Gordon Harris Obituary
In loving memory of Gordon Harris (Vilas, North Carolina), who departed this world on April 21, 2026 at the age of 93. Gordon leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gordon Harris to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles A. Harris and Jackie Taylor Harris; and his siblings, Blanche Morris, Mildred Pecora, Evelyn Recktanwald, Mae Harris, Susan Canton, Warren Harris and William Harris.
He is survived by: his wife Josephine Covington Harris of Boone; his children, Julie Harris Farthing (Rod) of Banner Elk, Jamie (Mark) and John (Jessica) of Boone; his grandchildren, Rachel Jones (Josh), Jessie Condon (Eoin), Kaity Farthing, Brandon Farthing, James Bency Harris (JB) and John Waylon Harris; his great grandchildren, Parker Jones, Maeve and Fiadh Condon; his brother Leon Recktenwald; his sister-in-law Marcia Blake (John); and his nephew Steve Harris (Tim Harris). He is also survived by cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Flowers are acceptable or donations can be made to the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 90 at P.O Box 2914, Boone, NC 28607or Watauga American Legion Post 130 at 135 Bear Trail, Boone, NC 28607.
