Wayne Thompson Harris Jr. Obituary

We bid farewell to Wayne Thompson Harris Jr. (Raleigh, North Carolina), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 7, 2026 at the age of 85. Wayne touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wayne Thompson Harris Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He is survived by: his wife Molly Barker Harris; his children, Wayne Thompson Harris, III (Todd) and Molly Stewart Harris (Sanford Alonza Cockrell III); his siblings, Thanta Cerelda Isenhour, Mark Hampton Harris (Sandra Jo Martin) and David Randall Harris; his grandchildren, Kenan Demir (Kristina Demir) of Raleigh, Stephanie Blake Sigmon of Apex, Christopher Corchiani, Jr. (Jane Parker Corchiani) of Charlotte, Tiger Reid Harris (Tori Jeter Harris) of Chicago, Thompson Harris Corchiani of Charlotte, Annabelle Stewart Corchiani of New York City, Trinity Rene Harris of Raleigh and Gabriel Hugo Corchiani II of Raleigh; and his great grandchildren, Asya Demir, Bryce Christopher Corchiani, Parker Rose Corchiani, Reis Patrick McCarry and Brooks Elizabeth Corchiani.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boys & Girls Clubs of Wake County (https://wakejohnstonbgc.org), 701 N. Raleigh Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27610; Healing Transitions, 1251 Goode St., Raleigh, NC 27603;.