Much LOVE and HUGGS to ALL of the family!!! R.I.P. Mr. Harris (my principal at Emerson Elementary). See you on the other side!!!

Gayle, so sorry to read of your loss.  Please know I will be praying for you and your family for peace and comfort.

I don’t know that anyone’s death broke my heart like when Ronn died. He was one of my very best friends ever. The first time that I had an opportunity to talk to Doug after Ronn’s death was at the visitation for Harold Bearden. I told Doug that I had read a letter that Robert E. Lee had written to his wife after the death of Stonewall Jackson in which he said that he could think of his friend or mention his name without weeping aloud. I told Doug that’s how I felt about Ronn. He hugged me and told me that he loved me. I know that throughout his life as an educator and pastor he touched many people’s lives, but in that private moment, he truly touched mine. Wow, what an incredible man. What an incredible example he set and lived. I am so thankful that I was able to share that moment with such a man. I believe and hope that the people we love welcome us into heaven when it is our time. I think of Ronn welcoming Doug home and what a glorious event that was a few days ago. I have been working out of the state and I am so sorry that I was not able to be there. It’s called paying respect to someone, and believe me, I wish I could have been there in person. Y’all are all in my heart.

I have a lots of memories of Mr Harris as the principal at Emerson but the one that means the most is when I heard him preach for the first time . He had became a wonderful friend to my grandmother ,Mary Bell Fowler,her wish was for him to preach at her  funeral. I started attending church when I could when he was at Glade Road.He was a wonderful preacher,he have a way of explaining the gospel! You really understood the lesson of day. My prayers go out to his family. Praise the Lord he has gone home!

Not only was Doug my Principal at Cartersville Elementary, he was my pastor at Gilmer Street /Grace Baptist & he was the dad of one of my childhood best friends. I’ve been blessed by his prayers, guidance & wise words that still linger. I loved those school days beginning with his morning prayer over the intercom, his warm smile & high fives in the hallways & feeling special because he was my preacher too! I was sent to his office only once, for getting in a fist fight in 2nd grade. I rolled up in there with my opponent, my face bruising, a tooth in my hand & buckets of tears. He made both of us see how dumb it was to hit each other & prayed for & hugged us. He waited until I was out of his office before he paddled that boy for hitting a girl. Thinking back on it, I deserved to be paddled too, but I did lose a tooth so I guess we came out even. Lol. I remember Doug & Gayle at our basketball games, 7th-12th grade. I think he stood & paced more than he sat while watching Kevin. Habit from coaching I guess. 
I can’t remember a big moment in my family’s lives without Doug at the center. He’s married us, baptized our kids, & preached the funerals of our loved ones. He & Gayle have waited with our family as we anticipated the arrivals of our babies & prayed over us as we held our newborns, still shaking from delivering. Many of you also know how much those prayers meant in those moments!
I’ve made many cakes for Doug over the years or brought him slices occasionally. He preferred Gayle not know if he got some slices, as he wanted them for himself. Lol. Chocolate velvet was his favorite & I loved his excitement over scoring a piece!
I will miss most Doug’s prayers spoken with that warm voice. I’ll keep with me the words from his sermons, his sound advice & encouragement.  I love you Harris family! My heart breaks with & for you. Mrs. Gayle, I think a chocolate cake is in order to make up for the pieces you never got. I’ll get one to you soon! ♥️ Praying for y’all!

 

On Monday, God welcomed Doug Harris into Heaven with the words “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.”  Doug loved and lived well as citizen, educator, Christian pastor, husband, father, grandfather, friend and neighbor.  I was blessed to be acquainted with and serve with Doug during several decades of his life.  Praying for Gayle and the entire Harris family.  Raiford Cantrell, Ellijay, GA

My heartfelt condolences to the Family. Doug was an excellent educator and administrator in the Cartersville School System. He cared deeply for the well-being of his staff, teachers and students, doing whatever he could to improve their lives. While he will be greatly missed, his handiworks will last for generations to come.

DOUG HARRIS WAS THE WARMEST, AND MOST KIND PERSON I HAVE EVER MET.  DOUG WAS THE BEST PRINCIPAL THAT I EVER WORKED FOR AT EMERSON FROM 1974-1977.

DANNY L. CAMPBELL     7TH AND 8TH GRADE SCIENCE TEACHER

Doug was my minister and a great friend for many years. He visited me many times in the hospital when he could hardly get around himself. A great friend of my Mom and Dad until their deaths.  He was a true man of God and a servant to his community. He will be sorely missed. 

