Charles Donald Harris

Hudson, NC- Mr. Charles Donald Harris, age 75, of Hudson, died Monday, December 7, 2009, at his residence. Born December 12, 1933 in Louisville, Mississippi, Charles was a son of the late Dewey Harris and Charlotte Bell Harris Clark.  Charles was raised in Louisville, Mississippi and Ruston, Louisiana and was Baptist by faith. He was an Army veteran serving from 1956 to 1958. He married Ernestine Harrison on August 28, 1960. He retired from AT&T after 42 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was an intense sports enthusiast, especially college football. He was a voracious reader, an avid photographer, and a gifted sketch artist. Prior to moving to North Carolina, He coached and was very active in the Athletic Association in Smyrna, Georgia. He was a member of the Hudson Optimist club where he once served as President. He was the winner of the Optimist of the Year award. He coached Baseball & Football in the Optimist league for many years. He was a member and treasurer for the South Caldwell Athletic Booster Association and spent countless hours volunteering and supporting athletic activities at South Caldwell High School. He served on the Hudson Town Council for two terms. He loved and was very loyal to Hudson, South Caldwell High School and his family. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Ernestine Harris of the home; two daughters and sons in law, Yvonne and Tony Smith of Granite Falls, and Christy and Kevin Clarke of Boone; one son and daughter in law, Chuck and Joanne Harris of Medina, Minnesota; one brother and sister in law, Donnie Wayne and Linda Clark of Jefferson City, Tennessee; seven grandchildren, Sam Harris and Allyson Harris  of Medina, Minnesota, Zachary Smith and Isaac Smith of Granite Falls, Caitlin, Kylie and Sullivan Clarke of Boone; he is also survived by numerous great friends. A memorial service for Mr. Harris will take place on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Service. Officiating will be Reverend Daniel Redding. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 10:00 Am to 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in Charles? honor to the South Caldwell Athletic Boosters at 7035 Spartan Drive, Hudson, NC 28638. Online condolences may be sent to the Harris Family at www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory of Lenoir is serving the Harris Family. PDF Printable Version