Kenith Ray Harris, 68, of Columbia, died on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at his residence.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia he was the son the late Frank Cole Harris and Patricia Ann Goodman Harris and was preceded in death by his step-father, Godfrey Elmo Phelps. Ray worked in maintenance at the Norfolk Assembly Plant of Ford Motor Company. He loved spending time with family and friends.
His family includes his daughters, Patricia J. Harris of Chesapeake, VA. and Michelle R. Phelps of Chesapeake, VA.; sons, Paul M. Harris and Kenith R. Harris, Jr. both of Chesapeake, VA and Dave A. Harris of Columbia, NC; sister; Sherry M. Pledger of Columbia, NC; brothers, Danny C. Harris of Bethel, NC, Norman J. Harris of Roper, NC, G. Wayne Harris of Columbia, NC, Michael J. Phelps of McAllen, TX , Tony Johnson of Cary, N.C. and Guy M. Phelps, Sr. of Columbia, NC; ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
A family gathering will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are by Maitland Funeral Home, Creswell.