1927
Paul
2013
Paul Harris
May 5, 1927 — February 17, 2013
Funeral services for Paul Lewis Harris (85) of Jacksonville, Florida will be held 12:00 p.m., Monday, February 25, 2013 in the chapel of Prestwood Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Hodges officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Stoney Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Mt. Gilead, North Carolina. Mr. Harris was born on May 5, 1927 in Pee Dee, Montgomery County, North Carolina, son of the late William Sidney Harris and the former Cora Helen Davis. On the evening of February 17, 2013, the Lord called Paul home. Paul attended Montgomery County schools and was a 1944 graduate of Mount Gilead High School. He was note as the "best all around" superlative and was known by the nickname "preacher." He served in the U.S. Army during WWII until his honorable discharge. After his service, he relocated to Wilmington, North Carolina to be with his father. There he met his wife-to-be, living across the street. He worked for the National Biscuit Company and then the Atlantic Coastline Railroad. He was transferred to Jacksonville, Florida due to the relocation of ACL RR headquarters. He attended San Jose Baptist Church and was an ordained deacon of the church. He retired from Seaboard Systems Railroad (now CSX) on January 1, 1985 with more than 35 years of service. He enjoyed his long retirement life with his wife and family. He is survived by: son, Kevin D. Harris (Gloria); three granddaughters, Sharon Harris Lee, Megan B. Harris and Kristen L. Harris; grandson, Kevin Brian Harris (Jordan); two great grandchildren, Jackson T. Lee and Hannah G. Lee; brother, Herbert W. Harris (Betty Ann); several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
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