M.C. Harris

M. C. HARRIS was born in Belcher, Louisiana on July 17, 1924, the ninth of ten children born to Hiram (Dink) and Ella Harris. God in His infinite wisdom gently closed M.C.'s eyes on December 25, 2005 at the Joseph Richey Hospice after a lengthy illness. He attended the Dan White Public School. He was a member of Union Chapel Baptist Church. In his last years he joined Inner Court Ministries under the leadership of Bishop Jonathan Wallace, Sr. He married Annie M. Jumper on December 3, 1951 and out their union three daughters were born. M.C. enlisted in the United States Army on October 26, 1942 and served until his retirement on August 1, 1965. After his retirement from the army he was employed with the United States Postal Service from 1966 until he retired in October 1979. He enjoyed self employment with his own moving and hauling business until his health began to fail. His white truck was well known in the community. M.C., also known as "Sarge" in the community, had a friendly demeanor and was an avid conversationalist always ready to stop and talk. He was well liked by all and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a member of the Retired Enlisted Men Association Chapter Nine, and the Disabled Veterans. M.C. was a hard worker often holding several part time jobs in addition to his full time job to provide for his family. He had a strong sense of family and believed in family sticking together. He had a strong work ethic and instilled this in his daughters, teaching them to give their best effort to everything they set their hands to. He was a loving grandfather often having long conversations with them on the importance of having the right values and goals in life. M.C. Harris leaves to cherish his memory: his loving and devoted wife, Annie; daughters, Cheryl Rice (Mitchell), Matilda Parks (Tyrone), and Ella LaVern Wallace (Levern); six grandchildren, Robin Thomas, Albert Tyrone Parks, Jr., Nicole Booker (Dyron), Erica Watkins (David), Candace Wallace, and Octavia Parks; eight great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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M.C. Harris

July 17, 1924 - December 25, 2005