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Edward Lee Harris

05/09/1933 - 08/05/2020

Obituary For Edward Lee Harris

Edward Lee Harris,87, of Dover died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at CarolinaEast Medical Center, New Bern.

His service is 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Bryant Chapel AME Zion Church Grounds 506 N Main St., Cove City. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his two sons, Leaton G. Harris of Charlotte, NC and Joel Gittings of New York, NY; one daughter, Bianca Nicole Harris, Wake Forest, NC; one brother, James H. Harris of Goldsboro, NC; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.


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Because of Covid-19, we were unable to attend. Our condolences to the family. Doris and Joe were very special to us. We will continue to keep you in prayer.

The McLeans

Praying for the Harris Family. May God bless and keep you during the loss of Pop Harris.

Praying for peace to the family during this time. Uncle Joe lived a full life and we all were blessed to have known him. Annika

May God bless Uncle Joe's soul and comfort those of us who are left behind. DeRoy

Leaton. Sorry to hear of your loss. Hoping the flood of positive memories and a renewed sense of the importance of family help to comfort and sustain you. Please accept our condolences and wishes for nothing but the best for you and your family. Jack Poland

Brian & Angela Willis send our Prayers my friend....

We are so sorry for your loss, but happy for the legacy of love that Mr. Harris left behind.

Pop's was sweet and off the charts. Glad that Joel Lee, Nicole and Leaton got to share his love. Rest well.

Joe Louis was always very encouraging to me and as a young man i developed a ton of respect for him. May his soul rest in peace and we will keep the family in our prayers. Johnnie and Brenda Dove

Praying for you and your family.

My greatest sympathy goes out to you and your family with love.

My greatest sympathy goes out to you and your family with love.

Nicole and Leaton, you had such loving parents! May your memories of them bring you peace during this time of losing your father and in many years to come. Peace & love! Sonia Pickens

continued prayers to the family you know we are always here.

Jean Lawhorn Scales and Conchita Lawhorn

Continued prayers to the family

Nicole and Leaton, we were saddened to hear of the loss of your Dad and my Brother-In-law, but we know God gave him a long life and he belongs to the Lord. May the Lord give you strength in this needed time. You are in our prayers. Uncle Lee and Aunt Lula Harris

I will miss you Uncle Joe. You were a beloved, dear, and wonderful Uncle who was my friend. May the LORD comfort the family, and my cousins during this time of great loss. We know Uncle Joe is rejoicing in the LORD in heaven with his beloved wife, Doris, and others. May the LORD give us the strength to continue with your legacy of living right who loved JESUS CHRIST. May we see your light again one day raining with JESUS. We love you. Rest in peace with the sweet angels now. Love, Your Niece Michelle A. Harris

Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. Praying God wraps his loving arms around you and comforts you during your grief. While we may mourn we know that God makes no mistakes...joy will come in the morning. Sending much love and virtual hugs! Love John and Trina

Uncle Joe, we will always remember your easy way. Although we will miss you, we know Aunt Doris was waiting for you with waiting arms. We loved you, but God loved you more! Rest forever at the foot of God's throne. Nic, Leaton and Joel, know our hearts and prayers are with you. Peter (George), Sharon and Patrick Harris

When I met Mr. Harris he was very approachable and kind. He always kept that big smile on face. It was always such a pleasure to see the family together. Doris Sayles

Leaton and Nicole, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and remember we are just a phone call away. The fun times we had with your Mom and Dad will always be rooted in our hearts and minds. Love you Always, The Blount and Way Family

During this time of bereavement, it is important to remember that we tell our children they can always come home. Well, God opened the door and uncle Joe went home. Your family is and will remain in our prayers. Remember, joy does come in the morning. Anton and Teresa Harris Scott

I will keep your family in my prayers. Ruby Harris

Rest in peace Uncle Joe. Willie, Renee and Justin Harris

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

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