Rodney Gene Harris, Sr. age 59, of Poplar Branch, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of June Harris Patterson of Suffolk, VA and the late Claude W. Harris, Jr. of Chesapeake, VA.
He started carpentry at the age of 16 and retired as a master carpenter several years ago. He always enjoyed fishing, water sports, and snowboarding and was very passionate about his Rock ‘N’ Roll music.
Rodney is survived by his mother, step-father Clyde “Pat” L. Patterson; sons, Rodney Gene Harris, Jr. and Allen Davenport; daughter, Jennifer Ward; sister, Cynthia L. Harris; step-brother, Chris Patterson; grandchildren, Peyton, Reagan, Riley, Alexandria, and Jayben; aunt and uncle Linda and Philip Patrick; aunt Phyllis Dowdy; cousins, Russell Dowdy and Justin Patrick; and extended family members, Joan and Pam West.
Rodney’s fun loving attitude about life was a blessing to us all and will be truly missed.
A graveside service for family and close friends will be held be held Friday, May, 20, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Laurel Memorial Gardens on Macedonia Church Road, Poplar Branch, NC 27965. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 is serving the Harris family. Online memorial condolences may be sent to the family at www.TwifordFH.com. To plant a tree in memory of Mr. Harris, please visit www.TwifordFH.com/send-flowers.
Contact Information:
Twiford Funeral Home (Elizabeth City)
405 East Church Street,
Fax: 252-335-4329
Email: J.J.Twiford@TwifordFH.com
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Diane Ward Harris
Phyllis , Lynda and families, I’m so sorry for your loss. I love you all very much and ask God to hold and keep you during this difficult time.
Nancy Snead
I AM PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU, I EXTEND MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL.
SHALOM ALEICHEM,
NANCY D SNEAD