In Memory

Neil Harris - Class Of 1966

Neil Harris

Ronald Neil Harris

1948 - 2015 

HARRIS, Ronald Ronald Neil Harris of Fayetteville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, from cardiac arrest. Born on January 14, 1948, to Marvin Harris and Agnes Worthington Harris Stephens, Neil grew up in College Park, Georgia, where he graduated from College Park High School in 1966. Following his graduation from high school, Neil attended Georgia State University. Afterwards, he enlisted in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. While in the Air Force, he was also selected to be on the flight crew of Air Force One during the presidency of Lyndon Baines Johnson. On November 27, 1976, Neil Harris and Dorothy Elizabeth Clark, the daughter of Robert Harold Clark and Ethel Gibson Clark of College Park, were married. Neil retired from his career with Delta Airlines in International Operations in 2002. Neil had many interests two of which were the Delta Men's Golf Open and the Airport Area Chamber of Commerce where he was past Executive Director. He also loved the Georgia Bulldogs. Dorothy and Neil were avid animal lovers. Neil was especially attached to his Appaloosa horse "Bandit" and his English Setter "August". Neil is survived by his wife Dorothy Elizabeth Clark Harris of Fayetteville, Georgia; his sister Mrs. Jeanette Harris French of East Point, Georgia and of Alpharetta, Georgia; his brother and sister-in-law Danny and Connie Harris of Lillian, Alabama; his nephews Dr. James Courtney French and Drs. Christopher and Anita French of Alpharetta, Georgia; his nephews Jeffrey and Brenda Harris of Gulf Breeze, Florida and Marvin D. Harris of Maine; a niece Susan K. Harris of Albuquerque, New Mexico; two great nieces Sophia and Karina French of Alpharetta, Georgia; and many cousins. The family received friends at Parrott Funeral Home Friday, January 23, 2015. www.parrottfuneralhome.com 770-964-4800. Funeral services were held in the Parrott Chapel Saturday, January 24, 2015, with Rev. Eldrin Bell officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to, Wounded Warriors Project National Processing Center, P.O Box 758541, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8541

Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jan. 22, 2015

 



 
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01/21/15 01:12 PM #1    

Mickey Littlefield (1964)

Neil passed away 1/20/15, he was 67 yrs.old, had heart issues for 4 years, a good man who will be missed.


01/21/15 02:23 PM #2    

Chip McInnis (1966)

RIP my friend!  I will miss you.     Chip


01/21/15 04:40 PM #3    

Ginger (Kathryn Virginia) Croley (Blackstone) (1967)

Neil always was kind and easygoing, with a keen sense of humor.  He truly loved his Dorothy (Dorothy Clark Harris, 1967) and she, him.  A few days after Christmas, Dorothy & Neil helped host a small gathering to celebrate the recent marriage of Mickey and Margaret (Williamson, 1967) Liitlefield's daughter. How very grateful I am to have been a fortunate guest that evening with Neil and those who loved him so well.  We talked, laughed and hugged, and watching Neil with both his longtime love and his longtime friends is a memory I will treasure.  May God bless Neil and lift up Dorothy in her sorrow.


01/22/15 09:01 PM #4    

Hugh Preston (1966)

So sorry to read this, Dorothy. R.I.P. good friend.


01/23/15 02:14 PM #5    

Danny Wheeler (1966)

Very sad news, I know that Neil will be missed greatly.  Danny Wheeler Class of 1966.


02/05/15 12:03 AM #6    

Dallas Rodgers (1966)

My deepest condolences to Neil's family and friends, and may the God of comfort help heal the wounds of losing a loved one.  Rest in heavenly peace Neil.


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