George "Buck" LeeRoy Harris Jr.

A Visitation will be held at Laurel Land – Rose Hill Funeral Home, 7301 East Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, Texas 76112, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with a Celebration of Life starting at 11:00 am. Burial to Follow at Laurel Land – Rose Hill Memorial Park.

Born in 1936 in Zebulon, North Carolina, he was the son of George LeeRoy Harris Sr. and Clara Batchelor.

Buck graduated from McClenaghan High School in Florence, South Carolina, before attending Furman University. He later graduated from Baylor University and completed his theological studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. His beloved nickname, “Buck,” was given to him by his older sister when they were just young children, and it stayed with him throughout his life.

Buck was a remarkable man whose talents, determination, and faith touched countless lives. He was a gifted businessman, a devoted husband and father, and above all, a man of unwavering Christian faith. While he achieved extraordinary success in business, his greatest priority was always his relationship with God. His beloved wife, Carolyn, was a close second. Together, they built not only a successful business but a life centered on faith, family, generosity, and service to others.

Buck’s entrepreneurial spirit emerged at an early age. At just eight years old, he would buy comic books for two cents and resell them for five. By the age of fourteen, he was buying and selling cars at auction. His natural business instincts and determination would go on to shape an extraordinary career. While attending seminary school, Buck would rent a U-Haul and travel nearly 2,500 miles round trip to purchase old furniture, which he would bring home, refinish, and sell. These long journeys included his family and countless sleepless hours, but Buck never shied away from hard work.

Eventually, Buck and Carolyn purchased an old house where their family could live upstairs while selling antiques on the first floor. What began as a modest family business grew into the largest antique store under one roof in the world. Yet for all his accomplishments, Buck never allowed his success in business to overshadow his love for God. His faith was the foundation of everything he did. He began holding Christian revivals while still in high school and continued his ministry after becoming ordained. It was during one of those revivals that he met his beloved Carolyn.

Their marriage was a beautiful partnership built on love, faith, and a shared commitment to serving God. Together, they raised their family and used the success of their antique business to support missionaries around the world. Their generosity and devotion extended far beyond their own home, touching lives and sharing their faith with people across the globe. Buck lived a life of purpose, guided by his belief that our time on earth is preparation for something far greater. He understood that true success was not measured by wealth or accomplishments, but by faith, love, generosity, and the lives we touch along the way.

Though his passing leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of those who loved him, there is comfort in knowing that Buck has been reunited with Carolyn and is now in the presence of his Heavenly Father. Buck will be remembered for his remarkable work ethic, his entrepreneurial spirit, his generous heart, and, most importantly, his steadfast faith in God. His legacy lives on through his family, the many lives he touched, and the example he set of a life well lived.

Buck is preceded in death by his parents George and Clara Harris, wife Carolyn Harris, daughter Cindy Harris, sister Cynthia Guilford and brother in law Morgan and brother in law Chuck Williamson.

He is survived by his brother Jimmy and Linda Harris, sister in Law Mabel Williamson, son Tim Harris and wife Tammy , daughter Cathy Bartolowits and husband Joe, five grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

He will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever cherished.