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Mr. Harold Gene Harris, 76, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at his home in Salem.
He enjoyed horseback riding, John Wayne movies and Gunsmoke. He was a member of New Union General Baptist Church.
Harold is survived by; his wife of 48 years Alma Jean (Jeannie) Harris; daughter, Juanita Evita (Pete) Shaffer of Salem: brother, David (Tina) Harris of Salem; sister, Vonda (Billy) Todd of Salem; 3 grandchildren, Katerina (Jeremy) Wring of Salem, Ethan Shaffer of Salem, Logan Shaffer of Salem and 4 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by; brother, Wayne Harris and parents William Harold “Preacher” and Mary Sue (Watson) Harris.
Funeral Services will be Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services. Burial will follow at New Union General Baptist Church Cemetery.
Friends may visit with the family Friday, May 1, 2026 from 11 AM until the funeral hour in the chapel.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com
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