George Russell Harris Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly H. Templeton; his daughter, Eleanor L. Harris (George Owen); his brother, Charlton D. Harris (Betty); Beverly's children, Richard Templeton, Eric Templeton (Geri) and Deborah Templeton; son-in-law, John Cardarelli; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Louise Harris Cardarelli; his parents, George Russell Harris, Sr. and Ellen Dukes Harris; and his wife, Eleanor P. Harris.

The saxophone was the focus of George's earlier years. He was a proud graduate of Murphy High School, where he played the sax in the band and with the Swingle Swingsters. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II playing the sax; and he attended the University of Alabama where he played the sax in the Alabama Cavaliers. George had a great love and knowledge of music. George's greatest love was the Mobile Opera. He was Past President and served as Treasurer for 17 years during the growth of Mobile Opera with this beloved friend, Mrs. Kathy Willson. George served as a partner of Smith, Dukes and Buckalew where he considered his co-workers as family, and his many clients as good friends. The family wishes to express special appreciation to caregivers George Owens, Sally Morris and the fine ladies on the "C" Wing of William F. Green Veteran's Home.

Interment services will be held on Friday, January 21, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. in the Old Spring Hill Cemetery, followed by a Memorial Service at Government Street Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m. A reception will be held in the church Fellowship Hall afterwards. Memorial donations may be made to Government Street Presbyterian Church, 300 Government St., Mobile, AL 36602, or to your favorite charity. Condolences may be offered at www.radney funeralhome-mobile.com.