Rev. John Earl “Papa” Harris

Obituary For Rev. John Earl “Papa” Harris

It is with deepest and heartfelt sorrow that Lavender's Funeral Service announces the passing of the REV. JOHN EARL “PAPA” HARRIS, 94 of Ethelsville, Alabama, on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

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PUBLIC VISITATION and the WAKE for Rev. John Earl “Papa” Harris of Ethelsville, Alabama will be Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon at Popular Springs CME Church in Reform, AL

THE HOMEGOING CELEBRATION HONORING THE LIFE & LEGACY of Reverend John Earl Harris, will be Saturday, September 26, 2026, 12:00 Noon at Popular Springs CME Church, 2020 107 Popular Springs Road in Reform, AL. The body of Rev. Harris will lie in state in the church two hours prior to the service.

INTERMENT will immediately follow the service in Popular Springs CME Church Cemetery, also in Reform, AL. Reverend Demarco Smith, Pastor of True Deliverance Outreach Ministries of Alabama in Reform, AL, will be The Eulogist.

The Harris Family Chose The Professional, Experienced, & Compassionate Funeral Directors & Staff of: Lavender's Funeral Service 11233 Highway 17 South - Aliceville, AL 35442. 205-373-2420