J.C. was born in Hoke County, NC on July 27, 1936, to the late Robie Woodrow Harris and Mary Thelma Collier Harris.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Harris; and two sisters, Bonnie McNeill, and Betty Currie.
J.C. was an avid fisherman. He retired from Burlington after 43 years.
He is survived by his companion, Mary Baxley, of Raeford; two daughters, Becky Harris, and Wanda Chavis, both of Shannon; son, James Calvin Harris, Jr., of Parkton; a brother, Ellis (Juice) Harris, of Raeford; a sister, Patsy Lockridge, of Raeford; six grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; a special niece, Melissa Cain and her daughter Justine Chavis; and two nephews, Timmy Cain and Shawn Baxley.
A graveside service will be held at 2 pm Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the Raeford Cemetery with Pastor Alton Burrow officiating. A visitation will be held after the service at the cemetery.
