Mr. Lawrence R. Harris, Sr., 89, of Garden City, Ga., passed away Monday at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Harris was a Marine Corps veteran and served during WWII. He retired from the US Army Corp of Civil engineers after 38 years. Mr. Harris was a member and an Elder of Chapel-In-the Gardens, PCA and also taught Sunday school for 50 years. Mr. Harris is preceded in death by his parents, John Hemby and Kate Arlene Harris. Survivors include his wife, Leragee Harris; son Reggie Harris (Elaine) of Marietta, GA; 2 brothers Cliffton C. Harris of Mabank, TX and W.F. Harris of Charleston, SC; sister May Lou Deason of Greensboro, NC; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 from 6 -8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. At Chapel-In-The-Gardens, PCA with Rev. Daren Russell officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Abbey West Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr., Savannah, GA 31406. Tags: 1950
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