Roger Harris

April 6, 1943 - August 2, 2019

Roger Reed Harris, 76, of Halls, Tennessee passed away on August 2, 2019 at Methodist Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee. He was born to parents, Charles Harris, Jr. and Nelle Moore Harris, on April 6, 1943, in Memphis, Tennessee. He graduated from Halls High School and received a degree in Education at The University of Tennessee at Martin where he was a charter member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. Roger married his high school sweetheart, Lynne Stallings Harris, in 1965 who survives him. He is survived by his daughter, Hope Medlock (David) and son, Robert Harris (Rhonda) as well as five grandchildren: Matthew Medlock, Sarah McMillian (James David), Zach Harris, Andrew Harris, and Ben Harris. He is also survived by his brother, Mike Harris (Carol). He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, being with family, teaching school, and tending to his blueberries. Roger was predeceased by his parents, Charles Harris, Jr. and Nelle Harris Kendrick and his younger brother, Randy Harris. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to the HHS Building Foundation through the Bank of Halls. Funeral services will be held at the Halls First Baptist Church at 4pm on Tuesday August 6. Visitation is scheduled for Monday August 5 from 5-8pm. and Tuesday beginning at noon until service time. Halls Funeral Home has charge.