October 29, 1938-May 26, 2007
Samuel Eddy Harris, Jr. was born on October 29, 1938 to Samuel and Ophelia Harris. He was the first of four children. Sam graduated from Sumner High School in January 1957 and attended Harris Stowe Teachers College until his induction into the military. He distinguished himself as a sharpshooter while serving in the US Army from 1961-1963.
He joined Visitation Catholic Church and on August 22, 1964 married Nancy Marie Shelton. To this union two lovely daughters were born, Courtney Angelique and Collin Jeannine.
The majority of his work experience was with the Coca-Cola Bottling Company and the Hostess Cake Company. He retired from the Hostess Cake Company in 1999. He died May 26, 2007.
He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy; his two daughters, Courtney (Leo) Stallworth and Collin (Bobby) Miller; five grandchildren, Sydney, Chandler, Savannah, Kai and Braxton; three brothers, Marvin (Umran), Thomas and Eddie; three sisters, Jackie, Beverly and Elnora; two aunts, Sadie Seals and Ophelia Walker; two sisters-in-law, Alouise Alexander and Delores Harris; two brothers-in-law, William and Alfonso Shelto; six nieces; twelve nephews; six great nieces; four great nephews, and countless friends. We all will embrace his spirit for life and cherish forever his infectious smile. Sam, your family is simply grateful for every moment we spent with you.