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Obituary For Jody Lamar Harris
MR. JODY LAMAR HARRIS – AGE 50, - Of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was born on January 14, 1975 to the late James Howard Harris and JoAnn Manning Burse Harris. He was preceded by his brother, Jamie Lavar “Peavy” Harris, grandparents, Arthur and Sarah Harris, and grandfather, Joe Spencer Burse, III.
Survivors are his loving family, grandmother, Anna Lee Burse; sister, Joni LeeAnna (James) Williams; niece, and nephews, Jaylon Harris, Taylon Harris, and Shaylon Harris, ; stepmother, Annette Ross; stepsisters, Amanda (Rudy) Garcia, and Bridgette Allen; aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, and friends.
Celebration of Life for Mr. Jody Lamar Harris will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 2:00 P. M. at Mountain Ridge Baptist Church, 1401 Martin L. King, Jr. Blvd., Dalton, Georgia 30721 with Pastor Dr. Jerry D. Jones as Eulogist and Bishop Dr. Bennie Tibbs as Presider. His remains will lie in state at the funeral home on Saturday from 12:00 noon until 7:00 P. M. Interment, Fairground Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.
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I'm going to miss you my Cuzzin, my prayer partner, my friend, Jody. I call him Quiet Storm. A great artist, and he had loving spirit. Family stay encouraged and love one another as God told us to do. I'll be praying for us all.
Jody was a great person, poet, artist, and DJ. He taught me how to DJ parties and was also a historian of our black heritage. And a great cousin. My condolences
Influencer. Family.
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Praying for your family 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Prayers,condolences and deepest sympathy to the family.
A friend. A poet. An artist. I'm thankful for the times I got to spend with Jody. I'm saddened by his passing and hopeful for the peace he is now receiving.
Praying for the Burse Family.
Jody was such a sweet person. May his soul RIP. Prayers and condolences to the Harris and Burse family.
God bless you, Jody. We have lost a great poet and artist.
Dear Jody, With your passing, the world has lost a great light. May your spirit live on through your words and artworks.
~Kelly (friend from ACA college)
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May Jody's soul rest in peace and find eternal freedom.
He was always so sweet. Very talented man Rest in Heaven Jody Andrea
Our hearts and Prayers go out to each of you as you go through this difficult time in your lives, New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board- Velina Weaver
Mr. Jodie Harris was the first man of color to show his talents through art in this city of Dalton as far as I know. A representation of our history. Thank you, Ms. Hamilton
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
