Obituary of Sherwood Lee Harris ~ 2006

Transcribed by Joan S Dunn

Source: New Bern Sun Journal Aug 31 2006

ORIENTAL - Sherwood Lee Harris, 79, of 1637 Pamlico Road, died Wednesday, 
Aug. 30, 2006, at his home. 
He was a member of Pamlico United Methodist Church, was a World War II 
veteran, was retired from the Navy and was the recipient of the Bronze 
Star and Purple Heart after the Normandy invasion.  
Memorial will be 11 a.m. Friday at Pamlico United Methodist Church with 
the Rev. Joe Parker officiating.  He was preceded in death by his mother, 
Lola Harris; one son, Sherwood L. Harris, Jr.; and one brother, Fredrick 
Harris.  
He is survived by his wife, Doris Harris; one son, Larry Harris of 
Oriental; two daughters, Sheryl Sanders and husband Don of Florence and 
Karen Deaton and husband John of Oriental; one brother, Tillman Harris and 
wife Ruth of Bridgeton; one sister, Martha Venters and husband A.T. of 
Ayden; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.  
The family will receive friends following the service at the home in 
Pamlico, 1637 Pamlico Road, Oriental.  
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance.





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