Edwin Earl Harris Sr.

March 18, 1937 - December 8, 2020

Edwin E. Harris, Sr. of Elk Park, NC moved to his heavenly home on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the Veterans Hospital in Johnson City, TN. He was born on March 18, 1937 in Avery County to the late Lytle and Bonnie Harmon Harris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Irma “Tootie” Harris; three brothers, Ellsworth Harris, Warren Harris, and Harmon Harris; and two sisters, Thelma Harris and Mildred Winters. Ed was a faithful member of Elk Park Christian Church. He was a devoted father who loved his family dearly. He enjoyed spending time with old friends and new friends at The Country House. He was a US Army Veteran. Ed was stationed in Japan and was especially proud of his work on the “Honest John” Rocket. Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Glen of Black Mountain; one sister, Faye Mayberry of Elk Park; five children, Mark (Meesie) Harris of Elk Park, Greg (Diann) Harris of Elk Park, Beth (Mike) Harris Wagstaff of Winston Salem, Edwin Harris Jr. (Missy) of Johnson City, TN, and Tim Harris of Elk Park; grandchildren, Josh (Cassie) Harris, Dane (Mary) Harris, Job Harris, Brooke Harris, Jordan (Matthew) Winfrey, Thomas Wagstaff, one great grandchild, Lincoln Joshua Harris; Holly Barker, Alex (Allison) Barker, Callie (Jonathan) Sheppard, and James Erwin; and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Elk Park Christian Church with Minister DeWayne Sabisch officiating. Interment will follow at the Harris Family Cemetery on Dark Hollow Road. Family will receive friends at 2:00 PM, one hour prior to the service at the church. Ed’s sons and grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Harris family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Edwin and his family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121