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James Nelson Harris

05/31/1953 - 07/18/2026

Obituary For James Nelson Harris

It is with heartfelt sympathy that Boyd & Royster Funeral Services announces the passing of Mr. James Nelson Harris, age 73, of Warrenton, North Carolina, who departed this life on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at WakeMed Medical Center.

Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, July 26,2026 at 12:00pm in the sanctuary of The Greater Lovely Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Macon, NC. The Reverend Melvin Ramsey, Pastor and Reverend Cindy P. Davis will deliver the eulogy. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories his loving and devoted wife of 44 years, Ella S. Harris; two daughters, Gwendolyn "Gwen" Harris and Sheneka "Neka" Harris; two sisters, Mary Watson and Carolyn Reavis (Bill); one uncle, Clint Powell (Faye); two aunts, Reverend Cindy Davis and Mary Moyler; one brother-in-law, Floyd Shearin (Bertha); one sister-in-law, Wanda Harris; one aunt-in-law, Queen Alston; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends who will forever cherish his memory

He may viewed on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 11:00 am until 2:00pm at Boyd & Royster Funeral Services.

The services will be streamed via the Boyd Royster facebook page.

Professional services entrusted to Boyd & Royster Funeral Services.

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Condolences to the Shearing/Harris family. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. God's love and comfort. Sincerely Ethel Hawkins Williams

Luther and Ethel Williams

Deepest Condolences 🙏

Dena Hunter

So sorry for your loss. Betty Williams and Family

Betty Williams

To the Shearin family. Hold your head up. God got you.

Joyce Copeland

Gerard Person and family is sending our deepest sympathy 🙏 to the family and love ones. We will continue to life you up in prayer 🙏.

Gerard Person and Family with our deepest sympathy will continue to pray for you and your family.

Ella and family, our deepest condolences are extended to you. May God comfort and peace be with you. Rev.Doris J.Jones

Doris J Williams-Jones

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.