Terence Manville Harris (Terry) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on January 10, 2014, surrounded by his adoring family. We remember him as a man of God, a doting husband and loving father. To all he was a reliable and constant source of hearty laughter, bear hugs, and unconditional love. Terry was born in Ada, Oklahoma to Samuel Houston Harris and Katherine Manville Harris. He received his Bachelors degree from Louisiana State University (Geaux Tigers!) and his masters in theology from the Episcopal Seminary at Sewanee, the University of the South. Prior to seminary, Terry was a Captain in the United States Air Force where he flew the F-86D from 1956 to 1959. He married the love of his life, Sallie Elizabeth Lott Harris of New Orleans, on April 24, 1964. Terry served as an ordained priest in the Episcopal church for more than 50 years. In 1963 he began his service as rector of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Lafayette, LA. In 1969 he moved to Emmanuel Episcopal in Lake Village, AR, followed by Good Shepherd Episcopal in Little Rock in 1974 where he served for 18 years. He retired from St. John's Episcopal in Homestead, FL in 2000 after 8 years of service. In 2003, Terry and Sallie moved to Charlotte, NC where he served as Assistant to the Rector for Senior Care at St. John's. He is survived by his brother, Samuel Houston Harris of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is also survived by his four children and thirteen grandchildren: Terence Harris (Tim), his wife Jennifer Harris and their children Emily, Drew, & Sarah Harris of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Christopher Harris, his wife Tricia Harris and their children Madeleine, Houston & Caroline Harris of Whitefish Bay, WI; Robin Riebe, her husband Andrew Riebe and their children Andrew, Katherine, John & Grayson of Charlotte, NC; and Cragin Mosteller, her husband James Mosteller and their children Harris, Mahlon & Raines of Tallahassee, FL. A visitation will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church in Charlotte, NC on Monday, January 13, 2014, from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. Terry's funeral will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 2:00pm at St. John's Episcopal Church. His burial service will be at Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery in Metairie, Louisiana on Friday, January 17, 2014 at noon. Flowers or donations may be sent to St. Johns Episcopal Church, 1623 Carmel Road, Charlotte, NC. Donations will support a memorial for the church dedicated to the memory of Father Terry Harris.
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Sorry to hear of Father Harris's passing. He did a lot for our family and community. Our sympathies to Sallie and the children.
Steven and Marsha Brodie
February 5, 2014
Robin and family,
We are praying for you all during this time...love you!
The Blankenburg family
Debbie Blankenburg
January 14, 2014
To the Harris Family: I remember Father Harris from Good Shepherd when I was growing up in Little Rock. My parents, Reber and Betty Lou Clark and my brother (Chip)and I were all heavily involved in all things there. So sorry to hear that Father Harris has passed away. I know my mom called him when my dad passed away in 1992 and Chip and I didn't know how to get in touch with him when mom passed in 2008. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of sorrow and grief. Father Harris was a wonderful man, priest and friend. He will be missed!
Stephanie Clark
January 13, 2014
Sallie and Family, Know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jay and Lisa Bruno
January 13, 2014
Dear Sally and Family: My condolences to the family and all of Terry's friends. He changed my life in a time when I was very conflicted just with his sermons and friendship. I will as I have since he left Homestead, miss him tremendously. May he be in the midst of peace and love. Evelyn Moss
Evelyn Moss
January 13, 2014
Sue and I are sorry to hear of your great loss. This man had a big heart and a big soul. May God grant him eternal rest and give you peace in knowing of his goodness. - Gerry and Sue Waite
January 13, 2014
I'm am saddened to hear of the passing of such a great man. I grew up hearing his unique and absolute wonderful way of teaching God's message. I am so lucky to have known him. He gave the best hugs and just being in the room with him would lift my spirits. My thoughts and prayers are with the Harris family. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Kim Stone Griffith
January 12, 2014
Deepest sympathy to all of the Harris family in the loss of this great guy. Every time I saw him he was kind, joyful, and full of fun. I know how much you all loved him and am so sorry for your loss.
Love,
Kate Connelly
Kate Connelly
January 12, 2014
And He will raise you up on eagle's wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of His hand. Your family is in our hearts and prayers.
The Reppen Family
January 12, 2014
Much love to the Harris family. What a wonderful man, what a wonderful family! Your family has always been an inspiration to me. Your father's love, light, and strong faith shines through you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Melissa Smith
January 12, 2014
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