Gary L. Harris

Gary Lee Harris, 87, of Asheboro, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Browers Wesleyan Church, Asheboro, where he was a member, with Pastor Bryant Madren officiating.

Born August 9, 1936, in Randolph County, NC, Mr. Harris was the son of the late Wilmer and Carolyn Walker Harris. He had a long career in law enforcement and loved the outdoors, fishing and cooking. He loved talking to people and never met a stranger. Mr. Harris enjoyed going to the farmer's market delivering fried pies that he made with his wife. He will be remembered as the "pie man."

In addition to his parents Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Harris, and his sister, Barbara Fuquay.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jo Ann Harris of the home; son, Greg Harris (John Clifton) of Thomasville; sister, Cecelia Jo "CJ" Moore of Randleman; step granddaughter, Carrie Whitaker (Chris) and their children, Hunter and Zoie, all of Archdale; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. at the church prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Browers Wesleyan Church, 1734 Mack Road, Asheboro, NC, 27205; or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959