Service
Mr. Harris will be laid to rest Saturday, August 1, 2015 at New McRaven Hill Baptist Church, Jackson, MS. His services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Committal will be at Green Hill Cemetery, Edwards, MS. Visitation will be Friday, July 31, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (family present from 5:00 to 7:00)
Obituary
Deacon Walter "Sonny" Harris was born July 9, 1947 in Belzoni, Mississippi, to the late Mr.Walter Chambers and Mrs. Ora Harris Chambers, both preceded him in death.
Deacon Walter "Sonny" Harris attended Humphreys County Schools and united with Christ in 1994 at New McRaven Hill Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Jesse Sutton Jr. As a faithful member, Walter was active in Sunday School, Bible Class, Mission and a devoted member of the Deacon's Ministry. Deacon Harris was committed to providing his Pastor with coffee and sausage biscuits on every Sunday Morning. He looked forward to serving his Pastor. His favorite bible verse come from Psalm 133:1: "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" Deacon Harris was a good and faithful servant, until his health failed.
Affectionately known as "Sonny", Deacon Harris was employed with Anglin Tires (Jackson, Mississippi) as a tire technician and later retired from Mississippi Fast Freight (Jackson, Mississippi), as a tire engineer. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and remained active until his health began to fail.
In 1989,"Sonny" met the love of his life in Atlanta, Georgia, Ivory Jean Jones. On July 7, 1970, Ivory and "Sonny" united in holy matrimony. The mixture of cornbread and a family member, led to twenty-five years of wedding bliss and daily honeymoon. One thing for sure, "Sonny" loved Ivory from A-Z. He loved his wife! "Sonny" cared for his wife and every need she had, was met with divine love and patience. One thing for sure, "Sonny" loved his wife, Ivory from A-Z. One of the most delightful times he shared with the love of his life Ivory, was riding in their car or truck sight-seeing.
"Sonny" has always been a hard worker and devoted family man. He loved bar-b-quing for his family watching cowboy movies, wrestling and loved drinking coffee. Everyone especially loved his Gut-Busters Hamburgers and Grits. The bond he shared with his children and grandchildren was a bond of love and respect. He was so proud of grand-daughter, Jahjie (Marcus) Warner-Bingham, when she graduated from nursing school. The next Sunday, he stood and announced his granddaughter's great accomplishment. He shared an awesome heritage of strength and togetherness and empowered them with unity and the gift of laughter.
On May 17, Walter "Sonny" Harris was admitted to Baptist Hospital and during the next two months, He was in ICU-Intensive Care Unit and PCU-Progressive Care Unit. Matthew 25:21 (KJV) declares, "His Lord said unto him, well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou has been faithful over a few things, I will make the ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." On Saturday, July 26, 2015, Mr. Walter "Sonny" Harris, entered into the joy of the Lord with eternal rest. He is preceded in death by his parents: Mr. Walter Chambers and Mrs. Ora Harris Chambers, and one brother: Barrion Chambers.
He leaves to cherish his memories: the love of life from A-Z, his wife: Ivory Jean Harris; children: two (2) daughters: Ruby (Timothy) Morris Smith (Akron, Ohio) and Tracee Morris (Jackson, Mississippi); two (2) sons: Eddye C. (Tasha) Morris (Palametto, Georgia) and Emmett Morris ( Columbus, Ohio): one (1) sister: Dora (David) Carpenter (Memphis, Tennessee); one (1) brother: Robert Chambers (Houston, Texas), fifteen (15) grandchildren, four (4) great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, family and friends.
Deacon Walter "Sonny" Harris attended Humphreys County Schools and united with Christ in 1994 at New McRaven Hill Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Jesse Sutton Jr. As a faithful member, Walter was active in Sunday School, Bible Class, Mission and a devoted member of the Deacon's Ministry. Deacon Harris was committed to providing his Pastor with coffee and sausage biscuits on every Sunday Morning. He looked forward to serving his Pastor. His favorite bible verse come from Psalm 133:1: "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" Deacon Harris was a good and faithful servant, until his health failed.
Affectionately known as "Sonny", Deacon Harris was employed with Anglin Tires (Jackson, Mississippi) as a tire technician and later retired from Mississippi Fast Freight (Jackson, Mississippi), as a tire engineer. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and remained active until his health began to fail.
In 1989,"Sonny" met the love of his life in Atlanta, Georgia, Ivory Jean Jones. On July 7, 1970, Ivory and "Sonny" united in holy matrimony. The mixture of cornbread and a family member, led to twenty-five years of wedding bliss and daily honeymoon. One thing for sure, "Sonny" loved Ivory from A-Z. He loved his wife! "Sonny" cared for his wife and every need she had, was met with divine love and patience. One thing for sure, "Sonny" loved his wife, Ivory from A-Z. One of the most delightful times he shared with the love of his life Ivory, was riding in their car or truck sight-seeing.
"Sonny" has always been a hard worker and devoted family man. He loved bar-b-quing for his family watching cowboy movies, wrestling and loved drinking coffee. Everyone especially loved his Gut-Busters Hamburgers and Grits. The bond he shared with his children and grandchildren was a bond of love and respect. He was so proud of grand-daughter, Jahjie (Marcus) Warner-Bingham, when she graduated from nursing school. The next Sunday, he stood and announced his granddaughter's great accomplishment. He shared an awesome heritage of strength and togetherness and empowered them with unity and the gift of laughter.
On May 17, Walter "Sonny" Harris was admitted to Baptist Hospital and during the next two months, He was in ICU-Intensive Care Unit and PCU-Progressive Care Unit. Matthew 25:21 (KJV) declares, "His Lord said unto him, well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou has been faithful over a few things, I will make the ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." On Saturday, July 26, 2015, Mr. Walter "Sonny" Harris, entered into the joy of the Lord with eternal rest. He is preceded in death by his parents: Mr. Walter Chambers and Mrs. Ora Harris Chambers, and one brother: Barrion Chambers.
He leaves to cherish his memories: the love of life from A-Z, his wife: Ivory Jean Harris; children: two (2) daughters: Ruby (Timothy) Morris Smith (Akron, Ohio) and Tracee Morris (Jackson, Mississippi); two (2) sons: Eddye C. (Tasha) Morris (Palametto, Georgia) and Emmett Morris ( Columbus, Ohio): one (1) sister: Dora (David) Carpenter (Memphis, Tennessee); one (1) brother: Robert Chambers (Houston, Texas), fifteen (15) grandchildren, four (4) great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, family and friends.
