MARCH 15, 1922 - JANUARY 10, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012 2:30 P.M.
GETHSEMANE BAPTIST CHURCH 1485 Wrightsboro Road Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Dr. Ronald Strong . . . Pastor. . .

Reverend Jacob Trowell, Presiding

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Scriptures Old Testam ent............................................. New T estam ent............................................ ......... Reverend Cora Harper

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Mya A. Walker Bailey Aryah S. Harris-Robinson

Reflections As A N eighbor............................................. ........Deacon Am os Andrews As A Church M em b er................................. .......Reverend Jacob Trowell

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Words o f Com fort..................................................... .. Reverend Dr. Ronald Strong

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. . . Repast. . . Gethsemane Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall

A TIME TO BE BORN... Reverend Archie H. Harris, Sr. was born in Swainsboro (Emmanuel County), Georgia on March 15, 1922. He was the youngest son o f the late Ed Blount Harris and the late Lula Hannah Harris. He was raised in a home centered around family, caring and spiritual growth. Reverend Harris was preceded in death by his siblings, Alonzo "Jack", Hugh, Robert, Annie Bell, Manna Lee "Rabbit", Delfine, Sarah Jane, Sal, Florence, Mattie, Willie and Minnie.
A TIME TO LOVE... In 1947, Reverend Harris met and married his soul mate, Frances Jones Harris. Through this union they were blessed with three daughters, Dianne, Mary Frances and Patricia, and one son, Archie, Jr. Mrs. Harris preceded him in death in 2009.
A TIME TO GROW... At an early age, Reverend Harris attended Smith Grove Baptist Church in Gary (Emmanuel County), Georgia. Reverend Harris was converted and baptized at Olivet Baptist Church after he relocated to Augusta, Georgia. Reverend Harris was licensed to preach in 1967. Reverend Harris preached at several churches throughout the Augusta area. He continued his spiritual growth at Gethsemane Baptist Church.
Reverend Harris received his education in the Emmanuel County Public School System. He continued his education in the Richmond County School System through their Adult Education Program.

Reverend Harris was em ployed at an early age by the late George F. Smith Family and later by the late Dr. and Mrs. Frank Wimberly. Reverend Harris and Frank Wimberly, Jr. had a strong love for each other that continued through their adult life. Reverend Harris served as a Private First Class in the 4476th Quarter Master Service Company in the United States Arm y during World War II. He was a member o f BAC Local #2 and worked as a cement finisher with several construction companies. Reverend Harris retired from E. I. Dupont in 1987 as a concrete and labor foreman. Reverend Harris was a Jack-of-all-trades. He was a Life Member o f the American Legion Post #0178.
A TIME TO DIE...
Reverend Harris entered into eternal rest at his home on January 10, 2012, surrounded by his children and caring nursing staff.
A TIME TO MOURN...
He leaves to cherish his memories: three daughters, Dianne (David) Walker, Mary Frances (Lionel) Larcheveaux and Patricia H. McElvy, all o f Augusta, Georgia; and an adopted daughter, Queenie M. Jones o f Aiken, South Carolina; one son, Archie H. Harris, Jr. o f Woodbridge, Virginia; eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and two adopted great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Annie Liza Mincey o f Vidalia, Georgia and Mary Lizzie Harris o f Bridgeton, N ew Jersey; an uncle, James Lee Thompson o f Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; a dear life-long friend, Allen Johnson o f Summertown, Georgia; and a host o f nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God has laid, you see.
I took His hand when I heard Him call; I turned my hack and left it all. There is no need for tears. I am at peace; my soul is at rest. There is no pain; I suffer not,
For with your love I was so blessed. I'm in a place o f comfort; the fear is now all gone.
Put those things out o f your thoughts. In your memory I live on.
Remember not my fight for breath. Remember not the strife.
Please do not dwell upon my death, But celebrate my life.

Lionel A. Larcheveaux, Son-In-Law Lester Harris, G randson
Reginald Harris, G randson Deacons of Gethsemane Baptist Church
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Ushers and Missionary Ministries of Gethsemane Baptist Church
The family wishes to express our heartfelt love and deep gratitude to each of you for the support, care, prayers and every act of kindness shown during the illness of Reverend Archie H. Harris, Sr. and our bereavem ent. Our prayers are that God's m ercy and om nipotent presence will guide us, sustain us and allow us to accept His will, and that you will be richly blessed by the love extended to each of us this day.
Special Thanks to Dr. Miriam J. Atkins, Dr. Robert W. West and Dr. Andrew M. Bowman, Cheryl Machciaski and Gail Newsome of Maxim Healthcare and Delana Connors of Odyssey Hospice.
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