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Obituary For John Herman Harris, III
Mr. John Herman Harris, III left this world April 1, 2025. He was born in Greensboro, NC, May 8, 1930.
Celebration of life starts at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, April 12, 2025 in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home 909 East Market Street Greensboro, North Carolina. Visitation 3:00 p.m.
After studying at Dudley High School and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Johnny served his community in many ways as: a lifetime member of the NAACP; a supporter of Hayes-Taylor YMCA; a board member of the East Market Street Development Corporation;
President of the James B. Dudley High School Alumni; an active parent in the Big Brother Program; a member of the Gate City Community Development Corporation; Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge; Trustee of Turners Chapel A.M.E. Church; Trustee Chair at United Institutional Baptist Church; a participant in silent marches to desegregate downtown Greensboro; and as a photographer, he documented much local
history. In 2003, he was inducted into the Dudley High School Hall of Fame.
Johnny was preceded in death by: his wife Lois I. Harris; and his parents John Harris II and Arthenia Davis Harris.
Survivors include: his children Nathan Harris of
Greensboro; Tony Harris and Harriett Harris of Atlanta, GA;
grandchildren Honey Harris of Atlanta, GA, Thomas Colding of
Copenhagen, Denmark; great-grandson Hunter Meadows of
Atlanta, GA; god-granddaughter Alexandra Lundie; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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Martha J Jimenez planted 5 trees in memory of John Herman Harris, III . - April 12, 2025
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A great community loss.
Lewis Brandon
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father and extend our sincere condolences to each of you at this time. We will always remember Mr Harris as being kind, a wonderful neighbor and most importantly, a dear friend.
Out thoughts and prayers are with you and may God continue to strengthen you in the days and weeks ahead.
Jackie Foust Gill, Kathryn Foust Lee, Marilyn Foust and Raye Foust Kelly
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Take your eternal rest my cousin.
Our deepest condolences are sent to the family. May God give you what you need —comfort, peace, and joy as you go thru this difficult time.
To Nathan and family, Thank you so very much for sharing your father with the entire Hayes-Taylor YMCA community for so may years. We celebrate the life he lived, honor the memories he leaves behind and know that the love he shared will stay in our hearts forever. Love and continued prayers.
To Nathan and Family: I send my heartfelt Prayers for you. I will miss your Father,taken pictures and his Big Smile!
Extending my deepest sympathy with a personal understanding of losing a family patriarch. What a life lived and what an angel you have in heaven. Your heart may be heavy but remember the lessons Mr. Harris taught, the family history shared, and the practices encouraged to live a good life. You are gifted to have shared his love for so long. Hoping for peace in your heart, and continued meaningful living.
To Nate and the Harris family Condolences are extended to you, and prayers are sent to the Lord on your behalf. Your dad was wonderful man, and I truly enjoyed working the election polls with him. He was involved in one of my plays, and He was an excellent photographer. His efforts were successful. My memories of him will be lasting. God bless you. Betty Burnett ~ Lindenwold, New Jersey
To Reverend Harris and Family : " To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born ,and a time to die ;a time to plant ,and a time to pluck up that which is planted." Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 KJV Mr. Harris was a "Dear Sweet Man." Please know that I am praying with and for you all. RIP Mr. John Herman Harris,lll "I have fought a good fight,I have finished my course,I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness,which the Lord,the righteous judge, shall give me at that day :and not to me only,but unto all them also that love his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8 KJV Faye King( Former Member of Turner's Chapel AME Church)
Rev. Harris, thank you for sharing your father Mr. Harris with us at The Empire Charge of the UMC. We're sending prayers for you and your family.
Mr. Harris was a wonderful person, I have so many wonderful memories of him. I'm THANKFUL to have known him.
My sincere condolences to the Harris family
Nathan and Family: we send our heartfelt prayers for you, and will miss our childhood neighbor, from both Bank and Beech streets. Continue to his legacy of laughter and photography. The Staton Family
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