Pastor Doug was a dear friend and a loving pastor. He did the funerals for Eddie’s Mom and Dad, with Gayle and him accompanying us to Indiana twice. He also did Mother’s funeral in Knoxville Tn, even driving the bus to take her Sunday School class. If ever a man heard “well done my good and faithful servant” it had to be Doug Harris. He was our hero of the faith 
Eddie and Victoria Peters

Always had a smile and ready to listen to our dear memories  He will be missed our deepest sympathy goes to the Family

The Harris family have always been very special to me. It was because of Doug Harris  and his faith in me as a teacher that I became a teacher at Cartersville Primary  and  then later to  find my best friend for life, Gay Allen Nobles ! Doug walked down a long road of my ups and downs of life. I will always cherish his and Gayle’s friendship

As a mentor and a friend, Doug was responsible for changing my life when he encouraged me to go into school administration. He was not only a great boss, but a close friend. Our children enjoyed our friendship as much as we did. Gayle, you have always been the backbone and support to this wonderful loving man. When things calm down let's please get together.  
With much love,
Ish

I remember the evening after my Dad (Jerry Logan) passed away, 12-12-09, Pastor Doug came to visit, sharing memories and wishes for his funeral that Dad had shared with Doug prior to his passing. I know he held a very special place in our Fathers heart as well as ours as he spoke about him and the Lord. Forever grateful for his prayers and friendship through the years for my Dad and Mom! Thoughts and Prayers to the Harris Family as you pass through this season!

Love, 
June Logan, Rena', Anissa & Paige  

I was a young girl growing up in Jeffersonville and vividly remember how much my parents and everyone loved Doug. He cared so much about people and was such an easy person to love back. 

Doug Harris was Principal at Emerson  Elementary.  I was about to marry and relocating from Rockdale Co.   To Bartow Co.  I interviewed with Doug Harris, and within a very short moment, got the teaching position,  4th grade.  My first impression of Mr. Harris was his gentle spirit.  He was a wonderful Principal.  I was fortunate to have his son, Craig, in my class.  Craig was such a great student, as the whole class.  A wonderful class...I am very grateful to have worked with Doug Harris.  It seems like a lot of souls are going Home.   We all come and we all go...back to our Lord in Heaven. Prayers of comfort for his wife and children, grandchildren.  He was a Good Man!  Blessings, Stephanie Silvers


What a privilege and honor it was to know Doug.  I taught with Doug at Emerson and Cartersville.  There was no finer man.  Ernie and I are sending our loving prayers to Gayle and all of the family.  God bless you.

He was a great man who helped so many people. 
Love, 
Rodney 

My deepest sympathies for Doug's family and all who loved him.  Doug was such a kind person and encourager.   I will never forget the sweet words he spoke at my daddy's funeral.   My prayers are that same comfort be upon your family in this difficult time.  Praying Gods peace and comfort for you.

I first met Doug in 1988. I çame over to pick up Ronn and arrived right at the time the family was sitting down to eat the noon meal after Church.  I tried being quiet and making myself smaller because I was embarrassed at arriving during their family time. Doug would have none of that and   basically TOLD ME to fix a plate and join the family. He made me feel like family from that day on. He treated me like I was his fifth son.. and I respected him as such from then on.  My thoughts, prayers and sympathy go out to Gayle, Craig, Jeffrey and Kevin

So sorry to hear about Doug’s passing.  He hired me at North Metro Tech in 1994.  He did so much for so many people, without seeking recognition or praise for any of it.  I learned so much from him.  My sympathies to Gayle and the entire family.

GAYLE AND FAMILY 
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU
WE LOVE YOU AND HAVE CHERISHED YOUR FRIENDSHIP OVER THE YEARS

We are so sorry to hear of Doug's passing, came as a shock, didn't know he was in hospital. Doug performed our marriage ceremony almost 9 yrs ago was a good friend and pastor before that. I worked with his lovely wife Gayle for few yrs.  Such a blessing to be around, kind spirit. Will be missed. Our prayers and love to family

My deepest condolences to all of the Harris Family and especially Gayle. I know your hearts are broken into and Doug will surely leave a empty place in your lives and others too. He was my neighbor for many years and one night he had to come over to my house and he brought Christ into Jodi’s life, she was 8 yrs old. Gayle, you and Doug  had my kids over at your house more than mine. A funny memory is when Hank dumped a bucket full of used motor oil on himself and the carport, I sent him outside on the hill until I could find out how to clean him up, but you and Doug took over and cleaned up the garage and cleaned him up too. And did it with love and a lot of laughter. I will be praying for the family and also for the hard days ahead of you. With a heavy heart, Vista, Jodi and Hank💔

We are  sad to hear of the passing of Doug. What a great man  We love the Harris family and send our sincere condolences.

So sorry about Pastor Doug.  As so many know, he was a Godly man and a friend to all.  I have sweet memories of him.  A few years back, I was in Rehab at Townsend and he didn’t miss many days checking on me.  My family had placed a bowl of wrapped candy in my room...the first time he went thru it and got all the peppermints...so after that I made sure Doug got his choice.  My prayers are with you, Gayle, and all the family.  I’m sure when Ma Bell found out he was there, I know she was looking for him.  She loved you both so much.  God Bless you all.
Betty Bell Dean

Our very first friends in Taylorsville, Ga were Doug and Gail Harris- we bought Doug's mom and dad's home there and loved it- even had a flower area for mrs.  "b".  Doug would come by when in the area and as we were changing a few things.  Gail and I became friends and I would do her hair occasionally.  We kept Doug's horse Cactus for awhile and also inherited some of their cats- we enjoyed the kids and felt always comfortable to stop by.

