Mr. Harris Morris Smith Jr.
June 4, 1949 - August 8, 2016
Harris Morris Smith, Jr. was born June 4, 1949 in Deridder, LA, to the union of the late Dovie Golespy Smith and Harris Morris Smith, Sr. In later years, the family moved to Monroe, LA. Harris was educated in the Monroe City School System, graduating from Carroll High School in Monroe, LA. Following high school, he attended Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA. on a football scholarship. Harris joined New Hope Baptist Church and in later years moved his membership to Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church under Reverend Harold Brock’s leadership. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Edwin Earl Smith. He leaves to mourn his memory three children born to the union of Harris and Barbara Smith; Stephanie M. Smith Wise, Camille Smith Lacy and Harris M. Smith III, all of Nashville, TN. Grandchildren: Jamiah N. Wise, LaKisha K. Lacy and Lawrence Lacy IV. Harris is also the father of Maurice (Karen) Harris and Tyrone Harris. Grandchildren: Kalyn McLemore and Kylen Harris; 2 sisters Vernell Smith Blade, Monroe LA and Ganell (Carnell) Smith Brown of Compton, California; one brother Stephen Ray (Gladys) Smith of Dallas, TX , a host of nieces, nephews and friends, a true friend, Tony Holmes.
​Harris Morris Smith, Jr. was born June 4, 1949 in Deridder, LA, to the union of the late Dovie Golespy Smith and Harris Morris Smith, Sr. In later years, the family moved to Monroe, LA. ​Harris was educated in the Monroe City... View Obituary & Service Information