A Service in Love and Memory of Deacon Robert Lee Harris "Doorknob", Monday, June 24, 2002, 11 O'clock in the morning, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 469 Mt. Olive Road, Stockbridge, Georgia, Reverend James G. Harris, Eulogist

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Throughout Robert Lee's illness, it was the love and support of our family and friends that sustained us. Your support has been unwavering, even through his death. We would like to express heartfelt appreciation to each of you for your words of comfort, cards, flowers, visits, phone calls, and every act of love shown. Your sharing and caring has strengthened us during this time of bereavement. It is our prayer that God will continue to bless each of you.
Special thanks to Mrs. Mary B. Clemons, Mr. & Mrs. Willie J. Watson (Vera), Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Harris, Sr. (Helen), Mr. Wyman Laney and Mrs. Malanda Williams for always being by our side.

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Monday, June 24, 2002 11 O'clock In the Morning
4ffil- li&.e ~aptist Ql!rur4
469 Mt. Olive Road Stockbridge, Georgia
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Prelude

Processional and Family Viewing

Selection .............. Mt. Olive Mass and Ensemble Choirs

Scripture ... Old & New Testament ... Rev. James H. Miller Pastor, Zion Grove Baptist Church

Prayer .......................................... Dr. John W. Pace 0
Pastor, Red Oak United Methodist Church
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Reflections:

Deacon Board -- Deacon W. Steve Phelps D

Family -- Sister Mary B. Clemons Work -- Clayton County School System

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Obituary ........................................ (Silent Reading)
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Words of Comfort .................... Rev. Charles E. Nesbitt F

Pastor, Providence Baptist Church
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Solo .................................... Minister Stanley Bryant



Liberty Baptist Church

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v Eulogy ..................................... Rev. James E. Harris Pastor, Dixon Grove Baptist Church I

c Acknowledgment ................. W. D. Lemon & Sons Staff

Recessional

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Postlude

Interment:
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Stockbridge, Georgia
Dinner will be served in the Fellowship Hall immediatelyfollowing the Interment.

Now that I've come to the end ofthe road And the sun has setfor me.
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room, Why cry for a soul setfree?

Miss me a little .-.J but not too long, And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love we once shared.
Miss Me r-.1 But Let Me Go.

For this is a journey that we all must take,

and each must go alone.

It's all a part ofthe Master's plan

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A step on the road to home.

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When you are lonely and sick at heart,

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Go to the friends we know.

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And bury your sorrow in doing good deeds.

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Miss Me r-.1 But Let Me Go.
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Robert Lee Harris was born on June 3, 1936 to the late Sarah Berry and Eddie Harris. He was the youngest of 12 children. From the beginning, Sarah taught Robert Lee that there was nothing more important than family relationships. In fact, she named him after two of his older brothers, Robert and Eddie Lee. Robert was educated in the Henry County School System.

From the beginning, Robert Lee had a passion for the outdoors. As a boy, he enjoyed playing ball with his siblings, cousins and friends. In fact, he and his nephews and cousins dammed the creek and created a "wash hole" where they would go swimming. His passion for the outdoors and sports continued until his illness.

The story is told that all of the Harris siblings had a nickname except Robert Lee. He pondered and gazed around the room and noticed the knob on the door. As a young lad, he decided that his nickname would be "DOORKNOB."

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At an early age, Robert Lee confessed his life to Christ and joined the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Under the pastoral leadership of Rev. E. J. Jester, he was ordained a Deacon. Until his health Hfaeilewda'sRaofbaeitrht fLuel,ecsoemrvmedittaesdtahnedCdheudricchatTedresaesruvraenrt.and Bus Driver.

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Robert Lee met and fell in love with Eddie C. Bryant and on May 29,1960 they united in Holy Matrimony. Robert and Eddie were truly soul mates. During their years together, they shared _a
compassion for others and were always ready t? render t?-err
service~. They were a very outgoing couple and enJoyed bowlmg, traveling, taking part in social organizatior:s, sp~~ding t~e wit? family and friends, and most of all working dihgently m therr
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Robert Lee and Eddie C. shared the idea of "The Family." They

were blessed with two wonderful sons, Jasper and Aldric. Throughout their 42 ye~s of marriage, Robert and Eddie truly

believed in God and the power of prayer and raised their sons in

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Robert Lee was a very proud grandfather to Javaris Leonardo, son of Jasper and Kim. Javaris affectionately referred to Robert as "Granddaddy." His favorite phrase to his granddaddy was, ''you yet holding on- well keep on, keeping on baby!" (with a gesture of thumbs
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Early in his career, Robert Lee worked for Southern States, Hampton,

Georgia Later he became employed with Delta Airlines where he retired

after 22 years of dedicated service. While at Delta, Robert Lee founded

his own landscaping compariy, Harris Landscaping. He was a diligent

entrepreneur providing service throughout the ~tlanta metropolit:m ar~a.

His commitment to service extended through his 10 years of service With

the Sheriff's Reserve of the Henry County Sheriff's Department and 10

years of service with the Clayton County School System.

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Robert Lee received his eternal calling on Thursday, June 20, 2002. His B mild demeanor and quiet spirit along with his sense of humor will remain I

r .- in the hearts of the many people he touched.

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His memories will be cherished by: his wife, Eddie B. Harris; two sons, .:-. ,_:T

Mr. & Mrs. Jasper Harris (Kim) and Aldric Harris both of Jonesboro,- ...}~U
Georgia; grandson, Javaris Harris; four sisters and three brothers, Mr~. ---A

Emma Armstrong, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hams
(Annie Pearl), Stockbndge, Georgia, Mr. & Mrs. Felix Newton (Mozell);_~~ R Jonesboro, Georgia, Mr. & Mrs. William Harris (Marie), Sioux Falls, ::. Y

South Dakota, Mr. Lime H. Harris, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Mrs. Mary :

C. Lemon, McDonough, Georgia, Mr. & Mrs. Willie James Watson (Vera), Stockbridge, Geor~a; six brothers-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. John

Bryant (Otha), Anaheim, California, Mr. & Mrs. Odell Bryant (Beve~ly),

Los Angeles, California, Minister and Mrs. Howard Bryant (Damta),

Jonesboro, Georgia, Mr. & Mrs. Terrell Bryant (Deborah), Morrow,

Georgia, Mr. Bernard Bryant, Atlanta, Georgia and Minister and Mrs. ~:

Stanley Bryant (Kathy), Stone Mountain, Georgia; three sisters-in-law, ::

Mrs. Mary B. Clemons, Atlanta, Georgia, Mrs. Carol Bryant, Litho~a, :

' Georgia and Mr. & Mrs. Norris Graves (Gwendolyn), Decatur, Georgta; ~~

. devotedfriends who were a~so his nephews, Mr. & Mrs. Oscar ~arri~, Sr. ~ (Helen) and _Mr. Wyman Laney; a host of nieces, nephews, special friends

and family.

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart ofthe sea. though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Selah "Be still, and hzow that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." The Lord Almighty is with us; the God ofJacob is ourfortress. Selah
Psalm 46:1-3, 10, 11

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... and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form, as a dove, and a voice came from heaven,
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Luke 3:22