Harris, Howard Denvil
Passed: 2012-07-01
Age: 84
Source: Jackson Herald
Death Notice:
Obituary Date: 2012-07-10
Information: Howard Denvil Harris,84, of Ripley, lost the battle with sickness and pain July 1, 2012 at 7:14 am at CAMC but gained the victory over earthly misery. Howard was born November 11, 1927 at Charleston WV, son of the late Howard ""Nip"" and Lizzie Lovejoy Harris. He retired from the Kroger Company with 34 years of service and was a member of the Ripley Baptist Temple. Surviving: his wife of 29 years, Sheila J. Harris of Ripley; daughter, Carolyn Hunt (Thomas) of North Carolina; sons, Roger Harris of Charleston WV and Rick Harris (Cathy), also os Charleston; step-daughters, Cindy Mason (Patrick), Linda Duncan (Howard), and Tammy Curry (the late William ""Billy"" Curry); step-sons, Allen Lawhorn (Pam) and Steve Lawhorn (Sue); eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. While technically step-children, he loved them as his own. Funeral services are set for 11 am Friday at Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley. Interment will follow at the Fairplain Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday evening from 5-8 at the funeral home.