Sammie Harris

sammie harris
Sammie Joe Harris was born Mae 18, 1948 to the parentage of Ethel May and Bennie Harris and passed away January 7, 2015. Sammie attended and graduated from Traylor High School in Hughes Springs, Texas. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served in the Vietnam War. Upon returning home, Sammie married the love of his life, Shirley Stanton Harris and to this union one child was born, Samuel Monrae Harris. Sammie was a faithful member of the Hughes Chapel Church where he served as Co-Chairman of the Deacon Board and President of the Choir. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jerry Harris; and one sister, Linda Harris. He leaves to cherish his memory, a loving and devoted wife, Shirley Harris; one son, Samuel Monrae Harris; one daughter, Celestica Yvette Ivory; six grandchildren, Taneshia, Keona, Shernecia, Jkalla, Tamia, and Kourtney; two great-grandchildren, Jayla and Kayla; three sisters, Marilyn Harris Lee, Vicki Harris, and Betty Harris; one uncle, Bubba Chism; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Harris will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Hughes Springs with Dr. Maurice McMillion officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation from 6 until 8 Friday evening at the funeral home.

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  1. shirley and family, sorry to hear of your loss.even when we don't understand God does.so continue to put your trust in him .we are praying for you. love ruby king/goodacre.

  2. May the gates of Heaven open up to reveal STRENGTH and COMFORT in your times of trials and sorrow God will Comfort you… Love Cookie, Pepi&Shunn


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