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Otis Harris Obituary
HARRIS, Otis Entered into eternal rest on the evening of May 7, 2008, CPO Otis Charles Harris, Sr., U.S. Navy (Ret), husband of Shirley Ann Allen Harris. Residence, Goose Creek, SC. The relatives and friends of Mr. & Mrs. Otis C. Harris are invited to attend the funeral service of the former in All Saints Chapel, Naval Weapons Station, Saturday, May 10, 2008, at three o'clock. Interment will be held in Live Oak Memorial Gardens with Military Honors. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL on Greenridge Road Friday, between six and eight o'clock. Mr. Harris was born on July 12, 1934 in Glenn Springs, SC, the son of Clement Harris and Elouise Daniel Harris. He served in the U.S. Navy for 23 years and retired from Polaris Missile Base in Goose Creek, SC after 20 years as an inspector. Bowling was a favorite sport he enjoyed. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Harris of Goose Creek, SC; daughters, Mary H. Pulwarty and her husband, Renwick of Savannah, GA and Valarie H. Udeh and her husband Chuk of Charlotte, NC; his son, Otis C. Harris, Jr. and his wife Nicolette of Charlotte, NC; three sisters; one brother; six Grandchildren: Regina, Faith, Chidera, Amara, Kendall and Griffin; and one great-granddaughter, Madison. He was preceded in death by one brother. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to North Carolina Stroke Association, P. O. Box 571002, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1002. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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Alphonso(Sonny) Wofford
June 7, 2008
Harris Family
Shirley I love you all. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I will miss O.C. He always inspired me. I will miss his larger than life smile and laughter we shared. I love you all. Please accept my deepest sympathies. God Bless You All.
Thomas/Tom-Tom Higgins
June 2, 2008
The Harris Family,
How do I come up with the words to tell you how we feel about Mr. Harris & you all? Just know we love you as family and from the words of my late best friends mom, Dexter Johnson,"Cheer up, he's in Heaven!" Much love from,Thomas, Charity,Ty & Angie... P.S. Mrs. H. I'll see you on the links=)
James Higgins
June 2, 2008
Shirley and Family, The world is a better place because of OC. Everyone who knew him will miss him.You and yours have our deepest sympathy. We will continue to pray for you all. God's blessings now and forever.
Larry & Mattie Houston
May 12, 2008
To Shirley and Children,
The Lord provides comfort for all of our hurts. At this time he is here for you as always. Lean on the Lord for your strength. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Nancy Alkire
May 11, 2008
Dear Shirley and family,
Our deepest sympathies to you and we will be thinking of you. We are so sorry for your loss. We know you will miss hime very much.
With regards,
Rich, Nancy Alkire
Neill, Kellie Kirkpatrick
Chris & Cassandra Coaxum
May 11, 2008
May you find comfort in your faith.
Jody Burkhead Charpia
May 10, 2008
Shirley, Otis and Valerie: Mr. Harris will be missed by many friends. I sure did enjoy knowing him. His smile was contagious. I know where Otis (little) gets his great personality from. I will keep you in my thoughts during this time of loss. With Kind Regards, Jody
Kelley Sinclair
May 10, 2008
Ms. Shirley I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Harris. Please accept our family's condolences on your loss.
HAROLD AND MARY GROCE
May 9, 2008
DEAR SHIRLEY AND FAMILY. HAROLD AND I ARE SENDING OUR PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.HE WAS SUCH A NICE PERSON.MAY GOD BLESSYOU AND YOUR FAMILYALWAYS
Sherita Harris
May 9, 2008
We are sorry for your lost. Just know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Vernon's.
Bill and Glenda Dailey
May 9, 2008
Shirley, we are so sad to hear about Otis. You both are such special people to us. We will never forget him. I am so happy that we were fortunate enough to see him just a couple of weeks ago. God bless you and your family as you travel this journey before you. He will be so missed by all of us.
Marie Burkins
May 9, 2008
Our deepest sympathy is with you and the family, Mrs. Harris. Our prayers are that you, Valarie, Mary and Otis will experience the comfort of God and His peace during your time of mourning.
--Marie Jackson Burkins (Jack & Cherry's daughter)
Willie & Cherry Jackson
May 9, 2008
Shirley, you and your family have our deepest sympathy. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Willie and Cherry Jackson
Sarah Burgess
May 9, 2008
Shirley..You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of Otis. He was such a nice, friendly and cheerful man. We enjoyed being your neighbor.
Sarah, Jim & Pam Burgess
Michael Addington
May 9, 2008
May god bless you and your family at this time of sorrow.My prayers are with you.
Ron & Nancy Thomas
May 9, 2008
I remember Otis "Big O" as we called him when he came to work in the MAPBs at POMFLANT. He was always a happy and jolly fellow. He will be missed by all that knew him. You and your family have our deepest sympathy for your loss. God Bless.
Lavern Simpson
May 9, 2008
Harris Family: I would like express my deepest sympathy,I will keep your family in my prayers.
Judy Shoemaker
May 9, 2008
I will always remember Otis as the smiling friend I knew from the Chapel. We shall miss him so much.
May God's love be with you each
day.
Walter C Reid
May 9, 2008
I will sure miss you Otis
Tommy Lawson
May 9, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tommy and Katherine Lawson
Niki Shenise
May 9, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim, Niki and Eli Shenise
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