ROCKY MOUNT - Johnny Harold Harris, age 78, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Born in New Hanover County, NC on October 16, 1942, he was the son of the late Johnnie Preston Harris and Cleo Bissette Harris. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Marie Pittman; and his brother, Rusty Harris.
Johnny had a great love for the outdoors. He could be found in his down time doing yardwork, working on lawnmowers, or down at the water fishing. Johnny loved watching NASCAR and was a fan of Dale Earnhart. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Johnny is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Creech Harris; his daughters, Tricia Sharpe, of Black Creek, Lisa Horne and her husband Jeff, of Elm City, and Melissa Williamson and her husband Eric, of Chapel Hill; his grandchildren, Jonathan Harris, B.J. Stell, Jeffrey Horne, Jr., Melanie Horne, Kimberly James, Christian Williamson, and Haven Williamson; his great-grandchildren, Bridget, Collin, Caleb, Elle, Preston, Sutton, Noah, Carter, Skylar, Paxton, Greyson, and Kyndall; and his brother, Freddie Harris, of Florida.
Family and friends may gather at the home, 5738 Redman Road, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27803.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
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The Harris Home
5738 Redman Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Family and friends may gather at the home
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
I love you Grandpa
I miss you so much!!!! I lost my hereo todsy
I will miss you daddy
In memory of Johnny Harold Harris, Missy lit a candle
Rip . Sorry for your loss .
You will be loved and missed by many. Rest In Peace Grandpa.
Daddy I miss you so much!
Daddy this is string bean (aka) trica I love you and you will be missed more than you will ever know. I will forever be in your heart ❤ Xoxoxoxo