Lavelle Harris Obituary

Age - 91

September 11, 2023

Philadelphia, MS

"Funeral services for Mr. Lavelle Joe Harris will be held at 12 PM Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at John E. Stephens Chapel with Rev. Lin Chesney and Rev. Rusty Walton officiating. Visitation will begin at 10 until time for service. John E. Stephens Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Harris, 91, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at his home. He lived in Neshoba County most of his life and was a Meat Inspector for the USDA and a Mason. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church, and he loved to fish. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hollie Irvin Harris and Agnes Knight Harris; daughter, Deborah Dennis; sons, Donald and Daniel Harris; sisters, Jeanette Dean, Lexie Alexander; brothers, Robert, Harvey, Billy, Pedo, and Mickey Harris. Survivors include his wife, Mattie Jane Harris of Union; son, David Harris (Donna) of Byram; (1) grandson, Joshua Harris (Tracey), and a host of Nieces and nephews. Pallbearers: Danny Joyner, Jerry Goforth, Jimmy Harris, Stan Harris, Jimmy Dean, Justin Barnes. "

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