Memorial service for John Zellars, 89, of Auburn, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Harris Funeral Home Chapel, Reverend Desmond Scaife will officiate.

Mr. Zellars, who passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Auburn, AL, was born August 11, 1936 in Lee County, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his mother, Berta Zellars; his father, Nathaniel Echols; his daughter, Harriet North; his son, Marc Zellars; his grandson, Adam North; and his daughter-in-law, Cathy Zellars.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his former wife, Mamie Byrd Zellars; his children, Technical Sergeant (Retired) William Zellars of Murfreesboro, TN (widower of Cathy Zellars); Connie (Mark) Caulton of Charlotte, NC; Dr. Malcolm Zellars of Atlanta, GA, Colonel (Retired) Eric (Kathy) Zellars of Acworth, GA, Quia Zellars Jumah of Maplewood, NJ, Emberly (Thobo) Letlape of Ellicott City, MD and Jaeston R. Zellars of Auburn, AL; his daughter-in-law, Deborah Zellars of Las Vegas, NV (widow of Marc Zellars); ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and his loving cousin, Virginia Devoise of Auburn, AL.

John is also lovingly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, friends, former customers, and members of the Auburn community whose lives he touched.

He will be deeply missed, but his service, generosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to his family and community will never be forgotten.

The family of the late Mr. John Roger Zellars acknowledges with grateful appreciation all acts of kindness, prayers, cards, telephone calls, flowers, and words of comfort extended to us during our time of bereavement. May God bless each of you.