Funeral service for Eddie Harness, age 78 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Fayetteville First Baptist Church with Rev. Van Johnson and Rev. Ed Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in New Sharon Cemetery in Hazel Green, AL. Mr. Harness passed away Sunday at Lincoln Medical Center.
A native of Briceville, TN, he was the son of the late Roy Lee and Lillian Cox Harness. Mr. Harness was a retired meat cutter and a member of the Fayetteville First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife Joyce Jacobs Harness of Fayetteville, daughter Deborah Harness (Barry) Yearwood of Ringgold, GA, granddaughter Brittney Megan (Michael Ellis) Lord, twin great-grandsons Matthew Ellis and Clayton Charles Lord, brother Billy Ray Harness and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Harness was preceded in death by great-grandson Brock Dennison Lord, sister Glenna Harness Reynolds and two infant sisters.
Visitation with the family will be Tuesday evening 5-8 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.
Higgins Funeral Home is assisting the family of Eddie Harness.
Eddie Harness
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#1 Comment By Katherine Hobbs On November 30, 2014 @ 10:39 pm
Joyce I am so sorry about Mr. Charles. He and I talked for a long time in the doctors office the other day. Enjoyed seeing him, he was a wonderful man.
#2 Comment By Robert & Marianne Thomison On November 30, 2014 @ 10:47 pm
Joyce, we are so sorry about Eddie. Robert wants you to know that he really thought a lot of you both. Of course, I love you because we are Jacobs! We are so glad we came by to see you and him, while we were there! Love you Much!
Robert & Marianne Thomison
#3 Comment By Billie Stewman On December 1, 2014 @ 4:36 pm
Dear Joyce, Debbie and family, you have my deepest love and sympathy. I so appreciated Eddie he was such a fine person kind and generous. All of you will be in my prayers and my heart is with you. Love, Billie
#4 Comment By Carolyn Brooks On December 2, 2014 @ 4:43 am
Joyce, I am so sorry to hear about Eddie. He was always sooo kind, friendly and sincere. I especially appreciated him when Mother was sick for so long and he was so faithful to visit or check or her. What a fine Christian he was. Know that you – and yours – are in our thoughts and prayers and we love you.
Carolyn & Ben
#5 Comment By Billie J THompson On December 2, 2014 @ 2:03 pm
Joyce, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Eddie was a fine man. He will be really missed. Billie Thompson
#6 Comment By Bobby & Maple Ferguson On December 2, 2014 @ 3:41 pm
We are saddened for the loss of Eddie. So grateful for his work for the Lord. He visited the shut-ins and nursing homes. We thank him for supporting us in our business in our better days. Blessings and love to the family.
Bobby & Maple
#7 Comment By James A. Bonner On December 2, 2014 @ 5:33 pm
Joyce, I remember well my visits with you and Eddie at the Front Street grocery. Eddie was always happy and so much fun to talk with. I know you will miss him. Just remember all the friends the two of you have and all the good times you enjoyed. Jim
#8 Comment By Judy Stafford On December 2, 2014 @ 5:41 pm
Joyce and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Eddie. He was a very nice person always had time to say Hi and ask how are you!! Christian man. Cherish your memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Judy.
#9 Comment By Fredrick Parker On December 2, 2014 @ 9:19 pm
Eddie ws and stil is an awesome man of God. He helped me grow spiritually when he attended Brogan Ave. Baptist Church.
#10 Comment By Billy & Patsy Gray On December 2, 2014 @ 9:54 pm
Joyce ,We are so sorry to about Eddie. I counted Eddie as a long time friend. He will be sadly missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
#11 Comment By Amy Rebecca (Shockley) Parkinson On December 3, 2014 @ 6:48 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with your all during this time. Brother Eddie, was so good to the family. He always welcomed us with a bright smile and hugs. He will be greatly missed. Heaven has another wonderful man to walk the streets of gold. Ms. Joyce we will be thinking of you and praying for you to find refuge and peace.
With Love!
Amy, Doug, Oliver and Elijah Parkinson
#12 Comment By Steve Moorehead; Fayetteville On December 3, 2014 @ 7:07 pm
Eddie always had warmth and encouragement to share, even in his down days.
I’ll be missing him.
Steve
#13 Comment By George Cothren On December 4, 2014 @ 2:41 pm
Joyce, I’m very sorry to hear about Eddie. He was a good friend. I wish my health allowed me to be there for you. He will be missed. May God bless you and your family at this time of your loss. May you find comfort in your memories of all the wonderful years you had together.
Sincerely your friend,
George Cothren
#14 Comment By rexine pigg On December 12, 2014 @ 5:39 am
Joyce, I just saw this May God be with you in the coming months. I’m sorry for your loss cause I know how close y’all were.