A wonderful husband, son, and father, and loyal friend to many, Shelby Harris died Sunday, August 24, 2014. Born in Baton Rouge on April 24, 1950, he was a lifelong resident of this community. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Milton L. Harris and was married to Chris Thompson Harris of Baton Rouge for 42 years. He was a graduate of Baton Rouge High School and attended LSU. Shelby was best known in the community for his founding roles in Classic Fabrics and Shelby & Co. Catering and his creation of "Shelby's Famous Chicken Salad". In recent years, his favorite hobby was painting which brought him great joy. He loved people and was a friend to all; he will be deeply missed. Shelby was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Cole Main; his stepfather, Dr. Milton L. Harris; his brother, Tim Main; and his nephew, Cole Main. He is survived by his mother, Nita Kidd Harris; his wife, Chris Harris; his son and daughter-in-law, Hayes and Jill Harris; his daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Stephan Roux; his granddaughter, Shelby Elizabeth Roux; his brother, Dr. Milton L. Harris, Jr. of New Orleans and his family; and his sister-in-law, Julie Main Roper. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 26th from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Rabenhorst Funeral Home on Government Street. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 27th at St. James Episcopal Church in downtown Baton Rouge at 10:30am with visitation at the church from 9:30am until the service begins. The burial service will follow at Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery in St. Francisville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation for Diabetes Research, Baton Rouge Green, or your local charity of preference. The Harris family would like to thank the physicians, nurses, and staff at Our Lady of the Lake for the gentle, kind care during Shelby's last days.
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Chris and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He will be cooking for a higher power now. We'll miss those lamb chops,chicken salad and all the other good foods he cooked. He will be missed!
J.B. and Donna Smith
J.B. Smith
September 2, 2014
I remember way back when Chris and I were college roommates and Shelby was everybody's favorite Tri Delta big brother. Ever since then, I have been delighted to run into him here and there because he never lost his friendly openness. Chris, my heart goes out to you. Shelby was a gem! Robbie McHardy
August 31, 2014
Chris,
I was so sad to read about Shelby in the paper. I don't live in BR anymore so I get news late. Please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts and I will always remember Shelby as a wonderful and generous friend.
Janice LeVine Thomas
Janice Thomas
August 28, 2014
Christine...You & your family are in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless All of You.
Lynn Sghiatti
August 27, 2014
If you look up the word 'gregarious', you will find the name Shelby Harris.
RIchard Crosby
August 27, 2014
Shelby was my friend, who I called Elvis - all the angels are welcoming a new "teachers pet" and he's A Hunk a Hunk of Burning Love!
Chris, Miss Nita, Zack and Quincy - I'm here for whatever you need.
Monica Randall
August 27, 2014
Shelby was my friend, who I called Elvis - all the angels are welcoming a new "teachers pet" and he's A Hunk a Hunk of Burning Love! Chris, Miss Nita, Zack and Quincy - I'm here for whatever you need.
Monica Randall
August 27, 2014
A wonderful neighbor and a very gentle man. I'm blessed that I knew him. Patricia Neufeld
Trish Neufeld
August 26, 2014
No words said will make this any easier Christine, Just know that you and your family are in my prayers
Heather Cedotal
August 26, 2014
Wonderful Boy ,always was !!
God Bless
August 26, 2014
Shelby has been such an amazing example for me. He is the model of a loving husband, and the perfect "other father" to me. I will miss Sherb very, very much. I am so blessed to have had him in my life.
mitzi miller
August 26, 2014
Christine so sorry for the loss of your father.
Patti Haigler
August 25, 2014
We were so saddened to hear of Shelby's passing. I will miss seeing him with the dogs on Owen Street. He was always so nice and fun to talk to. Our thoughts are with you Chris.
Celeste Chargois
August 25, 2014
Chris, i am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family.
Rhonda Hardison
August 25, 2014
Shelby was the kind of guy you just loved because he was so full of love and life! He loved his family-his dear Chris, his children, his grandchild, his momma, siblings and extended family Shelby never met a stranger and always wanted to cook for you! And what a cook he was!! Will miss you Shelby! Love, Carol and Bobby
August 24, 2014
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