympathy to Raymond's family and let you know that we are thinking of you in your loss. Raymond was an all around great guy, and he will be missed.Delores, Joan, Rodney Burrow
Raymond was one of the best people I ever met. He taught me alot about many things. You could always count on him. I will miss you dearly PawPaw Raymond.