Funeral services for Gregory Austin Harris, age 22, of Fayetteville, will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Higgins Funeral Home. Bro. Eddie Graves will officiate. Burial will follow in Wright’s Cemetery.
Austin was a native of Fayetteville and son of Greg and Jennifer Thornton Harris. He was a 2012 graduate of Lincoln County High School and upon graduation attended the TN College of Applied Technology at Motlow Community College, Fayetteville Campus. He worked as a maintenance mechanic for Goodman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and razor riding.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his brother Caden Harris; maternal grandparents Eddie and Judy Thornton; and paternal grandparents Helen and the late Floyd Sherman Harris.
Visitation with the family will be 4 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Higgins Funeral Home. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family of Gregory Austin Harris.
Greg & Jennifer I’m so sorry for your loss. May God be with you during this difficult time & the time ahead. You are & will continue to be in my prayers. Love ya, Lanette Mitchell Kight
Sorry for your loss. Austin and Tyler played together as kids. Praying for your family, always saw Austin smiling… he was loved by many
There are no real words that can ease the pain you feel right now, We can only pray that you feel the love and prayers that are being offered on your behalf. We are so very sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss of Austin. I can’t imagine the pain you are feeling. Yal are in my thoughts and prayers today and in the days to come.
Jennifer, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you and your family and give you strength during this most difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending my love and prayers to the Harris family and friends. May God be with you all.
I’m really going to miss seeing you at work buddy. You lit up that place like no other! I will continue to keep your family and friends in my prayers. Until we meet again one day, fly high and rest easy dear.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days to follow. May God comfort you and give you peace.
We are truly sorry for your loss. May God be with your family and help you all throughout the grieving process that is to come. Heaven has gained a new angel……
Me and Andy will be praying for yall the days to come we are so sorry for your loss.
Jennifer, Greg and Harris family
Can’t find the words to say how sorry I am for your loss of your son, Austin.May God comfort and give you strength. Sending prayers to your family.
I am so sorry to hear about the tragic loss in your family, someone so young. Sometime when there is a death people may say ‘it was God’s plan’ or ‘God took them’ as if God is responsible for things like this but James 1:13 explains that God has nothing to do with such a painful event. Instead, he promises to bring to life again those in his memory who have died. John 5:28,29; Acts 24:15. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Austin was a very respectful young man and I enjoyed every conversation we had . Especially the last one at fritolay he was a great young man full of life . He will be greatly missed by everyone who’s ever know him. FULL OF LIFE U WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN OUR HEARTS.
Sending our prayers and love for the family. Not a day goes by that Austin was always smiling , laughing enjoying life. You will be dearly missed ..
So sorry for your loss. Praying for each of you in the coming days. May God Bless You.
Greg & Jennifer – I’m sorry to hear about this news about Austin. I really enjoyed having him in shop class at LCHS, he was always wanting to work on his vehicle and never minded helping others as well. We ran into each other several times after he graduated and caught up a little on what he was doing. He had a big heart and was always very respectful. I know he will be missed by many, but the memories will go on for years to come. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you all.
Austin left an indelible impression on everyone he met. He loved anything to do with nature and the outdoors. His smile was infectious and his heart was huge and filled with love. He will forever be missed by everyone who was privileged to know him.
Greg, Jennifer, and family,
I met Austin several times at the plant in Fayetteville. What a fine, polite, good looking young man. He always extended his hand and greeted me with a firm shake and a big smile. He was raised well. I know you’re proud.
I can’t begin to understand the loss you’re going through. How God could need a child more than his mom, dad, and brother? I’m sure you’ve asked yourselves this question. What I am sure of is God did in fact need Austin this early in his life. I have no doubts in that. I encourage you all to stay strong in faith. God does not make mistakes.
I pray all of you will take comfort in knowing God had a special project tailor made just for Austin and it was time to start it.
My heart is heavy heart for you all.
Rodney Adkisson
My prayers and respect to the family and friends. Rest In Peace austin
I am at a loss for words. I know there is nothing for me to say that will make your loss easier but know that I am sending you my love and support.
I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t image the emotions you are feeling.
Judy, We are so sorry about Austin. He has spent the night with our Austin. He will be sadly missed by all. You are in out thoughts and prayers.
Judy, We are so sorry about Austin. He spent the night with our Austin. He will be sadly missed by all. You are in our thoughts and prayers
How very saddened I am for your loss. I know the pain is unbearable. Austin and my Carrie were friends. My heart hurts for you and your family will always be in my prayers.
You are in our thoughts and prayers .
So sorry for this unexpected loss. I understand all too well. He had a positive influence on my children Axl and Angel. I remember that smile and politeness. May God be with you all ! Prayers and thoughts to you all.
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.. Please comfort each other threw this tragedy, be there for each other..
I am so sorry for the Pain you all are going through..I never saw Austin that he was not smiling that beautiful smile..which he gets from you Jennifer..My heart aches for you and Greg as parents at this sorrowful time and for all other family and friends. May God be with you all in the days to come. May all the joyful times, memories, and most of all LOVE overflow within you forever more…Much Love
Jen, I don’t have words to express how my heart is aching for you and your family. I remember the night we were working and Austin said “I’m ready for this world, it’s time mommy”, with his birth I watched you as you grew into a “great” mom, you have always had a brave soul and could face issues with the greatest of ease. I pray God brings you strength and courage to face the most difficult times of your life now. Hold on to those memories, precious moments of his 22 years of joy he brought to you, bittersweet moments will be what gets you through, he will always be with you in your heart.
