Jackson Jerome Harris

He is survived by his sister, Julie Harris Bledsoe, daughter, Shela Harris McCracken (Devin), son Dylan Thomas Harris, & grandson Owen McCracken. He also leaves behind his furry four-legged companion, Loui, as well as numerous cousins.

Jackson is proceeded in death by his parents, grandmother Ruth Tatum, grandparents, Jerome & Odessa Harris, Uncle Larry Harris, Aunt Lida Starnes.

Jackson graduated from McCallie Boarding School in Chattanooga, TN. He attended NC State University & graduated from Limestone College with a Bachelor of Arts in Business in 1988. He spent his career working in various industries, but his final job was Quality Assurance at Eaton Corporation in Fayetteville, NC. It was here that he made many lifelong friends.

J had many interests in his lifetime including competitive swimming, spending time in nature, watching true crime documentaries, & being with his friends and family. At a young age, J immersed himself in the world of music & exhibited a natural talent for playing the drums. He was a phenomenal drummer & had an eclectic taste in music. He developed many friendships through his love of music. He thoroughly enjoyed playing music with his friends, old and new. Especially with his childhood friends, Bo Harden & Hudson Welch with whom he formed his first band, Montage.

He was known as the funniest person in the room & could make everyone laugh with his sarcasm, dry (& sometimes morbid) humor, & his smart-ass comments. He had a way of making any situation, even the bad ones humorous. Anyone who met J loved him & thought of him as a true friend.

Please join us for his Celebration of Life service and dress casually as he disliked formal wear and being uncomfortable.

A memorial service for Jackson will be held Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM at McLaurin Funeral Home, 12830 Us 70 Business Hwy W, Clayton, North Carolina 27520.