Genie Harris, 84, of 411 Walker Street in Reidsville, passed away early Thursday morning, December 6, 2012, at Hospice Home of Rockingham County in Wentworth.
A graveside service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, December 8, at Overlook Cemetery with military rites performed by the Rockingham County Honorguard.
Mr. Harris was born June 11, 1928, son of the late Genie and Esther Patterson Harris. He was a member of Penn Memorial Baptist Church and a US Marine veteran, having served in Korea. He was a retiree of American Tobacco Company after 34 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Vivian Moore Harris of the home and daugther, Gina Franklin and husband, Tony of North Myrtle Beach, SC
There will be no formal visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Vivian, and your daughter, upon the loss of your beloved husband. He fought a long and difficult battle, and you were faithfully by his side always. May God bless you and give you peace. Sincerely, Jo Fahlstedt
Jo Fahlstedt
During this difficult time God will give you strenght and comfort.Thinking and praying for you with love. Nancy C.DeLapp
Nancy C. DeLapp
Our condolences to Vivian and Gina.He was a friend,a neighbor,a co-worker and one of our nation's hero .We will mis him in our heart's..
Butch & Carolyn Pillar
We are sorry to hear of Mr. Harris passing. Please know we have you and your in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Danny & Anne Stanfield
Vivian please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sibyl Carter (Koontz)
Leave A Condolence Below For The Family Of Mr. Genie Harris:Fill out the form below and Fair Funeral Home will forward this message to the deceased's family and post it on our website. All condolences are reviewed for content before being posted live.