Our prayers are with Gail and family as they begin to adjust to life without Doug.  I believe we will all see our loved ones again.  Thank you Doug and Gail for making our initial move to Taylorsville a blessing.  

Doug was one of Stan’s dearest friends.  The two spent many hours in long conversations about many things .  I am sure they will engage in some deep theological discourse in Heaven.

Doug was not only my friend but my boss, and Gayle has always been a friend and  a trusted co worker.  We share many special memories.  

Please know I am here if you need me as I have traveled this road you are on.
Love Gail


Gayle...my best friend, Hoyt Sanders, called me and told me of Doug's passing and I went on line and found the right funeral home. Doug was a fantastic coach at Twiggs County High School and a wonderful human being. May God bless you and your entire family during this trying time. Heaven is a brighter place with Doug being there.

Wayne Wood
Colorado Springs, CO

We just want to say that Heaven has gained a truly Godly man! We will miss Pastor Doug, but we shall see him again!! Thank you for All you have done for our family and so many others!!

DOUG WAS MY DADDY'S BEST FRIEND - THEY WENT TO TAYLORSVILLE SCHOOL TOGETHER THEIR ENTIRE LIFE AND BECAME LIFE-LONG FRIENDS-- I HAVE ONLY HEARD "GOOD THINGS" ABOUT DOUG MY ENTIRE LIFE... WHAT A GREAT MAN OF GOD HE IS... I KNOW HE IS WITH HIS PRECIOUS PARENTS, HIS SWEET SON AND MY DADDY NOW, ALONG WITH SO MANY OTHERS THAT MEANT SO MUCH TO HIM. DOUG WAS THE ONE I CALLED WHEN I NEEDED HELP WITH MY SON... WITHIN MINUTES THERE WAS KEVIN, HIS SON, AT MY DOOR. DOUG  KNEW WHAT WE NEEDED...HIS PRAYERS AND SENDING HIS SON TO OUR RESCUE. SO THANKFUL FOR THAT DAY ......

Doug wasn’t only a good basketball coach i n Twiggs county , but he was a good example for all of us who played for him.  Gayle we are holding you & your family in our prayers.


Doug Harris was a class act.  He was a terrific Christian, and he was a powerful preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  One of God's most choice servants has gone home to heaven, and his light here on earth will be missed.  

Doug played such a huge role in our spiritual life as young adults and young parents. Thank you for all the guidance and love to our family. We send love to your family. 

Gayle and Family
Our prayers are with you and your family.  I pray for Peace and Comfort for all.  May God Bless each of you and keep you safe.



We are so thankful to have been blessed with knowing  Doug and the Harris family most of our lives. They were dear friends and spiritual leaders in our church and  community. Doug and Gayle have left a positive influence and example throughout life. Doug will be greatly missed by his family and friends, but there was great applause in heaven as he entered his eternal home.  Much love and sympathy to the family. The Garrison & Campbell Family 

DOUG WAS ONE GIANT OF A MAN.  LOVED BY ALL WHO KNEW 
HIM.  HE WAS A GODLY MAN THAT SERVED OTHERS.  
HE WILL BE MISSED FOR SURE.  HE HAS EARNED HIS WINGS
AND WILL REST HIGH ON THE MOUNTAIN.
LOVE TO HIS FAMILY
BETTY EZELL


My first boss in the Cartersville School System...always there if you needed to talk or needed advice. He will be missed in this community.  Sending my condolences to his lovely wife and family. May God's amazing grace give you comfort and peace in the coming days ❤.

The most humble & kindest man I have ever known. He would go out of his way to help someone in need. Heaven gained a new angel.
                                    Tim & Kelli Wilson

A fellow who spent so much of his life giving to and doing for others.  Who knows what evils have been prevented through the years, because of his faithful service, and fervent prayers.  As kind and gentle as needed, he had a toughness that made tough times easier for others around.  When Bartow community leaders are mentioned, he will long be remembered and appreciated.  Grateful to have known him, and to have been affected by his protective shadow through the years.

Words can't express how saddened we are for the Harris family's  loss.  Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength.  Our hearts are with you in your family's time of sorrow.”

One of the greatest pastors, so caring and he loved his family and his congregation 

Bartow County sure will miss Doug. He was a dear friend to the Scoggins Family. 
God Bless
Mitchell 

OBITUARY

Douglas (Doug) Eugene Harris

April 9, 1938 – January 25, 2021

Owen Funeral Home

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