Emory "Jack" Jackson Harris Jr.

A native of Key West, Florida, he was a son of the late Emory Jackson Harris Sr. and Rosemary Saunders Harris.  Emory was a member of First Baptist Church of Newland. He did Bible study with the Mountain Men of Land Harbor. Emory was a barber for fifty years and worked with the Hernando County Sheriff's Department. Emory was an avid reader, cyclist, enjoyed gospel music, and woodworking.

Surviving is his loving wife of 20 years, Sandra Reid Harris; daughters: Helen Rose Whealton of Alliance, NC and Candice Branson of Brooksville, FL; stepdaughter, Robin Barrett (John) of Newland; stepson, James Adkins, Jr. (Jessica) of Piney Flats, TN; three grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren; two sisters: Carol Busch (Trent) of Lake Park, GA and Terry Sartor (Bob) of Brooksville, FL; one brother, David Harris of Brooksville, FL. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00-11:00am, Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel, where a Memorial Service will begin at 11:00am, with Pastor David Franklin officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of the Blue Ridge, 236 Hospital Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777.

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