Having gone through this tragedy in our family twice, I know there are no words to comfort you with. Take each day second by second and know that your are loved and prayed for by so many. Austin is up there with our nephews, Brandon and Auburn, having one heck of a good time!
I am deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. My condolences.
Me and mikes thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mike thought so much of Austin. He bragged on him everytime he came home from gregs. We love y’all. We are here for you always.
So terribly sorry for your loss. Just know that God will see you through. Sending prayers for you all.
Jennifer, Greg & Caden – so sorry to hear of your son passing. Sending our prayers and love to you. Love you Jennifer.
Austin was such a character, he will be missed by many and remembered by all. God bless the Harris family and help them get through this. Fly High Austin.
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers your way!
I AM praying for the family Austin was a great man and would do anything in the world for u we will love and miss him every day
Greg and Jennifer im so very sorry to hear about your loss. He was a very sweet and big hearted person and Camargo Rd. Will not be the same. If there is anything I can do to help please let me know. Will be praying for your family.
So sorry to hear this Jennifer! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
so sorry for your loss may god bless you and help you through this.
Jennifer I’m so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers
We are so deeply saddened for your loss. He was such a great young man. Always threw up his hand or spoke when I saw him. He will be missed greatly. Prayers for comfort and peace for the days ahead.
Cannot imagine the pain and depth of loss you are feeling. My deepest sympathy, love & prayers are with you.
I’m so glad I got to know him and be friends with I’m so sorry for your loss he could put a smile on anyone’s face you all are in my prayers
Jennifer,
So sorry for your loss my heart aches for you. You and your family will be in my prayers and thoughts.
Prayers. For the family
we are so sorry for your loss….our prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of need
you are all in our thoughts and prayers! we pray that GOD will wrap HIS healing hands around you and give you comfort!
Words cannot express the sadness we are feeling hearing the loss of Austin. He was one of a kind and obviously loved by many. You and your family are in our thoughts. Sending hugs and love your way. Again so, so sorry for your loss.
Jennifer,
Can’t find the words to say how sorry I am for your loss of Austin. May God confort and give you strength at this time, love you.
Jennifer, I’m so sorry for your loss of Austin. May God confort and give you and your family thw srength you need, thinking of you.
Love you Jenn & Greg!! Austin was a great kid! Always there to help anyone! He changed my tire when I was stranded, met us for lunch! He is your angel now! Hugs! We are all here for you guys during this most difficult time!
Sending all my condolences and prayers to your family. He was the sweetest young man, loved by absolutely everyone. I promise, you could walk anywhere in the town of Fayetteville and ask if they knew Austin and their answer would’ve been yes. It’s truly upsetting that another young life was taken too early. My father died in November and I know how bad it hurt me and our family I can’t imagine what y’all are going through. Truly a heart breaking situation.
Praying that God will wrap his arms around all of you and comfort you during this extremely difficult time, I’m so sorry.
So sorry, our thoughts are with you, the family, in this difficult time.
So very sorry for your loss!!! He was a fine young man!!! My prayers will be with each and every one of you.. During this time and as time passes!
Jennifer, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort and strength to help you through the coming days.
So sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you all
We are so sorry to hear this. Praying for you all during this difficult time. God bless you.
Gregg, Jennifer and Caden. Judy,Beaver ,Helen and all of your Family Words cannot express this loss.May God wrap his arms around all of you during this most difficult time. There are no Words .Love you Guys ! Brenda & Joe Burns
Loved him. He was a great man and a better friend. I am glad to say he was a brother to us. And never met a stranger. I love and miss you Harris.
Judy – I am so sorry for this tragic loss. I did not realize that Austin was your grandson. Know that you are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Jennifer and Greg,
You are in my thoughts and prayers for strength and comfort along with the rest of your family.
Heather Hamlin Brown
Sending prayers because there are no words to ease the pain of losing a child. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
For family and friends. We have each of you in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry
Jennifer, so heartbroken for you and all your family over the loss of Austin. W ill have you in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry.
Austin I’m gonna miss you brother rest easy bud look over your family and friends. Can’t believe your gone to soon man it ain’t gonna be the same without you man
prayers are being sent for your family during your lose .. may god be with you thru this ..
We loved Austin with all our heart he was like our own son Casey little bother he was little they was together all the time those little Cowboys boots and shorts they would fish kill snakes ride 4 wheelers after they got grown they still worked on trucks derby cars so I’m so sorry for your pain and me and Gary and Casey and Laura are here should y’all need us we love y’all praying for comfort for y’all !!!!!
So sorry for your loss. My son passed away Jan 2 and there is nothing that hurts worse than losing a child! My son was 45 yrs old and had brain cancer for 25 years. Take all the time you need to get thru each day. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending love and prayers for family
Our thought and prayers are with you all we love you
To the Family and friends of Austin. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Judy Stafford
Sending love and prayers to you all.
My son Jesse Pitts absolutely loved Austin as a great buddy,and it hits close to home cause I went to school with Jennifer and Greg…my heart breaks as you all go through this terrible time…your in my thoughts and prayers!!!
I never saw Austin without that great big smile. Reading all the posts from his friends and family just shows what a great person he was. He will be missed by many.