Richard Russell Harris, Sr., age 82 of Hoschton entered heaven on Friday August 12, 2022 at his residence with his loving family by his side.
Russell was born in Gainesville, GA on January 30, 1940. He was raised by late Jim & Lillie Mae Harris. He owned & operated K & R Electric and was a member of Victory Baptist Church. He had been attending Union Baptist Church when his health began to decline. Russell loved Braves baseball and he loved to fish. He was preceded in death by his, biological brothers, Bobby Gene “Fatback” Harris, Tweddle Harris, Ray Harris Diner Harris & Johnny Harris; sisters, Rosa Mae Rider & Geneva Spencer.
Left to cherish precious memories, wife of 30 years, Kathy Harris; son, Richard (Valerie) Harris; daughters, Judy (Joey) Johnston & Tara (Matt) Hobbs; brothers, Cecil Harris, Grady Harris, Larry Harris & Denver Harris; sisters, Paula Jones & Jamie Wade; 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins & friends also survive.
Funeral services honoring Russell will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 15, 2022, at the Union Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Waters & Rev. William Beasley officiating. He will be laid to rest in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. Sunday, August 14, 2022, at the funeral home.
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