Mr. Harold Bright Harris

April 23, 1940 - March 19, 2016

Harold Bright Harris, 75, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 19, 2016 following an extended period of illness. He was born to the late Willie Mae Harris in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on April 23, 1940. He attended the local public schools and graduated from Atkins High School. Mr. Harris retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company following more than thirty years of dedicated service. And his superior culinary skills gained him employment as a chef at several local restaurants and private gatherings, including Bermuda Run and Tanglewood Park. He was a faithful member of Mercy Seat Holy Church. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Harolyn Deene Harris and a granddaughter, Donna Binns. Survivors include Princela S. Harris, his devoted wife of 43 years; his children, Harold Harris, Jr., Timothy Speas, Sr., Kelvin Harris, Jimmy James, Keith Speas, Edith Campbell, Kathy (David) Torrie and Deborah (Bernard) Whittington; mother-in-law, Tereatha S. Tribble; 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, several extended family members and many friends. Host of other relatives and friends.