Harry Bryant Harris III was born in Winston Salem, NC on September 2, 1976 to
Lindy McJones Ellis and Harry "HB" Coach Harris. Harry attended WSFCS and
graduated from Mount Tabor High School in June 1995, where he also played
football for Mount Tabor football team as an outstanding running back wearing
jersey #33. After high school Harry attended Fayetteville State University and
graduated May 2000 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, where
he also played football at Fayetteville State University. Harry enjoyed his college
years at Fayetteville State that he stated "those were the best years of my life"
Harry was loved by many within the city of Winston Salem & Fayetteville North
Carolina. Harry is the Visionary & Founder of the Elite 8 Alumni Organization which
was started in the year of 2012. It has now become a community staple within the
city of Winston Salem. Harry also had a passion of working with the youth rather it
was serving as an Elementary & Middle School teacher, Juvenile Detention Officer,
At Risk Program Director and most importantly a community outreach liaison to
send kids to college, he truly served as a mentor and modeled for the youth. Harry
also loved his family immensely especially his 3 sons that he called the "Harris
Boys". And we know the Lord has welcomed Harry with open arms, because the
love and faith he had for the Lord was so deeply rooted within him, that every
chance Harry got he made sure to pray with you.
Harry is survived by his wife Tarsha Harris, his sons Isaiah, Zion & Elijah Harris
(Winston Salem, NC); his mother Lindy Ellis (Winston Salem NC) ; his father Harry
"HB" Coach Harris (Wilson, NC) ; his brother Manley Harris (Raleigh, NC) & EI-Hajj
Harris (Winston Salem, NC); His sisters N'Kenya Brady (Winston-Salem NC); Pamlea
"Nicole" Brady (Winston-Salem, NC) his aunt Brenda Hairston (Winston Salem NC)
and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Harry was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Essie McJones, two sets
of paternal grandparents, James White & Alberta Bowman Daniels and HB
Preacher " Harris and his most beloved " Mama " Sarah Harris. Harry's extended
biological family that preceded him included two great maternal aunts, one aunt,
one great maternal uncle. 11 great grand paternal uncles, 7 great paternal aunts
and 5 uncles. A public viewing will be held Monday, Janauy 31, 2022 from 1pm tun5pm at Douthit's. A graveside services will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 2pm from Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Douthit Funeral Services.