He was a native of Mooresboro, son to the late Charles Wellington &dquo;Wag&dquo; Harris Sr. and Brent Elliott Harris. A veteran of the Korean War, Mr. Harris served both his country and his community. C.W. spent 51 years at his family&squo;s &dquo;Harris Barber Shop&dquo; in downtown Shelby. He was a life-long member of Sandy Run Baptist Church.

A true outdoorsman, C.W. spent most of his time outside on the water or in the woods. Playing sports and enjoying the company of his friends and family was the spirit of his life. The love of his wife and her cooking was always evident by his smile.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jewel Shytle.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Geraldine Conner Harris of the home; a son, John Kendrick Harris and friend, Denise Melton of Mooresboro; a daughter, Eva Harris and a granddaughter, Racheal Harris, both of Cornelius, N.C.; stepchildren, Mike and Anita Edwards of Green Creek, Wanda and Kenneth Beam of Shelby and their children and grandchildren, Jason and Jody Beam, Jada and Matt Henderson, Baylee Beam, Carson Beam, Alyssa Turner, Mackenzie Turner, Walker Henderson, and Gracie Beam; and sisters, Nancy H. Ramsey of Columbia, S.C. and Carolyn Elliott of Macon, Ga.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Sandy Run Baptist Church and at other times at the home.

The funeral will be at 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Sandy Run Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Andy Oliver will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sandy Run Baptist Church Building Fund, 210 E. Church St., Mooresboro, N.C. 28114.

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