James Stephen Harris's obituary , Passed away on July 14, 2025 in Gastonia, North Carolina
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James Stephen Harris

September 29, 1955 - July 14, 2025 (69 years old)

Gastonia, North Carolina

James Stephen Harris's obituary , Passed away on July 14, 2025 in Gastonia, North Carolina
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James Stephen Harris

September 29, 1955 - July 14, 2025 (69 years old)

Gastonia, North Carolina

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It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Stephen Harris in Gastonia, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 69, on July 14, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Stephen Harris to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Sherman and Grace McCann Harris. He is survived by: his wife Janice McElveen Harris; his children, Eddie Haynes Jr. (Callie) of San Antonio, Chad Haynes (Beth) of Dallas and Karen Shaub (Don) of Mount Holly; his grandchildren, Britney Haynes, Cayla Adams, Chad Haynes Jr., Caleb Haynes and Grayson Shaub; his brother-in-law Randy McElveen (Sandra); his nephews, Kyle McElveen, Daniel McElveen and Luke McElveen; and his niece Holly McElveen.

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July 26, 2025

Rosie Summers wrote a sympathy message

“Stephen was held in high esteem among those who loved learning and preserving history. He spoke to our Chapter about his Patriot Ancestor of whom he was so proud and rightly so. We had the honor of awarding him the America250 Medal for his tireless work and many accomplishments. The Rendezvous Mountain Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will greatly miss him. Rosie Summers, Regent”

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July 24

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Elkin Funeral Service
560 North Carolina 268 W, Elkin, NC 28621

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July 25

Funeral service

Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church
1997 Pleasant Ridge Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410

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July 25

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Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church
1997 Pleasant Ridge Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410

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