Roy Kenneth Harris
August 17, 1947 ~ April 27, 2016
Resided in:
Frisco, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Roy Kenneth Harris, 68, of Frisco, NC died on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at his home. Born in Waleska, Georgia, he was the son of the late Frank Harris and Leila McDaris Harris. Roy was a graduate of Erwin High School in Asheville, NC. A Sergeant First Class, Roy retired from the United States Army having served his country honorably. He also retired from civil service at Fort Eustis, Virginia in 2013.
Roy is survived by his wife of 40 years, Judith Bradley Harris; a daughter, Monica Nicholson and husband, Kelly of Beaverdam, VA; a son, Nathaniel Harris of Barnardsville, NC; three grandchildren, Savannah, Tommy and Hunter; sisters Ora Cain and Margie Sharpe; brothers, Joe Harris, Gary Harris and Ronnie Harris; as well as nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Groce Funeral Home, Patton Avenue. Burial will follow at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends and relatives prior to the service beginning at 11:00 am.
Memorials may be made to Little Grove United Methodist Church 57665 NC 12, Frisco, NC 27943
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So sorry to hear of your recent loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this time of sorrow.
We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Ken was a great and caring man.
He will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Monica, Charlie and I are so saddened by the loss of your Father. Praying for God to comfort you and family.
I am so saddened by the loss of Uncle Ken. He was a wonderful man. Am so glad I got to know him. He will be dearly missed and loved by all. Uncle Ken made everyone smile around him. He served his country proudly. I am proud to have been his Niece.
Judy, Monika and Nate. I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you all.
He taught me to rappel. I miss you all.
Prayers going out to
Prayers going out to all the family you will be missed Uncle Ken
We are so very sorry for your sudden loss. You are and will remain in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.
Monica and Tommy, we are so very sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. We are keeping you and your family in our hearts and prayers as you navigate through this difficult time. We are so so sorry.
So sorry for your loss of your husband and father and grandfather.My thoughts are with the family.Judy my love and prayers are with you.
I am so sorry for your loss. Ken was a wonderful man, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed. He will live on in the hearts of all of us who loved him. I am not able to be there in body but I will be there in spirit. All of you are in my prayers.
Judy, Monica and Nathan I was so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. He was a wonderful husband,father, grandfather, brother,uncle and friend. He will be missed so very much. I wish I was able to come to the funeral but I will be there in spirit, Gary will be there. May God comfort your hearts during this time of sorrow. My prayers and my love are with you.
Ken,
You were a great co-worker and friend. It was good to know you for the years that I did and you are the one that taught me the ropes here at range control. . You were like a brother to me.Thanks for the memories. You will be truly missed.
To the family, I can only imagine what you are going through and I pray god gives you the strength to make it through tomorrow and the following days.
I am So Sorry About your lose Ken Was a Great person I wish Things could have been different between us. But I am proud to know he was my uncle and wish we had spent more time together he will be missed love you guys and I will keep you in my Prayers
Sorry to hear that this happened he was a good man I remember the time he came home on leave one year I was young I though I was in good shape he said want to go for a run. I said yes, but it became a 10 mile run LOL he pushed me to finish that made me want to finish every thing I did. Thanks RIP Love Ronald Harris
So sorry for your loss of your husband and father and grandfather he was a loving Brother in law and a truly good friend as well My thoughts are with the family.Judy my love and prayers are with you.
Judy, I just wanted to let you know that I am tinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you celebrate your husband’s remarkable life. I am so sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May beautiful memories bring you peace during this difficult time.
We are so saddened to hear of Kens passing. Our prayers are with you all as you lay him to rest today
Judy,Sorry to hear of your loss. He seemed to enjoy his life and you and family will be in my prayers.
Judy you and your family will be in my thought and prayers. I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
Dear Judy, so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love Bill & JUDI Tomlinson
So sorry to hear of your loss Judy. Our thoughts are with you. Ken was a great guy.