William Obee Harris

Mr. William Obee Harris, age 88, of Gillsville, GA died Thursday, March 02, 2023 at his residence.  Mr. Harris was born in Gillsville to the late Joe and Pearl Pepper Harris.  He was a member of Gillsville Baptist Church, Phi Delta Lodge #148 of Homer and was retired from General Motors and as a poultry farmer.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Buffington Harris.

Mr. Harris is survived by his son, Andy Harris (Kim) of Baldwin; daughters, Amy Sheppard (Michael) of Maysville and Rhonda Martin (Todd) of Gillsville; brothers, James Harris of Lula, John Harris of Gillsville and Howard Harris of Commerce; sister, Ruth Parson of Gillsville; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 3 PM, Sunday, March 5 at Gillsville Baptist Church with Rev. Shannon Rhodes officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday night from 5 to 8 PM.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.