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Thursday, April 20, 2023

James Calvin Harris Sr.

James Calvin (J.C) Harris Sr. of Raeford passed away peacefully April 18, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family, at the age of 86.

He was born in Hoke County on July 27, 1936 to the late Robie Woodrow Harris and Mary Thelma Collier Harris.

He was an avid fisherman. He retired from Burlington after 43 years.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Harris; and two sisters, Bonnie McNeill, and Betty Currie.

He is survived by his companion, Mary Baxley, of Raeford; two daughters, Becky Harris, and Wanda Chavis, both of Shannon; son, James Calvin Harris Jr., of Parkton; a brother, Ellis (Juice) Harris, of Raeford; a sister, Patsy Lockridge, of Raeford; six grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; a special niece, Melissa Cain and her daughter Justine Chavis; and two nephews, Timmy Cain and Shawn Baxley.

A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2023 at the Raeford Cemetery with Pastor Alton Burrow officiating. A visitation was held after the service at the cemetery.