Andry A.J. Harris

     “I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:  Henceforth there is
laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day…”
 II Timothy 4:7-8

     Deacon Andry J. Harris took his wings on November 22, 2021 at 12:17pm from Jeff Davis Hospital in Hazlehurst, GA.
     He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. Moses Harris and Mamie Huiett Harris, sister Linda Smith and son Anthony James Harris.

     He was born December 20, 1953 in Tattnall County.  He attended the schools in Tattnall County.  He graduated from Glennville High on May 31, 1973.  A.J. was employed by Glennville Hardware, The Supply Company and Ken King Furniture.  He was also the caretake for Ms. Joyce Purcell and David Knight. 

     A.J. was baptized by Rev. T.J. Lynch. He loved to sing like his father Moses Harris.  He was a member of the Greater Zachariah choir and male choir.  He was the handyman for the church and everybody in the community.

     He was faithful member of the Pastor Aide.  He loved his pastor.  Pastor Anderson saw something in A.J, he was placed on the trustee ministry, but God had more work for him to do.  He was ordained as a deacon of the Greater Zachariah Baptist Church.

     He was united in holy matrimony on April 30, 2006 to Donna Williams.  He leaves to cherish his memory, wife Donna Williams Harris, one daughter Jill (Gary) Chatman of Glennville, GA and one step-daughter Monique Williams of Great Lakes, IL; two step-sons Michael (Nyisha) of Blythewood, SC and Marcus Williams of Souda Bay, Greece; three granddaughters Jailah & Jazlyn Chatman and Khloe Williams; one grandson Trenton Williams; four sisters Annie Nell (Alfred) Alston of Atlanta, GA, Bobbie Jean (C. Sylvester), Annette (Theodus) Williams all of Glennville, GA and Cloria Jean Harris of Lithonia, GA; two brothers Melvin (Rachael) Harris, Earnest Lee (Linda Gail) Harris of Glennville, GA; one aunt Minister Betty Lee (Perry) Edgerton of Vidalia, GA; three brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law; three good friends Gene Lewis, Clinton “Bubby” Fair, Gary Bell, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

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